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Bharatpur Travel Guide
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Fairs & Festivals
Brij
Festival :
BRIJ FESTIVAL (Feb - March) Bharatpur lies close to the Brij - the birth place
of Lord Krishna and childhood. Ras Leela depicting the life of Krishna is
performed by the professionals selected by the Rai community during the festival.
Jaswant Exhibition :
JASWANT EXHIBITION (Sept-Oct). A big carnival is held during Dussehra. Bdussehra
symbolises the victory of good over evil. Lord Ram defeated the demon king
Ravana on these day.
Gangaur Festival :
GANGAUR FESTIVAL (Mar - Apr) Festival of maidens and married women, dedicated
to Gauri, the incarnation of Goddess Parvati. A gracious procession is taken
out, married women pray for the prosperity and long life of their husbands,
while young girls seek blessings for a good life partner.
Teej :
TEEJ (July - Aug) Festival of swings marking the advent of monsoons. Swings
are hung from the trees and decorated with flowers. Young girls sing songs
of love and the rain.