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Rajasthan
Fairs & Festivals - Kajli Teej Festival
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It does not amount to a hyperbolic
statement if we say that Rajasthan is the most colorful Indian
state. And this very fact can well be established taking a look
at the ways different fairs and festivals are celebrated. There
are some region-specific celebrations. However this never means
that these can not be celebrated in other parts of the state.
These are observed in other parts as well but each enjoys a
unique feature. Like the festivities of the Kajli Teej are not
delimited to Bundi only. It is hosted in other parts of the
region too. But the way Kajli Teej Festival is observed it
attracts huge number of tourists and absolutely intrigue them.
The festivities of the Kajli Teej in Bundi have its own
features. The celebrations of this event begin in the monsoon
season spanning from July to August. In other parts of the state
this festival takes place on the third day of the month of
Shravana. But in Bundi it starts on the third day of the month
of Bhadra. |
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In Kajli Teej in Bundi a huge procession of goddess Teej is carried out.
A fully bedecked palanquin is taken out from the stunning Naval Sagar.
Covering key bazaars, the parade stops at Azad Park. Caparisoned
elephants, camels, bands, performing artists and people attired in
striking clothes; all take part in this fair.
For married couples the celebrations of Bundi's Kajli Teej mean
strengthening their fidelity ties. They bask in the festivities related
to this fair with savoring special sweetmeats and going for swing rides.
Besides, for the tourists the most exciting part is that along with
watching cultural programs they can take part in those. Mostly the
cultural programs are organized in the evenings. Another interesting
part of the cultural programs is the performances by local artists from
Hadoti region.
The main function of the Kajli Teej Festival continues for 2 days.
However the celebrations last till Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord
Krishna.
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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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