Gangaur
Festival (March-April)
A
festival of maidens and married women, it is dedicated to Gauri, a manifestation
of Goddess Parvati. It begins on the day following Holi and is celebrated for
eighteen days.
Teej
(July-August)
This
festival of swings marks the advent of the monsoon month of Shravan (August).
Swings are hung from trees and decorated with flowers. Young girls sing songs of
love and the rain.
Ganesh
Chaturthi (August-September)
Perched
on Ranthambhor Fort is the temple of Lord Ganesh. Every year, thousands of
people gather here in honor of Lord Ganesh's Birthday.
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