Ramdev Pir Navratri is celebrated in Bhadrapada Month as per Hindi calendars. In 2020, Ramdev Pir Navratri begins on August 19 and ends on August 27. Ramdev Pir (Baba Ramdev / Ramdevji / Ramdeo Pir / Ramsha Pir) (1352–1385 AD; V.S. 1409–1442) is a Hindu folk deity of Rajasthan, India. He was a fourteenth-century ruler, […]
Khetlaji is a village deity of Rajasthan. The main Temple of Khetlaji is situated in the village Sonana in Pali district of Rajasthan. The temple festival is held every year during May-June in honour of the great Khetlaji. Khetlaji is considered as the divine AMSHA of Lord Kala Bhairava, and he is the protector of […]
Gangaur is a festival of women celebrated during Chaitra Month especially in Rajasthan. Gangaur festival begins on the first day in Chaitra month continues till the fourth day in Shukla Paksha or bright half of Chaitra month. ‘Gan means Lord Shiva and ‘Gauri is Goddess Parvati. In 2020, Gangaur Tritiya date is March 27. Gangaur […]
Mewar festival is a fair organized in Udaipur, Rajasthan, during Gangaur festival. The festival marks the beginning of spring season in the state. In 2020, Mewar festival dates are: March 27, March 28 and March 29. Gangaur procession is the major event during the fair. Married women pray to Lord Isar and Goddess Gauri on […]
Paush Bada Utsav is a month long festival celebrated during Paush month in Rajasthan especially in Jaipur city. In 2019-2020, Paush Bada Utsav (Poush mahina) starts on December 13, 2019 and ends on January 10, 2020. This festival is celebrated to welcome winter season in a grand manner. Paush mahina is considered as happiest month […]
Jaisalmer Mela (Jaisalmer Desert Festival) is an annual cultural event which takes place in Magh Month as per Hindu calendar (February). In 2017, dates of Jaisalmer Mela – 8 February, 9 February and 10 February. Mela Jaisalmer is celebrated for three days during Magh Purnima (Full Moon) amidst the beautiful dunes of Thar desert in […]