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Fairs and Festivals
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![Camel Festival, Bikaner]()
Camel Festival, BikanerThe camel festival is organised by the Department of Tourism in January every year in Bikaner.
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![Nagaur Fair, Nagaur]()
Nagaur Fair, NagaurThe fair is held every year in January-February in Nagaur, is a trading fair for cattle and camels.
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![Mewar Festival, Udaipur]()
Mewar Festival, UdaipurThis 18-day festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring and coincides with the festival of Gangaur.
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![Gangaur Festival, jaipur]()
Gangaur Festival, jaipurGangaur is celebrated in the month of chaitra (March-April)
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![Kaila Devi Fair, Karauli]()
Kaila Devi Fair, KarauliThe fair is held in March or April in Kaila village in Karauli district
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![Mahavir Ji Fair, Karauli]()
Mahavir Ji Fair, Karauli This fair is held at Mahavir Ji between March and April to commemorate Shri Mahavir Swami
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![Summer Festival, Mount Abu]()
Summer Festival, Mount Abu The three-day festival is held at Mount Abu in June every year and is a feast of folk and classical music
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![Summer Festival, Mount Abu]()
Teej Festival, JaipurHeld during the monsoons in July Teej is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati
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![Gogaji Fair]()
Gogaji FairGogaji Fair is held in the memory of a popular hero of the area Goga/Jahar Peer
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![Kaliteej, Bundi]()
Kaliteej, BundiTeej festival, the celebration of the monsoons (July-August)
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![Ramdevra Fair, Jaisalmer]()
Ramdevra Fair, JaisalmerThe Ramdevra Fair is held in Ramdevra village in Jaisalmer in August or Septembet
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![Marwar Festival, Jodhpur]()
Marwar Festival, JodhpurHeld in October in Jodhpur, this annual two-day event attempts to showcase the art and culture of the Jodhpur region.
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![Dusshera, Kota]()
Dusshera, KotaKota Dussehra is quite unique for it is more than just the beginning of a festive period.
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![Pushkar Fair, Ajmer]()
Pushkar Fair, AjmerPushkar fair is held in November in Pushkar, Ajmer
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![Chandrabhaga Fair, Jhalawar]()
Chandrabhaga Fair, JhalawarThis three-day fair is held at Jhalrapatan near Jhalawar either in November or December
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![Kolyat Fair, Bikaner]()
Kolyat Fair, Bikanerplace is the sacred site where Kapil Muni is supposed to have meditated.
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Folk Dance and Music
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![Ghoomar Dance]()
Ghoomar DanceGhoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan and also a State Dance -
![Gair]()
GairGair dance is one of the popular, famous and folk dance which is performed by the Bhil community -
![Chari Dance]()
Chari DanceChari folk dance of Rajasthan belongs to Gujjar community of Kishangarh and only womens perform in this dance. -
![Kachhi Ghodi]()
Kachhi GhodiThis dance is performed by mens on dummy horses. -
![Fire Dance]()
Fire DanceThis is a very difficult dance to perform and is carried out by the Banjara community. -
![Terah Taali]()
Terah TaaliThis folk dance is performed by the Kamada tribes who are traditional snake charmers. -
![Kathputli]()
KathputliIt is the old tradition of stories from mythology and legends are told through puppets -
![Pabuji Ki Phach]()
Pabuji Ki PhachThis Performing Art is associated to the life and the gallantry activities of Pabuji. -
![Maand]()
MaandIt is quiet similar to the Thumri or the Ghazal. -
Handicrafts
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![Textile]()
TextileBandhani or Bandhej are two such gorgeous forms that portray the rich culture of Rajasthan. -
![Handmade Jewellery]()
Handmade JewelleryIn Jewellery, meenakari is one of the most attractive and popular forms, which are mostly enameled gold and silver jewellery. -
![Carpets & Durries]()
Carpets & DurriesMost of these carpets, which come in stunning designs, are made and knotted by hands. -
![Blue Pottery]()
Blue PotteryThere are many craftsmen in Jaipur who prepare blue pottery in Rajasthan by using blue, green and white colors. -
![Wooden Furniture]()
Wooden FurnitureCarved wooden furniture of different styles and design are made in different parts of the state with motif and fine design. -
![Rajasthan Quilts]()
Rajasthan QuiltsThe unique selling point of these Jaipuri quilts or Jaipur rajais is that these are light and soft as well as of high quality. -
![Mojaris/Jutis]()
Mojaris/Jutis These are beautifully embroidered pieces with varied patterns and designs. Jodhpur and Jaipur manufactures some very pretty mojaris and jutis. -
![Marble Crafts]()
Marble CraftsThis craft produces marble carved wall hangings, sculptures, statues, furniture, flower vases, fireplaces, statues, and so on. -
![Ivory]()
IvoryIvory bangles of Rajasthan is popular crafts of the state. -
![Rajasthani Paintings]()
Rajasthani Paintings Rajasthan Paintings including murals, frescoes and miniature paintings are popular crafts of the state.
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Paintings
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![Miniature Paintings]()
Miniature PaintingsThe art of Miniature painting was introduced to the land of India by the Mughals -
![Gemstone Paintings]()
Gemstone PaintingsIn This painting style shades of color are provided by the semi precious stones instead of artfiacial or vegetable colors -
![Phad Paintings]()
Phad PaintingsPaintings on cloth portraying the epic lives of the local hero-gods are popularly known as Phad paintings. -
![Kajali Paintings]()
Kajali PaintingsNo brushes are used in Kajali painting. The only tools used are hand and cloth -
![Kishangarh Paintings(Bani Thani)]()
Kishangarh Paintings(Bani Thani) Bani Thani is an Indian painting in the Kishangarh school of paintings.
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