On the eve of Holi, the festival
of colors, which usually falls in March.
The Elephant Festival begins with a beautiful
procession of bedecked elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers. The
owners proudly embellish their elephants with vibrant colors, jhools
(saddle cloth) and heavy jewellery. It is quite a treat to see female
elephants wearing anklets, which tinkle as they walk. One can see people
sprinkling 'gulaal' (colored powder) perched on top of the elephant.
There are prizes for the most beautifully decorated elephant. Elephant
polo, Elephant race, the tug-of-war between Elephant and 19 men and
women are the featured events of the festival.
