Mewar Festival, A Fascinating Festivity That Enthralls The Beholder
The Mewar Festival, celebrated annually in Udaipur in Indias state of Rajasthan
, is conducted as a joyous welcome to the new spring season. The festival is a delight for the senses, with exuberant traditional Rajasthani dances, songs and parades as well as religious music and displays of fireworks.Conducted to celebrate the arrival of a fresh spring season, the Mewar Festival is celebrated concurrently with the Gangaur Festival, which is a spectacular event in its own right. For this occasion the women of Rajasthan make it a point to attire themselves in the most colourful festive clothing and participate enthusiastically in the festivities.
The dazzling procession carries statues of the deities Gangaur and Isar through the avenues of the city, finally arriving at Lake Pichholas Gangaur Ghat. There, accompanied by singing and revelry, the figures are taken aboard boats specially prepared for the occasion.
After the conclusion of the religious rites of the festival, the cultural activities commence, showcasing the vibrant traditions of the people of Rajasthan. The unique heritage of the people in the area is depicted through various fascinating performances; like other festivals in Rajasthan, there is an emphasis on enthusiastic activity, keeping the participants engaged and entertained throughout the festive period.
Udaipur has been the showpiece of the kingdom of Mewar, ruled by the monarchs of the dynasty of Sisodia for many centuries. According to legend, the ruler Udai Singh encountered a hermit in the forest while engaged in hunting; the ascetic blessed the king and advised him to construct a palace on the spot. Since the location was a lush valley with abundant streams and a lake, the newly established city soon became a thriving area.
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