Elephant Festival is celebrated in the city of Jaipur, where it is the most popular festival in India on the day of Holi in March. Holi means spring religious festival of colors, which engages people in throwing colored powder or water at each other. Jaipur dedicated this spring festival of colors to elephants, celebrating the royal past of the city when royals entered ceremonies on beautifully dressed elephants. In the Indian culture, elephants are symbol of royalty. The festival starts with parade of elephants painted with bright colors, decorated trunks and saddle cloths, and adorned with beautiful jewelry. The most magnificently decorated elephant receives an award. The festival comes alive with elephants accompanied by dancers and musicians. This spectacular event combined with spring festival is the most colorful and exciting festival in India, which kids keenly await. This event attracts people from around the world.
