SHEKHAWATI FESTIVAL

Time : February
Place : Shekhawati

During the Shekhawati festival, the waves of fun and frolic sweep across the entire Shekhawati region, that includes places like Nawalgarh, Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu which is reputed for its frescos. A variety of cultural events make it a hit event among the tourists.

The programme includes a one-day tour of the region, camel and jeep safaris, farm visits, rural games, cultural programmes, havelis competitions and fireworks.

MARWAR FESTIVAL

Time : September-October
Place : Jodhpur

The festival celebrates the 'Maand' style of folk music - an evolved classical style that describes the romantic life of Rajasthan's rulers. I Held during Sharad Pumima, the folk artistes bring alive the legends and folklore of earlier times.

MEWAR FESTIVAL

Time : April
Place : Udaipur

An exhilarating welcome to spring, this festival is a visual feast with Rajasthani songs, dances, processions, devotional music and firework displays. It is celebrated in the romantic city of Udaipur during the Gangaur Festival. A procession of colourfully attired women carrying the images of the goddess Gauri make their way to the Lake Pichola. An unusual procession of boats on the lake offers a fitting finale to this splendid celebration.

URS FAIR


Time :The First Six Days Of Rajab (According To Islamic Calendar)
Place :Ajmer, Rajasthan
The Urs are held every year at the dargah of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, commemorating his symbolic union with God. Pilgrims from all over the world gather here to pay homage. Qawalis and poems are presented in the saint's honour. At the huge fair that springs up at this time, religious objects, books, rosaries, embroidered carpets and silver ornaments are on sale.

BIKANER FESTIVAL

Time :
Place :Bikaner, Rajasthan

Dedicated to the indispensable 'ship of the desert', the festival starts off with a magnificent procession of bedecked camels. There are displays and competitions together with all the colour, music and rhythm unique to a fair in Rajasthan.