Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Tourists having a great time at the event. 

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Chaugan Stadium with the City Palace seen at the back in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. 10th March, 2009.
Performers sitting it out after the show. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Chaugan Stadium with the City Palace seen at the back in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. 10th March, 2009.
Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Chaugan Stadium with the City Palace seen at the back in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. 10th March, 2009.
Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Chaugan Stadium with the City Palace seen at the back in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. 10th March, 2009.
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