Fairs & Festivals
Brij
Festival
BRIJ FESTIVAL (Feb - March) Bharatpur lies close to the Brij - the birth place
of Lord Krishna and childhood. Ras Leela depicting the life of Krishna is
performed by the professionals selected by the Rai community during the festival.
Jaswant Exhibition
JASWANT EXHIBITION (Sept-Oct). A big carnival is held during Dussehra. Bdussehra
symbolises the victory of good over evil. Lord Ram defeated the demon king
Ravana on these day.
Gangaur Festival
GANGAUR FESTIVAL (Mar - Apr) Festival of maidens and married women, dedicated
to Gauri, the incarnation of Goddess Parvati. A gracious procession is taken
out, married women pray for the prosperity and long life of their husbands,
while young girls seek blessings for a good life partner.
Teej
TEEJ (July - Aug) Festival of swings marking the advent of monsoons. Swings
are hung from the trees and decorated with flowers. Young girls sing songs
of love and the rain.
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