Jaipur Literature Festival 2020 – A Confluence of Thinkers & Writers

Jaipur, also known as the pink city hosts numerous festivals showcasing the rich history & legacy of Rajasthan. The capital city of Rajasthan is readying itself to host one of the grandest literary festivals on the planet - Jaipur Literature Festival or JLF 2020.

The Literature Festival in Jaipur aims to gather the world’s finest literature experts, thinkers, writers, humanitarians, corporate leaders, sportsmen & politicians. Joining the long list of attendees are the entertainers, performers & musicians. The idea is to provide a platform for all the participants so that they can put forth their ideas & thoughts for a progressive debate & dialogue.

In addition to that, you can listen to renowned speakers, participate in mind-enriching contests, listen to soothing classical melodies from noted music stalwarts & much more. So plan your visit to Jaipur & Experience Literary Elegance with friends, family or colleagues.

A brief history of Jaipur Literature Festival 2020:

  The Jaipur Literature Festival was founded in 2006 by writers Namita Gokhale &William Dalrymple.

         The primary motive of the JLF organizers  was to bring in literary experts & thinkers for constructive dialogue.

·        The first edition of JLF had a humble beginning with 18 writers & around 100 attendees but quickly gained prominence in the following years.

·        Recent editions saw Man Booker Prize&Pulitzer Prize winners taking part in the Jaipur Literature Festival elevating its Legacy.

Events for the celebration of Jaipur literature festival 2020:

International Kite Festival 2020 - Celebrate Makar Sankranti in Jaipur

The vibrant state of Rajasthan is readying itself to host the International Kite Festival 2020- Jaipur. This popular annual festival is organized during Makar Sankranti celebration in Jaipur. Hordes of kite fliers, tourists & sybarites join this alluring festival to enjoy the colorful display of kites.

You can savor delicious Makar Sankranti food recipes like tilkeladdu, gajak, pakodi & much more. Explore other tourist destinations in Jaipur like Hawa Mahal, Amber Palace, City palace & Nahargarh Fort. Jaipur has something for everyone.

The Jaipur Kite Festival in India promises to be an exciting affair filled with fun, kites & delicious food. So, plan your itinerary and visit Jaipur to celebrate one of the best Rajasthan Festivals with Family or Friends.

Kite Festival History:

International Kite Festival 2020 in Jaipur has a rich history. The tradition of Kite flying is synonymous with Makar Sankranti. In olden times, it is advised to expose your body to the beneficial sun rays, when the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi takes place. Kite flying is the best opportunity to get sun rays while enjoying the exhilarating International Kite Festival. Absorbing the sun rays also eliminates harmful infections.

Major Highlight of The Jaipur Kite Festival in India:

During the International Kite Festival, residents of Jaipur, seasoned travellers & devotees, take a holy dip in the pilgrimage site of Galtaji, Jaipur. They offer prayers unto Sun God for blessings, wealth, health & a good harvest of crops.

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Camel Festival 2020 – An event which pays tribute to Ship of the Desert

The exotic state of Rajasthan hosts many resplendent events to showcase its rich culture and heritage. Bikaner, one of the many gorgeous cities of Rajasthan, is readying itself for Camel Festival 2020. This annual event primarily highlights the importance of Camel – Ship of the Desert. But, the festivities don't end there.

Bikaner Camel Festival 2020 in India boasts of exciting camel races, camel acrobatics, camel beauty pageants, best breed competition and much more. You can also do souvenir shopping & savor mouth-watering Rajasthan cuisine. Take some gorgeous festival photos for an unforgettable experience at Bikaner camel festival.

The other features of Camel Fair Bikaner include an alluring display of camels decorated with anklets, bridles, traditional necklaces & Rajasthani Folk dance. So, plan your itinerary and head over to Rajasthan to celebrate Camel Festival 2020 with loved ones.

Date of Bikaner Camel Festival:

Bikaner Camel Festival 2020 will take place from 11th January and will go on till 12th January.

History of Bikaner Camel Festival:

This Rajasthan festival takes places annually in Bikaner to signify Camel & its benefits in the early times for the inhabitants of Rajasthan. Bikaner is popular as a camel breeding place during ancient times and hence Camel Festival 2020 is celebrated there.

Major Highlights of Bikaner Camel Festival:

1.     Camel Games – A plethora of camel comprised activities which include the legendary camel race.

2.     Traditional Folk dance & Music performances by renowned Rajasthani artistes.

3.     Camel Beauty Pageants – Witness gorgeous camels decked up with necklaces, beautiful anklets, shaws and much more

4.     Fur cutting competition – Expert fur cutting artists take part in this event and showcase beautiful camels with their innovative fur designs.

5.     Camel Dance – Groovy dances performed by our very own camels.

Things to do in Camel Festival 2020

Winter Festival 2019: Mount Abu Winter Festival details

Mount Abu Winter Festival Celebration

Mount Abu is a fascinating hill station, serving as a source of comfort from the sultry dessert climate of Rajasthan. Endowed with a variety of flora and fauna in the land of deserts, it is the state’s only hill station standing at a height of 1722 metres above sea level.

This mystical & alluring city is studded with a colourful mix of vast stretches of green forests, serene lakes, and effusive waterfalls. Embraced by lush green hills of the Aravalli range, Mount Abu appears to be no less than a wonder in this desert state.Mount Abu is undoubtedly a favourite tourist attraction that allows you to revel amidst panoramic vistas, all year round.

Other than its scenic beauty, Mount Abu is also popular for the flamboyant celebration of Winter Festival.This sleepy hill station comes alive during the Winter Festival held in December every year. Let us explore the wonders & extravagance of winter festival 2020.

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Mount Abu Winter Festival History

Winter festival in Mount Abu salutes the rich culture and tradition of the princely state.This festival is the joint initiative of Municipal Board of Tamil Nadu and the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. The sole motive behind this winter festival celebration is to ensure that citizens take a break from everyday monotony &relish the extra vaganza.

Mount Abu Winter Festival 2019 dates:

Winter Festival is celebrated during the last week of December. Winter festival 2019 is scheduled from 29^th December to 31^st December 2019. 

Mount Abu Winter Festival details

The Winter Festival in Mount Abu is a rare combination of cultural vibrancy, scrumptious cuisine, intriguing handicrafts against a scenic backdrop. Already a hit with the tourists, it is a three-day extravaganza that endeavours to bring together craftsmen and performers from the nook & corners of the entire state. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Things to do in winter festival 2019

Ranakpur Festival 2019 – Impressive display of culture of rajasthan

Ranakpur Festival 2019

Ranakpur located in the Pali district of Rajasthan is an enthralling city boasting of grand temples, picturesque lakes and beautiful dams. This city is a one-stop destination for religious devotees who love visiting temples. Tourists and sybarites can explore other wonderful locations in the amazing city of Ranakpur.

Ranakpur is also lauded for hosting one of the most delightful & popular festivals of Rajasthan – The Annual Ranakpur Festival. The cultural revelry and the overall festive atmosphere is both powerful and invigorating. Therefore, this festival has been a tradition for many years. This folk festival of Rajasthan is conducted by the Tourism Department and provides an exclusive opportunity to witness the interesting local culture.

Ranakpur Festival  promises to be an exciting event filled with activities like Nature walks, visits to temples, tug of war, yoga & hot air ballooning. You can also relish the gorgeous decorations, cultural programmes and much more with your loved ones. Read on to know more about Ranakpur festival.

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Things to doin Ranakpur Festival 2019

Kumbhalgarh festival 2019- Dates, Venue and Kumbhalgarh festival highlights

Kumbhalgarh Festival 2019

Kumbhalgarh Festival is a renownedevent organized against the backdrop of the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kumbhalgarh Fort. It is a three day annual festival that is celebrated to commemorate the contribution of MaharanaKumbha towards art &culture.Pulsating with vibrancy and rigour, the eponymous festival is a melting pot of colours, traditions, folk music & dances.This colourful Kumbhalgarh festival offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the rich culture of Rajasthan in an immersive manner

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Things to do in Kumbhalgarh festival

Kumbhalgarh festival iscurated and nurtured by the Department of Tourism of Rajasthan.During this period, the Kumbhalgarh fort is beautifully embellished leaving the tourists & locals astonished by its beauty.The festival depicts all the colours of Rajasthani culture via its dance performances & other activities.

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The myriad of competitions and programmesexhibited in this three day festival is an ultimate haven for adventure buffs.Kumbhalgarh cultural festivalsimply escalates the zeal and enthusiasm of the people&revels to them the bygone era of Mewar.

Rajasthan's heritage gems are put on display during the festive period. For Instance, handicrafts, ethnic attires, handmade jewellery and a plethora of souvenirs temp shopping alcoholics to practice their haggling skills.Besides shopping to your heart's content, this December festival enables you to get a peek into the fabrication oftraditional artifacts.

Kumbhalgarh Festival date

The festival will commence on 1st December & culminate on 3^rd Dec 2019

Kumbhalgarh Festival Highlights

Pushkar Mela Rajasthan 2019| Highlights of Pushkar fair 2019

Pushkar Mela Rajasthan 2019

Pre-eminent for its devotion and sacred temples,Pushkar is a small town in Rajasthan. Associated with various mythologies of Lord Brahma, the fairs & festivals in Pushkar are scheduled as per the popular beliefs.Among myriad of fairs held here, the Pushkar Camel Fair is the primary one.Let us get clued up about this heritage Pushkar Mela.

Pushkar Fair Celebration Highlights:

Recognized as one of the world’s largest camel fairs, Pushkar Mela has become a major tourist attraction.This fair alone attracts over 200,000 visitors every year.In this stupendous camel festival, plethora of adventure activities stakes place. These include:

Trading of livestock.

Cultural events & competitions like dances, tug of war between women teams as well as men teams, matkaphod, longest moustache competitions&bridal competition

 Camel races

 Exhibitions on delightful Handicrafts

 Hot Air Ballooning

 Camel&Horse Safari

Cricket match between the local Pushkar Club and a team of foreign tourists etc.

The colourful and vibrant ambience created during this festival is indeed worth experiencing!

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