The Desert Festival, Jaisalmer
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 The Desert Festival - an extravaganza of colour,
music and festivity, is held every year during the Hindu month of Magh
(February). It has, on display, some of the most fondly preserved components
of Rajasthan's rich culture.
Add to this the warmth and cheerfulness of the people of Rajasthan who welcome
the tourists from the depths of their hearts. The excitement heightens
as the Maru-Shri (Mr. Desert) Competition and the turban-tying competition
gets underway. In the turban-tying competition and tug of war, Indians
compete with foreigners which adds to the fun of the festival. An interesting
event of the festival is the Moustache Competition. In this competition
the prize is given to the man with the longest moustache.
The grand finale is a trip to the sand dunes on the moonlit night, where one
can also experience the pleasure of a camel ride. The folk artistes performing
on the sand dunes takes the enchantment to its crescendo. Have a good time at
the Desert Festival - a unique blend of colour, rhythm and melody.
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