Jaipur Local Events
The Pink City Jaipur has rejoiced and celebrated its fairs and festivals with pomp and gaiety since time immemorial. These fairs and festivals reflect the rich culture and heritage of the region. Jaipur has a flair for celebrating every occasion. Fairs and festivals add much needed zing to the locals lives and give an opportunity to forget all their tensions and make merry. Jaipur epitomises the very idea of living life to the hilt. Fairs and festivals in Jaipur are a colourful affair, and offer a wonderful opportunity for tourists to enjoy cultural festivity in the dessert state of Rajasthan.
Events
Teej
12/08/2010 - 13/08/2010
Place: Jaipur
The Teej Festival is celebrated in July or August every year. This festival is a symbolic of the monsoon season. When the summer months start to get closer this festival welcomes the monsoon.
Dussehra
17/10/2010
Place: Jaipur
Dussehra is celebrated in the months of September and October.This festival is a showcase of good being victorious over evil.
Diwali
02/11/2010
Place: Jaipur
Diwali - Diwali is celebrated in October- November each year, it is one of the most popular Indian festivals. This occassion is mentioned in the religious books as stating its origin, when Lord Rama returend to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The whole kingdom was lit up with diyas (earthen lamps ) to celebrate his return. To this day houses all over India glow with the twinkle of innumerable divas, candles and lights on Diwali day.
