Jaigarh Heritage Festival: A Celebration of Rajasthan's Cultural Wealth

The Jaigarh Heritage Festival will be held at Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur from December 27-29. Organised by Padmanabh Singh and Teamwork Arts, the festival will feature diverse music performances, heritage walks, craft bazaars, and more, aiming to boost Jaipur's cultural prominence and tourism.

The Jaigarh Heritage Festival is set to take place at the historic Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur from December 27-29, as announced by the organisers on Monday.

The 18th-century fort will host a lineup of artists specializing in folk, classical, and contemporary music, according to Padmanabh Singh of the erstwhile Jaipur royal family. Singh, along with Teamwork Arts, the producer behind the Jaipur Literature Festival, are spearheading this event.

'The festival will highlight Rajasthan's rich heritage, history, and culture through various activities including conversations, heritage walks, workshops, a crafts bazaar, sound and light shows, and a display of exotic local cuisine,' Singh stated at a press conference.

Singh added that the festival aims to not only showcase the region’s rich traditions but also to bolster Jaipur’s status as a major tourist destination in India. Sanjoy K. Roy, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, shared that the festival's goal is to promote Indian arts, culture, literature, and heritage.

The Jaigarh Fort, which overlooks the rugged ramparts of the Amer Fort complex, dates back to the 18th century and is historically significant as part of the heritage of the erstwhile Jaipur royal family.