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World Sacred Spirit Festival

Retrace the musical legacy of wandering minstrels & tribes

In olden times, wandering tribes and minstrels roamed the deserts traveling from village to village offering their music and their arts in exchange for food and a fireside. Each tribe evolved a different style of song and dance, weaving stories of war and heroism, love and pain – a tradition that the Sacred Spirit music festivals try to capture each year. In February, the festival is organized in Nagaur and then in Jodhpur, featuring a range of artistes from musicians to dancers, from poets to singers, representing different indigenous traditions from across the world. The incredible variety of music styles, instruments, dance movements and historical lore makes this festival a highlight for the culture seekers.

Activities from the Destination

Places of interest to weave into your itinerary

Arna Jharna Desert Museum

Journey into the history of Rajasthan's desertfolk
Blue City Indigenous Art Trail

Trail past craftsmen & artisans
Curator Walk: Mehrangarh After Hours

Understand the historic role of the Mehrangarh fort
Drive through Bishnoi settlements

Learn of the Bishnoi tribe's environmental stewardship
Jodhpur Fashion Trail

Explore Jodhpur's fashionable heart
Mehrangarh Fort

Discover Jodhpur's most commanding monument
Offroading expeditions

A thrilling wilderness adventure
Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF)

Witness folk music traditions from across the world

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