3-day Shekhawati festival to start in Rajasthan from Sunday

The three-day Shekhawati festival, which showcases the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan, will start from Sunday. The festival is being organised by the Rajasthan Tourism Department in Lakshmangarh and it gives a close glimpse of the art and crafts and rural sports activities.The Shekhawati region has an ancient opulence and breath-taking landscapes.

The three-day Shekhawati festival, which showcases the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan, will start from Sunday. The festival is being organised by the Rajasthan Tourism Department in Lakshmangarh and it gives a close glimpse of the art and crafts and rural sports activities.

''The Shekhawati region has an ancient opulence and breath-taking landscapes. The three-day festival will let visitors explore the cultural heritage of Rajasthan, its food, art and crafts, the beautiful folk art, Kavi Sammelan and serenading evenings,'' Principal Secretary (Tourism) Gayatri Rathore said. Well known folk artists like Bhungar Khan and Sarwar Khan, representing the Manganiyar community, will be participating in the festival.