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Deepawali
 The festival of light. Though Deepawali is celebrated all
over India, Jaipur's Diwali is something special. Every corner of the city
sparkles. With every building glowing, skyline filled with colorful light
crackers and the Nahargarh fort over the hill seeming like a glittering
palace in the sky, one cannot help remembering childhood fairytales.
Gangaur ( March-April )
 A festival devoted to Godess Parvati, the consort of Lord
Shiva. It is a time for young girls to dress up in their finery and pray
for grooms of their choice while the married women pray for the well-being
of their husbands. This 18-day festival is laced with various activities and
culminates in a grand procession marking the arrival of Lord Shiva to escort
his bride home.
Teej ( July-August )
A festival to mark the advent of monsoon. Processions, women
dressed in bright colors and a lot of merriment prevails during Teej.
Essentially a women’s festival, it is interesting to watch them enjoying in
groups and at various bazaars where they turn up to shop in all their finery.
Donkey Fair Khalkani Mata Mela
(October)
The donkeys day at Looniyabas near Sanganer. Thousands of
donkeys from all over north India are brought here for buying and selling.
The donkey races and sports are organized for the merriment people. A rare
sight indeed.
Makar Sakranti (January 14)
Celebrated on the 14th of January, every year with
traditional fervor, the devotees take a holy dip in the tank at Galtaji.
This is also the day of kites at Jaipur. The activity has become a craze
amongst the citizens. You will hardly find a school kid over 10 or 12 in the
walled city who does not know flying kites. The phenomenon starts well
before the Makar Sakranti day. And continues even after the festival. But on
this day, it is a treat to watch the skyline of the Pink City. An
Unforgettable experience.
Shitla
Ashtami (March - April)
This festival locally called as Basoda, is celebrated to
ward off the dreaded disease of small fox. The most famous fair is held at
the Shitla Mata temple in Chaksu, people gather here to pray and celebrate.
Elephant Festivals
The elephants enthrall the spectators on the day of the
colorful festival of Holi at Chaugan stadium. Beautifully decorated
elephants assemble for a royal procession. Elephant polo, the races etc. are
part of the festival.
Calendar Of Festivals 2003-2006
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Fairs/Festivals |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
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Teej Fair (Jaipur) |
August
08-09 |
July 28-29 |
August 01-02 |
August 19-20 |
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Elephant Festival (Jaipur) |
March 17 |
March 06 |
March 25 |
March 14 |
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Gangaur
Fair (Jaipur) |
April 04-05 |
March 23-24 |
April
11-12 |
April
01-02 |
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