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Festivals :
If there is divine protection to be offered, the ‘Jasnaits' of Bikaner and ‘Churu' must be responsible for cornering most of it. These dancers perform on a large bed of flaming coals, their steps moving to the beat of drums that rises in crescendo till the dancers appear to be in a near hypnotic state And no, they're not likely to have any blisters to show for it. These devotional performances are usually to be seen late on winter's night.

Camel Festival
This celebration is a recent preface in desert city with the only camel breeding farm in the country, this festival is held in January. Not unexpectedly, most of the events are staged around this beast, with camel races and camel dance there are also several folk performances, and this may also be your chance to experience the rare fire dance staged late at night. You can also enjoy CAMEL - SAFARI during this festival.

Gangaur Fair
Idols of Issar and Gangaur, manifestations of SHIVA and PARVATI, are worshipped by women, and particularly those unmarried who pray for a groom of the like of Shiva. Celebrated all over Rajasthan, it has women taking out processions through the streets of towns, carrying images of the divine couple. The festival is especially colorful in BIKANER region. This 18-days festival is celebrated between March – April. it is time for young Girls to dress up in their finery ,while the Married women pray for the well – being of their husbands.

Art And Craft
Bikaner is the home of an amazing variety of traditional crafts. Century-old skills continue to produce some of the most artistic and exciting wares in Bikaner which are admired and collected not only by connoisseurs in India but are popular all across the world. Bikaner is a land of vibrant colors. These colors are a striking part of the Bikaneri life and are found in the bustling bazars, in fairs & festivals, in the costumes worn and produced, and the traditional paintings & murals. When shopping for souvenirs, the subtle yet ethnic appeal of every item is irresistible whether it be furniture, leatherwear, pottery, metal craft of textiles. It is a little wonder, therefore, that because of these artistic treasures which let you indulge without being extravagant, Bikaner has been dubbed as the shopper's paradise. Its crafts have always been a source of fascination whether one appreciates them for purely visual or aesthetic pleasure or pauses to savour the underlying history, culture and symbolism.

 
 
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