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Elephant Festival - Fairs and Festivals in
India
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Annually held in Jaipur,
the Elephant Festival is a unique event, which is usually held in the
month of March in Rajasthan. The elephants are groomed to perfection
and they glitter in gold as they walk in rows before an excited
audience. The elephants move gracefully in procession, run races, play
the regal game of polo, and finally participate in the spring festival
of Holi.
During Holi, the Chaugan is brought alive with elephants, dancers,
musicians, and onlookers from the entire globe. The festival starts
with an impressive procession of the majestic animals lovingly painted
and tastefully attired with glittering ornaments and embroidered
velvets.
The echoing sound of the trumpet fills the atmosphere. A ceremonial
procession is recreated with caparisoned elephants, lancers on horses,
chariots, camels, cannons, and palanquins. The large beast is the
center of attraction in the many races and beauty pageants.
The elephant-keepers take great care to decorate the elephants by
painting their trunks, foreheads, and feet with floral motifs and
adorning them from tusk to tail with interesting trinkets. The game of
polo forms the highlight of the festival. Dressed in saffron and red
turbans, the teams try to score goals with long sticks and a plastic
football.
Celebration
The Elephant Festival begins with a procession of elephants painted
and tastefully attired with expensive gems and embroidered velvets,
followed by folk dancers who with their lively performance along with
the program of Dhaph and Gair dance which projects the spirit of Holi,
all this together put the mark on this occasion. The elephants greet
the visitors, offer garlands to the guests and walk past the ramp
before a jury of experts and tourists who select the best amongst them
for the "Best decorated Elephant" Shield.
Elephant races and polo matches are special features. The tug of war
between elephants and men is probably the most hilarious highlight of
the festival. The unique "Gaj Shringar" exhibition displays everything
connected with the elephant-ornaments, textiles (Jhoo), howdahs and
carriages, paintings, medicines and food.
The visitors have an opportunity to mount the elephants and play Holi
or polo with them. Participants dance with great vigor � the
excitement rises to a crescendo. Along with the Elephants there are
lancers on horses, chariots, camels, cannons, palanquins, etc which
takes part in the festival. |
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