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 Rajasthan, the beautiful desert state of India, is regarded as the most fascinating and colorful state of the country. Rajasthan's vibrant and colorful culture and traditions have been attracting people from all over the world. The color and charm of Rajasthan and its people can best be seen in their celebration of various festival and fairs. The men, women and children clad in colorful and new attires, bazaars selling a variety of exotic gift items, programs of folk dance and music adds vibrancy and charm to festivals. The men wearing bright red turbans and the vibrantly colored lehangas and odhnis of the women give a colorful look to the festivals and show the joyous spirit and passion of the people of Rajasthan towards life.
Rajasthan has numerous fairs and festivals, which are celebrated throughout the year. Be it the change of season or some religious occasion there is always a reason to celebrate life in Rajasthan through fairs and festivals. Apart from religious and seasonal festivals, the colorful land of Rajasthan also celebrates numerous traditional fairs. Pushkar fair, which is celebrated every year during karthik purnima on the banks of sacred Pushkar Lake, is the most famous and widely celebrated of all the festivals of Rajasthan. Other important regional festivals celebrated in Rajasthan include the Camel Festival Bikaner, Desert Festival Jaisalmer, Elephant Festival Jaipur, Gangaur Festival Jaipur, Mewar Festival Udaipur and the Teej Festival Jaipur, to name a few.
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