Bharatpur is one of the states in Rajasthan which is founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal. The state was founded in 1733, which is situated in the Brij region. Bharatpur was previously a walled city. It was also the capital of the Jats. The kingdom was ruled by Sinsinwar Maharajas. The states of Bharatpur, Dholpur and Deeg played an important role in the history of Rajasthan. Many fairs and festivals are held in the region, which are pretty famous. Brij Festival Bharatpur is one such festival which is also celebrated with much pomp and show. An overview of the entire festival is given below.
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About Bharatpur Brij Festival
The festival is held during the month of March. It is celebrated a few days ahead before holi. This festival is also held in a grand, elaborate and colorful manner. Lord Krishna is worshipped during this festival. Various types of cultural festivals are also held. Bharatpur comes alive during this festival, the spirit of which can be felt.
Brij festival tour
When you visit Brij festival of Bharatpur, you can see people are brightly dressed. Men and women mostly wear colorful dresses and sings songs. One of the unique features of this festival is the Raslila Dance. In this dance, the entire love story of Radha and Krishna is shown. Men and women wear colorful dresses, depicting Radha and Krishna, and their associates. They also splash color on each other, which is pretty famous. Tourists from far and wide visit this festival. This festival is also a festival of color, where people eat, drink and is at their merry self. Tourists who visit Brij festival in Baharatpur also take part in this festivity, which signifies the eternal love of Lord Krishna. The entire region looks colorful and the whole region gets immersed in the festive spirit.
Significance of Brij Festival Tour
The region reflects the true essence, spirit and culture of the region. The unique festival of Brij is celebrated by all people, which signifies unity and love. There is a Radha Krishna temple where people gather in the morning to offer prayers. Before that they take a dip in the holy water at the ghats of Banganga River. The worshipers believe that if you take in this water then you can get yourself purified. They believe that your soul gets purified by this holy dip.
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| Festivals in February 2013 |
| Festival Name | Festivals Day/Date |
| Surajkund Crafts Mela | 1 - 15 Feb, Friday(starting) |
| Brij Festival | 2 - 4 Feb, Saturday-Monday |
| Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | 2-10 Feb, Saturday-Sunday |
| Khajuraho Dance Festival | 7 Feb, Thursday |
| Shekhawati Festival | 7-10 Feb, Thursday-Sunday |
| Goa Carnival | 9- 12 Feb, Saturday-Tuesday |
| Losar | 11 Feb, Monday |
| Alwar Festival | 13-15 Feb, Wednesday-Friday |
| Valentine Day | 14 Feb, Thursday |
| Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti | 18 Feb, Monday |
| Taj Mahotsav | 18-27 Feb, Monday-Wednesday |
| Shivaji Jayanti | 19 Feb, Tuesday |
| Pariyanampetta Pooram | 19 Feb, Tuesday |
| Konark Dance & Music Festival | 19-23 Feb, Tuesday-Saturday |
| Beneshwar Fair (Dungarpur, Rajasthan) | 21 - 25 Feb, Thursday-Monday |
| Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti | 23 Feb, Saturday |
| Central Excise Day | 24 Feb, Sunday |
| Guru Ramdas Jayanti | 25 Feb, Monday |
| Uthralikavu Pooram | 26 Feb, Tuesday |
| National Science Day | 28 Feb, Thursday |
| Indian Derby Weekend | Last week February |
| The Delhi Flower Show | Last week February |
| Chandigarh Garden Festival | Last week February |
| Grape Festival | February |
| Natyanjali Festival | February-March |