Desert Festival - रेगिस्तान समारोह
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A three day long extravaganza of colour, music and festivity at the golden city of Jaisalmer. Fire dancers sway to traditional tunes and there is a turban-tying competition that you can try your hand at. Camel rides and folk dances at the sand dunes are an added attraction. Held in the months of January-February, the Desert Festival exudes a delightful spirit. For three days, the otherwise barren land of Jaisalmer comes to life and is clustered with hordes of colourfully dressed people.
The popular Desert Festival is a journey into the heart of the desert, the golden city of Jaisalmer which coincides with the full moon in February. For three days, the otherwise barren land of Jaisalmer comes alive and is clustered with hordes of colourfully dressed people.
It is unlikely that a person touring Rajasthan skips a visit to Jaisalmer. The beauty of the city has often led the poetically inclined ones to refer it as a poem in sand. Even the sheer mention of Jaisalmer evokes the picture of magic and brilliance. Few cities in Rajasthan can boast of such magnificence as Jaisalmer. The unmistakable charm of Jaisalmer is further enhanced by the Desert Festival of India, Jaisalmer. In fact it falls in the league of the most popular fairs and festivals of Rajasthan.
Desert Festival of India, Jaisalmer is funded by the Rajasthan Tourism Corporation. The festival brings with it a characteristic ebullience. It seems that someone spins the magic wand over the otherwise blanch desert that comes alive with festivities. The hordes of colourfully attired people and the musical strains wafting from the desert sands create an ambience that would compel even an inveterate sluggard to come out of his shell and participate in the celebration of life. The sounds of music and the rhythms of dance infuse a spirit of enthusiasm in the people. A lot of excitement goes into the organization of the actual event. Musicians and performers from all across Rajasthan start flocking to the place for the gala event.
Jaisalmer's Desert Festival of India is made more interesting by a number of competitions and contests that are incorporated in the celebrations. Some of the unique and innovative contests that warrant special mention are the turban-tying competition and Mr. Desert contest that involves a lot of excitement and fun. The camel races contribute in a large extent to the gaiety that characterizes Desert Festival of India, Jaisalmer. The colourful craft bazaar selling a variety of wares is the ideal place to satiate your shopping urge. You can't overcome the temptation of buying embroidered skirts, wood and stone carvings, rugs, hand woven shawls, ethnic jewelry and leather bags. The performance of the genuinely talented folk artists will leave you thoroughly mesmerized. The reputed Gair dancers add to the enchantment.
All festivals in Jaisalmer has a charm of its own. A true show on the sands which attracts even the much traveled visitor. In fact during these days, Jaisalmer gets a chance to parade its exuberant charm to the world. Some chosen and cherished moments of the glorious and illustrious past and affluent culture are on display. The traditional dances backed by high pitched music take the folk dancers and the audience on an euphoric trip. The turban-tying competition and Mr. Desert Contest add a touch of excitement to the festive celebrations. The desert pulsates with a myriad of Rajasthani dances - Ghoomer, Gangaur, Gair Dhap, Moria, Chari and Tehratal. The famous Gair dancers and the Fire dances are the special highlights of the festival. Folk performers like musicians, ballad singers, snake charmers, and puppeteers all exhibit their traditional skills.
There are exciting camel dances, camel acrobatics, camel races, and camel polo, competitions for the best decorated camel and tug-of-war between musclemen. The culmination is a sound and light spectacle on a moonlit night amidst sand dunes. One can enjoy the pleasure of the camel ride on a trip to the sand dunes at Sam. All arrangements are made by the Department of Tourism and RTDC.
The popular Desert Festival is a journey into the heart of the desert, the golden city of Jaisalmer which coincides with the full moon in February. For three days, the otherwise barren land of Jaisalmer comes alive and is clustered with hordes of colourfully dressed people.
It is unlikely that a person touring Rajasthan skips a visit to Jaisalmer. The beauty of the city has often led the poetically inclined ones to refer it as a poem in sand. Even the sheer mention of Jaisalmer evokes the picture of magic and brilliance. Few cities in Rajasthan can boast of such magnificence as Jaisalmer. The unmistakable charm of Jaisalmer is further enhanced by the Desert Festival of India, Jaisalmer. In fact it falls in the league of the most popular fairs and festivals of Rajasthan.
Desert Festival of India, Jaisalmer is funded by the Rajasthan Tourism Corporation. The festival brings with it a characteristic ebullience. It seems that someone spins the magic wand over the otherwise blanch desert that comes alive with festivities. The hordes of colourfully attired people and the musical strains wafting from the desert sands create an ambience that would compel even an inveterate sluggard to come out of his shell and participate in the celebration of life. The sounds of music and the rhythms of dance infuse a spirit of enthusiasm in the people. A lot of excitement goes into the organization of the actual event. Musicians and performers from all across Rajasthan start flocking to the place for the gala event.
Jaisalmer's Desert Festival of India is made more interesting by a number of competitions and contests that are incorporated in the celebrations. Some of the unique and innovative contests that warrant special mention are the turban-tying competition and Mr. Desert contest that involves a lot of excitement and fun. The camel races contribute in a large extent to the gaiety that characterizes Desert Festival of India, Jaisalmer. The colourful craft bazaar selling a variety of wares is the ideal place to satiate your shopping urge. You can't overcome the temptation of buying embroidered skirts, wood and stone carvings, rugs, hand woven shawls, ethnic jewelry and leather bags. The performance of the genuinely talented folk artists will leave you thoroughly mesmerized. The reputed Gair dancers add to the enchantment.
All festivals in Jaisalmer has a charm of its own. A true show on the sands which attracts even the much traveled visitor. In fact during these days, Jaisalmer gets a chance to parade its exuberant charm to the world. Some chosen and cherished moments of the glorious and illustrious past and affluent culture are on display. The traditional dances backed by high pitched music take the folk dancers and the audience on an euphoric trip. The turban-tying competition and Mr. Desert Contest add a touch of excitement to the festive celebrations. The desert pulsates with a myriad of Rajasthani dances - Ghoomer, Gangaur, Gair Dhap, Moria, Chari and Tehratal. The famous Gair dancers and the Fire dances are the special highlights of the festival. Folk performers like musicians, ballad singers, snake charmers, and puppeteers all exhibit their traditional skills.
There are exciting camel dances, camel acrobatics, camel races, and camel polo, competitions for the best decorated camel and tug-of-war between musclemen. The culmination is a sound and light spectacle on a moonlit night amidst sand dunes. One can enjoy the pleasure of the camel ride on a trip to the sand dunes at Sam. All arrangements are made by the Department of Tourism and RTDC.
