A traditional procession of the elephants is also a part of the Jaipur Elephant Festival. The Elephant Festival of Jaipur is an annual event held in the month of March, one day before the festival of Holi. This festival highlights the importance of the majestic animal, elephant. Dance and music performances liven up the Elephant Festival of Jaipur that attracts Indian and foreign tourists. In this procession, the scenes from the royal past of Rajasthan are recreated with caparisoned elephants, chariots, and lancers on horses, camels, cannons, and palanquins. A number of races, beauty pageants, etc of the elephants add to the excitement of the festival. However, what takes the cake is the game of elephant polo.
