Fairs & Festivals : Banganga Fair
Start Date: 08-May-2010
End Date: 09-May-2010
Category: Rajasthan
City: Jaipur
Country: India
Event Profile
The Banganga Fair is held every year on Vaishakh Purnima (the full-moon day in the Hindu calendar) that usually falls in the month of May. During the fair, thousands of devotees assemble near Radha Krishnaji temple in Bairath, which is approximately 85 kms away from Jaipur. These devotees are engaged in various rituals and blessings. The Banganga Fair is significant for Hindu devotees because it is believed that bathing in the holy waters of Banganga purifies their soul. Besides celebrating these rituals in the religious temple, merchandisers also come from different communities to sell their hawking articles, wares, simple rural ornaments, household items and toys. Buying and selling of articles adds to the hustle-bustle of the Banganga Fair. Children and adults can easily and readily enjoy giant wheels and merry-go-rounds.
Venue: Radha-Krishnaji Temple, Bairath
