Shekhawati Festival 2026 Kicks Off in Sikar with Grand Cultural Rally

• The Shekhawati Festival 2026, organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Department, began in Sikar, showcasing the region's art, culture, and folk traditions.
• District Collector Mukul Sharma flagged off a cultural rally from SK Ground, featuring Rajasthani artists, camels, horses, and traditional music.
• International artists, including the Shamshad Bahurupiya Party from Bandikui, performed, with Shamshad expressing pride in performing for the Shekhawati audience.
• The festival included unique camel and horse adornment competitions, turban-tying, and three-legged races, along with cultural performances like Kachhi Ghodi and Chari-Charkula Nritya.
• The second day features 'Yoga for All,' a handicraft market, traditional games, and a concluding cultural performance by the Langa Manganiyar troupe and fireworks.

Why It Matters: The Shekhawati Festival in Sikar celebrates and promotes the rich cultural heritage of the Shekhawati region.