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Dussehra & Diwali

Dussehra is celebrated by staging Ramlila in different parts of the city and cuminating in the ceremonial burning of the giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnath, celebrating Lord Rama’s victory over the Demon King, and victory of Good over Evil.

Celebrated every year in October- November, Diwali is perhaps the most popular of all Indian festivals. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, when Lord Rama returned to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The whole kingdom was lit up with diyas (earthen lamps) to celebrate his return. During the Diwali celebration decoration and lighting is done throughout the walled Pink City, with every market competing with the others to pick-up the best decorated market award.

Other Jaipur Festivals


Baneshwar Fair
Kaila
Devi Fair
Nagaur
Fair
Shekhawati
Fair
Banganga
Fair
Dussehra
& Diwali
Elephant
Festival
Teej
  Gangaur
Festival
Makar
Sankranti
 

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