| Calendar of Events & Festivals |
01.01.2004
New Year |
05.01.2004
Guru Govind Singh's birthday |
14.01.2004
Lohri |
14.01.2004
Makara Sankranti - New year for many Southern States (Hindus) |
26.01.2004
Republic Day |
18.02.2004
Maha Shivaratri |
19.02.2004 - 21.02.2004
Konark Dance & Music Festival at Konark |
Organised by Orissa Dance Academy of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan every year on fixed dates for the last twenty years, this event has carved out a prestigious place for itself in the calendar of cultural activities both inside and outside the country. Renowned classical dancers and musicians from all over the country representing different dance forms and music gharanas perform in an exclusive open-air auditorium at Konark, the site of world famous 13th century Sun Temple built by king Narasimha Dev.
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01.03.2004
Rajarani Music Festival at Bhubaneswar |
An impromptu stage against the backdrop of 11th century Rajarani Temple at Bhubaneswar becomes the venue for this 5-day event which features Indian classical music both vocal and instrumental by prominent maestros and artists.
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02.03.2004
Muharram |
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06.03.2004
Elephant Festival |
Jaipur
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07.03.2004
Holi |
The most boisterous of all Hindu festivals, observed all over the North. It heralds the end of winter. Men, women and children revel in throwing coloured powder and squirting coloured water on each other. Greetings and sweets are exchanged.
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13.03.2004
Shitla Ashtmi |
Chaksu (Jpr.)
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23.03.2004
- 24.03.2004
Keladevi Fair |
Karauli
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23.03.2004
- 24.03.2004
Gangaur Fair |
Jaipur
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30.03.2004
- 05.04.2004
Mahaveerji Fair |
Mahaveerji
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03.04.2004
Mahavir Jayanthi |
The anniversary of the birth of Vardhamana Mahavira, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara, more than 2,500 years ago. The festival attracts pilgrims from all parts of the country to the ancient Jain shrines at Girnar and Palitana in Gujarat.
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09.04.2004
Good Friday |
Services and recitals of religious music are held in hundreds of churches all over India.
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12.04.2004
- 14.04.2004
Chhau Dance Festival at Baripada |
Mayurbhanj Chhau is one of the three schools of Chhau Dance in India. This event provides a rare opportunity to witness pure Mayurbhanj Chhau at its own home by traditional performers. Earlier patronized by the royal family of Mayurbhanj, this traditional festival of competitive chhau dancing is now organized by the District Administration with support from various agencies. This is an opportunity to be never missed by avid lovers of Indian folk dance.
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13.04.2004
Vaisakhi/Tamil New Year |
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15.04.2004
- 15.05.2004
Shrikshetra Mahotsav at Puri |
The Sahi Yatra or the street-play of Puri, the pilgrim city is a popular festival, its partly martial but its theme is religious.The ?Sahi Yatra?is an event in which the inhabitants of Puri mingle together and work unitedly. In true sense, Sahi Yatra is folk drama. The most attractive feature of Sahi Yatra is the grand procession that crawls through narrow and winding lanes and by-lanes of the ancient city. Many crossings on these lanes are turned into arenas by acrobats, tumblers, the Nagas, the Medhas (huge and elaborate masks) of deities and demons as the grand procession passes by. Many see silmilarity of these processions with the Ramlila of Varanasi.
Taking together all four varieties of Sahi Yatra, Shrikshetra Mahotsav is organized at Puri in the month of April-May coinciding with the popular folk festival. The festival aims at presenting the hidden glory of long living traditions of the Sahis (streets) of Puri in one platform and showcase the dramatic form of the age-old culture of Puri.
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18.04.2004
Mewar Festival |
Udaipur
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29.04.2004
- 30.04.2004
Kalinga Kala Utsav at Brahmagiri ( Distt.Puri ) |
This two-day event stages some of the selected dance forms of Orissa in a rural ambience in the vicinity of Chilika lake. Organised by Orissa Dance Academy , this lesser known event has gained ground over the years among the locals and the tourists as well.
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02.05.2004
Id-E-Milad |
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02.05.2004
- 04.05.2004
Summer Festival |
Mount Abu
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04.05.2004
Buddha Purnima |
Marks the birth and enlightenment of Buddha.
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15.08.2004
Independence Day |
marks the anniversary of Independence in 1947 and is celebrated with due solemnity. The national flag is hoisted and the occasion marked as a day of dedication.
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19.08.2004
- 20.08.2004
Teej Fair |
Jaipur
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30.08.2004
- 28.09.2004
Gogamedi Fair |
Gogameri (Ganganagar)
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31.08.2004
- 01.09.2004
Kajli Teej |
Bundi
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07.09.2004
Janmashtami |
The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the incarnation of Vishnu and the author of the Bhagavad Gita (Song Celestial), is observed all over. It is celebrated with special eclat at Mathura and Brindavan where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. Night-long prayers are offered and religious hymns are sung in temples. Scenes are enacted from Lord Krishna's early life.
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18.09.2004
- 27.10.2004
Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh Festival) |
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22.09.2004
- 23.09.2004
Ramdeora Fair |
Pokran (Jaisalmer)
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02.10.2004
Mahathma Gandhi Birthday |
Gandhi Jayanti the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Special prayers are offered at the Gandhi Samadhi at Rajghat, Delhi and celebrations are held all over the country.
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20.10.2004
- 22.10.2004
Dussehra Festival |
Kota
Dussehra and Durga Puja: Among the most popular of all festivals, it symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Every region observes this 10-day festival in a special way. In the North, 'Ram Lila' recitations and music recall the life of the legendary hero, Rama. Large fire cracker--stuffed effigies of Ravana, symbolising evil, explode to the cheers of thousands of spectators. In Kulu against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains, villagers dressed in their colourful best assemble to take out processions of local deities accompanied by music on pipes and drums. In Karnataka, Dussehra is celebrated with magnificent pomp and pageantry. In Bengal and the East, it is called 'Durga Puja'. Images of Goddess Durga are worshipped for four days and, on the last day, taken out in a procession and immersed in a river or the sea.
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26.10.2004
- 27.10.2004
Marwar Festival |
Jodhpur
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12.11.2004
Diwali |
The festival of lights is one of the most beautiful of Indian festivals. It comes 21 days after Dussehra and celebrates the return of Rama to Ayodhya after his 14-year exile. Countless flickering oil lamps and lights are lit in houses all over the country making it a night of enchantment. Worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and fireworks and festivities are an essential part of the occasion.
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15.11.2004
Idu?l Fitr |
Celebrates the end of Ramzan, the Muslim month of fasting. It is an occasion of feasting and rejoicing. The faithful gather in mosques to pray; friends and relatives meet to exchange greetings.
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18.11.2004
- 26.11.2004
Pushkar Fair |
Pushkar (Ajmer)
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22.11.2004
- 01.12.2004
Kolayat Fair |
Kolayat (Bikaner)
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25.11.2004
- 27.11.2004
Chandrabhaga Fair |
Jhalawar
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26.11.2004
Guru Nanak?s Birthday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti: Also known as 'Gurupurab', it is the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak who founded the Sikh faith. For two days and nights preceding the festival, the 'Granth Sahib' (Holy Book) is read and on the day of the festival, taken out in a grand procession. The celebrations at Amritsar are especially impressive.
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25.12.2004
Christmas Day |
Celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike with special enthusiasm. The bigger cities like Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta wear a festive look as Christmas bazaars and festivities are organised.
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29.12.2004
- 31.12.2004
Winter Festival |
Mount Abu
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24.01.2005
- 25.01.2005
Camel Festival |
Bikaner
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02.02.2005
- 04.02.2005
Brij Festival |
Bharatpur
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11.02.2005
- 13.02.2005
Alwar Festival |
Alwar
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15.02.2005
- 18.02.2005
Nagaur Cattle Fair |
Nagaur
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19.02.2005
- 23.02.2005
Baneshwar Fair |
Baneshwar (Hanumangarh)
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21.02.2005
- 23.02.2005
Desert Festival |
Jaisalmer
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25.03.2005
Elephant Festival |
Jaipur
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01.04.2005
Shitla Ashtmi |
Chaksu (Jpr.)
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06.04.2005
Mewar Festival |
Udaipur
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11.04.2005
- 12.04.2005
Keladevi Fair |
Karauli
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11.04.2005
- 12.04.2005
Gangaur Fair |
Jaipur
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18.04.2005
- 24.04.2005
Mahaveerji Fair |
Mahaveerji
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21.05.2005
- 23.05.2005
Summer Festival |
Mount Abu
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08.08.2005
- 09.08.2005
Teej Fair |
Jaipur
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19.08.2005
- 18.09.2005
Gogamedi Fair |
Gogameri (Ganganagar)
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20.08.2005
- 21.08.2005
Kajli Teej |
Bundi
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12.09.2005
- 13.09.2005
Ramdeora Fair |
Pokran (Jaisalmer)
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10.10.2005
- 12.10.2005
Dussehra Festival |
Kota
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16.10.2005
- 17.10.2005
Marwar Festival |
Jodhpur
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08.11.2005
- 15.11.2005
Pushkar Fair |
Pushkar (Ajmer)
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12.11.2005
- 21.11.2005
Kolayat Fair |
Kolayat (Bikaner)
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14.11.2005
- 16.11.2005
Chandrabhaga Fair |
Jhalawar
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29.12.2005
- 31.12.2005
Winter Festival |
Mount Abu
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13.01.2006
- 14.01.2006
Camel Festival |
Bikaner
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02.02.2006
- 04.02.2006
Brij Festival |
Bharatpur
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04.02.2006
- 07.02.2006
Nagaur Cattle Fair |
Nagaur
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08.02.2006
- 12.02.2006
Baneshwar Fair |
Baneshwar (Hanumangarh)
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10.02.2006
- 12.02.2006
Alwar Festival |
Alwar
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10.02.2006
- 12.02.2006
Desert Festival |
Jaisalmer
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14.03.2006
Elephant Festival |
Jaipur
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23.03.2006
Shitla Ashtmi |
Chaksu (Jpr.)
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26.03.2006
Mewar Festival |
Udaipur
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01.04.2006
- 02.04.2006
Keladevi Fair |
Karauli
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01.04.2006
- 02.04.2006
Gangaur Fair |
Jaipur
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07.04.2006
- 13.04.2006
Mahaveerji Fair |
Mahaveerji
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11.05.2006
- 13.05.2006
Summer Festival |
Mount Abu
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28.07.2006
- 29.07.2006
Teej Fair |
Jaipur
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09.08.2006
- 07.09.2006
Gogamedi Fair |
Gogameri (Ganganagar)
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11.08.2006
- 12.08.2006
Kajli Teej |
Bundi
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02.09.2006
- 03.09.2006
Ramdeora Fair |
Pokran (Jaisalmer)
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30.09.2006
- 02.10.2006
Dussehra Festival |
Kota
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06.10.2006
- 07.10.2006
Marwar Festival |
Jodhpur
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29.10.2006
- 05.11.2006
Pushkar Fair |
Pushkar (Ajmer)
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01.11.2006
- 09.11.2006
Kolayat Fair |
Kolayat (Bikaner)
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04.11.2006
- 06.11.2006
Chandrabhaga Fair |
Jhalawar
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29.12.2006
- 31.12.2006
Winter Festival |
Mount Abu
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02.01.2007
- 03.01.2007
Camel Festival |
Bikaner
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29.01.2007
- 02.02.2007
Baneshwar Fair |
Baneshwar (Hanumangarh)
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31.01.2007
- 02.02.2007
Desert Festival |
Jaisalmer
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02.02.2007
- 04.02.2007
Brij Festival |
Bharatpur
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09.02.2007
- 11.02.2007
Alwar Festival |
Alwar
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25.02.2007
- 28.02.2007
Nagaur Cattle Fair |
Nagaur
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03.03.2007
Elephant Festival |
Jaipur
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12.03.2007
Shitla Ashtmi |
Chaksu (Jpr.)
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16.03.2007
Mewar Festival |
Udaipur
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21.03.2007
- 22.03.2007
Keladevi Fair |
Karauli
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21.03.2007
- 22.03.2007
Gangaur Fair |
Jaipur
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27.03.2007
- 02.04.2007
Mahaveerji Fair |
Mahaveerji
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30.04.2007
- 02.05.2007
Summer Festival |
Mount Abu
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15.08.2007
- 16.08.2007
Teej Fair |
Jaipur
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28.08.2007
- 26.09.2007
Gogamedi Fair |
Gogameri (Ganganagar)
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30.08.2007
- 31.08.2007
Kajli Teej |
Bundi
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21.09.2007
- 22.09.2007
Ramdeora Fair |
Pokran (Jaisalmer)
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19.10.2007
- 21.10.2007
Dussehra Festival |
Kota
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25.10.2007
- 26.10.2007
Marwar Festival |
Jodhpur
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17.11.2007
- 24.11.2007
Pushkar Fair |
Pushkar (Ajmer)
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20.11.2007
- 29.11.2007
Kolayat Fair |
Kolayat (Bikaner)
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23.11.2007
- 25.11.2007
Chandrabhaga Fair |
Jhalawar
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29.12.2007
- 31.12.2007
Winter Festival |
Mount Abu
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21.01.2008
- 22.01.2008
Camel Festival |
Bikaner
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02.02.2008
- 04.02.2008
Brij Festival |
Bharatpur
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08.02.2008
- 10.02.2008
Alwar Festival |
Alwar
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13.02.2008
- 16.02.2008
Nagaur Cattle Fair |
Nagaur
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17.02.2008
- 21.02.2008
Baneshwar Fair |
Baneshwar (Hanumangarh)
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19.02.2008
- 21.02.2008
Desert Festival |
Jaisalmer
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21.03.2008
Elephant Festival |
Jaipur
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28.03.2008
Shitla Ashtmi |
Chaksu (Jpr.)
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03.04.2008
Mewar Festival |
Udaipur
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08.04.2008
- 09.04.2008
Keladevi Fair |
Karauli
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08.04.2008
- 09.04.2008
Gangaur Fair |
Jaipur
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14.04.2008
- 20.04.2008
Mahaveerji Fair |
Mahaveerji
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18.05.2008
- 20.05.2008
Summer Festival |
Mount Abu
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04.08.2008
- 05.08.2008
Teej Fair |
Jaipur
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16.08.2008
- 15.09.2008
Gogamedi Fair |
Gogameri (Ganganagar)
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18.08.2008
- 19.08.2008
Kajli Teej |
Bundi
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09.09.2008
- 10.09.2008
Ramdeora Fair |
Pokran (Jaisalmer)
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07.10.2008
- 09.10.2008
Dussehra Festival |
Kota
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13.10.2008
- 14.10.2008
Marwar Festival |
Jodhpur
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05.11.2008
- 13.11.2008
Pushkar Fair |
Pushkar (Ajmer)
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09.11.2008
- 18.11.2008
Kolayat Fair |
Kolayat (Bikaner)
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12.11.2008
- 14.11.2008
Chandrabhaga Fair |
Jhalawar
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29.12.2008
- 31.12.2008
Winter Festival |
Mount Abu
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10.01.2009
- 11.01.2009
Camel Festival |
Bikaner
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02.02.2009
- 04.02.2009
Brij Festival |
Bharatpur
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02.02.2009
- 05.02.2009
Nagaur Cattle Fair |
Nagaur
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05.02.2009
- 09.02.2009
Baneshwar Fair |
Baneshwar (Hanumangarh)
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07.02.2009
- 09.02.2009
Desert Festival |
Jaisalmer
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13.02.2009
- 15.02.2009
Alwar Festival |
Alwar
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10.03.2009
Elephant Festival |
Jaipur
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19.03.2009
Shitla Ashtmi |
Chaksu (Jpr.)
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23.03.2009
Mewar Festival |
Udaipur
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29.03.2009
- 30.03.2009
Keladevi Fair |
Karauli
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29.03.2009
- 30.03.2009
Gangaur Fair |
Jaipur
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03.04.2009
- 09.04.2009
Mahaveerji Fair |
Mahaveerji
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07.05.2009
- 09.05.2009
Summer Festival |
Mount Abu
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24.07.2009
- 25.07.2009
Teej Fair |
Jaipur
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05.08.2009
- 04.09.2009
Gogamedi Fair |
Gogameri (Ganganagar)
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08.08.2009
- 09.08.2009
Kajli Teej |
Bundi
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29.08.2009
- 30.08.2009
Ramdeora Fair |
Pokran (Jaisalmer)
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26.09.2009
- 28.09.2009
Dussehra Festival |
Kota
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03.10.2009
- 04.10.2009
Marwar Festival |
Jodhpur
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25.10.2009
- 02.11.2009
Pushkar Fair |
Pushkar (Ajmer)
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29.10.2009
- 07.11.2009
Kolayat Fair |
Kolayat (Bikaner)
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01.11.2009
- 03.11.2009
Chandrabhaga Fair |
Jhalawar
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29.12.2009
- 31.12.2009
Winter Festival |
Mount Abu
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31.12.2009
- 01.01.2010
Camel Festival |
Bikaner
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26.01.2010
- 30.01.2010
Baneshwar Fair |
Baneshwar (Hanumangarh)
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28.01.2010
- 30.01.2010
Desert Festival |
Jaisalmer
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02.02.2010
- 04.02.2010
Brij Festival |
Bharatpur
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12.02.2010
- 14.02.2010
Alwar Festival |
Alwar
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22.02.2010
- 25.02.2010
Nagaur Cattle Fair |
Nagaur
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28.02.2010
Elephant Festival |
Jaipur
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08.03.2010
Shitla Ashtmi |
Chaksu (Jpr.)
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12.03.2010
Mewar Festival |
Udaipur
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18.03.2010
- 19.03.2010
Keladevi Fair |
Karauli
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18.03.2010
- 19.03.2010
Gangaur Fair |
Jaipur
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24.03.2010
- 30.03.2010
Mahaveerji Fair |
Mahaveerji
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26.05.2010
- 28.05.2010
Summer Festival |
Mount Abu
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12.08.2010
- 23.08.2010
Teej Fair |
Jaipur
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24.08.2010
- 23.09.2010
Gogamedi Fair |
Gogameri (Ganganagar)
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26.08.2010
- 27.08.2010
Kajli Teej |
Bundi
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17.09.2010
- 18.09.2010
Ramdeora Fair |
Pokran (Jaisalmer)
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15.10.2010
- 17.10.2010
Dussehra Festival |
Kota
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21.10.2010
- 22.10.2010
Marwar Festival |
Jodhpur
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12.11.2010
- 21.11.2010
Pushkar Fair |
Pushkar (Ajmer)
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17.11.2010
- 26.11.2010
Kolayat Fair |
Kolayat (Bikaner)
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20.11.2010
- 22.11.2010
Chandrabhaga Fair |
Jhalawar
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29.12.2010
- 31.12.2010
Winter Festival |
Mount Abu
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