Banganga Fair
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. The variety of attractions in Jaipur also makes it a famous city in Rajasthan. Jaipur is also known as pink city. On visiting the place, you will also be able to see a number of attractions. Forts, palaces, havelis and places with natural beauty make it a great place for tourists. The festivals of Jaipur are also a great attraction for tourists. These festivals are a great attraction because it provides you a good look of the cultural traditions of Jaipur. The Banganga Fair is one of the most popular fairs in Jaipur. It is a great option of recreation and entertainment for the tourists visiting Jaipur.
Jaipur hosts a number of fairs and festivals through out the year. However, the appeal of Banganga Fair in Jaipur is such that the people of Jaipur wait through out year for this fair. This fair is organized with great zeal and enthusiasm and is truly a gala event. This fair is held during the month of April and May. Moreover, the fair also has a lot of religious significance. It is believed that Arjuna shot an arrow which formed a spring. This spring helped in satisfying the thirst of Bhishma Pitamah who was injured in the battle of Mahabharata. Religious significance like this helps in attracting a lot of devotee beside regular tourists. This ultimately helps in increasing the overall tourist count to this fair.
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Visiting the Jaipur Banganga Fair and witnessing the various rituals will be a great experience for the tourists. Performing the rituals will is believed to be very auspicious. Large number of devotees gathers at the temple in the fair. They take a holy dip in the waters of the Banganga River. This dip has a great significance as it is believed that dip in the river will wash away al your sins. After these rituals, the devotees also pay a visit to the temple of Ganga Bihari and Hanuman. The temple of Lord Shiva and Goswamiji Math are also visited by a large number of tourists.
The fair is also very important for the merchants and traders who come to this place to sell the products. If you are a shopping freak then you will truly have a great time in the bazaar. The bazaar sells a wide variety of items ranging from general to household items. The presence of a number of entertainment and recreation facilities in the fair will also provide a great time to the children.
There are a number of tour packages available. Look carefully through the tour itineraries before finalizing the package. Choose the one that suit your budget needs. Moreover, you should also make sure that the tour to Jaipur includes a visit to the Banganga Fair. The tour will surely be a great experience.
| Festivals in February 2011 |
| Festival Name | Festivals Day/Date |
| Alwar Festival | 13 Feb - 14 Feb, Sunday-Monday |
| Brij Festival | 2 Feb - 4 Feb, Wednesday-Friday |
| Chandigarh Garden Festival | Last week February |
| Central Excise Day | 24 Feb, Thursday |
| Chinakkathoor Pooram | 18 February , Friday |
| Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti | 28 Feb, Monday |
| Delhi Garden Festival | Last week February |
| Valentine Day | 24-28 Feb, Thursday-Monday |
| Goa Carnival | 14- 16 Jan, Friday-Sunday |
| Grape Festival | 24-28 Feb, Thursday-Monday |
| Guru Ramdas Jayanti | 26 Feb, Saturday |
| Indian Derby Weekend 2010 | Last week February |
| Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | 5-15 February, Saturday-Tuesday |
| Khajuraho Dance Festival | Feb-March |
| Konark Dance & Music Festival | 19-23 February, Saturday-Wednesday |
| Milad-un-Nabi | 15 Feb, Tuesday |
| National Science Day | 28 Feb, Monday |
| Natyanjali Festival | Last week February |
| Pariyanampetta Pooram | 18-27 Feb, Friday-Sunday |
| Shekhawati Festival | 10-11 Feb, Thusday-February |
| Shivaji Jayanti | 18 Feb, Friday |
| Surajkund Crafts Mela | 1-15 Feb, Tuesday(starts) |
| Taj Mahotsav | 18-27 Feb, Friday-Sunday |
| Milad-un-Nabi | 15 Feb, Tuesday |
| Athmela Mahotsab | February |
