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Gangaur Festival
The
Gangaur Festival is the most important local festival of Rajasthan and
is observed throughout the state with great fervour and devotion by
womenfolk who worship Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva.
Gan is a synonym for Shiva and Gaur, which stands for Gauri or Parvati
who symbolises 'saubhagya' (marital bliss). Gauri is the embodiment of
perfection and conjugal love, which is why the unmarried women worship
her for being blessed with good husbands, while married women do so
for the welfare, health and long life of their spouses and a happy
married and long life of their life.
Rites
and Ritual
The festival commences on the first day of Chaitra, the day following
Holi and continues for 18 days. For a newly-wedded girl, it is binding
to observe the full course of 18 days of the festival that succeeds
her marriage. Even unmarried girls fast for the full period of 18 days
and eat only one meal a day.
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FESTIVALS OF BUNDI 
Teej
festival is celebrated all over the state with each region having its own
unique touch. Kajli Teej of Bundi is differsent in several ways- while Teej
is celebrated on the third day of the month of Shravana, in Bundi it is
celebrated on the third day of the month of Bhadra. 