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PARADE GALLERY

Nowadays the city is also famous for it's 'living' folk/art festival, which happens on the February full moon, which just happened to be when I found myself there.
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Held in the months of January-February (on the full moon), the Desert Festival brings an exciting spirit to Jaisalmer. For three days, the otherwise barren landscape of Jaisalmer comes to life and is clustered with hordes of colourfully dressed people.

During these days, Jaisalmer gets a chance to parade its exuberant charm to the world )or all that attemd, that is). Some chosen and cherished moments of the glorious and illustrious past and affluent culture are on display. Traditional dances backed by high pitched music take the folk dancers and the audience on an euphoric trip. The turban-tying competition and Mr. Desert contest add a touch of excitement to the festive celebrations.

The famous Gair dancers and the traditional fire-dancers leave the crowds enchanted whenever they perform. The grand finale is a trip to the sand dunes where one can enjoy the pleasure of a camel ride (or by jeep or by foot) to view the musicians and dancers performing on the dunes..............
Three Belles
Three Belles
Sarangri player
Sarangri player
Parade
Parade
Africans from Gujarat?
Africans from Gujarat?
Africans in the parade
Africans in the parade
Bride and groom
Bride and groom
Camel corps
Camel corps
Camel corps head on
Camel corps head on
Camel corps with guns
Camel corps with guns
Camel lines
Camel lines
Girls in the parade
Girls in the parade
Music on a cart
Music on a cart
Red turbans and drums
Red turbans and drums
Spectator with sunglasses
Spectator with sunglasses
Mobile music
Mobile music
Three belles (close up)
Three belles (close up)
Camel Corps
Camel Corps
Jaisalmer--Parade-Camel Corps
Jaisalmer--Parade-Camel Corps
Jaisalmer-Camel trooper
Jaisalmer-Camel trooper
Jaisalmer-Parade
Jaisalmer-Parade
Jaisalmer-Parade
Jaisalmer-Parade
Jaisalmer-Parade-girls
Jaisalmer-Parade-girls
Jaisalmer-Parade
Jaisalmer-Parade
Jaisalmer-Parade-Here Come the Horns
Jaisalmer-Parade-Here Come the Horns