some festive reasons why you must travel to Rajasthan in October
This is a great time to travel to the state of forts and
palaces. Not only because the heat is slowly drifting away, but also because
the skies are clear and the views are majestic. The sun shines happily over the
age-old bricks and stones, while the festive season makes the colourful state
rejoice in full glory.
You see, Rajasthan is not only about history. It is about
culture. It is about ancient traditions. And it is about celebrating life in
its purest form. That's what happens when the state of Rajasthan celebrates for
the entire month of October in the form of various festivals.
Here are the four
festivals for which you must travel to Rajasthan:
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Rajasthan International
Folk Festival (RIFF), Jodhpur
When: October 13-17
When: October 13-17
If Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort is beautiful, then the
Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) makes it more magnificent. This is
one festival which receives an audience that stretches its arms far and wide to
many parts of the world. Reason? Soulful Rajasthani folk music, like you have
never heard before. Held at various venues within the Mehrangarh Fort every
year, this music festival is championed by the Jodhpur's erstwhile Maharaja Gaj
Singh II and The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick. This year's edition of the
festival will see the participation of as many as 250 musicians performances by
sarangi player Lakha Khan Manganiyar, Scottish saxophonist Brian Molley and his
jazz quartet, and Greek lyra players Ross Daly and Kelly Thoma. The
performances held during these five days start at dawn with the first rays of
the sun lighting up the fort and last right upto the night, when the fort's
walls gleam in the moonlight.
Adventure Festival, Kota
When: October 15-17
When you are done
admiring the breathtaking landscape around the Chambal river in Kota, you can take
part in the Adventure Festival that the place host every year. As the name
suggests, the festival is dedicated to a melange of adventure activities
including parasailing, rafting, wind surfing, water skiing, kayaking, rock
climbing, gliding, trekking, angling and rural excursions.
Marwar Festival, Jodhpur
When: October 15-16
One of the most popular annual festivals of Jodhpur, the
Marwar Festival, formerly known as the Maand Festival, is held in memory of the
heroes of Rajasthan--the erstwhile rulers of the state. The biggest thing that
attracts travellers to this festival is the folk music and the folk dance to go
along with it. These songs, dances and the entire revelry is dedicated to the
romantic lifestyle of Rajasthan's rulers. The music and dance of the Marwar
region is the main theme of this festival. The festival is held is places like
the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the Mandore Gardens, and the Mehrangarh Fort.
Dussehra Mela, Kota
When: October 15-17
When: October 15-17
Living in big towns and cities, we hardly get to enjoy
the real fervour of Dussehra. But the Dussehra Mela held in Kota is an amazing
way to go back to our roots and take part in celebrating Dussehra the
traditional way. Apart from the Ramlila that is held here every year, a close
to 75-foot-tall cracker-stuffed effigy of Ravana, along with his brother
Kumbhkarana and his son Meghnadh, are set to fire. Held on the same venue is a
traditional mela where you can go shopping and enjoy street food as well.
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