The people of Rajasthan enjoy several festivals with lots of gusto and fervor. Numerous fairs also keep the people occupied throughout the year. Animal fairs are part of the lives of the people of Rajasthan. Dancing, drama, singing and music enthrall all the visitors in Rajasthan. Some of the more important fairs and festivals are the Desert Festival of Jaisalmer (January- February), Pushkar Fair, held in Pushkar, near Ajmer (November), Gangaur Festival, Jaipur (March- April ), Elephant Festival, Jaipur (March- April ), Marwar Festival, Jodpur (October), Camel Festival, Bikaner (January), Mewar Festival, Udaipur.

List of Festivals in Rajasthan:

• Desert Festival of Jaisalmer
• Pushkar Fair
• Elephant Festival
• Bikaner Camel Festival
• Mewar Festival
• Marwar Festival
• Baneshwar Fair
• Nagaur Fair
• Teej
• Diwali
• Karva Chauth
• Navratri
• Kallaji Ka Mela
• Karni Mata Mela
• Kota dussera
• Sitabari fair
• Bundi Utsav
• Chandrabhaga Fair
• Jaipur Literature festival
• Alwar Festival
• Brij Festival
• Elephant Festival
• Khatu Shyamji
• Shekhawati Festival
• Gangaur Festival

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DOU=19/05/2008