This February, Get Wrapped In The Bliss Of Desert Festival Jaisalmer 2017

Jaisalmer, one tiny town placed amidst the Thar desert wakes up to life during the months of January and February of every year. Desert Festival Jaisalmer Rajasthan is the reason that this otherwise lonely sand dunes surrounded district experiences some extravaganza of colours, tastes, music and plays.

Desert festival dates 2017 are falling between February 8 to February 10. Turban tying competition, Marushree (Mr. Desert competition), Border Security Force Camel Tattoo, camel polo will be some common yet luring sights here.

The festival  is the true epitome of Rajasthan’s colourful and enthusiastic culture. This organised event is the celebration of the golden state’s triumph. As per the mythology belief, at the time of Mahabharta, Lord Krishna who led the faction of Yadavs, depicted to Arjuna that, one of the powerful successor of Yadavs will lead the Trikuta Hill.

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Following this, in the year 1196, the story came true as Rawal Jaiswal set up the kingdom in Jaisalmer who was a descendent of Yadav’s lineage. The desert festival is the celebration of that triumph which is celebrated till date.

The unspoiled spot of Thar Desert is set to celebration three days before the full moon of the spring. It starts with the departure of performers, musicians, dancers from every corner of Rajasthan who move towards the sand dunes town, Jaisalmer which is all clad in colour and joy.

Camels are not only the carriers of Rajasthan but play an important role during this jollification. Camel polo, camel race are compulsion for your joy here.

The desert festival of Rajasthan is sponsored and organised by the state tourism corporation. The festival is not limited till desert boundaries only, many accomplished musicians have attended the festival several times. It also attracts the worldwide tourist who likes to attend it repeatedly. The Jaisalmer fort acts as an ethereal backdrop of this festival.

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