This year’s Shekhawati Festival hosts a rich array of activities for everyone to enjoy…
Home
 
Shekhawati
 
Shekhawati Festival
 
Morarka Foundation
 
Morarka Haveli Museum
 
Star Attractions
 
Heritage Conservation
 
Tourist Information
 

Eco Tourism
 

Gallery
 

Enquiry Form
 
Contact Us
 

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

The Fairs and Festivals of Shekhawati are as colorful as the people and their Havelis.

Teej (July/August)

This festival marks the advent of the monsoons. In the month of Shravana, saing are hung from tree tops and the women are seen joyfully dressed and enjoying the cool breeze after a long hot summer. They sing song of love and welcome the rains and even their swing are decorated with flowers.

Gangaur (March/April)

A festival dedicated to Gauri, a manifestation of goddess Parvati, where maidens and married woman join in procession carrying beautifully adorned wooden images of the goddess, through the streets and praying for the well being their husbands or asking for a husband of their dreams.

 


Shekhawati Festival Gallery