FOOD AND FESTIVALS OF RAJASTHAN

CULTURE OF RAJASTHAN……………….

Rajasthan is the land of festivals and fairs. Here People look for any excuse to assemble together in celebration and take a break from their otherwise tough lives. The elaborate rituals and the gaiety with which they surrender themselves to the numerous fairs and festivals of the region shows their sheer zest for life

SPECIAL FOOD FOR ESPECIAL OCCASIONS-

FESTIVALS-<><><><><><><><> HOLI

DIWALI

RAKSHA BANDHAN

TEEJ

DUSHERRA

CAMEL FESTIVAL

FESTIVALS-

TEEJ Teej is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals of

Rajasthan. Popularly referred to as the "festival of swings," Teej Festival is basically a festival of the womenfolk of Rajasthan, who celebrate the advent of monsoon showers.

COMMON FOOD ITEMS-

DIWALI Celebrated every year in October-November,

Diwali is perhaps the most popular of all Rajasthan festivals.

It is a celebration of light, both literally and metaphorically

First Day: Dhanteras,

Second Day: Roop Chaturdashi,

Third Day: Laxmi Pujan,deva diwali,

Fourth Day: Muharat Pujan,

Fifth Day: Bhai Dooj.

DIWALI

HOLI The colorful festival of Holi is celebrated on

Phalgun Purnima which comes in February end or early March

SPECIALLY PREPARED FOOD FOR FESTIVALS- Mawa Kachori, Til Ke Laddo, Gonth ke Laddu, Piste ke Launj, Moti Pak, Pheeni, Sohan Papdi, Besan Barfi, Jalebi, Shakarpara

CAMEL FESTIVAL-BIKANER Held in Bikaner every January, this celebration is

completely dedicated to the Camel. Punctuated with folk performances the real stars of the show are the camels indeed as they dance and race and regale the guests with their talents.

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