Jaipur
राजस्थान
Rajasthan Festivals
Rajasthan's festivals reflect its royal Rajput heritage and desert culture. Gangaur's 18-day celebration is women's worship of Parvati. The Pushkar Camel Fair is a UNESCO-noted event drawing photographers worldwide. Teej during monsoon transforms cities green with women in green sarees on swings. The Jaisalmer Desert Festival showcases Rajasthani folk arts.
Desert Festival (Jaisalmer)
📅 February
Camel races, folk dances, moustache contests
Gangaur (18 days)
📅 March-April
Parvati worship — culminates in grand procession at Jaipur
Elephant Festival (Jaipur)
📅 March
Holi eve — decorated elephant parade
Teej
📅 August
Hariyali Teej — women dance on swings, monsoon songs
Kajali Teej
📅 August-September
Bundi's teej celebration
Rakhi
📅 August
Brother-sister festival
Dussehra (Mewar)
📅 October
Kota Dusshera fair
Pushkar Camel Fair
📅 November (Kartik Purnima)
World's largest cattle/camel gathering
Diwali & Deepavali Fair
📅 October-November
Bikaner and Jaipur elaborate celebrations
Mount Abu Winter Festival
📅 December
Cultural showcase
Other states
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