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Rajasthani
Fairs & Festivals - Nagaur Festival
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The quaint town of Nagaur, one of
the most picturesque of Rajput townships stirs to life during
the Nagaur Fair. This cattle fair is the second largest in
Rajasthan and is held every year during the Hindu month of Magh
(Jan-Feb). The Fair is renowned for the trading of cows,
bullocks, oxen, camels and horses which takes place here. Their
owners are seen wearing colorful turbans and flaunting long
mustaches.
Wooden items, ironcraft and leather accessories are available in
abundance during the fair. Various games are organized during
this four day festival. Tug-of-War, camel races ,cock & bull
fights provide entertainment to the tourists and locals after a
hectic day of trading. As the last rays of setting sun bid aide
to the day, a joyous atmosphere is created by the folk musicians
whose voices echo far & wide across the tranquil desert sands. |
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Various games are organized during this four-day festival. Tug-of-war,
camel races, cock fights etc. provide entertainment to the tourists and
visitors. As the sun goes down, a joyous atmosphere is created by the
folk music and dance, whose voices echo far and wide across the peaceful
desert sand.
The main attraction is the Mirchi Bazaar ( the red chilly market) and
wooden items, iron crafts and leather accessories as well as local
handicrafts, cloth and jewellary are available for sale during the fair.
Various games organised during this four-day festival like tug-of-war,
camel races, horse races, cock fights, bull- fights etc. provide
entertainment to the tourists and visitors. In the evening, there are
performances by folk musicians and dancers.
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Other Fairs & Festivals:
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Nagaur Fair, Nagaur (Jan-Feb.) |
Kite Festival (held on 14th Jan of
every year) |
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Desert Festival, Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.) |
Baneshwar Fair, Baneshwar (Jan-Feb.) |
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Gangaur Festival, Jaipur
(March-April) |
Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April) |
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Elephant Festival, Jaipur
(March-April) |
Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer (According
to Lunar Calendar) |
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Summer Festival, Mt.Abu (June) |
Teej Festival, Jaipur (July-August) |
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Kajli Teej, Bundi
(July-August)
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Dussehra Festival, Kota (October) |
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Marwar Festival, Jodhpur (October) |
Pushkar Fair, Ajmer (November) |
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Camel Festival, Bikaner (January) |
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