Fairs & Festivals of Kota
Fairs and Festivals of Kota reflect the vigour and life-style of its people.
Gangaur
Festival (March - April)
The most important local festival of Rajasthan, Gangaur is dedicated to Gauri,
the consort of Lord Shiva and the symbol of marital happiness. A festival of
maidens and married women, it begins on the day following holi and is celebrated
for eighteen days. During these days the fields in Hadoti region are covered
with blossoming poppy flowers. Maidens go forth tocollect these flowers to make
garlands for the Goddess.
Sitabari fair (May - June)
A small place near village Kelwara of Baran district, this fair of religious
importace, is held from Baisakh Sudi Punam to Jeth Amavas. The fair is at its
peak onChandra Amavas and Padwa Dooj. Tholusands of people take a holy dip in
tanks called Sita Kund, Laxman Kund and Suraj Kund. Sitabari marks the place
where Sita was left by Laxman in the forest.
Dussehra Fair (Oct - Nov.)
Ten days of battle between Lord Ram and Ravana are celebrated throughout India.
In the tenth day, huge effigies,stuffed with fire crackers, of Ravana, his brother
Kumbhkarana and son Meghnath, are set alinght.
People from far off paces come enjoy the popular and versatile fair
| Fair |
Place |
Time |
| Dol Fair |
Baran |
Aug/Sept. |
| Nahan
Celebrations |
Sangoad |
Feb/March |
| Dhanush
Leela |
Atru (Baran
Dist.) |
April |
| Teej |
Baran
& Kota |
July/Aug |
| Phool
Dol |
Kishanganj(Baran
Dist.) |
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