Camel Festival of Bikaner
Camel Festival of Bikaner is organized every year by the Department of
Tourism, Rajasthan. In the month of January, one can see the desert ships
festival in the historical city of Bikaner. In this colorful festival, the
best breed competition, the tug-of-war contest, camel dance and acrobatics
are performed. The camels display amazing footwork, dancing gracefully to
the slightest direction of their trainers. Thousands of foreign as well as
local tourists watch this beautiful and amazing man and animal affair.
The Cultural Event
Camel Festival of Bikaner is also more popular in the state of Rajasthan
because of its cultural events. Dance music and colorful shops spring up
during this fair. Evening becomes alive with the local folk dance
performances by traditional and renowned artistes of Rajasthan. One can also
enjoy watching the jubilant skirt-swirling dancers, the awe inspiring fire
dance, and the dazzling fireworks.
Significance of Camel Festival
Camel as known as the desert ship has a very significant place in the
history of Bikaner. In the early time, these camels were the main source of
transportation and war as it was not possible to reach Bikaner easily by
motor cars. Bikaner is situated in the desert region so it is not possible
for any other animal to survive in this type of humid condition. Camel is
the only animal that can handle the worst conditions and live for several
days without water. Hence, camel became an important part of the lives of
the local people of Bikaner. Camel Festival is also a sort of recognition of
the importance of camel in this region. This festival also shows the
tremendous contribution of Camel in easing up life here.
The Most Popular Sights to See
Accept Camel Festival, Bikaner is also famous for its several tourist
attractions. The most attractive thing about Bikaner is that this city is
surrounded by walls and has a 16th-century fort housing old palaces, temples
and a mosque. Junagarh Fort of Bikaner was founded by Raja Rai Singh which
is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and
aerial windows of varying designs. There is a very sacred and famous temple
known as the Joramal Temple. Other famous attractions of Bikaner are The
Suraj Pol or Sun Gate, Lal garh Palace, Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, Gardens
and Parks and many more.
Be Part of the Festival
Bikaner, Camel Fair is really a must visit festival of Rajasthan, India.
Bikaner Camel Festival is not only famous for its decorated camels but also
for its cultural programmes, shows, competitions and many more. Camel dance
performances are also held. Camels display amazing footwork and dancing
which attracts and impresses thousands of visitors from all over the world.
In this festival tea and sweets prepared by camel milk are made available to
the visitors interested in enjoying them.
Second day of the festival is very interesting as the fleetest camels of
the region take part in the camel races and this competition is fierce.
Thousands of excited tourists and locals cheer the favorites. On both days,
the evening ends with a rendezvous with the renowned folk artists of
Rajasthan. Enjoy inspiring fire dances and many other equally interesting
performances by Rajasthani artists.
The main objective of Bikaner Camel Festival is to encourage the grooming
of camels and their need in deserts. These camels look very beautiful as
they are decorated with all kinds of camel jewelry of traditional Rajasthani
style.
