Kota Travel Guide
Fairs
& Festivals of Kota
Fairs and festivals of Kota reflect the vigour and life-style of its people.
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.) |
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