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Rajasthan, a state where the glorious past and the throbbing present fuse together effortlessly, plays host to many festivals and fairs, which only reinforces the sheer effervescence of the land and its people.

Events		Date
Camel Festival, Bikaner	Music and dance, camel races and unusual folk performances bring the desert city to life	1998 11-12 Jan 1999 1-2 Jan 2000 20-21 Jan
Desert Festival, Jaisalmer	The golden city of Jaisalmer comes alive with a grand show on its undulating sands	1998 9-11 Feb 1999 29-31 Feb 2000 17-19 Feb
Elephant Festival, Jaipur	By way of celebrating the wonderful festival of colours, Holi, Jaipur plays host to spectacular elephant sports and several vibrant festivities	1998 12 Mar 1999 1 Mar 2000 19 Mar
Gangaur Festival, Jaipur	In this festival dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, girls dress up in their finest clothes and pray for a spouse of their choice, while married ladies do the same for the happiness of their husbands	1998 30-31 Mar 1999 20-21 Mar 2000 7-8 Apr
Mewar Festival, Udaipur	Spring is welcomed with great music, dance and fantastic fireworks	1998 30-31 Mar 1999 20-21 Mar 2000 7-8 Apr
Teej Fair, Jaipur	A festival which heralds the arrival of the monsoons. Elaborate processions, people in all their finery and an overall sense of bonhomie mark Teej	1998 26-27 Jul 1999 14-15 Aug 2000 2-3 Apr
Marwar Festival, Jodhpur	A festival that showcases the magical repertoire of music and dance of the Marwar region	1998 4-5 Oct 1999 23-24 Oct 2000 12-13 Oct
Pushkar Fair, Pushkar	Pushkar, a major pilgrimage site, doubles up as the venue of a huge cattle fair. Intriguing bazaars, auctions, sports and cultural events mark the Pushkar Fair	1998 1-4 Oct 1999 20-23 Nov 2000 9-11 Nov