Rajasthan Festivals are a symbol of the vivacious spirit of the people of the state. Numerous festivals fill up this dull state with bright colors. Living in the harsh and rough weather, the people of this dry and parched land find an outlet from their dreary lives in the form of the festivals of Rajasthan.
Festivals in Rajasthan, India are celebrated with great pomp and show. Right from Hindu festivals to Muslim festivals, all are celebrated with equal enthusiasm. Folk music and dance is a feature of almost every festival in Rajasthan.
Festivals in Rajasthan
Brij Festival
Brij Festival is related to Lord Krishna. The festival derives its name from the region in which it is celebrated. The festival is celebrated a few days before the festival of Holi. The Brij region is located in the Bharatpur district. The festival is celebrated with lot of fervor and zest. Dressed in multicolor attires the villagers perform the famous Raslila that depicts the eternal love story of lord Krishna and his beloved Radha.
Teej Festival
Teej is one of the most widely celebrated festivals of Rajasthan. Swings, traditional songs and dancing are the unique features of Teej celebrations in Rajasthan. Women perform traditional folk dance dressed in green colored clothes and sing beautiful Teej songs while enjoying their sway on swings bedecked with flowers.
Gangaur Festival
Gangaur is a significant festival of Jaipur, especially meant for the women. Gangaur festival is widely acclaimed and celebrated throughout the state of Rajasthan. The word Gangaur is derived from two words, 'Gan' and 'Gauri' which are synonyms of 'Siva' and his consort 'Parvati' respectively.Gangaur is celebrated in the honor of Goddess Gauri, who is considered as the symbol of virtue, devotion, fertility and a perfect married woman.
Pushkar Festival
Pushkar in Rajasthan becomes a colorful spectacle of one of the largest cattle festival in Asia. You will find a number of camels, horses, cows, mules, goats and sheep accompanying their masters to participate in the Pushkar Festival. A seven-day festival is dedicated absolutely to these animals. Pushkar becomes bright with various hues of colors.