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Kite Festival – 14th January Kite festival has a fascinating history. According to history, the first ever kite was flown in 200 BC by Huen Tsang of China to frighten the army of the Han dynasty. From 100 BC to AD 500, kites were used for sending signals and to measure the distance of enemy camps. It was in 1989 that the idea of a kite festival came into being in Ahmedabad and it was called the International Kite Festival. Participants from all over the world were invited to competitions and displays of kites and kite flying skills.Nagaur Fair – 22nd – 25th January  It is also called as the Cattle Fair. It is the 2nd largest animal fair of India. Thousands of animals are gathered at the cattle fair for trading. Traders come to buy and sell cows, bullocks, oxen and camels. Emperor Akbar built the mosque here. Badal Mahal, Sheesh Mahal & Hadi Rani Mahal are worth seeing. All three have exquisite 18th century frescos on the ceilings. Jaisalmer Desert Festival – 28th -30th January  The perfect time to visit the golden city is during the Desert Festival, held in Jan/Feb. every year. Folk dances, exciting competition and contests, especially the turban-tying contest. Colorful craft bazaars are set up for the occasion and a sound and light spectacle is organized wit folk artists performing against the splendid backdrop of the famous Sam sand dunes on the full moon night. Surely a not-to-be missed event. |
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