Elephant Festival Jaipur
is an annual festival which showcases the true essence
of Rajasthan . Here you will find a parade of elephants
resplendent in gold and velvets moving gracefully
in front of a huge audience. Not only that you will
also find the elephants playing polo and taking
part in the festival of colors Holi in the Elephant Festival, Jaipur,Rajasthan
History - Elephant Festival in Jaipur
Elephants have held a significant position from
time immemorial for the kings as they are the
symbol of power and they were the integral part
of not only wars but also of festivals . In the
Jataka stories of Buddhism the tradition of Hastimangala
(the Elephant Festival) has been mentioned . The
festivals saw Nishan-Ka- Hathi leading the procession
while the king always mounted an ornately decorated
elephant.
The Tourism Department of Rajasthan included Elephant
Festival,Jaipur to promote the culture of Rajasthan
The game of polo was recently included and it
was inspired by a cartoon which depicted the Indian
polo team riding an elephant after winning the
international tournaments. The old stadium at
Jaipur, the Chaugan forms the venue for the magnificent
event every year.
Events that take place in
the Elephant Festival in Jaipur,Rajasthan are
:
- A splendid parade of the majestic elephants richly
decorated in gold ornaments and velvets takes
place and they offer the guests garlands and give
the ceremonious salute.
- Best Decorated Elephant’ Shield is given
to the best elephant in the ramp.
- Game of polo ensues where you find the elephants
chasing the ball though not in great speed like
the horses but is quite enthralling nevertheless.
- Tug-Of-War between the largest elephant and ten
people.
- Gaj Shringar , an exhibition where display of
elephant-ornaments, textiles, howdahs and carriages,
paintings etc.
- Program of Dhaph and Gair dance in conformance
of the lively mood of Holi
- Breathtaking display of fireworks marks the end
of the event.
Indian Travel Guide invites you to come and be
a part of the magnificent festival ,the Elephant Festival in Jaipur.
| Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan |
 Camel Festival, Bikaner |
Baneshwar Fair, Baneshwar |
| Urs in Ajmer |
Gangaur, Jaipur |
| Desert Festival, Jaisalmer |
Karni Mata Fair, Deshnok |
| Nagaur Festival, Nagaur |
Mewar Festival |
| Teej, Jaipur |
Elephant Festival, Jaipur |
| Desert Kite Festival |
Summer Festival, Mount Abu |
| Pushkar Fair, Pushkar |
Marwar Festival, Jodhpur |
| Shilpgram Crafts Mela, Udaipur |
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