Elephant Festival Jaipur

The Elephant Festival as the name sounds is organized on grand scale. The festival is one of the most renowned events of Jaipur. The arrival of much loved Holi festival governs the celebrations of this astonishing festival. When both of these pleasant celebrations take place at the same time, it attracts many local and international tourists to Pink city. It is just like celebrating holi with huge elephants which have been always regarded as symbol of Ganesha in Hindu mythology.

Akin to what happens in other prominent festival of Rajasthan, a majestic procession of beautifully adorned elephants is taken. All the elephants taking part in the rally are firstly painted with bright colors and then stylishly bejeweled with costly gems and embroidered velvet. Folk dancers and other artist also partake in the rally where they give vivacious performance on traditional music of Holi.

The elephants are decorated with beautiful garlands and a panel of jury is present to judge the finest looking elephant. The award of "Best decorated Elephant" is granted on the basis of various aspects like cleanliness and decorative items used on the elephant.

Races of Elephant and polo matches are the major highlights of Jaipur Elephant Festival. In the festival, a never seen battle is organized which takes place between elephants and men.

The famous Chaugan ground is the actual destination where the festival is held. The spaciousness is the factor which makes it ideal for organizing an Elephant festival. Together with Elephants, there can be found lancers on horses, chariots, camels, cannons, palanquins, etc which form the part of the Elephant Festival in Jaipur.

After collecting this much information about the festival, a visit to Jaipur becomes must.