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February
Desert Festival
A thre-day-long extravaganza of colour, music and festivity at the golden city of Jaisalmer. Gair and fire dancers swaying to traditional tunes, a turban-tying competition and a Mr. Desert contest are part of the fun of the occasion. Camel rides and folk dances on sand and dunes are added attraction.

Nagaur Fair
Nagaur bustles with life during its annual cattle fair, which is one the largest in the country. Exciting games and races are part of the festivities.

March
Elephant Festival
A festival where elephants are the center of attraction. The festival begins with a procession of elephants, camels and horses, followed by lively folk dancers. Elephant races, elephant polo matches and a most interesting tug of war between elephants and men are all parts of this spectacular event.

April
Gangaur
The most important local festival in Gangaur celebrations last for 18 days. It is dedicated to gauri, a manifestation of goddess Parvati. The festival is celebrated by girls and married women throughout Rajasthan. The images of Gauri are ornamented and offerings are made. This s also an auspicious day for young people to select their life partners. Colorful procession with the town band playing, horses and elaborate palanquins make it a fascinating spectacle.

Mewar Festival
An exhilarating welcome to spring, this festival is a visual feast with Rajasthani songs, dances, processions, devotional music and firework displays. It is celebrated in the romantic city of Udaipur during the Gangaur festival. A procession of colorfully attired women carrying images of the goddess Gauri make their way to the Pichola Lake.

May
Urs-Ajmer
The Urs are held every year at the dargah of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, commemorating his symbolic union with god. Pilgrims from all over the world gather to pay homage. Qawalis and poems are presented in the saint's honour.

August
Teej
This swing festival welcomes the advent of the monsoon. Swings are hung from trees and decorated with flowers. Women, colorful and attired, swing on them and sing songs in celebration.

October
Marwar Festival
The festival celebrates the 'Maand style of folk music - an evolved classical style that describes the romantic life of Rajasthan's rulers. Held during Sharad Purnima, the folk artists bring alive the legends and folklore of earlier times.

November
Puskhar Mela
The tranquil Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground for 12 days in the month of Kartik. Trading of cattle, camel races and dazzling displays of bangles, brassware, clothes, camel saddles and halters are the major attractions of this colorful event. Devotees come in their thousands to take a ritual dip in the lake on the day of Kartik Purnima and to worship at on the Brahma temple in the world.

December
Shilpigram Craft Mela
Udaipur - Some of the magnificent crafts of Rajasthan displayed at a colorful festival held in Udaipur