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Rajasthan is synonymous with festivity and color. This state is vibrant with festivals and celebration, music and dance. It is the epitome of ceremonies, carnivals and creativity as it is the apex of passion and grandeur. All festivals, and there are numerous, are celebrated with great pomp and overwhelming style. From the resplendent jewelry and charming costumes to reverberant processions and cattle fairs … Rajasthan is definitely where gaiety dwells.

Desert Festival - Jaisalmer
The city of Jaisalmer comes alive every year during January - February, with the staging of the Desert Festival. The exhibition of performing arts on the expanse of golden sands is a breathtaking sight at Sam. Turban tying competition and camel races are the other exciting events. Grand Finale takes place near Sam Dune at Dune Safari Camp.

Pushkar Fair
The Pushkar fair is by far the largest fair of cattle and other domesticated animals. It takes place in October - November. Along with the massive exhibition and trade of domesticated animals, animal races and indulgence in folk dances and music are also important elements. This festival of color and music is truly exhilarating and unique.

Rajasthan Festival Calendar
Fair/Festival	Place	2001	2002	2003
Camel Festival	Bikaner	8-9 Jan	27-28 Jan	17-18 Jan
Nagaur Fair	Nagaur	31 Jan -3 Feb	19-22 Feb	8-11 Feb
Desert Festival	Jaisalmer	6-8 Feb	25-27 Feb	14-16 Feb
Elephant Festival	Jaipur	9 Mar	28 Mar	17 Mar
Gangaur Fair	Jaipur	28-29 Mar	15-16 Apr	4-5 Apr
Mewar Festival	Udaipur	28-29 Mar	15-16 Apr	4-5 Apr
Teej Fair	Jaipur	23-24 Jul	11-12 Aug	1-2 Aug
Dusshera Mela	Kota	24-26 Oct	13-15 Oct	3-5 Oct
Marwar Festival	Jodhpur	31 Oct-1 Nov	19-20 Oct	8-9 Oct
Pushkar Fair	Pushkar	27-30 Nov	16-19 Nov	5-8 Nov
Chandrabhaga Fair	Jhalawar	29 Nov-1 Dec	18-20 Nov	7-9 Nov

Nagaur Fair
Local sports, folk performances, beautifully decorated animals, camel races and invigorating music are all part of the Nagaur fair, held in February.

Gangaur Festival
Women dress up in their best attires and treasured jewelry and pray for the long lives of their husbands. Held in March, this eighteen-day festival, ends with in a grand procession that marks the arrival of Lord Shiva unite with his wife, Goddess Parvati.

Teej Festival
This fun-filled festival marks the arrival of the monsoons to the arid land of Rajasthan. Women dress up in colorful clothes and attractive jewelry. Music, sweets, visits to the bazaar and the preparation of special dishes are important aspects of the festival.

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