Jaipur, the Pink City comprises of so many colors, and various fascinating fairs and festivals that are celebrated in the city. Along with the festivals, several fairs are celebrated every year traditionally.

One of the biggest fairs held every year, during March-April, is named as Shitla Mata Fair. The fair is held in the honor of deity Shitla Mata, the Goddess of epidemic diseases. She is worshipped to receive her blessings to prevent seasonal illness. The fair is a great hub for trading of cattle. The fair also includes several activities such as rewarding the best breed.

This is the biggest fair, as almost one lakh people gather from the neighboring areas of Jaipur every year to celebrate. The fair is celebrated at Shitla Mata Shrine, situated on the hill top of Doongri, in the village of Seel-ki-Doongri. It is at a distance of about 5 km from Chaksu, the district headquarters and 35 km from Jaipur. The effigy of the goddess is made of beautiful red sandstone.

The fair attracts many people as they get an opportunity to see the magnificence. Numerous energetic villagers flamboyantly dressed celebrate along with their friends and family. The fairs held are so full of color and vivacity that the colorful celebration of this festival and fair holds a special charm.

The Shitla Mata Fair not only embraces trade of cattle, but a huge temporary market emerges with various items on sale. The other charm that captivates is the dance performance. Traditional Rajasthani dancers enjoying, are performing stunning dances with various tricks, such as acrobats. The fair is worth a visit, and astonishes many visitors.