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Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, is a beautiful old city of India. The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, is situated in a semi-desert territory. This picturesque city was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, King of Amber, with the help of an architect from Bengal known as Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. It is also the first city of India which was planned according to the vastu shastra.
The place is a splendid example of the Hindu architecture and is constructed in the form of a Pithapada or an eight-part mandala. King Sawai Jai Singh II possessed a sound knowledge of astronomy and he significantly used the number 9 and its multiples in planning the city. Number 9 was symbolic of the 9 planets.
Jaipur, which is noted for its forts, palaces and havelis, attracts visitors in large numbers from all across the globe. People from far flung areas visit this place to witness the rich culture and tradition along with its historic heritage. The Amber Fort, the Nahargarh Fort, the Hawa Mahal, the Sheesh Mahal, the Ganesh Pol, and the Jal Mahal are some of the popular tourist attractions of Jaipur.
In addition to palaces and forts, the destination is also renowned for hosting several fairs and festivals. One of the popular annual festivals here is the Jaipur Vintage Car Rally, which is organised in the month of January. It is a major tourist draw and has become quite famous of late. Car lovers can witness an amazing collection of vintage cars like Mercedes, Austin and Fiat. Some of these cars date back to the early 1900s.
Another popular festival of Jaipur is the Elephant Festival which is organised every year on the occasion of Holi, a popular Hindu festival. The fair comes alive with colourful cultural events and beautiful elephant processions. In addition, the Gangaur Festival is also quite popular here. Gan refers to the Hindu Lord Shiva and Gaur refers to Lord Shiva’s wife, Parvati. The festival is symbolic of marital happiness. Some other well-known fairs and festivals of the city include the Banganga Fair, Teej, Holi and the Chaksu Fair.