Attractions of Dhulandi Festival Jaipur: Dhulandi Festival (Festival of Colours) is celebrated all over India a day after Holika Dahan and marks the beginning of spring. On this day, young and old alike play with colours and water, and the celebrations can last for the better part of the day. The festival is celebrated in a very special way in Jaipur, where the Department of Tourism organizes an event meant especially for foreign tourists. The […]
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History and Attractions of Rajasthan Festival: Bright, multihued and the ‘Land of Kings’ – Rajasthan, celebrates its foundation day in a radiant and invigorating 3 day event. Celebrated as Rajasthan Festival – 3 day long festival will be celebrated in Jaipur and all over the State, reliving its heritage and stories. Organised by Tourism Department of Rajasthan, this long festivity has day packed programmes ranging from morning chants to musical evenings. With something that connects […]
History of Teej Festival Jaipur: Teej refers to all the monsoon festivals observed particularly in the western and northern states of India. The festivals celebrate the bounty of nature, arrival of the monsoon, greenery and birds with social activities, rituals & customs. The festival is mainly for women, and includes dancing, singing, getting together with friends and narrating stories, applying henna on hands and feet, wearing brightly coloured lehariya saris, sharing festive foods and playing […]
History and Legend of Gangaur Festival Jaipur: Gangaur Festival is one of the most important festivals in Rajasthan. In some form or the other, it is celebrated all over Rajasthan. “Gan” is a synonym for Lord Shiva & “Gauri” or “Gaur” stands for Goddess Parvati, the heavenly consort of Lord Shiva. Gangaur celebrates the union of the two and is a symbol of conjugal & marital happiness. Gangaur is celebrated in the month of Chaitra […]
Attractions of Kite Festival Jaipur: The Kite Festival is a bright celebration unique to Rajasthan. This festival is a wonderful spectacle as kites take to the sky all across the state. While one can enjoy colourful kites in a variety of shapes and sizes, the celebration looks truly spectacular in the evening, when fireworks alongside kites with lights in them, brighten the city’s skyline. Celebrated across the state of Rajasthan, the festivities peak in Jaipur. […]
Location of Baneshwar Temple, History of Baneshwar Temple, Architecture of Baneshwar Temple. Location of Baneshwar Temple: This Temple is situated on a Delta formed by the confluence of river Soma and river Mahi at a distance of 50 Km from Dungarpur City, 7 Km from Sabla Bus Stand and 1.5 Km from Village Nawa Tapra in District Dungarpur, Rajasthan. History of Baneshwar Temple: This Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was constructed in 1793 […]
Attractions of Winter Festival in Mount Abu. Attractions of Winter Festival: The Winter festival is held every year during the last week of December for three days in Mount Abu, District Sirohi, Rajasthan. This colorful festival is organised by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and the Municipal Board of Mount Abu City. It celebrates the warmth and cheerfulness of the natives of this hill station, who welcome the tourists from the depth of their hearts. […]
Attractions of Summer Festival in Mount Abu. Attractions of Summer Festival: The Summer festival is held every year during the month of May on Budh Purnima for three days in Mount Abu, District Sirohi, Rajasthan. This colourful festival is organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, the Municipal Board of Mount Abu City and the District Administration of Sirohi. It celebrates the warmth and cheerfulness of the natives of this hill station, who welcome the […]
Location of Barmer Thar Festival, History of Barmer Thar Festival, Attractions of Barmer Thar Festival. Location of Barmer Thar Festival: This Festival is organised since 1986 by the District Administration of Barmer and the Department of Tourism at the Mahabar Sand Dunes which are located at a distance of 5 Km from Barmer City, District Barmer, Rajasthan. History of Barmer Thar Festival: It is organised to promote the archaeological, historical, religious and worth-seeing picturesque places […]