This annual festival of Jaipur is unique in its concept which is celebrated in March and at the Chaughan stadium. A number of beautifully bejeweled and bedecked elephants march gloriously in a grand procession that savors of royal tastes and participate in several competitions and events at the time of Holi. There are dancers, musicians and a large number of onlookers who come there to witness this majestic event. The elephants move with poise in pageant, run races, play the regal game of polo, and finally participate in the spring festival of Holi. It is festival time with elephants typically celebrated one day before the Holi, Indian festival of colours.
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Miniature paintings are today among the most sought after souvenirs from Rajasthan. All major centers of miniatures, namely Kishangarh, Udaipur, Jaipur and Marwar have their own styles of depicting religious and court scenes. Paintings of women is another theme, which Kishangarh has perfected as the Indian Mona Lisa.
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Jaipur : At least 300 resident doctors of a hospital here along with some local groups joined the nationwide strike by medical students against the governments proposed reservation policy in higher educational institutions.
The doctors, the Arakshan Sanyukt Sangarsh Samiti and other groups took part in a sit-in at the
EVEN as the injured Jaipur businessman Rajesh Agarwal continued to battle for his life at the Trauma Centre here, he lost the eyesight of his right eye after being shot at by some miscreants in the city on Sunday. However, even after more than 24 hours had elapsed, The city
Continuing with his series of tours, chief minister Arjun Munda will once again be away from the state for the next three days.
He flies to Puri today to join BJP president Rajnath Singh who begins the much-publicised “Bharat Suraksha Yatra”.
For the past few days, Munda has been moving in
JAIPUR: Severe duststorm accompained with drizzles affected normal life in parts of Rajasthan since Sunday night, a meteriological department official said today.
With the ongoing western disturbance passing over Pakistan and Rajasthan the squall hit the states north-west with dust raising winds of 40 km per hour, the official said.
Motorbike Safari Travelling around India on a motorbike can be a very pleasant experience. For some reason it’s easier to stop whenever you want to, plus you can go off the well beaten track easily no matter what the road conditions are and discover the area around Jaipur far more
Hotel Khasa Kothi, Jaipur
One of the heritage hotels in Jaipur, Hotel Khasa Kothi offers an outstanding accommodation for the travelers at a value for money price. The comfort, the relaxing atmosphere and the warmth at Hotel Khasa Kothi Jaipur makes the stay here a truly memorable experience. Be it
Jaipur - Tourists travelling in Rajasthans luxurious Palace on Wheels train can now look forward to a herbal bath as well as internet facilities.
Passengers would now be provided with special ayurveda products like herbal and aloe vera soaps, gels, lotions and shampoos.
The decision to equip the train with such ayurveda
Elephant Polo provides a spectacle for the audience and enjoyment to the participants and is a must do activity in Jaipur. You will be amazed how these bulky animals move around with surprising speed and poise.
Other Activities at Jaipur
Amusement Parks
Bowling
Band Ceremony
Badminton
The Pink City of India, Jaipur's date with the pink color dates back to 1905-06, when the city required a fresh coat of paint while preparing to greet the Prince of Wales. But the contractor's inability to supply any other color except pink led to Jaipur being washed in pink