Jaipur Fairs Festivals

Jaipur Fairs Festivals, popularly known as the Pink City, other than the vibrant culture and heritage palaces and forts, is immensely famous for the numerous fairs and festivals it holds in its backyard. People rejoice various festivals all through the year along with the exciting and alluring fairs. Every region of Rajasthan has its own form of folk entertainment, songs, traditions, dressing sense, etc. which shows the true Indian diversity. Also, the people of Rajasthan are well known for their warm welcome, delicacies, traditional attires, rituals, culture, etc. Irrespective of caste and creed, people come together and enjoy the festivals and fairs held in the state. In the capital city of Rajasthan, the festivals such as Teej, Diwali, Gangaur, Kite Festival, Elephant Festival, Camel Festival, etc. are celebrated with great fervour and joy. Originating from old traditions, these festivals and fairs are being rejoiced since ages. The lively colours and the means of merriment during these festivals bind the people with harmony and peace. Read to know more about the fairs and festivals held in Jaipur.

Jaipur Festivals
Teej- This festival takes place in the month of July to August. This festival is celebrated by the married women who pray for their long and happy married life before the idols of Shiva and Parvati. This festival is celebrated with great dedication by the women section of Jaipur.

Gangaur- This festival is celebrated by the women especially the maidens, before the idols of Issar and Gangaur, who pray for a partner like Lord Shiva. The women of Jaipur carry the idols of Shiva and Parvati while going on a procession through the streets of Jaipur. Issar and Gangaur are the incarnations of Lord Shiva and Parvati. This festival is celebrated in Jaipur with much pomp and grandeur wherein the women put Mehndi in their hands.

Elephant Festival- On the day of Holi, the elephants are decorated with garlands and jeweleries and are painted with flamboyant colors. Anklets are worn by the female elephants. At places of Jaipur, elephant polo game and races are held that is of major attraction. Besides folk dances of Rajasthan are performed in this festival. Even prize is given away to the elephant that looks the best. Holi is played by sitting on the back of the elephant on this festive occasion.

Sitla Mata Fair- This fair is held in the name of the 'goddess of war' named Sitla. This fair is celebrated in different temples of Goddess Amber at Jaipur. This festival is called as Basoda by the locals.

Chaksu Fair- During this fair, people from all over Jaipur flocks that looks really very colorful.

Makar Sankranti- It is celebrated on 14th February where the devotees take a dip into the holy water of Galtaji tank. On this day, colorful kites are flown in Jaipur.