The Gogaji Festival in Jaipur brings many travelers and tourists to the region during the celebrations, and there are many options concerning accommodations in the luxury hotels. Jaipur festival celebrations that surround this time, are dedicated to Goga Veer , a Hindu local hero. This diety is also known as the God of Snakes, and is often seen in the idols portrayed with a horse and a snake wrapped around him, usually surrounding his neck. Many Muslims claim to be descendants of this persona, and those devoted to Goga are found throughout the regions of India and annual processions and parades take place in his honor.
It is said that to pray to him will relieve one of sickness, of all sorts, as well as those caused by the bites of snakes. Many people attending the festivals, make the journeys simply to express their wishes, or to express thanks for the bounties received during the years. This festival takes place during the month of August and lasts for three days. One of the most significant forms of worship is to rub the idols of the God with incense. Many also present offerings of cash, sugar candies and coconuts. And all the while the ceremonies are lead by priests who sing, dance and lead the prayer sessions. Many dance to the beats of the drummers and celebrate in top notch fashion.
Another fair held here, one of the largest in the state, is the Kapil Muni Festival. This is in hone of the Saint Kapil, who is reported to be a direct relative of the Lord Brahma. The temples are located throughout the area, with many reserved for just the women taking part in the celebrations and the ceremonies. This is a time when many travel in search of redemption and spiritual enlightenment. One of the main events that takes place is the trading of the various farm animals such as the horses, the cattle, the camels and the buffalo that many rely on throughout the year to work the fields. This is mainly a religious festival hi-lighted by the completions in for the breeders of the animals up for trade and competition.