Rajasthan is proud of its extensive cultural legacy and natural beauty. The same may be seen in Rajasthan's mesmerising palaces and forts, vibrant markets, and shimmering lakes and deserts. Undoubtedly, Rajasthan's many vibrant and traditional festivals are equally popular. Some cultural events are solely cultural, while others reflect ethnicity, ancestry, or both. These celebrations undoubtedly represent a Rajasthani-style celebration of life, tradition, and culture. It gives visitors a chance to observe the various shades of the state's flag.
Colourful Rajasthani Festivals
Some festivals are primarily cultural fairs, while others are traditional and religious celebrations. Check out the list of Rajasthani festivals that is provided here.
1. Teej - Goddess Teej Worship
Teej, one of the most celebrated festivals in Rajasthan, is celebrated with unmatched splendour, folk music and dance, a fair, and adoration of Goddess Teej. The goddess Teej's golden palanquin is carried around the city in a lavish parade on painted elephants, horses, and camels. Without a doubt, the Teej festival is a significant eve in Rajasthan.
Location: Jaipur
Key draws include Ghewar (a Teej-exclusive dessert), Malpua, and women in traditional green clothing with bangles and Mehendi.
Date for Teej in 2022: August 14,
2. The International Kite Festival, A Colorful Rajasthani Festival
The International Kite Festival, one of Rajasthan's liveliest and most well-known events, is annually observed around Makar Sankranti. Both locals and visitors fly different-shaped and coloured kites while enjoying the sweets and savoury local fare that is readily available everywhere.
Location: Jodhpur and Jaipur
Kite War, fireworks, illuminated kites, and sweets like Ghevar, Til-paati, Gajak, and kheer are the main draws.
The International Kite Festival will take place on January 14, 2022.
3. The Jaipur Literature Festival, The World's Best Literary Exhibition
This is accurately described as the world's finest literary exhibition, featuring works by renowned authors as well as up-and-coming authors. Everyone who enjoys reading, from Nobel Laureates and Man Booker Prize Winners to aspiring authors, comes to Diggi Palace for this literary festival. One of the most well-known festivals in Rajasthan, it provides a wonderful opportunity for visitors from Rajasthan and other countries to learn from and exchange ideas with living legends.
Location: Jaipur
Important events include book releases, lectures, discussions, chat programmes, and poetry readings.
JLF 2022 will take place from January 28 to February 1.
4. Elephant Fair, A Traditional Rajasthani Festival
One of the most well-known traditional festivities in Rajasthan is the Jaipur Elephant Festival, which takes place at the Jaipur Polo Ground on the day of Holi each year. Elephants are presented for races, shows, and competitions decked out in vibrant jhools (saddle cloth) and substantial jewels. Even anklets are designed for female elephants to wear.
Location: Jaipur
The Polo Match and the Elephant Tug of War are the main attractions.
Elephant Fair is scheduled for March 17, 2022.
5. Pushkar Camel Fair: A Trade Fair for Camel
This is one of the oldest celebrations in Rajasthan, where countless numbers of camels assemble to trade. These unique carnivals feature acrobats, snake charmers, carousel rides, music, dance, and magic performance.
Location: Pushkar
The parade, camel beauty contests, hot air balloon rides, moustache competitions, and artisan fairs are the main events.
Pushkar Camel Fair 2022 will take place from November 11 through November 22.
6. A Celebration Of Traditional Folk Music And Arts, the Rajasthan International Folk Festival
Since 2007, the city of Jodhpur has hosted the annual Rajasthan International Folk Festival. It seeks to support conventional folk music and artwork. The Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur hosts it annually on Sharad Purnima, the year's brightest full moon.
Where: Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort
Folk music and dance, jazz night, morning ragas, and numerous interactive sessions are the main draws.
Shree Festival 2022 will take place from October 29 to November 2.
7. Mewar Festival, The Second Living Heritage Festival in the World
The Mewar Festival of Rajasthan is held in Udaipur with majesty and splendour to mark the arrival of spring. One of the most well-known fairs and festivals in Rajasthan, this is the second Living Heritage Festival in the world. Folk music, dance, food, and festivities are used to celebrate it.
Location: Udaipur
Key draws include musical performances, classical dance, seminars on civic monument maintenance, delectable food stands operated by experienced chefs, and a spectacular fireworks display.
The Mewar Festival will take place from March 27 to March 29, 2022.
8. The Cultural Feast at Kumbhalgarh Festival
The Kumbhalgarh Festival is renowned for its exuberant dance performances by regional artists, lively musical performances, and breathtaking firework displays. The backdrop of this well-known Rajasthani event is the Kumbhalgarh Fort. The cultural feast is undoubtedly heaven for those who love the arts and culture.
Where: Udaipur and Kumbhalgarh
Contests to tie turbans and apply Mehendi are the main draws.
Kumbhalgarh Festival dates for 2022: December 3
9. Desert Celebration -
The primary festival in Rajasthan is held in the vast Thar Desert. In the middle of the vast Thar Desert's sand dunes, a cultural carnival is being held. Through dance, singing, gymnastics, camel polo, camel racing, and other exciting activities, the Rajasthani folk culture is displayed.
Location: Jaisalmer
The main events include performances by a local nomadic band, a march from the Jaisalmer Fort to Shahid Poonam Singh Stadium, a fire dance competition, tug-of-war, turban-tying, and other competitions.
Desert Festival 2022 will take place from February 7 to February 9, 2022.
10. The 3-Day Bundi Festival Is A Cultural Extravaganza
A three-day-long cultural spectacle is called Bundi Utsav. A spectacular procession is part of the wonderful festival that RTDC has organised. The festival's main attractions are ethnic sports, folk dance performances, cultural events, and contests.
Location: Bundi
Competitions in bridal cosmetics, moustaches, turban tying, kabaddi, horse riding, and camel racing are the main draws.
Bundi Festival 2022 Schedule: TBD
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