Venue: The festival is celebrated throughout the state, but Jaipur is the main venue for it.
Time: March - April
Duration: 18 days

Celebrated some time during the months of March and April, the Gangaur Fair is one of the most colorful events in Rajasthan. The Gangaur festival is dedicated to goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva and is observed all throughout Rajasthan. But Jaipur is the place where it is celebrated with great pomp and show. Add to it the Gangaur Fair that is a plethora of colors and one of the most important attractions of Jaipur.

During this festival, young girls dress up in all their finery and observe rituals for a husband of their choice while the married women pray for the well being of their husbands. The people take out a colorful procession in honor of Parvati, complete with horses, elephants, camels, palanquin bearers and musicians. Dancing and singing becomes the order of the day and the festivities carry on late into the evening. In fact the beautifully dressed women and their varied rituals infuse such a lively spirit and warmth into the Gangaur Fair that every single visitor is left enthralled.

Another interesting aspect of the Gangaur Festival is that the tribal men and women take it as a good opportunity to interact with each other and marry by eloping. If you want to be a part of this colorful event next year, make sure that you are in Jaipur on the 29- 30 March 2009. Rest assured, it is going to be one of the best experiences of your life.

Gangaur Festival is a special festival for the Rajasthanis. It is celebrated in honour of Gauri or Parvati, the goddess of abundance. This festival is celebrated by young girls dressed in their best clothes praying for a spouse of their choice. The married ladies pray for the well being of their husbands. 'Ghewar' sweet is specially prepared for this festival with a purpose of offering it to the Gods. This festival is celebrated in spring season with great feeling and zeal all over Rajasthan. The celebrations at Bikaner, Jodhpur, Nathdwara and Jaisalmer are full of pomp and are a must-see.

This festival is celebrated a fortnight after Holi. It is perhaps the only festival in Rajasthan that is celebrated for 18 days. Gangaur festival is celebrated across Rajasthan, but it is more enjoyable at Jaipur and Udaipur. Colorful processions of images of Gauri, the other name of Goddess Paravati and Shiva called Gan, are taken out during the festival.

Another special feature about this festival is that on this occasion, tribal men and women have an opportunity to meet and interact freely and during this time, they select partners and marry by eloping.

Udaipur is the perfect place to visit during Gangaur festival as the Lake City presents a wonderful view on the occasion of the festival. The procession to Pichola Lake is the highlight of the Gangaur festival in Udaipur. The ceremony pulls a number of tourists and locals. The whole event comes to an end with the display of wonderful fireworks on the bank of Pichola Lake.

Gangaur Fair Jaipur also pulls a number of tourists during Teej festival. The city is beautifully decorated and attains a festive look. The procession carrying the images of Shiva and Parvati passes through the streets of Jaipur and people come out of their homes to watch the enticing procession. Jaipur becomes an attractive destination presenting a wonderful look during the festive season.