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 Pichola.
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 portayed 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.
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India States
