The
Desert Festival is organized in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, usually in the
month of January or February. The duration of the festival is three days
and it comes to an end on Poornima, the full moon day. The main purpose
of the Rajasthan Desert Festival is to display the rich and colorful
culture of the state. Dressed in vibrant and colorful attire, the people
of Rajasthan dance to the tunes lingering ballads of heroism, romance
and tragedy of the local heroes. The major attractions of the Desert Festival of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan include snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats, folk performers, etc. Especially, the Gair and Fire dancers, in their vibrant and colorful costumes, capture your heart. However, amongst all these, the ship of the desert, camel does not loses its special place. Apart from the camel rides that are quite popular, camels take part in a number of events. Of them, the most famous and unique ones are camel polo and camel dance.
Other events include the turban tying competition and a display of the most glorious moustaches. Turbans and mustaches are deemed to be the symbols of honor in the state of Rajasthan. Then, there is a Mr. Desert contest that further adds to the enjoyment. With the fascinating Jaisalmer Fort and the sand dunes serving as the backdrop, the celebrations gain an added advantage. There are also brilliant performances by the folk artists, dancing elegantly to the tunes of the folk music. Traditional handicrafts of Rajasthan are also traded at the fair.
