Rajasthan has always been known for its festivals and fairs
that give it a distinct character and depth. In fact, all these
events are basically an extension of Rajasthan's culture, which
never fails to mesmerize people. The annual Elephant Festival
in Jaipur is another such event that is sure to fascinate many.
Held during the festival of Holi, the Elephant festival is basically
a celebration of the advent of spring and an elaborate celebration
of life as a whole.
On the day of the Elephant Festival every road in Jaipur seems
to lead to the famous Polo Ground. The festival is flagged off
by a huge procession of elaborately decorated elephants, camels
and horses followed by a band of folk performers. Music, dancing
and color becomes the order of the day with multitudes of people
descending upon the venue of the most awaited festival in Jaipur.
Going by Rajasthan's long-standing association with elephants,
the gentle beast leads the proceedings of the festival with
aplomb. It is by far the most important guest of the festival.
Visitors at the Elephant Festival are treated to a rare elephant
beauty pageant, which is one of the favorite attractions of
the fair. Add to it colorful dance performances, races and tug
of wars. But the polo match played by colorfully dressed men
on elephants is by far the most important attraction of the
Elephant Festival.
The Elephant Festival of Jaipur has enthralled many so far.
If you also want to be a part of this exciting event next year,
make sure that you are in Rajasthan on the
10th of March
(2009) and be a part of an event that is sure to change
your conventional way of looking at fun and relaxation.
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