How Rajasthan Tours can give you Jaunty Vibes

Besieged by the monotony & pressure of daily errands, everyone desires to unhook from their tedious life & escape into placidity. No leisure activity stirs up as much composure & joy as celebrating a festival does.

Festivals not only provide a reason to celebrate, but it also encompasses people from different religion & cultural backgrounds to come together & relish their differences with harmony.

One such festival that offers people from distinct communities & religion an excuse to make merry & paint the town red is Braj Holi-the festival of colors. The festival is just around the corner & celebrators from across the globe are looking for ways to get their royal Rajasthan tour materialized.

Introduction to Braj Festival

Braj Holi is a two-day festival commemorated every year in the Shukla Paksha of the Phalgun month in the Brij region, situated in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. Marked with enthusiasm & gusto, the festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna.

During the festival villagers could be found dressed in multi-colored attire, singing & performing Raas Leela, a dance showcasing the life of Krishna & immortal love-story of Radha & Krishna. The entire Bharatpur town is painted in different colors & the sound of folk melodies fills the air as professionals lift their voices.

The exuberant cultural activities & festivities associated with the Braj Holi entice people from all over the world to select special Rajasthan tours packages & head to Bharatpur.

In case you are looking forward to attend this flamboyant festival, contact us to get your Delhi Agra Jaipur tour or royal Rajasthan tour booked.

BRAJ HOLI FESTIVAL IN RAJASTHAN

Rajasthan, the Ancient Land of Kings renowned for its charm & vigor is all set to embrace the festival of colors, Braj Festival. One of the splendid manifestations of Holi festival can be observed during this festival, which is held in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan every year in the month of March.

Highlights of the Festival:

This year the Braj Holi Festival will be celebrated from 16th March 2019 to 17th March 2019 with sheer glamour & joy.

During the festival Bharatpur will intriguingly transform from the desert land to a flamboyant & exuberant festive arena. The delighted villagers could be seen adorned in variegated attires, splashing colors on each other & painting their houses in scintillating & radiant colors.

Another outstanding feature of the festival is Raas Leela dance, which is said to be performed by Radha & Krishna in moments of deep affection towards each other. Villagers’ performing Raas Leela in traditional costumes is a sight worth beholding. The dance is accompanied by music narrating the folklores on the lives of Radha & Krishna.

A certain air of exhilaration descends over Bharatpur as the villagers & professionals began to sing folk melodies. Not only locals but tourists from across the globe visit Bharatpur to witness the saga. Visitors partake in the festivities with great enthusiasm & ardor.


Activities associated with Braj Holi Festival

The festivities of Braj Holi exhibit the true essence, spirit & culture of Rajasthan. This two-day celebration is jam-packed with a plethora of activities, competitions & shows.

Customarily, the festival begins with a “Nature Walk for Children” at the Keoladeo National Park of Bharatpur, which is organized by the district administration.

Photographic Exhibition, Bird fair & a seminar is organized to commemorate the festival.

Various rural sports activities are organized during the festival like, Kushti & Tug-of-War are held at Lohagarh Stadium in Bharatpur, Rumal Jhapatta & Safa Bandh (Turban Tying) are held in Deeg.

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Exuberant Nagaur Fair, the largest cattle fair (10th Feb 2019 - 13th Feb 2019)

The royal state of Rajasthan is renowned for its tradition & colorful culture. The myriad of fairs organized in this desert state serve as the most fascinating exhibit of merry making & festivities. The colorful stalls, elegant artifacts, lip-smacking delicacies, traditional Rajasthani attires, folk songs, folk dance and various interesting competitions organized during the festival period allures tourists from across the globe who seek for Rajasthan cultural tour packages.

Rajasthan fairs are means to witness electrifying displays of the state’s legacy. Among the popular fairs & festivals of Rajasthan include Mewar Festival, Camel Fair, Pushkar fair, Kite festival etc. The Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in the nation held annually in the month of January & February. Popularly known as the Cattle Fair of Nagaur, the city stirs with the thronging of cattle, horses and camels joined by their colorfully turbaned proprietors.

To witness the colors & brightness, royalty & hospitality, celebrations & feasts during this spellbinding exuberant celebration book Rajasthan tours and travel packages now.

Nagaur Fair: A peek into the largest cattle fair in agrestic Rajasthan

Nagaur district is the land of fairs & hosts the largest cattle markets in the desert state. The district packs the essence of incredible Rajasthan. The myriad of fairs & festivals organized here reflect the true face of rustic rural Rajasthan & are a strong witness of its social harmony. 

The Nagaur Fair is prestigious for exchanging cows, camels, horses & bullocks. Organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry, it brings out the true Rajput flavor of Rajasthan. This year the fair is scheduled for 10th to 13th February in the cultural district of Nagaur.

Individuals travel miles together to attend the festival & trade in these animals. The fair sees trading of approximately 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses every year. The animals are sumptuously decorated & owners are neatly dressed up with colorful turbans & long moustaches.

The fair is organized and displayed in such a vibrant way that it is appealing to the potential buyers and visitors. This event is organized on a huge tract of land that spans acres at a stretch. The trading of camels & cattle fetch high prices as they are well nurtured by their owners. They are known for their fitness & draws attention of large number of buyers. For Instance, the prices of the thoroughbred horses from Marwar can go up to as much as Rs 10 lakh.


The exuberant Nagaur Fair is conducted for four days. Along with the dealing of cattle, sheep & horses, it also witnesses:

1. Trading of tantalizing spices,
2. Mirchi Bazaar (largest red chili market of India),
3. Sale of wooden Items, iron-crafts and camel leather accessories,
4. Sports activities like tug-of-war, camel races and bullock races,
5. Performances by folk musicians & dancers,
6. Juggling, puppeteering, storytelling, etc

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