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| ELEPHANT
FESTIVAL, JAIPUR |
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| Celebrated In
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Jaipur. |
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| Attraction :
Polo Match, Elephant Race,
Tug-of-war. |
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| Time of the
festivity :
March on eve of Holi |
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| The Elephant Festival gets
underway in the month of Phalgun (March) on the eve of Holi, the festival of
colors. |
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| The festival begins with a
procession of elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers.
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| The sight of mighty jumbos striding
majestically is a treat to watch. The mahavats or owners proudly decorate their
elephants with bright colors, jhools (saddle cloth) and heavy jewellery. Female
elephants are made to wear payals or anklets which tinkle as they walk. Prizes
are given for the most beautifully decorated elephant. Even more exciting is
the polo match, the Elephant race, the tug-of-war between Elephant and 19 men
& Women. The most colourful being the playing of Holi on Elephant back. |
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