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Elephant Festival is an inimitable event
held annually in Jaipur -the capital of
Rajasthan. Groomed flawlessly, rows of elephants
do a catwalk before an enthralled audience
liked best fashion models to make this festival
an amazing one. The elephants move with
poise in pageant, play the regal game of
polo, run races, and finally participate
in the spring festival of Holi. It is festival
time with elephants typically celebrated
one day before the Holi -Indian festival
of colours.
Being the land of the kings, Rajasthan has
long been associated with elephants. The
folks here are well recognized for their
skill in capturing and rounding up wild
elephants as well as training and taming
them. A festival where elephants are the
centre of attraction. The festival begins
with a procession of elephants, horses and
camels, followed by lively folk dancers.
Elephant races, elephant-polo matches and
a most interesting tug of war between elephants
and men, are all part of this spectacular
event. |
