Rajasthan is a very colorful place. And when it comes to the winter festival of Mt Abu, the colors just splash up to life.

Every year in the last week of December, the winter festival is held in Mt Abu. It is organized by the municipal board of Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan tourism for the sole reason of attracting people and giving a break to the locals from everyday monotony.

This three day long festival generally starts from the RTDC hotel and proceeds further along the hill.

The main reason for its worldwide fame is the locals are excellent and their hospitality is very warm. The colorful culture of Rajasthan and the heavenly location also add to the overall attraction.

The procession ends at the Nakki Lake Chowk. Besides the magnificent procession, the folk dances and songs performed by the troupes of the nearby states like Punjab, Gujarat are also worth a look.

Water sports are held in the lake itself. Rowing competitions are organized. Among other sports, cricket matches are played.

The last day of the festival is made brighter by the splendid firework display. These fireworks end the festival.

Have you ever seen a camel? Most of you will say yes;but if you are asked,that have you ever seen a beautifully decorated camel,dancing merrily,along with other camels?Probably no;but you could,if you visit Rajasthan,during camel festival,you will be amazed to watch these camels perform. All year round different festivals are organized in Rajasthan,camel festival is among some interesting festivals of Rajasthan.

The festival is organized in January,in Bikaner. The camels are decked up magnificently,and take
part in contests and activities; such as tug of war,dance etc. During the evenings,cultural activities take place to enthrall the spectators.Desert festival is another festival,where you will be experiencing the folk culture of Rajasthan;in other words quintessential Rajasthan would emerge in front of you.To witness this festival,visit Jaisalmer during January and February. If you prefer folk forms of entertainment,then this is the right place for you;Rajasthani folk dances are performed here,as well as puppet shows are organized. You must have played polo dozens of times,but have you ever visualized yourself playing it,while riding a camel? Stop visualizing and start clapping and cheering the participants of camel polo. There are few contests in the festival where spectators can compete too.Don’t miss out the Mr. desert contest. Another festival to enjoyed in the winter chill is held at Mount Abu,yes the only hill station of Rajasthan. To enjoy the Winter festival here you will have to come down here in the last week of December,that’s when this festival takes place. This vibrant festival is attended by folk performers.

These performers not only come from different parts of Rajasthan,but also from other neighboring states like.Gujrat, Punjab as well. It is a three day long festival;You could also watch water sports being pursued here. This grand festival also wraps up in style,as the evening sky brightens up with dazzling lights emitted by fire works. Mount Abu,has something for tourists,during summer time too. Summer festival take place in this beautiful hill station in May. So get ready to revel in the festival activities,and watch, skating race, boat race, and horse race and other such fun filled competitions.

The next festival however would exclusively appeal to women;if you are wondering which festival we are talking about,then you have to be at Jaipur in December,to enjoy the razzmatazz of Jaipur Jewellery show. Beautiful gems and jeweleries are on the exhibition,do check out Kundan jeweleries that are on display. Women will be spoilt for choice here;this is also an opportunity to see exquisite Rajasthani craft. Let us now move to Marwar festival that is celebrated in Jodhpur. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the heroic men of bygone era. The festival is replete with folk performances,especially the folk songs of the region,that narrate the tales of the heroic deeds. On the other hand if you happen to be a classical dance enthusiast,then you simply can’t miss out the Kumbhalgarh classical dance festival. Great dancers from all across India come here to showcase their dancing acumen along with the folk performers of the state.

There are plenty more festivals and fairs,that take place in the state. So next time you visit the desert
state,don’t forget to check out the festivities here.

The state Rajasthan is famous for its colorful celebrations, music, dance and festival which make it one of the most attractive destinations in the world. Rajasthan has numerous fairs and festivals like animal fairs,religious fairs and there are fairs to mark the changing seasons.

The festival are usually marked by folk-dance accompanied by music played on a variety of locally- made instruments. The costumes of the participants are made in their traditional colorful dress. Color, rhythm and melody blend the Rajasthani festival in a unique manner providing a veritable feast.

Some of the colorful fairs and festivals of Rajasthan are :

Puskar Fair:

Puskar is internationally framed for its huge Camel and Cattle Fair. During the fair, Rajasthani tribals, Indian pilgrims, filmmakers and tourists from all over the world gather here. If you are anywhere near striking distance at the time it’s an event not to be missed.

Mewar Festival

The Mewar Festival of Udaipur welcomes spring, offering the best overview of Rajasthani culture through songs, dances, processions, devotional music and firework displays. The Mewar Festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring. It coincides with the festival of Gangaur in Udaipur , and has a unique charm about it. The women folk gather to dress the images of Isar and Gangaur and then carry them in a ceremonial procession through different parts of the city.

Desert Festival

The Jaisalmer Desert Festival has now become a calender event which is organized by Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation every year in the month of February. Jaisalmer is the only place where this Rajasthan desert festival is celebrated with great zest and zeal. Rajasthan being a popular tourist destination, the festival adds to its color. This festival is held once a year during winters . Dressed in brilliantly hued costumes, the people of the desert dance and sing haunting ballads of valor, romance and tragedy. The fair has snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk performers. Camels, of course, play a stellar role in this festival, where the rich and colorful folk culture of Rajasthan is on show.

The Gangaur Festival

The Gangur Festival is also one of the most famous local festival of Rajatshan. It was the celebration of the women of Rajasthan done through out the state to worship Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva and the manifestations of goddess Parvati. It symbolizes marital happiness and as well the monsoon and well harvest in the place.

The Festival begins on the first day of Chitra and goes on for 18 days. During this festivals the newly married women observe the 18 days of the festival to ensure the success in marriage for their rest of the life. The unmarried women fast and eat only one meal daily for 18 days in order to get a good husband and to be happy in their married life after. Its all the rituals belief and the faith of the Rajasthani women and so they used to enjoy this Gangur Festival.

For the Celebration the images of Gouri and made up of clay. There are families who used to made those idols traditionally for the years after years. There are also some reputed bigger and richer families in where there are the permanent wooden images in their house and they used to make it paint by the Matherans or the reputed painters of the state during the eve of the festivals. The ladies decorate their hands and feet by drawing pictures of the sun, moon, stars, flowers, and other geometrical designs using a myrtle paste.