Why do we celebrate Beneshwar Fair?
The Beneshwar Fair at present is a merger of two fairs: One fair is created in honor of Beneshwar Mahadev or Lord Shiva and another fair was commenced by Jankunwari… Read more »
Tag Archives: Rajasthan
Why do we celebrate Bikaner Camel Festival?
The Bikaner Camel Festival is organized by the Department of Tourism and Art and Culture of Rajasthan to glorify the contribution of the ship of the desert known as camel,… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Jaipur Literature Festival?
The Jaipur Literature Festival is a literary festival founded by Faith Singh as an initiative of Jaipur Virasat Foundation in 2006. It is a celebration of national and international writers… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Jaisalmer Desert Festival?
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival was started to enhance foreign tourism by exhibiting rich culture of Rajasthan. It is celebrated during the month of January or February in the city of… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Nagaur Fair?
The Nagaur Fair or the Cattle Fair is a trade fair for the owners to sell their animals. In 1292 AD, Balban captured Nagaur. Then Sher Shah Suri took control… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Brij Festival?
The Brij festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is celebrated in the month of March, a few days before Holi in Bharatpur, Rajasthan in India. The villagers perform the… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Maharana Pratap Jayanti?
Maharana Pratap Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap Singh. On 9th May 1540, he was born in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan. He was the king of Mewar who fought the… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Urs Festival?
Urs Festival is celebrated to pay homage to Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti who was the protector of the poor. It takes place in the month of May at Ajmer,… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Kaila Devi Fair?
Kaila Devi Fair presents the rituals and ancient tradition of Rajasthan. The fair is dedicated to Mahalakshmi who is the goddess of wealth. It is held annually in the month… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Karni Mata Fair?
Karni Mata Fair is held to pay tribute to Karni Mata who followed a disciplined life and devoted her entire life to the service of deprived communities and poor. The… Read more »