Celebrations of "Monsoon" in various regions of India
MAHARASHTRA
Festival - Narali Poornima
Narali Poornima marks the end of monsoon season in Maharashtra. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shravan by the fishermen of Maharashtra. They paint their boats, offer coconuts to the sea god Varuna and immerse oil lamps into the sea. The festival also marks the beginning of the new fishing season.
GUJARAT
Festival - Saputara Monsoon
Gujarat Tourism Corporation unveiled the month-long Saputara Monsoon festival last year. Starting from July end to August, the festival aims to promote the only hill station of Gujarat-Saputara. Cultural Programs, Film Shows, Lazer Shows, Food, Craft bazaars and plethora of activities are lined up for all kinds of visitors.
RAJASTHAN
Festivals-The arrival of monsoon in Rajasthan is like respite from the scorching summer heat and everyone, experiences the revitalizing elements of the state. The Pushkar Fair, Teej, Urs, are some of the festivals and fairs that mark the beginning of monsoon. Held near Ajmer, the Pushkar fair is cattle fair where we can see trading of cattles. Teej is the grand festival in Rajasthan where women are clad in bright coloured dresses, and hands and feet painted with mehendi designs. Urs is yet another festival held at Ajmer, where thousands Hindu and Muslim pilgrims and devotees are seen coming to seek blessings at the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, the sufi saint. Monsoon in Rajasthan is indeed a treat to the eyes for every traveler.
MAHARASHTRA
Festival - Narali Poornima
Narali Poornima marks the end of monsoon season in Maharashtra. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shravan by the fishermen of Maharashtra. They paint their boats, offer coconuts to the sea god Varuna and immerse oil lamps into the sea. The festival also marks the beginning of the new fishing season.
GUJARAT
Festival - Saputara Monsoon
RAJASTHAN
Festivals-The arrival of monsoon in Rajasthan is like respite from the scorching summer heat and everyone, experiences the revitalizing elements of the state. The Pushkar Fair, Teej, Urs, are some of the festivals and fairs that mark the beginning of monsoon. Held near Ajmer, the Pushkar fair is cattle fair where we can see trading of cattles. Teej is the grand festival in Rajasthan where women are clad in bright coloured dresses, and hands and feet painted with mehendi designs. Urs is yet another festival held at Ajmer, where thousands Hindu and Muslim pilgrims and devotees are seen coming to seek blessings at the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, the sufi saint. Monsoon in Rajasthan is indeed a treat to the eyes for every traveler.
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