Rajasthan is known for its color and joyous
celebrations and it is proved by the luxuriant
rituals and the cheerful atmosphere caused by fairs
and festivals of the region. There are many
traditional festivals being celebrated in Rajasthan
other than the festivals celebrated by the Hindus,
Muslims and others. There are many fairs held in
Rajasthan like animal fairs, religious fairs and
fairs to mark the changing seasons. Celebrations are
a way of life in Rajasthan. Apart from the
traditional fairs, there are recently established
festivals which involve elephants, camel races,
dance and music, specially organized for the
tourists. Among the better known fairs of Rajasthan
are: Nagaur Fair, Nagaur, Desert Festival, Jaisalmer,
Baneshwar Fair, Baneshwar, Gangaur, Jaipur, Mewar
Festival, Udaipur, Elephant Festival, Jaipur, Urs
Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer, Summer Festival, Mt.Abu, Teej,
Jaipur, Marwar Festival, Jodhpur, Pushkar Fair,
Ajmer and Camel Festival, Bikaner.