The department of tourism of Rajasthan along with the district administration will organize the fairs and festivals both for foreign and domestic tourists during the festive season. These fairs become fun time for the tourists with folk performances, ceremonial processions, deep daans, art and crafts and ethnic cuisines at the food court among others.
This month itself, the Pink City will celebrate the Deepoutsav Jaipur from Friday to Monday. It is being organized here for the first time. Minister of tourism Bina Kak had recently declared that the Diwali festival should, over a period of time, become as well known as the Dusshera of Kota or the Cattle Fair of Pushkar.
"The department has resolved to leave no stone unturned in making this festival synonymous with the city of Jaipur. One will see folk performances in different parts of the Walled City as well as lighting at the Jal Mahal Ki Paal," Kak said.
Come November, it will be time again for the festival at Pushkar (November 3 to 10) that has over the years gained considerable popularity the world over. The event is known for its mammoth cattle fair and bazaars, auctions, music and sports and the largest event for sale of camels and horses. One special feature of the Pushkar Fair this year will be the International Balloon Festival.
"Rajasthan stands out as a tourist destination for its colourful fairs and festivals. It's a splendid opportunity for the tourists to gain an insight into the life of people of Rajasthan," principal secretary (tourism) Usha Sharma said.
Close on the heels of Pushkar Fair, comes the three-day Chandrabhaga Fair (November 9 to 11) at Jhalarapatan near Jhalawar in the month of Kartik. Chandrabhaga Fair is also a cattle fair which blends religion and commerce. Livestock like cows, horses, buffaloes, camels, and bullocks are brought from distant parts of the country for sale. Traders from various parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra converge here and brisk trading takes place. The fair provides an opportunity for the tourists to acquaint themselves with the people of this region and their rituals and traditions.
In November itself, the holy town of Ranakpur near Pali will witness the Ranakpur Mahotsava (November 10 to 13) a melange of Rajasthani folk performances and Bharatnatyam as well as renditions by Subha Mudgal. These performances will take place at the Sun Temple. Other attractions during the Ranakpur festival will be craft-cum-food courts and jungle jeep safaris.
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