Indians love for color and joyous celebrations is proved by the elaborate rituals that are celebrated and performed in India. There are a number of fairs and festivals of various regions. In addition to the festivals celebrated by the Hindus, Muslims, Christians and other faiths, there are a number of other traditional fairs as well.These are animal fairs, religious fairs and some to mark the changing seasons. Most celebrations occur throughout the year and are a splendid opportunity for the visitor to gain an insight into the life of the people of India. Other than the traditional fairs, famous festivals of Rajasthan involve elephants, camels, puppet shows, folk dances and music.  

Gangaur is a colourful festival which is observed throughout the state with great devotion by womenfolk who worship Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva (also known as Parvati). On this day the unmarried women pray for being blessed with good husbands, while married women do the same for the welfare, health and long life of their husbands and happiness in their families throughout their lives.

The Elephant festival is an extremely entertaining event held annually in Jaipur. Groomed flawlessly, rows of elephants do a catwalk before an enthralled audience. The elephants move with poise in pageant, run races, play the regal game of polo, and finally participate in the spring festival of Holi. It is festival time with elephants typically celebrated one day before the Holi, Indian festival of colors.

The Camel festival is a lively and colorful event organized in the month of January in Bikaner every year. The festival begins with a colorful procession of bedecked camels against the red sandstone backdrop of the Junagarh Fort, the festivity advances to the open sand-spreads of the grounds, followed by the best breed competition, the tug-of-war contest, camel dance and acrobatics. It is a truly fantastic festival that gives you an opportunity to see Camels in a different light. 

The Mewar festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring which coincides with the festival of Gangaur in Udaipur and has a unique charm about it. A beautiful procession with image of Goddess Parvati is carried out in the city and people gather from all over to witness and participate in this lively procession of dancers, musicians decorated caravans, etc.