Summer Festival

Location: Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
Significance: Devoted to the tribal culture and folk music and dances.
Time of Celebration: For three days in Aashadh (according to the Hindu calendar), which usually falls in June.

Mount Abu is known for its precipitous rocks, serene lakes, picturesque locations and lovely climate. The Summer Festival features ballads, Gair, Ghoomar and Daph folk dances, which enchant the spectators with their grace and variety. Sporting events such as the boat race on the Nakki Lake add variety to the festival. The Sham-e-Qawwali (evening of poems) is a popular for its melodious variety, where prominent 'qawwals' (poets) delight the audience. The festival ends most ceremoniously with an impressive display of astounding fireworks.