Religion is at the core of many of these festivities. The occasions range from the unison of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to a homage to Lord Brahma. The men folk and women folk of Rajasthan, in all their festive finery, throng the fair and festival grounds. These fairs and festivals are major tourist hotspots. You can stack your bags with lovely Rajasthani textiles, collector's items from amongst marvelous exhibits. Delicious elaborate spreads, inclusive of some of the most lipsmacking Rajasthani fares are also on offer.
Then there are fairs and festivals that celebrate the fauna of the region. The imperial elephant and the majestic camel are some of the animals that have festivals dedicated to them. Racing competitions, tug of war contests, dance performances, featuring the respective animals, are top draws of these festivals. The animals, adorned in all traditional embellishments, cuts a fine spectacle. Rajasthan also boasts of fantastic fairs of domesticated bovine animals. Cattle merchants from all across India, make a beeline for these fairs, that have stupendous commercial prospects. For the backpacker too it is an amazing experience that offers an insight into the potpourri of culture that Rajasthan is.
The following is a list of most awaited fairs and festivals of Rajasthan:
