Rajasthan
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- Events and Festivals
- Weather
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Introduction
Rajasthan is your typical India and is one of the most visited regions of the countries. With Maharadja Palaces, some great wildlife and even a pink and blue city you won't be disappointed when travelling around this fascinating area in the northwest of India.
Brief History
Geography
Regions
Sights and Activities
- Camel trip in the Thar desert
- Chittorgarh Fort
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Ranthambore National park
Events and Festivals
Pushkarfestival - one of the biggest camel fairs in the world, held in Pushkar.
Thousands of people during this day go to the banks of the Pushkar Lake where the fair takes place and where livestock livestock, including camels, cows, sheep and goats, is sold. A camel race marks the start off the festival, and music, songs and exhibitions are held throughout the day.
Although the dates of Pushkar Fair depend upon the movement of the moon, traditionally it mostly falls in November.
It falls on the day of Poornima (full moon night) in the month of Karthika. On this day, according to legend, the Hindu god Brahma sprung up the lake, so thousands of Hindu devotees take dip in the Pushkar lake, washing away the sins. The water of the lake is believed to have healing properties.
Weather
The coolest, driest time over most of the country is from December to February, when light northerly winds bring clear skies and little rain, and nights can even be chilly. Rajasthan is extremely hot from March to May, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 50 degrees Celcius, and averages are well into the 40's.
From June to October temperatures drop a bit but it stays hot and humid, with sometimes severe showers, though not the extreme rainfall compared to many other parts of India.
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