JAIPUR ELEPHANT FESTIVAL, RAJASTHAN (5TH MARCH) The Elephant Festival is held every year by Rajasthan Tourism at Chaugan Stadium which is in Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan, celebrated day before Holi which is 5th march, 2015. As the name suggest, the main attraction of this festival is Elephant. This festival begins with a procession of elephants who are specially decorated with chunky jewellery, large anklets decked with bells to grace their feet, their bodies are painted with traditional Indian motifs, gold embroidered velvet rugs to grace their backs, the large ears of the elephant are adorned with ear danglers and brightly coloured brocade scarfs. Even their tusks are ringed with gold and silver bracelets and rings, richly embellished head – plates adorn the elephant foreheads. The elephant greet the visitors, offer garlands to the guest and walk past the ramp before a jury of experts and tourist who select the best decorated elephant. The main feature of this festival is the Tug Of War between elephant and the men.
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 09:38:38 +0000
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