Right after the celebration of Pongal (New Year), we have yet another occasion to celebrate. But this time, we are going to the deserts, to Jaisalmer to be precise, to join the
Desert Festivities. It is high time that we party on the desert sands and dance to the music of India. This annual event is held on many Indian deserts simultaneously in January until February.
Jaisalmer participates on the celebration on February 21 to 23. Included in the program are performances Jaisalmer dancers and musicians, turban competitions, camel rides, and contests for the longest moustache. Also during the almost week-long event, both Indian locals and tourists have the chance to participate in the fair. The said event includes sale of handicrafts and other native products. All in all, the desert festivities is a celebration of culture.
The city on which the festival is held is said to be a sanctified place. It is associated with Krishna who prophesized that a member of the family Yadav will build a kingdom on top of the hill Trikuta, the same place where Jaisalmer is established. I only wonder if the city experiences
annual sand storm.
