Fairs, Famous Temples, Urs & Mosques of Rajasthan
Hindu fairs and festivals in Rajasthan are celebrated according to the Vikrami calendar, which is a lunar-based system . To align with the solar calendar, an additional month, known as 'Adhik Mas', is added every third year .
Major Fairs of Rajasthan (Month-wise)
| Month | Fair | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shravana | Kalpavriksha Fair | Mangliyawas, Beawar | Celebrated on Hariyali Amavasya . |
| Bhadrapada | Gogamedi Fair | Gogamedi, Hanumangarh | A large cattle fair organized on Goganavmi . |
| Rani Sati Fair | Jhunjhunu | Held on Sati Amavasya . | |
| Ramdevji Fair (Runicha) | Runicha, Jaisalmer | Known as the "Kumbha of Marwar," it runs from Dvitiya to Ekadashi . | |
| Teja Dashmi Fair | Parbatsar | A significant cattle fair celebrated on Teja Dashmi . | |
| Aashvin | Dussehra Fair | Kota | Famous across the region, popularized during the reign of Maharao Ummed Singh . |
| Marwar Festival (Mannd) | Jodhpur | Organized on Sharad Purnima . | |
| Kartika | Pushkar Fair | Pushkar, Ajmer | A major fair starting on Dev Uthni Gyaras and celebrated on Kartik Purnima . |
| Kolayat Fair | Kolayat, Bikaner | Held on Kartik Purnima, at the place where Kapil Muni lived . | |
| Chandrabhaga Fair | Jhalrapatan | A colorful cattle fair famous for the Malvi breed, held on Kartik Purnima . | |
| Magh | Beneshwar Fair | Nevatpura, Dungarpur | Known as the "Kumbha of Adivasis" or "Pushkar of Vagar," it is held on Magh Purnima at the confluence of the Mahi, Som, and Jakham rivers. A broken Shivling is worshipped here . |
| Falgun | Khatushyamji Fair | Sikar | A significant religious gathering . |
| Mahashivratri Fair | Shiwar, Sawai Madhopur | Organized at the Ghushmeshwar Mahadev temple . | |
| Chaitra | Sheetla-Ashtmi Fair | Chaksu, Jaipur | Also known as the Donkey fair or Bullock Cart Fair, held on Sheetla-Ashtmi . |
| Gangaur Fair | Jaipur and Udaipur | A very popular festival celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya . | |
| Hanuman Jayanti Fairs | Salasar (Churu) & Mehndipur (Dausa) | Held on Chaitra Purnima . | |
| Vaisakha | Banganga Fair | Virat Nagar, Kotputali-Behror | Organized on Buddha Purnima . |
| Gomati Sagar Fair | Jhalrapatan | A cattle fair for the Malvi breed, held on Buddha Purnima . | |
| Sitabari Fair | Baran | A major fair for the Sahariya tribe, held on Buddha Purnima . |
Famous Temples of Rajasthan
- Kiradu Temples (Barmer): Located in Hathma village, these Nagar-style temples are known as the "Khajuraho of Rajasthan." The ancient name of the site was Kirat Koop .
- Ranakpur Jain Temples (Pali): Built by Dharanakshah with architect Depak, these temples are famous for their 1444 intricately carved pillars. A Sun Temple is also located here .
- Delwara Jain Temples (Sirohi): A complex of temples in Abu, including the Vimalshahi and Lunavasahi (Devrani-Jaithani) temples, built by ministers of the Chalukya kings .
- Brahma Temple (Pushkar): Built by Gokul Chand Pareek, it is a major pilgrimage site. A temple for Savitri Mata is also located here. Another Brahma temple is in Asotra, Barmer .
- Ekling-Nathji Temple (Udaipur): Built by Bappa Rawal in the 8th century, this temple is dedicated to the presiding deity of the Mewar royal family .
- Harshad Mata Temple (Dausa): Located in Abhaneri, this temple was initially a Vishnu temple built during the Pratihar regime. The famous Chand Baori (stepwell) is in front of it .
- Sheetaleshwar Mahadev Temple (Jhalawar): An early temple dated to 689 AD .
- Bhand devra Temple (Baran): Located in Atru, it is known as the "Khajuraho of Hadauti" .
- Sawariya ji's Temple (Chittorgarh): Situated in Mandapiya, it is popularly known as the "Temple of Thieves" .
- Laxman Temple (Bharatpur): A prominent temple in Bharatpur .
- Temple of Ravana (Jodhpur): Located in Mandore, Ravana is worshipped here by Shrimali Brahmins .
- Kalyan ji's Fair (Tonk): This temple in Diggi is known for its unique structure, which is said to be as deep in the ground as it is high above it .
Urs (Muslim Fairs)
| Urs | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Khwaja Sahib's Urs | Ajmer | Celebrated in memory of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti from the 1st to the 6th of Rajjab. The Gauri family of Bhilwara initiates the Urs by carrying the flag . |
| Galiyakot Urs | Galiyakot, Dungarpur | A major festival for Dawoodi Bohra Muslims, held at the Dargah of Saiyad Fakhruddin on the 27th day of Muharram . |
| Urs of Taarkeen | Nagaur | Held in memory of Shaikh Hamiduddin Nagauri . |
| Pir of Narhad Urs | Narhad, Jhunjhunu | In memory of Hazrat Shakkar Baba, also known as 'Dhani of Bangar'. This Urs is uniquely held on Krishna Janmashtami . |
| Chotila Pir Duleshah Urs | Pali | Held near the Bandi river . |
| Malik Shah's Urs | Jalore | A significant Urs held in Jalore . |
Major Mosques (Masjids) of Rajasthan
- Dargah of Mitheshah: Located within the Gagraun Fort in Jhalawar .
- Gulab Khan's Tomb: A historic tomb in Jodhpur .
- Ekminar Masjid: A unique mosque in Jodhpur .
- Jama Masjid (Shahbad, Baran): A major mosque in the Hadoti region .
- Mosque of Alauddin Khilji: Located in Jalore .
- Nalisar Mosque: Situated in Sambhar .
- Dargah of Diwanshah (Chittor): Located in Kapasan, it hosts the second-biggest Urs in Rajasthan after Ajmer .
- Dargah of Punjab Shah (Ajmer): Located within the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra complex in Ajmer .