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Fill your life with good luck by fasting and offering prayers to Lord Shiva. On the day of Maha Shivratri which is the auspicious day when Lord Shiva got married to Goddess Parvati, the devotees offer night long prayers to Shiva Lingam. This festival is celebrated by offering Woodapple leaves (Bael patra), cold water and milk as these things are believed to be Lord Shiva’s favorite. The sacred mantra of Shiva “Om Namah Shivaya” is chanted all through the day.
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The National science day is celebrated to remember the scientist who introduced Raman Effect to the world. The discovery made such a difference in the world of science that he was awarded a Nobel Prize for the same. Hence it is apt that his birthday be declared as the National Science Day in India.
Rajasthan Palace Hotel Jaipur
The Rajasthan Palace Hotel situated in Jaipur is a breath of fresh air when compared to the bustling city. It is surrounded by lush greenery and built in the Rajput style of architecture. The rooms give the guest a feeling of royalty and the restaurants serve delicious local delicacies and also other cuisines.
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The world Sacred Spirit Festival is taking place at the romantic and mystical setting that is Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur and the Ahhichatragarh Fort of Nagaur. The forts are to be lit up with a thousand candles and performers from all over the country visit the place to give their performances.
Desert Festival Jaisalmer | Image Resource : rajasthanvisit.com
The Desert Festival is organized by the state government tourism to showcase the beauty of the Thar Desert dunes to the visitors. The cultural festival also holds events like music, dance and showcases of the local food. The fair is organized from 20th to 22 February this year around 40 km away from the city of Jaisalmer.
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The Baneshwar Fair is organized by the tribal communities which have settled in Rajasthan. They mainly focus on sharing their customs and traditions with the other communities and the fair attracts quite a few inquisitive bunches of people. This year it is to take place from 19th to 24th February.
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The Nagaur town is mainly a Rajput dominated town which hosts the Nagaur Fair every year around the time of February. This year the fair is to last for 3 days, starting from 13th to 16th. It is traditionally an animal sale fair which is for the locals. However it has attracted immense tourism in the past few years.
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The Alwar Festival is celebrated by the people of Alwar which is known as the land of tigers. The town rests at the foot of the gorgeous Aravalli Range and is a delight to visit during the festival time. The travelers and tourists get to experience the best of food, culture and the natural beauty that Rajasthan has to offer.
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Vasant Panchami falls on February 12th this year and is celebrated as a prayer to goddess Sarawati. She stands for purity, knowledge and dedication in the Hindu Mythology and is generally portrayed in white. People from different regions of India celebrate the festival in various ways; however the idea is the same.
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Kumbhalgarh Festival is often acknowledged for the tremendously wonderful effort initiated by the tourism board of the state. This festival is primarily divided into two segments folk performance and impressive show of light and sound at day time. I enjoy each and every moment of this festival and it is always a lovely experience to be there.
Mharo Rangilo Rajasthan 