Besides Taj Mahal, Agra has a fondness for organizing various events. There are various fairs and festivals during which local tradition and crafts are showcased. This article throws light on the five famous fair and festivals in Agra.

Agra is a major tourist destination in India. Gloriously standing Taj Mahal – personification of true love, is considered to be the major reason behind its popularity. Certainly this white marble wonder bags credit for making Agra a world renowned travel destination but there is a lot more to it.

Agra exhibits a diverse culture which has given birth to various fairs and festivities. Representative of the colorful lifestyle of inhabitants of Agra, there are various celebrations that are carried out with full fervor and excitement. From week long festivities to a day affair, travelers not only get to watch these festivals but also to be a part of it. Warmth and care received by visitors makes a special place in their heart for this city. Let us have a look at top five fairs and festivals in Agra:

Agra Festivals

Taj Mahotsav
Many visitors come to watch Taj Mahal, admire its beauty and head for their next destination. But most of them fell in love with its explicit aura and want to spend more time celebrating love. To fulfill the desire of Taj lovers, Taj Mahotsav – a 10 day event is organized yearly from 18 to 27 February at Shilpgram in Agra, India. Every year, organizers come up with a message that is given to the world from this platform. Theme is mostly based on the great Mughal era that invokes the memories of a royal by gone period.

A great number of artists and performers contribute to this event by bringing in their arts and crafts. Entertaining dance and music performances are held which promise a great cultural experience to participants and observers.

Ram Barat
This Agra festival is one of the grandest celebrations carried out in Northern region of India. A part of Ramlila celebration in Agra, Ram Barat is believed to have a 125 years old history. Literal meaning of Ram Barat is Baraat – a marriage procession of Shri Ram. A new locality is chosen in Agra every year which is immensely decorated with lights and flowers for the grand festivity.

A great number of visitors from the country and from abroad come to wee the fair and be a part of this royal wedding of divine beings.

Agra Fairs

Kailash Fair
This fair is held during months of Aug.-Sept. in the Kalilash temple 12 km to Agra. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this fair truly reflects religious belief of people of India. If myth is to be believed, this fair is celebrated to mark the appearance of Lord Shiva in Kailash in the form of stone lingam. Devotees with their entrenched faith visit in hefty numbers to offer prayers and to celebrate in vibrant ambience of the fair.

Bateshwar Fair, Agra
Situated on banks of river Yamuna at a distance of 70 km from Agra Bateshwar is an imperative cultural and spiritual centre. This place flaunts a good number of 108 temples each devoted to relevant Hindu deities. Bateshwar Mahadeo the presiding deity of this area is the source from where Bateshwar fair derives its name. Celebrations are carried out in months of October and November during which a millions of Hindus gather to proffer their gratitude to Lord Shiva by bathing in sanctified river, Yamuna.

Sheetla Fair
Held during the hot and dry months of July and August, Sheetla fair is devoted to local deity Mata Sheetla. There are quite a few legends related to this festival. Every year vivid celebrations are carried out with a great influx of travelers coming and joining in.

During this occasion, a market is put up with items like handicrafts, agricultural implements, delicious food and clothes.

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