The Abhaneri fair is named after the village of Abhaneri in the Dausa area of Rajasthan. The road from Jaipur to Agra is about 90 km long. A lot of people visit the Chand Baori-step well to see it. It’s one of the biggest steps wells ever made. A huge amount of people from all over the world attend this two-day event. Kachhi Ghori, Kalbeliya, Ghoomar, and Bhawai are among the most famous Rajasthani dances, admired for their uniqueness and enjoyed by many. Other than this, local folk music will be played from September 17th to September 19th of this year. It was made over a thousand years ago. Attend the parties at Abhaneri and enjoy the sweet sounds of old Rajasthani music.
Dates and history
Date: 26th to 27th September, 2025
It has been going on since 2008 and is very important to Rajasthan. The name of the town, Abhaneri, comes from the word “Abha Nagri,” which means “city of brightness.” The Abhaneri Festival usually happens in September or October, between Kajli Teej and the Marwar Festival of Jodhpur. It stays for three or four days. The event will take place from September 26th to September 27th, 2025. If you’re from Delhi, Gujarat, or a nearby city, this event is a great way to get away for a short time and enjoy Rajasthan’s lively culture and nice people.
Popularity and key Highlights
Rajasthan has a lot of culture, such as lively dancing, soulful music, and old traditions that will take your breath away. There will be a lot of colour and happiness at the Abhaneri Festival, from the lively beats of folk acts to the beautiful puppet shows to the stunning architectural marvels.
- Kalbelia Dance: This is the name of a dance that women from the Kalbelia tribe do for fun. It comes from Rajasthan. There is a lot of energy in this, with a fast beat and cool moves like snakes. Besides that, this is without a doubt the most exciting part of any celebration, especially in Rajasthan.
- Langa Singing: The Manganiyars sing in a language called Langa, which is all about the brave stories of Alexander the Great and the maharajas of Rajasthan. The sarangi and rhythm drums are used to play this beautiful soul music that sets a mesmerising mood.
- Kachhi Ghodi Dance: In this exciting traditional dance, the male dancers dress up as horses and ride them as if they were swords while playing out heroic stories from Shekhawati. Due to the sound of the drums, this show is very lively.
- Bhawai Dance: In this traditional dance, women wear bright ghagra-cholis and walk around while holding several pots on their heads. Women brings the show to life with beautiful bling and dance moves that make it even more impressive.
- Raas Leela: The best parts of the show are the life sketches of Radha and Krishna. Dance and music are great ways to tell stories of Radha Krishna.
- Puppet shows: Kathputli is Rajasthan’s oldest form of puppet theatre. It uses puppets with mouth and leg moves to tell fun and dramatic stories about the world.
- Art and Crafts Exhibition: A special show featuring hand-made jewellery, fabrics, and other arts and crafts from Rajasthan. There are flowers and rangolis all over the place, which makes it feel a lot better.
- Camel Cart Rides: One of the unique things about the event is that people can ride camels and see the scenery of Rajasthan.
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