subject: Fair And Festivals Of Rajasthan - Rajasthan Is A Land Of Fairs And Festivals [print this page] Rajasthani life is full of celebrations. Countless fairs and festivals packed with fun, frolic, excitement and rituals are observed twelve months of the year across this sprawling State. The name Rajasthan is derived from a Sanskrit word 'Rajah' and 'Sthana' which literally signifies kings home. Rajasthan had enjoyed a ferocious tales of valor, it was merely a home to number of kings, who ruled from the north India for many centuries. Same like its rich culture and ferocious territory, the kings and queens of the states were very much concerned about the fairs and festivals, which are celebrated with great fun and frolic, revolving around the ceremonies of harvest, birth, seasons, carnivals and religious occasions.
Rajasthan is a land of Fairs and Festivals. There are many exotic Rajasthan Fairs and Festivals that will enchant you with their vibrancy and colorful celebrations. The fairs and festivals are marked with excitement and rituals, which is observed throughout the year across this sprawling State. The festivities are usually tagged with folk dances accompanied by music played on a variety of locally made instruments. The Participants are dressed up in their traditional colourful finery whole heartedly partaking in these events is a visual delight. The colour, rhythm and melody of the festivals place Rajasthan into the world tourist map. These Vigorous and animated festivals afford people with the chance to decorate their homes, buy new clothes, visit relatives and friends and take out some time from their busy life to unite together in the pomp and show of festivities.
Some of the most popular fair & festivals given below:
