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Fairs and Festivals in Rajasthan
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Rajasthan is the 'Land of Celebration'. The fairy-tale forts
and palaces across its golden sands conjure up endless
fascinating images of chivalrous kings, beautiful princesses
and lavish darbars. The mark of royalty is all-pervasive in
this desertland and is seen not only on the vivid frescoes
and murals of the palaces but also in the pomp and pageantry
of the brightly dressed people.
Although vast areas of Rajasthan are tones of beige and
brown, its people dress up most colourfully, making up for
the lack of a colourful landscape. Not only the multi-hued
costumes of the people, but also the richly carved mansions,
gaily decorated livestock and the bustling bazars selling
fabulous wares....all splashes of colour.
In a land where social customs are still governed by age-old
traditions, it is only natural to see women is swirling
skirts who spontaneously pull the veil or ghunghat over
their faces at the sight of a man. The village women adorn
themselves with heavy silver jewellery around the ankles,
waist, neck and the wrist or dangling from the ears, nose
and hair. Many of these ethnic ornaments have now become a
craze among the urban elite, both at home and abroad.
The rich heritage of Rajasthan manifests itself in the
latticed havelis, ornate palaces and intricately carved
temples, some of them dating back to the 7th century. The
true-to-life images and architectural complexity of the
buildings speak volumes about the skill and dexterity of the
artisans.
The spirit of romance, valour and faith is quintessential to
Rajasthan and is delicately yet inseparably blended in its
art, culture and hauntingly addictive music and dance.
Rajasthan's tradition can be captured at its festive best at
the fairs and festivals, which are dazzlingly theatrical and
lively. In fact, anytime of the year is festival time in
Rajasthan. The festivities are marked by folk dances and
music played on a variety of locally made instruments. All
the fairs and festivals are widely attended by people from
all walks of life.
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