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As
compassion for animals is always propagated
in today’s world, Elephant Polo is equally
liked by people here along with the
equestrian polo and golf. Unlike polo which
is a game of speed and rapidity, elephant
polo has elephants as the emblem of strength
and power of the wilderness. Moreover,
Jaipur have had a long and old tradition
associated with elephants. Almost all
festivals and processions or occasions etc
would be incomplete without a grand array of
brightly decorated, well adorned elephants.
The docile nature of this huge animal adds
to the recreation and leisure of tourists in
Jaipur.
In fact, the actual action takes place
during the Elephant Festival. It is a
cultural celebration of Jaipur and is one of
its kinds. Held annually in Jaipur by the
Tourism department, the festivity glitters
more with a graceful row of elephants
welcoming the tourists and participants.
Participants of elephant polo also take part
into elephant race.
Elaborating about the festival, the center
of attraction are the colossal elephants
exclusively. It begins with a grand
procession of embellished elephants, camels,
horses, and musical performances joined by
live folk dance performers. The most
exciting tug-of-war is also a main event of
the festival which includes elephants and
men on either sides of the rope. An
awe-inspiring event cannot afford to be
missed.
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