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Mewar Festival, Udaipur

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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.
Activities
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.
History
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty
for 1200 Years. The foundation of the city has an interesting legend
associated with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder,
was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditations on a hill overlooking
the Lake Pichhola.The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him
to build a palace at this favorable located spot with a fertile valley
watered by the stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude and an amphitheater
of low mountains. Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded
the city in 1559 A.D.
Places to see
Udaipur is famous for City Palaces, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, The Suraj Gokhada,
Pratap Memorial and many more.
Getting there
By Air
Udaipur is well connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi,
Mumbai, Jodhpur, Jaipur.
By Road
Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe & air conditioned
buses from Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad to Udaipur. The roads are very
good, and it takes around 8-9 hr. from Jaipur. You can also come by
taxi from Jaipur and Ahmedabad.
By Train
Udaipur is connected to many major cities of India. There are daily
trains from Delhi, Jaipur.The best train between Delhi and Udaipur,
the daily Chetak Express. Trains take around 12 Hrs from Jaipur to
Udaipur.
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