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Even with a major part of the land covered by a sea of sand making it barren and dry Rajasthan is home to a number of colourful and fun filled events. The majestic state with its royal forts and majestic history hosts a large number of fairs that are filled with tradition, culture and fun. When one visits this state during a time of festivity or a fair, the vast range of tradition, culture and fun found here is like no other in the whole world.

A well planned holiday with Rajasthan Tours during a festive or fair season brings you utter delight and joy with the atmosphere of happiness and smiles among the people here. So its just a matter of imagination to feel the immense joy in really experiencing the fun filled atmosphere that radiates with happiness.

These fairs and festivities that add colour to life in this state of kings is a event to be in and let your hair down. The fairs are a major part of Rajasthan Tourism apart from the majestic castles and forts its houses. If the ancient monuments make up the body that Rajasthan may boast of then the fairs and festivities are the heartbeats that give life to the state.

Celebrations are always enjoyed with a bang here and to provide you small clip of that bang Rajasthan Tour Packages brings you a few of the most celebrated fairs and festivals held here:-

Brij festival- a few days before the festival of colours (holi) marks the Brij festival. This festival is celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm in the city of Bharatpur. The festival is celebrated to honor the endless love between Lord Krishna and Radha. The Raslila dance performed by the people here is the main attraction of this festival and it is this dance that depicts the love between Lord Krishna and Radha. On the eve of this festival the entire city of Bharatpur resonates with folk songs and happiness seems to envelope the entire city. The people dress in colorful costumes and perform the wonderful Raslila dance. As the festival o colours lingers just days away from this festival the people splash colours at each other welcoming the festival of colors, Holi.

The Desert Festival- celebrated every year in the month of February this festival is a mosaic of colour, fun and traditional display of items. Here one can see really long mustached Rajasthani men who come to participate in the Moustache competition. Its not only the locals who have fun in this particular festival but the visitors and tourists too can jump into the games here. Activities and games here range from complex turban tying competition to a simple tug of war. Camel races and camel polo also add to the fun filled sportive games here. As the night begins to dawn a trip to Sam sand dunes begins where the folk artists perform and mystify the night.     

The colourful festivities held in this royal state are a world apart and should be visited to experience the grandeur that comes alive in the time of festivities.