7 Festivals worth Taking The Golden Triangle Tour In 2020

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To know India a little closely, travel the Golden triangle to witness the vibrant festivals of the country. The regal charm of cultural bounty of the country is a must experience. A few under listed festivals will make your trip a great success. Relish the opportunity and book with Golden triangle tour.

1. Taj Mahotsav, (Agra):

The most awaited festival is celebrated with great zeal; the festival starts somewhere in mid of February and lasts till the end of February. The procession is the major highlight of the festival along with elephants and camels beautifully decorated, the talented folk dancers, drumbeaters donned in heavy costumes and display of talented craftsmen. You can’t miss out on the gazals and poetry which add true essence to the festival. You can also shop for chikankari, some wooden furniture, traditional handicrafts and many more. You can make the most out of it by booking through 3 days Delhi, Jaipur and Agra tour.

Things to do at the Mahotsav:

Buy amazing handmade carpets, pottery, crafts and wooden and marble carving pieces, also food lovers can enjoy the Muglai cuisine. There are thrilling rides for the kids as well along with some diverse performances.

2. Ram Barat (Agra):

This festival is a part of the epic ramleela with major highlights on the bedecked tableau. The festival celebrates the marriage of Lord Rama by taking out his marriage procession and carrying ceremonies related to the marriage. The brides place Janakpuri is tastefully decorated with lights and flowers and welcomes the barat. The chariot is the centre of attraction or so called the rath, people dress up with different characters from the myth and several bands join the 8 km long parade. Ram Barat is a time of celebration for the entire north India, the festival is a true devotion to Ramayana (It’s a major Sanskrit epic of ancient India narrating the life of lord Rama). One must not miss the 3 days spectacular merry celebration.

Things to do:

The cinema halls also run a live telecast far into the night; you can get a glimpse of the festival from there also. Enjoy the carnival with lit up streets with nonstop music add some fun and frolic to the festive mood.

3. Teej Festival (Jaipur):

Teej is rejoiced in the state of Rajasthan, on this day married women pray for long life of their husbands, dressing up in vibrant colourful attire and traditional jewellery, watching them is a treat to your eyes. Teej is celebrated to welcome the monsoons with some singing and dancing, applying henna on hands and worshipping Goddess parvati and Lord Shiva. The history itself is pretty fascinating, as parvati had to go through 108 cycles of birth and rebirth until Lord Shiva agreed to get married to her. Ghewar, Ladoos and aloo halwa are some of the delicacies enjoyed during the teej. The festival is celebrated in the month of July or starting of August marking the beginning of monsoon.

Things to do:

Enjoy the rural fare at the Jaipurs old city, Witness the procession along the streets of the city and photograph it. Explore the local markets and enjoy the delicacies of the state like ghewar and phirni the festive special sweets.

4. Kite Festival (Jaipur):

The presence of myriad kites in the sky mark the beginning of the kite festival on January the 15 th every year. The transition of the day to the dusk is made alive by million kites, lamps and fireworks in the sky. A number of kite flying competitions are always on throughout the day, giving different hues to the sky, different shapes and sizes of the kites add up to the splendour of the festival. People from all over the world join especially the kite lovers, to participate and enjoy the celebrations.

Things to do:

Enjoy the local pakoras, Indian desserts like ladoos and Gajak especially made for the occasion. Participate in the kite festival with the glorious sight of thousands of kites and lanterns at night. For a lifetime experience book through India tour package.

5. Desert Festival (Jaisalmer):

The festival is held in amidst of the beautiful dunes of the Thar Desert during the month of February. The tree day’s extravaganza in the middle of historic forts and majestic palaces is considered to be a perfect breakout from the modern world. The harmony of Rajasthani folk dance and music is well represented by local professionals.

Things to do:

Witness the fire and glair dances, camel race, turban tying competition and many more such events. Moreover a desert safari in the swinging dunes is not to be misses at all.

6. Kailash fair and Festivals (Agra):

The festival honours the lord Shiva who appeared in the fair in the form of a stone lingam. Lakhs of devotees gather to pay homage to their deity and believe that all their wishes will come true. The fest is held somewhere in August and September at the kailash temple 12 kms away from Agra. The city is drenched in the charm of the festival and decked up like a bride.

Things to do:

Buy the displayed clothes, toys, jewellery and eat from your favourite food stalls. The festival at the banks of river sikandar gives you a spiritual exuberance and the lamps and lights of the street are a visual treat.

7. Gangaur Festival (Jaipur):

The rich costumes and the attires is the charm of the festival, continues for 18 days, Gangaur is the most popular festival of Rajasthan. A married woman worships Goddess parvati for longevity and good health of their husbands. On the final day colourful parades starts with images of goddess parvati accompanied by the band. The traditional procession starts out from the Zanani-Deodhi of the city palace and passes’ through the tripolia bazaar, chotti chaupar, Gangauri bazaar. The grand procession is well guarded by the chariots, elephants, bullock carts and folk dancers in the front.

Things to do:

Enjoy the procession and the fireworks of the enthralling festival, bejewelled idols of goddess gauri, vibrant colours and fireworks are worth a glance.

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