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Time: February-March
Place: All over Rajasthan
Feature: Color throwing

The colors of Holi
Most boisterous of all the festivals observed in Rajasthan, Holi is a joyous celebration of the rejuvenation of nature and renewed hope of happiness and co-existence. It fills the whole atmosphere with enthusiasm and gaiety in which everyone is generally full of cheer.

The night before the full moon, people gather in groups and light huge bonfires to burn the residual dried leaves and twigs of the winter. After that its fun time that stretches throughout the day with people throwing colors and ghulal (powder made up of numerous colors) on each other. Every nook and corner of Rajasthan stands witness to the merriment of the people which is evident in their songs and dances.
 

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Time: The day following Holi in February-March

The colors of Gangaur Festival
Reputed as the most important local festival in Rajasthan, Gangaur commences on the first day of Chaitra, the day following Holi and continues for 18 days. A breathtakingly colorful procession is taken out carrying the clay and wooden images of Gauri, the goddess of marital bliss.

During the 18 days of the festival, women keep fast and eat only one meal. It is believed that by doing so, goddess Gauri would bless them with a happy married life.
 

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