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Festivals
Of Jaisalmer
Like its colorful culture
the festivals of Jaisalmer are also full of colors, that represent the
royal and traditional heritage of the region. The colorful festivals of
Jaisalmer are famous all over India. All the festivals are celebrated with
great pomp and enthusiasm. A number of local people along with national
and international visitors take part with great zeal in each celebration.
Famous Festivals of Jaisalmer:
Every festival of Jaisalmer
has its pretty importance, but some of the most popular are Desert Festival,
Teej, Deepawali and Holi. Among these festivals Desert Festival is the
most important as well as the most awaited festival of Jaisalmer.
Desert Festival:
Desert Festival is celebrated
in the month of February. This colorful festival is celebrated for three
days. It reveals the local elements, heritage and colorful culture
of Rajasthan
Desert festival was started
in Jaisalmer with the purpose to attract the foreign tourists and at the
same time to introduce them the rich culture of exotic Rajasthan. This
grand festival is sponsored by the ''Rajasthan State Tourism Corporation''.
Attractions of Desert
Festival:
The main attractions
of the Desert Festival are Snack charmers, amazing puppet show, acrobats,
music and dance performances by folks. However dance and the music shows
are rather being performed during night hours. Renowned dancers and musicians
from all over Rajasthan create a fascinating environment with their classic
performances. Other major highlights of Desert festival are traditional
gymnasts and competitions like turban tying competition, longest mustaches
competition etc. The ship of desert - camels also take part in this wonderful
fest. The events like camel races, camel dance, camel polo and camel decoration,
are pretty exciting.
Teej:
Teej is the festivals
for married women. This is a very colorful fest, when all the married women
wear new, bright-colored dresses and ornaments. They apply Mehendi (hina)
in their hands. This is the auspicious day, when Goddess Parvati is worshiped
and women pray for the long life of their husbands.
Deepawali:
This is one of the important
festival of Jaisalmer. On this day Goddess of wealth Laxmi, and Lord Ganesha
are worshiped. People decorate their houses with lights and diyas, also
delicious sweets and dishes are prepared.
Holi:
The festivals of Holi
is the symbol of togetherness, on this day people hug each other. Everyone
play with colors and gulal. In the evening time people wear new clothes,
visit the local fairs and meet their near and dear ones. |
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