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R a j a s t h a n
F a i r s & F e s t i v a l s
Elephant Festival
Celebrated In
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Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Deity
:
Lord Ganesha
Attractions
:
Run races, play the regal game of polo.
There wouldn't be a better time to travel to
Rajasthan than during festival time. The Elephant Festival of Jaipur is a
unique event held annually in the capital of the north Indian state of
Rajasthan. Held during Holi, the festival of colors, to herald the advent
of Spring, the Jaipur Chaugan or polo field is brought alive with
elephants, dancers, musicians and onlookers from all the globe. Groomed to
perfection, glittering in gold, row upon row of elephants catwalk before
an enthralled audience. The elephants move gracefully in procession, run
races, play the rega |