RAJASTHANI FAIRS

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RAJASTHAN FAIR

1. URS FAIR

Organized on the death anniversary of the great Sufi Saint, KhwajaMoin-ud-din Chishti, one of the important religious fairs of Rajasthan is the Urs Fair, It is held at the memorial of the holy saint in the city of AJMER is at times which is often called Ajmer Sharif (Holy Ajmer). Millions of devotees from various parts of the country flock to the city on the eve of Urs Festival during the first six days of Rajab (seventh month of the Islamic calendar).

People come to the sacred shrine to pray to the KHWAJA and seek his blessings make offerings (nazrana) at the place where the remains of the Saint now rest. The offerings include rose and jasmine flowers, sandalwood paste, perfumes, incense, etc. Those who get their wishes fulfilled, along with those who come to pray, offer chadar, ghilaph and neema at the Dargah. Outside the sanctum sanctorum of the dargah, professional singers called qawwals can be seen singing the praises of the saint which is an exhilarating sight to behold. 

Month of Celebration: The famous Urs Fair of Rajasthan is held during the month of MARCH

Attractions of Fair: The most mind-blowing spectacle to behold on the occasion of Urs Festival is the Qawwalis (musical extravaganza).

 Urs Fair takes place in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan.

2. GOGAJI FAIR

Among some of the other well-known Jaipur fairs is also the Gogaji Fair which is held at the Goga Medi in Ganganagar district. This is usually held in the month of August . 

During this Fair, the Snake God is worshipped and many devotees gather here to pay homage to the Samadhi at Goga Medi.  By doing so, the superstitious folk of this region, believe that they can be cured of snake bites and other diseases.

3. RAMDEVRA FAIR

Another important Fair is the Ramdevra Fair in Jaisalmer. This small village gets its name from Baba Ramdev. Many devotees attend this Fair and pay homage to him with ‘bajans’ and ‘kirtans’ that are sung late into the night.

4. THE KAILA  DEVI  FAIR

The Kaila Devi Fair is another star attraction in these parts. Held during the months of April and March in the Kaila village of Rajasthan, it is celebrated for almost a fortnight. This fair is held on the banks of the river Kalisil in Kaila village. You can see a steady flow of devotees here all year round who gather here to pay homage to the shrine of goddess Devi #Rajasthan cultures .

5. THE KOLAYAT FAIR, BIKANER

The Kolyat Fair held in Bikaner is another important festival in these parts. This Fair lasts for a whole 10 days. It is believed that Kapil Muni was in deep meditation here making it a sacred site. 

At this important place, you can see a lake with several ghats surrounded by banyan trees. Here ‘aarthi is performed for the devotees and lamps are set afloat in the lake making it a truly resplendent site. During the festival one can also visit the famous places of Bikaner.

At this auspicious fair, cattle like camels and horses are also paraded and sold and breeders are given special awards for the pride that they take in their fellow creatures.

6. PUSHKAR FAIR

One of the famous fairs of Rajasthan, the Pushkar Fair is an annual five-day event which is considered as the largest platform to buy and sell camels, cattle and horses.

 This Pushkar camel fair has made Pushkar an important tourist destination because of this fascinating festival. 

Celebrated every year in the month of Kartik in Pushkar, this festival plays host to various competitions and trading activities. Some of the popular events include horse and camel races, Tug-of-War, traditional rural games, wrestling, turban and moustache competitions and showcases. The Pushkar Fair is an exciting even made distinctively beautiful with a plethora of colourful activities that spellbinds the travellers. 

Month of Celebration: Pushkar fair is celebrated in the Hindu month of Kartika that falls in the month of October or November.

7. CAMEL BIKANER FAIR 

The Department of Tourism, Art and Culture, of Bikaner, Government of Rajasthan, The two-day festival celebrates the camels and often cited as one of the most vivid and vivacious festivals of Rajasthan. 

The Camel Bikaner Fair is an altogether different experience if you wish to explore the vibrant colours, euphoric performances and magnificent fireworks that will light up your day on a vacation in Rajasthan. 

The festival offers an opportunity for the locals to race their camels which often takes a lot of serious training since these events are highly competitive. There are interesting activities like camel dances, camel acrobatics, best-decorated camel, camel milking etc.

8. MAHAVEERJI FAIR  

Month of Celebration: Shri Mahavirji Fair of Rajasthan takes place in the Hindu month of Chaitra that is between March and April. The duration of the fair is from Shukla Ekadasi (11th day of the lunar month) to Baisakh Krishna Dwitiya (2nd day of the next month).

 The golden chariot procession of  Mahavirji at this fair remains the most amazing spectacle to behold for the tourists.

.After the ceremony the procession heads back to the temple where a puja is performed and lamps lit illuminating the area. If you get excited in the name of festivities, then one should check out this fair on heritage tours of Rajasthan. 

Celebrated to honour the memory of Shri Mahavir Swami, the 24th tirthankara (saint) of the Jains, is one of the most celebrated fairs of  Rajasthan. The temple is located in an enclosure called the "katala" where a large number of devotees gather to take part in this festival.

The golden chariot procession of Mahavirji at this fair remains the most amazing spectacle to behold for the tourists.

9. GOGAMEDI FAIR 

The event is an exciting opportunity to enjoy the ancient traditions of  Rajasthan. The annual fair is also famous for the selling of livestock, handicraft, village crop and attractive handicrafts by local craftsmen and businessmen. The fun event is marked by singing and dancing, talent shoes and colourful ambience adding a unique appeal to the festivities. 

One of the popular attractions of this festival is the cattle and handicraft fair, where Rajasthani artisans, craftsman and farmers showcase their pieces and crop produce for sale. Fun games, rides and cultural performances by local musicians and dancers further adds to the lively vibe of the fair.

This renowned traditional Rajasthani cattle and handicraft fair is one of the most appealing fairs of Rajasthan.The fair offers an interesting perspective of the rich culture and tradition of Rajasthan. The excellent festival is actually held to commemorate the regional hero, Goga Veer the snake god to all the inhabitants of Rajasthan who consider Gogaji as their hero.

10. SHILPGRAM CRAFTS MELA  

Shilpgram Crafts Mela is essentially a fair to celebrate the distinct craftsmanship of Rajasthan in which diverse sorts of hand woven garments, weavings, reflect works, handiworks are exhibited. One of the objectives of this fair is to accentuate the production of handicracts by giving an opportunity to local businessmen.  One of the unique fairs of Rajasthan, Shilpgram Crafts Mela is an attempt to portray the condition of weavers in Rajasthan and also a platform for them to display their handicraft work.

The fair offers tourists a glimpse into the life of these hardworking traditional craftsmen and the hardships they face. In order to celebrate the talent and rich legacy of traditional crafts of Rajasthan, this fair is one of the most notable fairs to visit while traveling in Rajasthan and also let travelers explore some of the best places of Udaipur. This fair is a perfect destination to explore a colourful world of the hand-woven clothes, embroideries, mirror works and handicrafts.

The fair is usually held in the month of December every year. 

Attractions of Fair: The hand-woven clothes and camel leather items are one of the most exquisite things that one can find on display when visiting this fair.

11. NAGAUR FAIR

Nagaur Fair is the second biggest cattle fair in India held each year in Rajput town of Nagaur. This fair serves as a big stage for exchanging cows, sheep, bullocks, bulls, camel and horses in Rajasthan. The fascinating fair witnesses numerous visitors every year and catches the embodiment of Rajasthan which makes it so much culturally, historically and socially unique. 

The fair is held every year during the months of January and February. 

Attractions of Fair: The most interesting part of this fair is cattle fair and the markets which sell Methi&Mirch (chillies)

12. DUSSHERA FAIR 

To commend the triumph of over evil, Dusshera is an important festival that showcases vibrant fairs and exhibitions visited by scores of people. This day additionally symbolizes triumph of Goddess Durgaover Mahishasura and the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. One of the important destinations for Dussehra Fairs in Rajasthan is Kota.

To commend the triumph of Lord Rama, paper statues of Ravana alongside Meghnath and Kumbhkaran are put to flame at the fairs where the spectacular event is trailed by a gigantic jamboree where individuals indulge in desserts, foods, rides, dances and melodic exhibitions. Ramlila or performances based on the entire life of Lord Rama are held during this fair. People congregate in huge numbers to witness these performances and celebrate the victory of good over evil as the slogans of 'Jai Siya Ram' echoes through the air.

13. KALAJI FAIR 

One of the exciting fairs of Rajasthan to check off from your bucket list is the Kalaji Fair dedicated to Kallagi Deity. Well known among the locals and people of nearby areas, this colourful fair attracts a lot of tourist who visit in large numbers. The fair is held at three places in Banswara which are Gopinath ka gadha, Padoli Govardhan and Bodla. The fair is filled with entertainment  and fun activities and also showcases the rich culture and tradition of the place.

There are several stalls which put up great food, fine handicrafts, art work and leather work produced by local merchants. In all, the fair is an exciting opportunity to catch a glimpse of the colourful celebrations that will captivate your imagination on a trip to Rajasthan.

14.  KAILA DEVI FAIR 

The popular Kaila Devi fair is held in the well-knownplace of worship of Kaila Devi arranged on the banks of the Kalisil River in Karauli, 2 km from Kaila town. This fair is  organised to respect Kaila Devi,   to honor Kaila Devi, who is believed to be a form of Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and Chamunda, the goddess of death. People visit this fair from distant states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi and Haryana as the Kaila devi is worshipped as the guardian deity by the Yadavas, the Khinchis, and the princess of Karauli.

There are vibrant performances that mark the occasion of this fair as people celebrate in the courtyard of the temple. Seeing these different exhibitions will be an incredible affair for the travelers as they will get a genuine vista of the Rajasthani culture.

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