Rajasthan International Folk Festival is a 5-Day-Long celebration of Rajasthani art and culture right at the foot of the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur's Thar Desert. It is a charitable, non-profit partnership project of India's two biggest heritage trusts - Mehrangarh Museum Trust and Jaipur Virasat Foundation and also been recognized by the UNESCO as a People’s Platform for Creativity and Sustainable Development.. Coinciding with Sharad Poornima, the brightest full moon night in India, the Jodhpur RIFF hosts a series of spectacular concerts and other events, annually, in and around the Mehrangarh Fort. It always witnessed a huge turnout, and hence it is recommended that you book your tickets way in advance. The nights of music, dance, and other folk arts in the desert will surely thrill you!
About Jodhpur RIFF
Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival) was conceptualised and initiated in 2007 by the current Maharaja of Jodhpur, HH Gaj Singh II. The festival aimed to provide a platform to the Rajasthan's unheard talented artists and also to bring life and vigour to the Mehrangarh Fort. Since then, every year the Mehrangarh Fort (Asia's best Fort) sees the confluence of about 250 artists and musicians. The artists come from Rajasthan and also from all over the globe to be a part of this celebration. Maharaja of Jodhpur is the festival's chief patron, and Sir Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones is the international patron of Jodhpur RIFF. The festival along with having performances also conducts interactive day-time sessions which are thoroughly intriguing and enriching.
Rajasthan is all about royalty, culture, color, camel and celebration. Rajasthan is also famous for mesmerising lakes, dessert, historical places & forts. A Rajasthan festival includes interesting rituals,ethnicity, tradition festivals and celebrations. Numerous fairs and festivals are celebrated in Rajasthan. All the fairs and festivals feature display of the state’s legacy, colorful artifacts, lip- smacking delicacies, traditional Rajasthani attires, folk songs, folk dance and various interesting competitions. fairs and festivals in Rajasthan offer a chance to travellers to have a glimpse into the art, culture, customs and history of the state. Some of the popular Rajasthan fairs and festivals are Camel Festival, Desert Festival, Pushkar Fair and Urs Fair. Other festivals include Gangaur Festival, Diwali Festival, Kite Festival, Teej, Marwar Festival, Summer Festival. Travel to Rajasthan and participate in the jubilant activities.