Festivals
are the occasions that add color to life. When it comes to Jaipur, the
royal city celebrates each and every festival with full gusto and zeal.
The colorful city gets brighter during the celebration of special
festivals. There are numerous festivals which the city observes like any
other part of the country. But the city celebrates some unusual and
interesting fairs & festivals in their own style. The fairs and
festivals which are worth mentioning are Elephant festival, Teej
festival, Kite festival and Gangaur festival.
Jaipur Fairs and Festivals are inseparable element of the cultural
identity of the city. The vivacious city looks more vibrant during the
festivity; people enjoy these festivals keeping aside all their tensions
and worries. Different fairs and festivals have their own significance
and offer a pleasurable break from the tight schedules of life. If you
want to explore the customs and traditions of Jaipur, festive season is
the right time to visit the city. In this article, we will explore some
of the major festivals of Jaipur.
Elephant
Festival
The Elephant Festival is one of the most popular festivals of Jaipur,
Rajasthan. Elephant festival has its own charm and is celebrated every
year in March on the occasion of Holi, the festival of colors. The
festival has a unique concept of its own kind. The colorful festival of
Holi is celebrated throughout India, but the festival gets some more
spice added to it, when it combines with the Elephant festival of
Jaipur, Rajasthan. The Elephants become the major attraction of this
festival in their classy attires.
Gangaur Festival
Gangaur is a significant festival of Jaipur, especially meant for the
women. Gangaur festival is widely acclaimed and celebrated throughout
the state of Rajasthan. The word Gangaur is derived from two words,
'Gan' and 'Gauri' which are synonyms of 'Siva' and his consort 'Parvati'
respectively.
Kite Festival
Kite Festival is a popular festival of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Kite flying
is enjoyed by people of all age-groups. However, 14 January, the day of
Makar Sankranti, makes the official day for flying kites in Jaipur.
People make most out of the festival by flying kites for the whole day.
Teej Festival
Teej Festival is one of the most popular festivals of India. Festival
of Teej is widely celebrated, but its real charm can be found only in
Jaipur, Rajasthan. Teej celebrates the arrival of monsoon, after the
scorching sun of summers. Teej is celebrated in the month of 'Shravan'
(July-August), according to the Hindu calendar.
