Patwari Exam · Rajasthan GK

Major Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan

This note introduces Rajasthan's major fairs and festivals — the Pushkar Fair, Mallinath Cattle Fair, Ramdevji Fair, Teej and others.

Key Facts

Pushkar Fair: Held on Kartik Purnima (October-November); the world's largest camel fair; devotees bathe at the Brahma Temple.
Mallinath Cattle Fair (Barmer): Held in the month of Chaitra at Tilwara village; Rajasthan's largest cattle fair.
Banganga Fair (Jaipur): Held in Vaishakh; associated with a vow made by Brahma's minister.
Chandrabhaga Fair (Jhalawar): Held on Kartik Purnima; a livestock-trading fair.
Ramdevji Fair (Ramdevra, Jaisalmer): Held on Bhadrapada Shukla Dwitiya; recognised by five communities.
Gogamedi Fair (Hanumangarh): Held in the month of Bhadrapada; in memory of Gogaji (Jaharveer).
Baneshwar Fair (Dungarpur): Held on Magh Purnima at the confluence of three rivers; known as the "Kumbh of the tribals."
Tejaji Fair (Parbatsar, Nagaur): Held on Bhadrapada Shukla Dashami; honours the deity worshipped for snakebite protection.
Desert Festival (Jaisalmer): A government tourism festival featuring camel races, folk dances and the Miss Moomal competition.
Teej: Celebrated on Shravan Shukla Tritiya; a grand procession is held in Jaipur; marked by green-yellow clothes and mehndi.

Which is the world's largest camel fair?+

The Pushkar Fair is the world's largest camel fair, held on Kartik Purnima.

Which is Rajasthan's largest cattle fair?+

The Mallinath Cattle Fair, held at Tilwara village in Barmer, is Rajasthan's largest cattle fair.

Why is the Baneshwar Fair called the "Kumbh of the tribals"?+

The Baneshwar Fair of Dungarpur is held at the confluence of three rivers on Magh Purnima and is called the "Kumbh of the tribals."