MEWAR FESTIVAL
Diety: Isar And Gangaur.
Attraction: Fireworks At The End Of Festival
Timing:March- April
The Mewar Festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of
spring. It coincides with the festival of Gangaur in Udaipur
and has a unique charm about it. The festival of Gangaur is very
significant for women of Rajasthan. It is a time for them to dress up in
their best clothes and participate in the festival.
They gather to dress the images of Isar and Gangaur and then carry them
in a ceremonial procession through different parts of the city. The
procession winds its way to the Gangaur Ghat at
Lake Pichhola. Here, the images
are transferred to special boats amidst much singing and festivity.
Once the religious part of the festival is over, it is time for cultural
events where Rajasthani culture is portrayed through songs, dances and
other programmes. The festival culminates with an impressive fireworks
display. Like other fairs and festivals celebrated throughout the state,
there is a lot of activity, which keeps the participants in a joyful frame
of mind, eager to enjoy every moment.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The City of Lakes is well connected by air
services. The Dabok Airport is 21 kms from the city centre.
Rail: Railway has trains from all over the country to destination
Udaipur. The Palace On Wheels covers this magnificent city during its
eight day package tour.
Road: There are bus services from tourist places in Rajasthan ,
Gujarat and Delhi.
