Camel Festival, Bikaner (30-31 december, 2010)

 An enchanting desert city which comes alive with music and dance. It is fast gaining popularity as the  visitor finds an opportunity to see some unusual folk  performances, camel race, camel dance etc.  here. 

Nagaur Fair, Nagaur (20-25 january,2010) : Essentially an animal fair, it provides an opportunity to participate in some of the local sports.

Desert Festival, Jaisalmer (28- 30 january, 2010):

 One of the most popular of all festivals, it is a journey into the heart of Desert, the golden city of  Jaisalmer that has a charm of its own. A true show on the sands which attracts even the much  traveled visitor. 

Elephant Festival, Jaipur (28 february, 2010) : A festival to celebrate Holi, this is a great occasion for the visitor to watch several elephant sports and also play this festival of colors. A show is organized with the elephants turning out in their best finery.

Gangaur, Jaipur (18-19 march, 2010) : A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is time for young girls to dress up in their finery and pray for grooms of their choice while the married women pray for the well-being of their husbands. This 18 - day festival is laced with various activities and culminates in a grand procession marking the arrival of Shiva to escort his bride home.

Mewar Festival, Udaipur (18-20 march,2010):

 A festival to welcome the spring season. There is song, dance, processions, devotional music and  fireworks where almost everybody participates. 

Summer Festival, Mt. Abu (26-28 may, 2010) : Organized in the only hill station of Rajasthan, this is the coldest place at this time of the year. Folk dances and a general atmosphere of gaiety prevails in this tiny hill resort and the tourist has ample time to relax and enjoy himself. 

Teej, Jaipur (12-13 august, 2010) : A festival to mark the advent of monsoon. Processions, women dressed in bright colors and a lot of merriment prevails during Teej. Essentially a women's festival, it is interesting to watch them enjoying in groups and at various bazaars where they turn up to shop in all their finery. 

Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer : Held in the memory of the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, it is an occasion for thousands of believers to congregate at the shrine and offer their prayers. All of Ajmer seems to take on a festive air and several programes are organized to mark the festivals.

Marwar Festival, Jodhpur (21-22 october,2010):

 A festival devoted mainly to the music and dance of the Marwar region. This is a festival that allows  the visitor to understand and enjoy the folk traditions of this part of the state. The major attraction of  Marwar Festival is even Camel Tattoo show organized by B.S.F.

Pushkar Fair, Ajmer (13-21 november,2010) : The well-known and marked with largest participation of all the festivals of Rajasthan, Pushkar is an important pilgrimage as well as the venue of a mammoth cattle fair. Bazaars, auctions, music and sports are highlight of this event.

Chandrabhaga Fair, Jhalawar (20-22 november,2010) : Chandrabhaga is considered the holiest river in this part of Rajasthan. On Kartik Purnima (Full moon) night, thousands of Hindus undertake a pilgrimage here for a dip in the holy water of the river.

A big cattle fair, next only to the Pushkar Fair, is held here on this occasion, blending religion with commerce. Livestock brought here includes cows, bullocks, buffaloes and camels. The fair provides an opportunity to acquaint with the people of Hadoti and their culture rituals and traditions. Besides the people of this region a considerable number of people converge here from nearby areas of Madhya Pradesh.