Jaipur is the only city, where you can be a part of such mesmerizing festival.

In India, elephants are treated as royal animals from medieval era. The elephants portray undefined strength, and were employed by Maharajas while hunting, during battles. However, when they were not in battles, they became a necessary unit in the festive processions. The Elephant Festival has a major focus on elephants only, but the other activities are also very eye-catching.

People from all over the world visit Jaipur to be a part of this magnificent celebration. The celebration proceeds with a procession where an elephant leads the parade inside the stadium. The gigantic procession embraces musical bands, trumpets, horses, camels, chariots, cannons, and lot of palanquins in a parade.

Beautifully decorated elephants perform many activities. The renowned elephant polo games see these giants play so swiftly. It is amazing and excites the audience. The festival is celebrated during Holi (festival of colors) at Chaugan Stadium (the stadium specially designed for the specific festival).

One can feel the grandeur of Maharajas, by being a part of it. The royal looking elephants are adorned with various nick-nacks, bright colors, flamboyant coverings, and jewelry. The female elephants look just so adorable in the beauty pageant for elephants. To win the pageant of the best-dressed elephant, it is a dream for every mahawat (owner of the elephant) to win as it is marked status symbol. The winner is awarded by Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh of Jaipur.
 

ELEPHANT FESTIVAL

Time of the year : March
Places to Visit : Jaipur (Rajasthan)
Duration : One day
About : Elephants
Attraction : Elephant Games & Pageants