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Rajasthan Desert Festival
Location : Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Main Attraction : The rich and colorful display of the culture of
Rajasthan
Best Time to Visit : October to March
One of the most famous festivals of Rajasthan, Desert Festival is
celebrated every year in the months of January or February. It is
celebrated for a duration of three Days and is concluded on the Day of
the full moon, known as Purnima. The highlight of the Desert Festival is
the display of rich culture of Rajasthan. The Desert Festival of
Rajasthan is one of the most colorful festivals of India. The venue of
the festival, Jaisalmer, comes alive with the celebration of Desert
Festival in Rajasthan. Read further to know more about the famous Desert
Festival of Rajasthan.
The people of Rajasthan dress themselves in the most colorful attires
and sing local folk songs that speak of the lives of local heroes of the
state. The energetic dances and the powerful singing set the perfect
mood to indulge in festivity and grand celebration. The plethora of
activities that take place in the Desert Festival are sure to keep you
amused for three whole Days. Even after that, you would want more! The
main attractions of the festival are the folk dancers in their vibrant
costumes and attires. They perform some very traditional dances that are
exclusive to the state of Rajasthan.
The dancers perform some very thrilling acts like fire dance and near
impossible acrobatic stunts. Seeing them will make you think if those
bodies are made out of rubber! Other than these performances, you will
find interesting acts by snake charmers, puppet shows and camel races.
Known as the Ship of the Desert, camels are an integral part of any fair
and festival. The camels are decorated beautifully and many contests
like camel dance and camel polo are held for the amusement of all the
people visiting the Desert Festival.
There are many more interesting activities that are worth a mention.
Many people participate in the turban tying competition, which is a fun
activity. The people of Rajasthan are known for their colorful turbans
that are tied in a very unique style. When it comes to grooming, how can
a beauty contest be far behind? Yes, you read that right! There is a
contest to judge the best-dressed and best-looking Rajasthani. The
winner is declared Mr. Desert. All this looks amazingly grand with the
desert backdrop and the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort in the background.
The Desert Festival must not be missed at any cost if you are visiting
Rajasthan.
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