Fairs & Festivals
Mewar Festival
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 significient 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 image of Isar and Gangaur and then carry
them in 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
of the celebrations.
