About Rajasthan Festivals
Festivals and fairs are a good source of making the visitors aware about the deep routed customs and traditions of India. The vibrant and exotic sand of Rajasthan is coloured with never ending festivals and fairs. One can find the celebrations going on in this land of Maharajas throughout the year. Where one can enjoy the famous festival celebrations here, at the same time numerous local fairs have their own importance.
Festivals in Rajasthan are celebrated on different occasions, like to mark the change in seasons. Besides its historical festivals like religious and animal fairs, special fairs are organised here to attract tourists from across the world, which include folk performances, elephant and camel races and puppetry etc. Desert of Rajasthan springs to life during these festivals and fairs for which localites look forward with great excitement.
Though Rajasthan is a land of villages, festivals and fairs have always remained the source of entertainment for the folks. One can get the insight of traditions of the land of royal Maharajas in lively and dazzlingly theatrical performances by localites, in such fairs and festivals. People from all walks of life participate equally in these celebrations. There would not be a better opportunity to visit Rajasthan other than during festival seasons. These festivals also serve as good platform for showcasing local handicraft items for the artisans.
Major Festivals in Rajasthan
Some of the most popular and major Rajasthan festivals include;
