The Jaisalmer Desert festival
infuses a new life into sleepy and tranquil Jaisalmer deserts
that spring to life on a full moon day in the month of February
every year.
Celebrated for three consecutive days, the Jaisalmer Desert
festival is a colorful mosaic of open-air cultural functions and
competitions such as "Best Moustache" and "Mr. Desert" that add a
glorious touch to the already exciting festival celebrations and
general pomp.
Participate in turban tying contests, camel races, camel polo and
other interesting sports. Notice the fact that almost all the
camels seen at the fair are decorated with tinkling trinkets and
delightfully bright gorbandhs made of shells, sequins etc. The
very sight of caparisoned camels with the yellow-gold Thar in the
background creates adorable vistas that leave memorable
impressions on you.
Entertain yourself with wondrous vistas such as Manganiyars and
Langas singing haunting ballads with the massive Thar in the
backdrop or enthusiastic folk dancers dancing Ghoomar, Dhaap,
Tehratal, Ghair and Moria in joyous frenzy.
Listen to pleasing musical strains that emanate from manjeeras,
jal tarangs, sitaras and other instruments and drift into the lap
of the never ending Thar. Shop for ethnic goods at the desert
craft stalls or just walk along the festival venue and observe
folk traditions of Rajasthan manifest themselves in countless
ways.
The Jaisalmer Desert festival offers you an opportunity to
observe and feel the enchanting Jaisalmer cultural fabric.
So come and explore the vibrant hues of the Jaisalmer Desert
festival with Rajasthan Holiday.
