Easter

Rajasthan has no dearth of attractions. The variety of tourist attractions makes it one of the most sought after tourist attractions in the world. Apart from scenic beauty and the historical significance, the various fairs and festivals are also very popular among the tourists. These festivals are very popular among tourists as they portray the rich culture and tradition of the place. These fairs and festivals are celebrated with a lot of zeal and show in Rajasthan. There are a number of festivals held in Rajasthan. The Easter is one of the most anticipated festivals in Rajasthan. The particular festival has a great significance as it reflects the secular spirit of Rajasthan.

History of Easter

The festival of Easter is celebrated throughout the world. This festival as a rich religious history attached to it. The religious belief says that Jesus was crucified on Good Friday. He was buried near Mount Cavalry. However, it was a matter of astonishment to find his tomb empty on Sunday. His body disappeared in spite of strict vigilance. There was no dearth of security measures with guards present and the entrance sealed with blocks of stone. Moreover, later many people actually saw Jesus. It is also believed that he appeared in front of the family and friends to let them see and touch him. These incidents established his divinity. Easter is a festival that actually memorializes resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is believed to be the son of God. This marked the beginning of the celebration of Easter.

Easter in Rajasthan

Easter is also a grand festival in Rajasthan. Easter in Rajasthan is celebrated with a lot of fervor. Though there are not many churches in Easter but the ones that are present are beautifully decorated with a variety of flowers. The best part about the celebration of festival in Rajasthan is that people from different religious background actively take part in this festival. People of different religions drop in the churches to offer their prayers. In the evening, these people party and celebrate.

There are also a number of attractions of visiting Rajasthan during Easter celebrations. Exchange of greetings, arrangement of fun games are an integral part of this celebration. There is also another tradition associated with this celebration. The tradition involves keeping of chocolate covered eggs along with ordinary eggs. The game is to find out the chocolate crusted ones. This actually signifies the beginning of life. The one who does it is declared the winner.