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Elephant FestivalLocation - Jaipur
About Elephant Festival Elephants have always been associated with the Rajas
as a symbol of power and status. A beautifully decorated elephant
carrying the raja in the war field, processions or festivals was a
common sight in the earlier era. The Elephant Festival is an attempt
on the part of RTDC to introduce the people of India and abroad to the
royalty of the Rajputs. The Rajputs, who held control over Rajasthan
for a long period of time, have become synonyms for courage, sacrifice
and grandeur. Infact, the moment you think of Rajasthan, you are
reminded of the way the Rajputs conducted themselves, with great self
respect and royal elegance. The royal aura of the Rajput never seems
to fade away and the Elephant Festival is meant to represent that
royalty in a much grander way. Attractions of the Festivals The Elephant procession marks the beginning of this
single day festival. The elephants are all draped in finest of
colourful saddle clothes and adorned with heavy ornaments. Infact, it
is difficult to point out one single elephant that is looking more
resplendent than the others. Along with this visual extravaganza is
some musical note in form of tinkling sound of anklets that are tied
to the female elephants. The elephants guided by their mahouts come
out in the open and march through the admiring eyes of the spectators.
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