Fairs and Festivals in Jodhpur are a chromatic expression of the rich cultural traditions of the land of passionate Rajputs. A number of festivals are celebrated in Jodhpur Folk dances, tribal music and arts, folk crafts, traditional cuisine, heartwarming rituals, deity worship, bright traditional attires, fairs and more take on your attention throughout your festival trip to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Some famous festivals of Jodhpur are:

Marwar Festival: The Marwar festival is the most talked about and popular festival in Jodhpur.Marwar festival is held in between the months of September-October. This festival is dedicated to the bravery and gallantry of the Rajput heroes. Marwar Festival of Jodhpur was originally known as the Maand Festival.

The Marwar festival is celebrated during the full moon of Sharad Poornima. The music and dance of the Marwar region is the main theme of this festival.

Nagaur Fair: The Jodhpur Rajashtan Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India, also known as the Cattle Fair. Nagaur Fair of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is held every year during the month of Jan-Feb. Thousands of animals is come with their owner at the cattle fair for trading. The animals plentifully decorated. Traders come to buy and sell cows, bullocks, oxen and camels, horses. Various games are organized during this four day festival. Nagaur fair is also famous for its jugglers, puppeteers, storytellers, etc.

Desert Kite Festival: Usually, the Desert Kite Festival is celebrated on January 14 in India during Makar Sankranti. The three-day festival is held at the Polo Ground in Jodhpur. The best kite flyers from India and abroad take part in this festival. Desert kite festival is celebrated with great zeal and zest. Desert kite festival Jodhpur just started a few years ago. Desert kite festival is becoming more and more popular between kite fliers all over the world.

Makar Sankranti: The festival is celebrated on the 14th of January every year. This has now become the festival of kite-flying which does not spare the soaring spirits of anyone in Jaipur. The devoted ones, however, take a holy dip in the kund at Galtaji. The traditional sweet associated with it is Phirni, made in abundance by the halwais of Jaipur.

Dussehra: 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. A mela is organised at Amer and thousands of devotees visit the templeof Shila Mataji situated there. Special puja is offered by the former Maharaja in the City Palace amidst traditional fanfare. Durga Puja is celebrated in several community pandals for four days by the large Bengali population in the city.

Diwali: 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 returend to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The whole kingdom was lit up with diyas (earthen lamps) to celebrate his return. To date, on Diwali day, houses all over India glow with the twinkle of innumerable divas, candles and electric lights. The night is illuminated with the flaming lights of fireworks, creating kaleidoscopic design against the black canvas of the sky. 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. There are special prizes for the best decorated individual buildings as well. Most people prefer walking through the street to enjoy this dazzling extravanganza.