Fairs & Festivals in Kota
Gangaur Festival (March - April)
The
most important local festival of Rajasthan, Gangaur is dedicated to Gauri, the
consort of Lord Shiva and the symbol of marital happiness. A festival of maidens
and married women, it begins on the day following holi and is celebrated for
eighteen days. During these days the fields in Hadoti region are covered with
blossoming poppy flowers. Maidens go forth tocollect these flowers to make garlands
for the Goddess.
Sitabari fair (May - June)
A small place near village Kelwara of Baran district, this fair of religious
importace, is held from Baisakh Sudi Punam to Jeth Amavas. The fair is at its
peak onChandra Amavas and Padwa Dooj. Tholusands of people take a holy dip in
tanks called Sita Kund, Laxman Kund and Suraj Kund. Sitabari marks the place
where Sita was left by Laxman in the forest.
Dussehra Fair (Oct - Nov.)
Ten days of battle between Lord Ram and Ravana are celebrated throughout India.
In the tenth day, huge effigies,stuffed with fire crackers, of Ravana, his brother
Kumbhkarana and son Meghnath, are set alinght.
People from far off paces come enjoy the popular and versatile fair.
| Fair |
Place |
Time |
| Dol Fair |
Baran |
Aug/Sept. |
| Nahan Celebrations |
Sangoad |
Feb/March |
| Dhanush Leela |
Atru (Baran Dist.) |
April |
| Teej |
Baran & Kota |
July/Aug |
| Phool Dol |
Kishanganj(Baran
Dist.) |
