Today is first of Chatra Shukla Samvatsar of Hindu New Year. Like every Hindu festival, commencing of New Year is celebrated with full contentment. It is a nine day festival known as Navratra which ends on Ram Navmi (Birthday of Lord Ram).
Navratri Sthpana
Wait… this is not the full celebration, there you witness Gangaur Festival also. Many people know Jaipur is famous for Ganguar festival where you meet with local traditions full on its peak in all dimensions. Nevertheless it is a local festival of Jaipur. You will see colorful decorated elephants, men & women dressed in traditional dresses, turbans and you will also see Jhanki (decorated chariot of Goddess Gangaur (Parvati).
Navratra is a festival of victory of good on evil as well as to get spiritual powers through mantra chanting and religious practices. No matter to whom religion you beloved but Navratra festival at Jaipur is open for all, go and feel yourself what it offers to you.
