Fairs and festivals accommodate an out of the ordinary and unexpected enticement for the people of Rajasthan in particular and travelers of the world in general. Whole ambiance of Rajasthan becomes vivacious and colourful during the time of festive season. In fact, festivals take place almost throughout the year. These fairs and festivals of Rajasthan furnish fantabulous chance for travelers to observe the life and culture of Rajasthan. The best manner of getting to know the Rajasthani culture is by entering in its unequalled and colourful fairs and festivals. The brief description of some of the famous fairs and festivals of Rajasthan are mentioned below:

Desert Festival, Jaisalmer
Desert Festival of Jaisalmer is prepared by Rajasthan Tourism Ministry for the intention of pulling tourist to the colourful desert of India. Camel, popularly known as the ship of the desert is the focus of attraction in this festival. Camels are attired from head to toe in a traditional style of Rajasthan, all appearing very attractive. Camel races draw numerous watchers from far and wide. There are numerous events took place during the course of event of desert festival. The famous are tug of war, camel race, turban binding competition and a Mr. Desert competition. Folk artists like musicians, traditional dancers, puppeteers and snake charmers demonstrate their skills.

Elephant Festival, Jaipur
Elephant festival is renowned yearly in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Elephants, the majestic animals are ornamented attractively as they are the focus of attraction of the festival. Events like race of elephant, polo and tug of war between men and elephant are extremely applauded. The venue of this far-famed festival of Rajasthan is the old sports stadium of Jaipur and is boosted by Rajasthan Tourism.

Pushkar Fair, Pushkar
It is one of the largest cattle fairs in the world held in the desert land of India where thousands of camels, cows, horses etc. are traded and purchased. It is held in November every year pulling dealers from far and wide. Many cultural events are coordinated which give the brainwave of the vivacious Rajasthani culture. Various cultural activities such as dance and music performances, turban tying competition and camel races are coordinated during this festival of Rajasthan. The food stalls extend a diversity of delightful traditional dishes of Rajasthan.

Nagaur Fair, Jodhpur
This Nagaur Fair of Rajasthan is the second largest fair in India which is held every year during the month of January and February and extends for eight days. It is also regarded as a cattle fair where hundreds and hundreds of animals are assembled for trading. After the sundown folk dancers and musicians make the surroundings vibrant and colourful.

Gangaur Festival, Jaipur
The Gangaur Festival of Rajasthan is observed in respect of Gauri, the goddess of copiousness. In this festival the young girls get up in their colourful attires and beg to the goddess for groom of their choice while the married woman pray for welfare of their husband. This Rajasthan spring festival is observed with lot of readiness and exuberance. Unequalled thing about this festival of Rajasthan is that tribal people both men and women have the freedom to move and chose their life partner on this famous occasion.

Urs Fair, Ajmer
Pondering unity in diversity, the Urs Fair of Rajasthan is flocked not only by the Muslim community of the world but all the communities irrespective of faiths. This fair of Rajasthan is far-famed on the first six days of Rajab which stands for the seventh month according to the Islamic calendar at Dargah Sharif in Ajmer in the respect of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. It is conceived that the prayers proffered seriously at the Dargah Sharif never go unreciprocated. All you need is sheer faith.

All the fairs and festivals of Rajasthan display vibrant culture and sprightliness of Rajasthanis. Rajasthan appears more gorgeous and prominent during the entire festive season of the year. The Rajasthan tour and travel could be more breathtaking if it is planned through the fairs and festivals packages.