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Stories, explainers and guides on the festivals and calendar of Rajasthan.

Travel · 02 October 2026

Pushkar Mela 2026: A Practical Visitor's Guide

पुष्कर मेला 2026 — यात्री गाइड

The camel fair runs in the week before Kartik Purnima, which falls on 24 November 2026. When to arrive, what to see each day, and how to plan the holy dip.

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Panchang · 26 September 2026

Adhik Maas 2026: Why Teej and Raksha Bandhan Came So Late

अधिक मास 2026 — त्योहार देर से क्यों आए

2026 had an extra Jyeshtha month. Here is the simple astronomy behind Adhik Maas, and why it pushed Teej, Rakhi and Janmashtami almost three weeks later than 2025.

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Festival · 18 September 2026

Gangaur: The 18 Days of Gauri Puja in Rajasthan

गणगौर — गौरी पूजन के 18 दिन

From the morning after Holi to Chaitra Shukla Tritiya, girls and married women of Rajasthan worship Gauri and Isar. Here is how the festival unfolds, day by day.

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