Most Popular Festivals of Jaipur

Fairs and festivals play a vital role in showcasing the special traditions and customs of a place. The same holds true for the city of Jaipur as well. The city celebrates a number of festivals at different times of the year. Fairs and festivals in Jaipur are a colourful affair, which allow people from other backgrounds to witness the true cultural opulence of the city of Jaipur.

Gangaur Festival

Gangaur is one of the most enthusiastically celebrated festivals in Jaipur. It is celebrated in the Chaitra month (according to Hindu calendar), which falls somewhere between March and April. Gangaur is mainly rejoiced by women and girls, who pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands/would-be husbands. They carve and worship the clay idols of Issar and Gangaur (manifestations of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati) and pray for a good companion. Processions are carried out within the walled city. The fest is celebrated with utmost devotion and zeal all over Rajasthan, especially in Jaipur

Teej Festival

Teej is held during the monsoons, somewhere between July and August. Like Gangaur, this festival is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Teej is mostly about married women, who fast for the entire day. They worship Goddess Parvati in groups and pray for their husband’s long life. Women break their day-long fast only after seeing the moon.

Swings are adorned with beautiful flowers. Ladies as well as young girls enjoy swinging on them. They also apply mehandi along with wearing colourful Indian attires and jewellery. They perform dances, sing traditional Teej songs and enjoy together. Teej celebrations are carried out in a grand way including processions and other Teej festivities, which are worth watching, especially for tourists.

Kite Festival

Makar Sankranti or the Kite festival is celebrated on the 14th of January every year, all across the country. This festival celebrates the transition of the Sun from zodiac sign Sagittarius to Capricorn. People take a dip in the holy waters of River Ganga and donate stuff to the needy.

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