Mewar - The Grand Festival of Rajasthan

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Mewar festival is observed to welcome the arrival of spring season with great enthusiasm and energy in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The women gather to dress up the idols of Lord Vishnu and Gangaur. Gaugaur is the goddess of marital happiness and conjugal bliss. The women carry the idols on their head for a religious and ceremonial procession.Women are seen

singing and dancing to cheer

and encourage the participants. The women transfer the idols to special boats. The scene is really eye-catching to see these hundreds of special boats carrying the idol, flowing in the lake.

The second session starts with some cultural performances. These cultural events reveal the typical Rajasthani culture through singing, dancing and drama.


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