Rajasthani Cuisine, Handicrafts and Traditional Attire Draw Crowds at Rajasthan Utsav 2026 at Bikaner House
New Delhi : Marking Rajasthan Day, the eleven-day Rajasthan Utsav at Bikaner House in New Delhi witnessed enthusiastic footfall, with stalls featuring authentic Rajasthani cuisine, handicrafts and traditional attire emerging as major crowd-pullers.
Sharing details about the festival, Mr. Om Prakash from RUDA said that around 50 stalls set up by RUDA and Rajeevika are showcasing a rich array of handcrafted products brought in by artisans from across the state. These include handblock bed sheets, suits, sarees, bangles, jewellery, mojris and other traditional items, reflecting Rajasthan’s vibrant craft heritage.
The food stalls have also been drawing large numbers of visitors, offering popular Rajasthani delicacies such as dal-baati-churma, moong dal, pyaz and dal kachori, and ker-sangri. In view of the Navratri festival, special fasting (vrat) thalis have also recorded strong demand.
Additional Resident Commissioner, Mrs. Anju Om Prakash, informed that on Tuesday, the cultural evening was inaugurated by Mr. Anshdeep Singh, an Indian Administrative Service officer of the Rajasthan cadre, who was specially invited to the fair. He also felicitated the winners of the traditional games competitions by distributing prizes.
Traditional Games Add to Festive Spirit:
To enhance visitor engagement and entertainment, a series of traditional games including tug of war, rumal jhapatta, lemon-spoon race and safa tying competitions have been organised. Participants took part with great enthusiasm, and winners were felicitated with certificates and special prizes.
The Rajasthan Tourism Department is also hosting daily cultural evenings during the festival, where renowned folk artists from the state are captivating audiences with vibrant music and dance performances.
Festival Concluded on March 25
The eleven-day Rajasthan Utsav concluded on Wednesday, with a range of cultural programmes planned for the closing ceremony.
