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In the land of fairs and festivals where every festival is for a cause, the Mewar Festival in Udaipur, Rajasthan is celebrated every year to welcome the colorful and joyous season of spring. Interestingly enough, the Mewar festival coincides with the Gangaur festival.
Held in the month of Chaitra or March- April, this festival is marked with great pomp and show. It is a grand affair celebrated for one to two days.
Features:
The women folk are the main initiators in the whole festival. The grand part of the festival is marked by a procession with the divine idols of Gangaur and Isar to be carried on their heads by the women.
The local people also takes part in the procession and is able to pat homage to the Mother goddess.
The procession advances towards the Pichola Lake winding through the Gangaur Ghat. Here the pujas are done with great devotion.
The festival is an ideal location to have a glimpse in the cultural life of Udaipur. The air is filled with laughter and folk songs and dances by men and women alike.
The days of festivity culminates with a firework display on the banks of the Pichola Lake. The night sky dazzles with all the lighting.
Season
The best time to visit Udaipur is during the festive months of March-April when the Mewar festival is in full swing.
How to Reach
By Air
Near by airports are at Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur and Kota. From all these points, regular flights to major cities are available.
By Rail
Daily trains for Udaipur is available from Delhi, Jaipur. One can take either the Chetak Express or The Palace on wheels.
By Road
State run buses as well as private bus services are available from Jaipur, Delhi and Ahmedabad to Udaipur. Taxi services can also be opted for.
Tour to India takes you on a virtual tour of Fairs and Festivals in India. Tour to India also gives detailed information and online bookings for tours to Fairs and Festivals in Rajasthan and Mewar Festival is one such festival in Rajasthan. To book the tour or for more information please fill up the given form below.
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