Rajasthan has all the usual Hindu and Muslim festivals, some celebrated with, special local passion and some festivals with their own special zeal. The exact dates, determined by the lunar calendar have specific religious significance.
Major festivals in the state are the Camel Festival at Bikaner in January, Nagaur Fair in January - February; Desert Festival of Jaisalmer in February; Gangaur Festival celebrated all over the state in March - April; Mewar Festival in Udaipur; Urs in Ajmer Sharif; Teej in the months of August; Marwar Festival at Jodhpur in October; and Camel and Cattle Fair of Pushkar in November. |
