Rajasthan is renowned for its royalty as it is a land of magnificent Mahajrajas.The culture, history and art & architecture of Rajasthan are a treasure in itself.The splendid and vibrant culture of Rajasthan, India, is exhibited by it’s fairs and festivals. The state of Rajasthan is home to never ending joy. The deserts of Rajasthan come alive with the colors if it’s fairs & festivals. The best time to visit Rajasthan is during it’s festivals to truly enjoy the zests of the state. The desert becomes lively and joyful due to these fairs and festivals. Singers and folk dancers get a chance to show their talent through the medium of these fairs and festivals.

Travellers can have a look at the custom art, history and culture of Rajasthanthrough these amazingly impressive fairs and festivals. Desert Festival,Camel Festival, Pushkar Fair and Urs Fair are some of the popular fairs and festivals of Rajasthan. Nagaur Festival, Angaur Festival, Kite Festival, Marwar Festival, Teej, Summer Festival, Sheetla Mata Fairand Baneshwar Fair are the other festivals. A large number of tourists throng to Rajasthan to enjoy these colorful occasions.

Folk music,Camel races and dance performances, cock and bull fighting,puppet shows camel trouping and dealing of camels or other cattle are some of the major highlights of Rajasthan’s fairs and festivals.During all fairs & festivals held at Rajasthan the air is full of excitement & enthusiasm. Colorful handicrafts from the state always make a perfect gift for loved ones. These can be bought for your near and dear ones. Cultural dances and stunning fireworksare a major attraction. A trip to Rajasthan during these fairs and festivals promises to be a pleasurable experience.

The magnificence& rituals of many of the fairs of the region & it’s festivals, are a shining example of the love of the Rajasthani people for colour& joyous celebrations. Apart from the festivals of Hindus, Muslims and other religions, traditional fairs are also organized.

There are religious fairs, animal fairs and fairs for every changing season.In fact, there are celebrations almost round the year, which isa great opportunity for a visitor to have a clear understanding of Rajasthani lifestyle. Apart from the traditional fairs, some festivals including elephants, camel races, dance and music, are recently established especially for the tourists.

Main Fairs and Festivals in Rajasthan

Nagaur Fair, Nagaur (Jan-Feb.)

The fair of animals-Nagaur Fair gives a chance of participation in few sports of that region.

Desert Festival, Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.)

A voyage into the desert and the charming city Jaisalmer, regarded as the golden city,is one of the most popular among all the festivals. This sand show is attracting the frequent visitors also.

Baneshwar Fair, Baneshwar (Jan-Feb.)

It is a festival of religious importance and is marked by simple rituals which are traditional. A lot of tribals, from the nearby places such as Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, accompanied with their members in Rajasthan, are attracted towards the Baneshwar fair, to pray to Lord Krishna.

Gangaur, Jaipur (March-April)

It is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva’s companion-Parvati, the ‘Goddess’.At this occasion, the young girls dressed in their elaborate attire, pray for their choice of grooms and wedded women for thehealth and welfare of their spouses. This festival continues for 18 days and involves a number of activities and on the concluding day an impressive ceremony is held which symbolizes Lord Shiva’s arrival to his home with his wife.

Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April)

This festival welcomes the spring season.Singing and dancing are the events apart from marches, fireworks and pious music, which invite the participation of almost everyone.

Elephant Festival, Jaipur (March-April)

This is the festival to celebrate Holi, where the visitors get a chance to watch some elephant sports apart from playing the colourful festival. An elephant show is organized where they turn out in their best attires and accessories.

Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer (According to Lunar Calendar)

It is an occasion held in the memory of venerable Sufi Saint KhwajaMoinuddinChisti, wherethousands of believers come together at the shrine and offer their prayers. At this time all of Ajmer seems to be in a festive mood and various programs are organized to mark the festivals.

Summer Festival, Mt.Abu (June)

This festival is celebratedsolely in Rajasthan’s hill station, which is coldest at this time. The air is full of merry feeling and folk dances are performed here, sotouristsrest as well as enjoy.

Teej, Jaipur (July-August)

The arrival of monsoon is marked by this festival. Women dressed in bright colours, processions and a gay feeling can be seen during Teej. It is primarily a women's festival, when they turn up to shopping at bazaars in all their finery, and it is interesting to watch them enjoy in groups.

Marwar Festival, Jodhpur (October)

It is a festival dedicatedto Marwar region’s music as well as dance. Through this festival the visitor can understand and enjoy the regional folk traditions.

Pushkar Fair, Ajmer (November)

An important pilgrimage as well as the venue of a mammoth cattle fair,Pushkar is the well-known and marked with largest participation of all the festivals of Rajasthan. The major highlights of this event are bazaars, auctions, music and sports.

Camel Festival, Bikaner (January)

The music and dance gives life to this fascinating desert city. The visitor gets an opportunity to see some unusual folk performances, camel race, camel dance etc. through this festival, hence it is fast gaining popularity.