Elephant Festival
March
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Fall into a trance as you view a procession of caparisoned elephants, camels and horses parade through the decorated streets of Jaipur, a day before the fun-filled festival of Holi. Sporting vibrant attire, traditional jewellery from head to toe, these artfully painted elephants vie to win the best Elephant award. Mahouts sprinkle gulaal from atop these beasts as folk dancers announce the arrival of this charming brigade.