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Architecturally stunning, the numerous of forts and palaces here are best to bewitch you. Roam through the arid golden sand land while sitting on camel’s back leading you to discover traditional villages of Rajasthan. Witnessing popular fairs and festivals like Pushkar fair, Urs fair, Nagaur festival and Brij festival are no less than exciting feast to attend. Don’t forget to indulge into some tough bargaining at colourful and vibrant local shopping streets selling textiles and jewellery. Visit to some of its world famous national parks add adventurous taste to your vacation.We are sure you won’t like to miss the vibrant magic of Rajasthan !
Depicting the rich Indian culture and tradition in its best colour, Rajasthan, the land of Raja and the land of celebration, is undoubtedly one of the most wonderful destination of the world. Marking the intense royalty of India, Rajasthan, no wonder, is one of the most visited destinations of the country.
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Gangaur Festival
Rajashthan is also known for its popular and widely celebrated colorful Gangaur Festival. All the major towns participate in the festival, but mention must be made of Jaipur and Udaipur where the festivities are the most famous and spectacular. Another unique attractions of this colorful festival is that on this occasion, tribal men and women have an opportunity to meet and interact freely. They can select a life partner of their choice and marry only by eloping.
The word Gangaur comprises of two words 'Gan' a synonym of Lord Siva and 'Gauri' his consort Parvathi. It is also amongst the most famous festival of Rajasthan. This festival is held in the honor of Gauri who is regarded as the symbol of virtue and fidelity and a mythological role model of married women. While married women worship Gauri for the welfare of their husband, the young unmarried girls worship her for being blessed with a spouse of their choice.
All the major towns participate in the festival, but mention must be made of Jaipur and Udaipur where the festivities are the most famous and spectacular. In all the towns the idols of Gan and Gauri are dressed in colorful clothes and taken out in processions, accompanied by bands and traditional songs. On this occasion the unmarried girls take out with ghudlia (an earthen pot with holes around and a lamp inside) on their heads. On the way they are gifted presents such as sweets, ghee, oil and cash. The ritual continues for a fortnight till the conclusion of the Gangaur Festival.
The festivity reaches to its peak during the last three days of the festival. On the last day Colorful images of Gauri are taken out in procession accompanied by the camels, bullock carts, horses and elephants, decorated in traditional finery. Songs are sung about the departure of Gauri to her husband's house. The procession concludes with the girls breaking their pots and throwing all the consignment into a tank or a pond.
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