Jaisalmer Desert Festival
One of the famous cultural events that dominate the sand of Rajasthan in the month of February - The popular Jaisalmer Desert Festival. It reflects the culture and heritage of the Rajasthani people. Being an annual event, fest garners the attention of many itchy feet.
The duration of the festival is three days and it comes to an end on Poornima, the full moon day in February. The main theme of the Jaisalmer Desert Festival is to display the rich and colorful culture of the state. Dressed in vibrant and colorful attire, the local people of Rajasthan dance to the tunes lingering ballads of heroism, romance, and tragedy of the local heroes.
History of Jaisalmer:
Jaisalmer was discovered by the Rajput ruler Raja Rawal Jaisal Singh in the 12th century. The city was a mid-spot for several trade routes including ancient Silk road in medieval times. Traders from Central Asia, Egypt, Arab and Persia used to come here. It became home to several trade fairs and festivals.
There are a number of competitions been held, such as the famous turban tying or the Desert that adds to the excitement of the festival. In this desert festival, the performers sway to the tunes and dance on rich cultural songs and tunes. The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is sponsored by the Rajasthan State Tourism Corporation and one of the most visited festivals of Jaisalmer City. Attractions of the fest are the snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats, and folk performers. And the interesting part in Jaisalmer desert festival is camel race, they decorate camel in this festival.
One of the famous cultural events that dominate the sand of Rajasthan in the month of February - The popular Jaisalmer Desert Festival. It reflects the culture and heritage of the Rajasthani people. Being an annual event, fest garners the attention of many itchy feet.
The duration of the festival is three days and it comes to an end on Poornima, the full moon day in February. The main theme of the Jaisalmer Desert Festival is to display the rich and colorful culture of the state. Dressed in vibrant and colorful attire, the local people of Rajasthan dance to the tunes lingering ballads of heroism, romance, and tragedy of the local heroes.
Jaisalmer was discovered by the Rajput ruler Raja Rawal Jaisal Singh in the 12th century. The city was a mid-spot for several trade routes including ancient Silk road in medieval times. Traders from Central Asia, Egypt, Arab and Persia used to come here. It became home to several trade fairs and festivals.
There are a number of competitions been held, such as the famous turban tying or the Desert that adds to the excitement of the festival. In this desert festival, the performers sway to the tunes and dance on rich cultural songs and tunes. The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is sponsored by the Rajasthan State Tourism Corporation and one of the most visited festivals of Jaisalmer City. Attractions of the fest are the snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats, and folk performers. And the interesting part in Jaisalmer desert festival is camel race, they decorate camel in this festival.
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