Rajasthan is the richest state in India in ancient heritage, architectural monuments, colorful lifestyles, and a variety of landscapes. Rajasthan tourism is renowned worldwide for its vibrant and sparkling festivals. The festivals here aren’t just normal celebrations, rather the celebration is at a grand level representing the rich culture and royal history of Rajasthan. The best part of festivals is that you can be a part of them instead of just enjoying them from a distance:

1. Pushkar Festival

Pushkar Festival is very famous at the global level for colors, music, and huge gatherings. The major attraction of the festival is the camel fair with a great number of decorated camels. Also, there is a trading of camels, horses, and cattle. There are enthralling competitions such as matka phod, turban tying, most prolonged mustache, and balancing on camels.  

2. Jaipur Literature Festival

This is the world’s biggest literary festival organized every year in January month. In this fest, many writers, politicians, thinkers, influencers, and entertainers express their thoughts and debate on many important topics. The festival is highly popular among literature and book lovers.

3. Camel Fair – Bikaner

The festival is dedicated to the camel which is an iconic state animal of Rajasthan. It starts with colorful camel parades decorated with traditional necklaces, vibrant bridles, and heavy anklets. There are also traditional folk dance & music performances representing the culture of Rajasthan. Here you will get to see camel races, camel dances, neck-shaking camel rides, and many more.

4. Desert Festival – Jaisalmer

This festival is celebrated in the dunes of Jaisalmer. The festival showcases local Rajasthani experiences such as camel races, turban-tying festivals, gymnastic stunts, dance performances, musical performances, and various kinds of stalls are major attractions of this festival.

5. Teej Festival – Jaipur

The festival is a cultural festival in Rajasthan dedicated to the goddess Teej. The celebration is in the entire Rajasthan but in Jaipur, the festival is celebrated at a grand level. There is a huge street procession of goddess idols along with thousands of devotees dancing over bands and music. This is also known as ‘Festivals of Swings’ with swings hung everywhere over trees or in courtyards in Rajasthan. 

6. International Kite Festival – Jaipur

Witness the biggest and most colorful festival of Rajasthan – the Kite Festival. Jaipur has the second biggest Kite Festival in the world. The festival held a competition for kite enthusiasts at the international level. The sky is colorful with kites and the city is joyful with the festival vibe. All people are over roofs on this day with the full thrilling and exciting environment of the festival. You can live your childhood again with the vibrant and colorful festival.

7. Gangaur Festival – Jaipur

Another grand festival of Rajasthan dedicated to the goddess. It is celebrated by girls and women all across Rajasthan with huge devotion. The celebration in the Jaipur tour plan is special with processions, folk dances, and many more. The procession has a colorful show of elephants, camels, bullock carts, chariots, old palanquins, and a large number of people. The festival is a mark of faith, religious beliefs, and huge festival enthusiasm.

8. Nagaur Fair

The second largest cattle fair in India is a great time to witness the rural culture of Rajasthan. Trading of thousands of cattle, cows, bullocks, horses, camels, and oxen happens at this fair. Decorated animals, folk artists, storytellers, puppeteers, jugglers, camel races, cock fights, and vibrant dresses are major attractions here. The most amazing feature of the festival is the red-chilly market which is Asia’s largest chilly market.

9. Mewar Festival – Udaipur

The world’s second living heritage festival – Mewar Festival is celebrated with dance, music, cultural events, and sweets. It is a part of the tradition and culture of Udaipur city. The whole city is colorfully decorated with lights and decorative items. The festival spreads a great feeling of enthusiasm all over Rajasthan. Enjoy the delicious range of Rajasthani food here. 

10. Urs Festival – Ajmer 

One of the biggest religious festivals in India – Urs, is celebrated for Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. During the festival, devotees from all over the world pay tribute to Ajmer Dargah-E-Sharif and then visit other Dargahs also. The celebration is everywhere around Rajasthan with Ajmer being the host. During the festival, all the major Muslim shrines get euphoric with huge devotions, night-long qawalli sessions, and prayer meetings. 

Rajasthan has a huge number of fairs, festivals, and cultural events No matter what time you visit Rajasthan you will always find festivals around. Through these festivals, you will learn about the rich culture and tradition of Rajasthan. If you want to travel across different cities of Rajasthan for tourism or to attend the colorful festivals then book with us. We provide the best tourism services with the best Rajasthan tour package and the best Rajasthan Taxi Service.