Sambhar Festival 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Heritage
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Sambhar Festival 2025: Celebrating Culture by the Lake |
| Inauguration | January 24, 2025, by Nirmal Kumawat (former MLA) and Rakesh Sharma (Additional Director, Tourism Department) |
| Duration | 5 days, from January 24 to January 28, 2025 |
| Location | Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan |
| Organizers | Rajasthan Tourism Department and District Administration |
| Cultural Activities | Kite flying, camel riding, parasailing, ATV rides, bird watching, folk performances |
| Tourist Experience | Rajasthani cuisine, traditional crafts, religious and cultural performances by famous artists |
| Sambhar Lake | Renowned for salt production, migratory bird sanctuary (November to March), scenic beauty, heritage mansions |
| Key Attractions | Bird watching, heritage mansions, natural beauty, local crafts |
| Tourism Focus | Highlighting Sambhar Lake's tourism potential, attracting domestic and international visitors |
| Started By | Rajasthan Government (2023) |