
| Description: A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Ishar & Gangaur are the divine male and female ho embody marital love. Dedicated to goddess Gauri (Parvati), the festival commences on Holi/ Young girls pray for rooms of their choice while married women seek a long life for their husbands. |
| City: Jaipur |
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| Description: The festival of colours begins with the advancement of well decorated elephants, camels and horses, marching through the lanes of Jaipur to the old stadium of Jaipur, Chaugan. Various exciting events are organised like elephant races, elephant polo matches and an interesting elephants vs. men tug of war contest. It offers an excellent opportunity to see and observe elephants at their best. A contest for the 'best decorated elephant' is also organised and the Mahavats or the owner of the elephants are awarded with the prize. Other attraction of the Elephant Festival Jaipur is the inclusion of colourful cultural programs of folk dances and music, offering lively entertainment to visitors. At the end a brilliant display of fireworks fills the atmosphere with sound and light. |
| City: Jaipur |
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| Description: Teej is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Rajasthan. After the scorching heat of summer months, Teej welcomes the monsoon showers in Rajasthan. Teej is celebrated in the month of July-August and is an important festival of the womenfolk of Rajasthan. The festival marks the onset of festive season in Rajasthan. Teej is celebrated with all the gusto and fervour in Jaipur. If you are in Jaipur during Teej festival, you can see young girls and married women dressed in their best clothes. Teej is primarily women's festival and women pray to Goddess Paravati during this festival. There is a mythical legend attached to Teej festival and it is believed that after years of penance, Goddess Parvati was united with Lord Shiva on Teej. On the day of Teej festival, married women pray for the well being of their husbands and martial bliss. |
| City: Jaipur |
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