The Brij Festival takes place a few days before Holi, (the festival of colours) in the month of March. Held in honour of Lord brij festivalsKrishna, this festival is marked by verve and zest. Villagers, in gay, multihued attire, can be seen singing and performing the Raslila dance (dance depicting the immortal love-story of Radha and Krishna).
The main attraction of the Brij Festival of Bharatpur, Rajasthan is Raslila Dance, showing the story of eternal love of Radha-Krishna. Villagers in bright & colorful costumes can be seen singing and performing the Raslila Dance. The Raslila Dance depicts the immortal love story of Radha and Krishna.
The zest and dynamism of Holi continues with the Brij Festival. This is one of the most popular festivals of Rajasthan. Lord Krishna has always been associated with the devotional songs, paintings, sculptures or engravings. The Dance is often a part of the cultural music and the stories or Nayaks who are Pabu Bhopas, have a female accompanist; together they recite the phad (a painted ballad). The festivities are usually tagged with folk dances accompanied by music played. Men and women, young and old, rich and poor-all are touched by the spirit of this festival. Brij festivals have popularized Folk opera by the professionals and amateurs.
Brij festival is celebrated in nobility of Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated a few days before the festival of colours-Holi. Raslila performances are the centre of attraction. The villagers dress themselves in multicolor attires and perform the love ballad- Raslila that give a picture of the eternal love story of lord Krishna and his beloved Radha. Apart from this folk songs and dances are also performed on this day. The zest and dynamism of Holi continues with the Brij Festival. Brij festival is one of the most popular festivals of Rajasthan. Lord Krishna has always been associated with the devotional songs, paintings, sculptures or engravings.
Before the celebrations start devotees congregate at the temple of Shri Radha Krishnaji in the morning after taking a bath in the holy waters of Banganga River. It is believed that the holy water has the power to purify souls. The devotees then visit the temples of Hanuman, Ganga Bihari, Lord Shiva and matha of Goswamiji.
Brij festival is one of the most popular festivals of Rajasthan. Lord Krishna has always been closely associated with the culture and history of Rajasthan. Whether it is the devotional songs or the paintings, sculptures or engravings the figure of Krishna has a special role to play. The Brij Festival is thus celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in Rajasthan.
Teej Festival
Mewar Festival
Kite Festival Jaipur
Gangaur Festival
Elephant Festival
Desert Festival
Camel Festival
Brij Festival
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Teej Festival
Teej is the festival of swings. It marks the advent of the monsoon month of Shravan (August). The monsoon rains fall on the parched land and the pleasing scent of the wet soil rises into the air. Swings are hung from trees and decorated with flowers. Young girls and women dressed in green clothes sing songs in celebration of the advent of the monsoon. -
Mewar Festival
The Mewar Festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring. It coincides with the festival of Gangaur, and has a unique charm about it. The festival of Gangaur is very significant for women of Rajasthan. It is a time for them to dress up in their best clothes and participate in the festival. The procession winds its way to the Gangaur Ghat at Lake Pichhola. Here, the images are transferred to special boats amidst much singing and festivity. -
Kite Festival Jaipur
The International Kite Festival, Jaipur is one of the most- attended festivals in Rajasthan. The most colorful festival of Rajasthan provides unlimited fun and frolic. This festival is celebrated on 14th of January every year, the day of Makar Sankranti. The popularity of the International Kite Festival in Jaipur is such that it attracts kite fliers from far off corners of the country. -
Gangaur Festival
This festival is dedicated to Gauri, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati; consort of Lord Shiva, which commences on the first day of Chaitra, the day following Holi and lasts for 18days. Gangaur Festival is the most important local festival of Rajasthan and is observed throughout the state with great fervour. The festival is celebrated by girls and married women throughout Rajasthan. -
Elephant Festival
Tuesday, 10 March2020 Elephant Festival. There wouldn't be a better time to travel to Rajasthan than during festival time. The Elephant Festival of Jaipur is a unique event held annually in the capital of the north Indian state of Rajasthan. Held during Holi, the festival of colors, to herald the advent of Spring, the Jaipur Chaugan or polo field is brought alive with elephants, dancers, musicians and onlookers from all the globe. Groomed to perfection, glittering in gold, row upon row of elephants catwalk before an enthralled audience. -
Desert Festival
The Desert Festival is a 3-day extravaganza of colour, music and festivity, held at the golden city of Jaisalmer. Gair and Fire dancers swaying to traditional tunes, a turban tying competition and a Mr. Desert Contest are a part of the fun and frolic. The grand finale is a trip to the Sam Dunes where one can enjoy the pleasure of a camel ride and even watch the folk dancers and musicians perform. -
Camel Festival
A lively and colorful event, the Camel Festival is organised by the Department of Tourism, Art & Culture, Rajasthan in Bikaner every year. January is just the right month for a desert spree, and Bikaner just the right place to see the Ships of the Desert. In the camel country Bikaner, these desert leviathans pull heavy cart loads, transport grain and even work at the wells. -
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Brij Festival
The Brij Festival takes place a few days before Holi, (the festival of colours) in the month of March. Held in honour of Lord brij festivalsKrishna, this festival is marked by verve and zest. Villagers, in gay, multihued attire, can be seen singing and performing the Raslila dance (dance depicting the immortal love-story of Radha and Krishna).
