Rajasthan is a vibrant, exotic state in India where tradition and royal glory meet in a riot of colors against the vast backdrop of sand and desert. Referred to as the Desert Jewel of India, Rajasthan shimmers with even more vibrancy during the time of its colourful fairs and festivals. The desert glitters with the colors of joyous celebration and gay abandon with every fair and festival of Rajasthan. There is a celebration for every religious occasion, every change of season and every harvest, all invariably a reflection of the genius of their arts and crafts and their ascetic refinement.
Fairs and Festivals in Rajasthan state of India are :
Alwar Festival : Alwar festival emphasize the legacy of rich culture in Alwar.
Baneshwar Fair : This is a religious festival with simple and traditional rituals.
Banganga Fair Jaipur : The Banganga Fair of Jaipur is one of the biggest events of Rajasthan.
Brij Festival Bharatpur : Takes place before Holi in Honour of Lord Krishna at Bharatpur.
Camel Festival Bikaner : Event organized in Bikaner by the Department of Tourism, Art and Culture, Government of Rajasthan.
Chandrabhaga Fair Jhalawar : Chandrabhaga fair heald each year in month of kartik (October - November).
Desert Kite Festival Jodhpur : January 14 is celebrated in India as Makar Sankranti Festival.
Desert Festival Jaisalmer : This festival of Rajasthan is celebrated in Jaisalmer City.
Dussehra Festival Kota : One of the big festivals celebrated in most parts of India is Dussehra.
Elephant Festival Jaipur : Elephant Festival is an inimitable event held annually in Jaipur.
Gangaur Festival Jaipur : It holds a special significance for the Rajasthanis. It is celebrated in honour of Gauri (The goddess of abundance).
Gogamedi Fair : It is celebrated each year in Gogamedi in Ganganagar city of Rajasthan.
Holi Festival In Rajasthan : The colourful state of Rajasthan plays Holi in same way as Mathura.
International Kite Festival Jaipur : This festival is celebrated in Jaipur City of Rajasthan state.
Kailadevi Fair Karauli : The annual fair of Kailadevi is held in Karauli district of Rajasthan.
Kajli Teej Bundi : Celebrated in the town of Bundi in Kota city of Rajasthan.
Kolayat Fair Kolayat Bikaner : This festival is a reminder of the living traditions of ancient India.
Marwar Festival Jodhpur : A 2 day festival celebrated during the Sharad Poornima in Jodhpur.
Mahaveerji Fair Mahavirji : This annual fair is celebrated at Mahavirji in Rajasthan state.
Mewar Festival Udaipur : Festival of Udaipur city is famous for traditional Rajasthan Jewelry.
Naag Panchami Jodhpur : Festival of snakes dedicated to honour the Serpent God (Naag Devta).
Nagaur Festival : Festival held every year in the quaint Rajput town of Nagaur in Rajasthan.
Pushkar Camel Fair : The world's largest camel fair held in the holy town of Pushkar in Rajasthan.
Pushkar Fair : Pushkar Fair is held in the enchanting desert town of Pushkar.
Ramdeora Fair Pokaran Jaisalmer : Celebrated in Pokhran, Jaisalmer takes place twice a year.
Sheetala Ashtmi Chaksu Jaipur : Celebrated in Chakshu Jaipur is celebrated during the spring season in the month of March.
Shilpgram Crafts Mela Udaipur : The Shilpgram Crafts Mela in Udaipur is a crafts lover paradise.
Summer Festival Mt. Abu : Organized in the only hill station of Rajasthan at Mount Abu.
Teej Festival Jaipur : Festival of Teej is widely celebrated, but its real charm can be found only in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Urs Festival In Ajmer : The Urs festival marks the death anniversary of the Khwaja in Ajmer.
Winter Festival Mount Abu : The romantic hill resort of Mount Abu provides a welcome respite from the heat of Rajasthan.