The Department of Tourism,Government of Rajasthan,will organise a two-day Rajasthan Festival in Pune from October 8-9. The festival,to be held at the Yash Lawns,573 hilltop,Bibvewadi Road ,Pune is part of the Rajasthan Tourisms Domestic Tourism promotion campaign Rajasthan Calling being held in 19 major cities across the country including Kotchi,Chennai,Mumbai,Bangalore,Patna,Kolkatta,Ahmedabad,Hyderabad,Lukhnow and Chandigarh. The major reason for organising Rajasthan Festival in lovely city of Pune is to give a feel of Rajasthan and facilitate a better understanding about the state and provide complete information and showcase the Rajasthan traditional culture and the exquisite range of Rajasthani handicraft products and Rajasthani delicacies. The major highlight of the festival will be live dances and a food court and free application of free mehandi (henna) to visiting ladies, said Usha Sharma,principal secretary and commissioner,Department of Tourism,Rajasthan in a press statement. The food court will have stalls serving famous Dal Baati Choorma,famous Rajasthan Kachoris,mirchi pakora and traditional sweets. The traditional Rajasthan dances to be performed will include famous Chari,Gujri,and Algoja dance, Mrs Sharma said. Nearly25 stalls depicting various culture,handicrafts,works from various regions of the state will be showcased during the festival will include wooden toys from Bassi Chittor,terracota from Siaya,Stone Artefacts from Banswara nad Tichupada,Ajmer Ka Gota work,Aratari Zardozi work from Nyla village,Leather items Bags,Jutis etc from Jodhpur and Shinmal,Tie & Die from Akola, Brass Nakkashi-Balahedi and forest products from Barna.
