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Rajasthan
Fairs & Festivals - Mewar Festival
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with Rajasthani songs, dances,
processions, devotional music and firework displays. It is
celebrated in the romantic city of Udaipur during the Gangaur
Festival. A procession of colourfully attired women carrying the
images of the goddess Gauri make their way to the Lake Pichola.
An unusual procession of boats on the lake offers a fitting
finale to this splendid celebration.
The Mewar Festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of
spring. It coincides with the festival of Gangaur, 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. |
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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.
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Other Fairs & Festivals:
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Nagaur Fair, Nagaur (Jan-Feb.) |
Kite Festival (held on 14th Jan of
every year) |
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Desert Festival, Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.) |
Baneshwar Fair, Baneshwar (Jan-Feb.) |
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Gangaur Festival, Jaipur
(March-April) |
Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April) |
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Elephant Festival, Jaipur
(March-April) |
Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer (According
to Lunar Calendar) |
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Summer Festival, Mt.Abu (June) |
Teej Festival, Jaipur (July-August) |
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Kajli Teej, Bundi
(July-August)
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Dussehra Festival, Kota (October) |
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Marwar Festival, Jodhpur (October) |
Pushkar Fair, Ajmer (November) |
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Camel Festival, Bikaner (January) |
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