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Special Local Festivals: In addition to the festivals celebrated all over the country, there are local ones that are celebrations of special events like the New year, harvest, birthdays of saints, etc. Some are temple festivals, religious events accompanied by music, dance, and gaiety. In many temples, images are taken in procession in chariots pulled through the street by devotees. Most temple festivals are accompanied by village fairs, cattle, camel, or elephant fairs, and last three days to a month. Pushkar Fair: The largest camel trading fair in the world is held in this small town in Rajasthan, which manages to attract world attention during this three day period. Nagaur Fair: A major camel & cattle trading fair held in Nagaur, Rajasthan. This is a trading event with cattle & camels being sold or bought. Kumbh Mela: Traditionally celebrated every 12 years, it is commemorated annually, usually on the banks of the Ganga & other holy rivers where large numbers of sadhus (holy men) gather. Surajkund Mela: Held in the month of February in Surajkund, Haryana, it is the annual venue of India's finest handlooms and handicraft fair where the heritage & skill of the Indian craft world is highlighted. Alleppey Boat Races: Kerala's backwaters are the picturesque setting for the annual snake-boat races held in the second week of August. The Sonepur Fair: This fair held in Sonepur, Bihar, at the site dating back to the 6th Century BC, has become the venue for one of Asia's largest cattle fair. Sarkhej Fair: The Sarkhej Fair, the most important Muslim fair, is held at Sarkhej on the southern outskirts of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Khajuraho Fairs: Every month an Amavasya festival is held when a bazaar (haat) is put up where one can purchase various kinds of consumer items. The entertainment during these festivals includes tribal dances and puppet shows. People take holy dip in the tank and worship at the Matangeshwar temple. The Khajuraho Dance Festival, held in open-air theatre every year during March has renowned classical dancers perform every evening for a week. This festival of music and dance is the most important cultural event of India.
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Fast Facts: - World's largest camel trading fair is held in Pushkar, Rajasthan. - Asia's largest cattle fair is held in Sonepur. |
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