Janmashthami

The day of birth of Lord Krishna, is celebrated all over the world with great sanctity and loyalty, yet the celebrations at Shrinathdwara and Kankroli are altogether different and more important. Special make up of deity, with Shobha Yatra, Jhanki, inspirational music and presence of huge number of 'Vaishnava' makes the event auspicious as well as colorful.

The day next  to 'Deepawali', is the day of Goverdhan Pooja (Goverdhan stands for the hill near birth place of Lord Krishna in Brij). In the afternoon the Gwal devotees play with holy cows and take them to Shrinath ji Temple from the Goushala.
In the late evening, besides many kind of delicious edibles, a huge amount of rice ( said to be 100 mounds ) is placed in front of the idol, which is then 'looted' by Bhils in the mid night. The scene is eye catching as well as adventurous as the rice is steaming hot and there is  amusing struggle to grab as much rice as possible.
This ceremony is dedicated to agriculture based economy of the country i.e. worship of hills, land and animal wealth. Similar function is also celebrated at Dwarikadhish at Kankroli.

Gangaur

It is a celebration of fertility. It continues to be a major festival for centuries. Ghoomar dance is specially associated with Gangaur. The three days long Gangaur fair is organised by Municipal Council of Rajsamand in the real spirit of devotion in the month of March/ April every year.

Jhaljhoolni Ekadashi 


A virtual drama of colours in a theatre of green hills, where lacs of devotees get together in the month of September to take lord to the lake near by for the religious bath in a grand procession. People around Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh visit Charbhuja to celebrate the occasion.

Gawri

Gawri, the famous dance drama, marked among other things, is a month long performance of the Bhil community. It is the major event of entertainment for the rural population and is being played especially in Mewar. Troops of dancers move from village to village, during a month long performance. The functionaries follow strict religious code of conduct. Between the enactment of various episodes, the entire troop dances around a central spot devoted to a deity.

Karnimata fair, Devgarh

The 9 day fair is organised in the vicinity of Karnimata Temple in Devgarh, 70 k.m. north to district Head Quarters for the last 40 years.
Mainly for sale and purchase of cattle, this fair is organised by Municipal Council.It is also famous for its Dushehra celebrations, where at the time of Rawan Dahan, almost one Lac people participate in the ceremony.
Hundreds of various shops, stalls and many items of entertainment are the special attractions.

Cattle fair, Kunvaria

Organised by Panchayat Samiti, Rajsamand - 15 kms east to district Head Quarters, is also a famous Cattle Fair, rendering full scope of sale and purchase of cattle and items related to live stock.
Kavi Sammelan, cultural nights and other dance-dramas are major events of entertainment.

Pratap Jayanti Mela

The birthday of ever first freedom fighter - "Maharana Pratap"- the great son of Mewar, is  celebrated on Ashad shukla 3rd in May/ June every year in Haldighati. It is organised jointly by Panchayat Samiti, Khamnor, Maharana Pratap Smriti Sansthan, Haldighati and Jai Haldighati Nav Yuvak Mandal, Khamnor.
Shobhayatra, rural games, cultural programmes, seminars, Goshti, etc are the events of interest in the three days long celebrations.

Teej Mela

A festival to mark the advent of monsoon, is observed in the month of August/ September. It is the time when entire region becomes green and beautiful, water flows freely in rivers and  waterfalls. The women folk dressed in bright colours celebrate 'Teej' ie the third day of Shrawan[Shukla and Krishna] especially on the bank of Banas river in Nathdwara.
Dolar, Chakri, Jhoola are the special features of interest amongst the younger mass and the Meena bazaar for young ladies.

Places of Tourist Interest