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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. |
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▪ Mewar Festival (March - April) |
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The festival is the ceremonial welcome to spring and is dedicated to goddess Parvati. A procession of colourfully attired women, carrying images of the goddess to the Gangaur Ghat of the Lake Pichhola is the major highlight. Songs, dances and firework displays mark the festivities. |
| ▪ Gangaur Festival (March - April) |
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The festival is popular among women who pray to the goddess Parvati. A procession of caparisoned horses and elephants accompanying the image of Lord Shiva is the major attraction. |
| ▪ Teej Festival (July - August) |
| The festival is celebrtaed for the advent of Monsoon. |
| ▪ Shilpgram (December) |
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The Shilp Gram (Craft Bazaar) is situated just 3 km off Udaipur and is a great place to see the art and craft of all the states of western India. The Directorate of Tourism organizes a 10-day festival from December 15 every year, which is a treat for the visitors interested in village crafts. |
