Category: Events

The echoes of laughter, the exciting beats, and the vibrant lights have finally settled over Udaipur, leaving behind so many memories that will stay in our hearts forever. Yes, we are talking about the most cherished event of the city of lakes – the Udaipur Light Festival.

ULF 2023 was organised on November 10 at the enchanting Opera Garden and Banquet, transforming the City of Lakes into a mesmerizing playground of music, art, and food. With all of you adding colours to the night, this year was yet another blockbuster.

This year’s hashtag was #ItsForYou, and it cannot be articulated better. Udaipur Light festival has always been about the beauty of our dearest fans, which is you! The vibe you bring and the memories you create here is what we vouch for. You motivate us every year to be back with even better ideas. And this year, we added the tinge of art to ours and yours favourite festival! Let us relive the night in detail.

Our Sponsors & Partners

1. Gateway International – Title Sponsor
2. Nexithon Global Services – Associate Sponsor
3. Richie Rich Fashion – Associate Sponsor
4. Bharat Music – Sound and Light Partner
5. Opera Garden & Banquets – Venue Partner
6. Apsara Tent House – Lighting Partner
7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham – Hospitality Partner
8. 50MM Films – Photography Partner
9. Agni Defender – Fire & Safety Partner
10. Silver Craft Events – Decor Partner
11. Khalsa Printers – Printing Partner
12. Design Your Dream SFX – SFX Partner

Music and Mood

This year, ULF witnessed a musical spree with two stages. A mini stage, Soul ट्यून्स was adorned with all the tuneful artists from Udaipur. It was a rejoicing retreat seeing the artists perform.

The night kicked off with a soothing, heart-squeezing performance by Swaroop Pandey. It was a delight to listen to his voice, serenading the audience with soulful tunes that echoed under the starlit sky.

Sameer Walizada took the spotlight next, weaving a musical tapestry that transcended genres. And we cannot disagree that he literally brought fire on that stage!

And how can we forget the electrifying performance by the DJ Duo – Progressive Brothers, setting the stage for an unforgettable musical journey.

The artists left an indelible mark on the festival, ensuring that the Udaipur Light Festival 2023 will be etched into the memories of music enthusiasts.

Art Illuminated:

The addition of an art showcase added a new dimension to the festival, turning the venue into a living canvas. Talented artists adorned the grounds with their creativity, creating an immersive experience for attendees. The vibrant canvas painting session, became a visual feast, enhancing the festival’s atmosphere with an eclectic blend of colours and forms.

Flea Market Delights:

The flea market was a treasure trove for those seeking unique finds. Attendees explored stalls filled with handcrafted jewelry, quirky accessories, and one-of-a-kind clothing. The market not only added a charming touch to the festival but also provided a platform for local entrepreneurs to showcase their craftsmanship.

Food Journey:

The culinary offerings were a highlight of the evening, with a diverse array of flavors tantalizing taste buds. The festival catered to every palate. The aroma of delicacies wafted through the air, creating a gastronomic paradise for festival-goers.

Post-Festival Glow:

As the night came to a close, the city of Udaipur glowed with the festival’s magic. The memories of the Udaipur Light Festival 2023 lingered in the hearts of those who attended, a testament to the success of the event in uniting people through the celebration of art, music, and culture.

The Udaipur Light Festival 2023 was not just a festival; it was a celebration of life, creativity, and the spirit of Udaipur. Ofcourse, we all deserve applause for curating an event that transcended expectations, leaving a trail of joy and inspiration. As we bid farewell to this year’s festivities, we eagerly anticipate the return of the Udaipur Light Festival in 2024, continuing the tradition of illuminating our lives with joy, colour, and melody.

All of us just embarked on the new journey of the year 2023 with resolutions, hopes, and to-do lists for this year. While all of us have our ways of welcoming a new year, a party comprising dance and music scenes is one of the best ways to begin a year on a celebratory note. Speaking of New Year’s Eve parties, ‘Rolling Hills’ is one event most of the ‘party-holics’ in town must have heard of.

Like its last four seasons, the ‘Rolling Hills’ concluded on a grand note, setting higher benchmarks for the next edition. We had a conversation with Dushyant Periwal, the man behind the idea of ‘Rolling Hills’, for a complete insight into the journey of ‘Rolling Hills’ as a pioneer of large-scale new year parties in Udaipur.

How did the idea of Rolling Hills begin?

We have been organizing large-scale New Year’s parties for almost a decade now. However, in 2018, we decided to gear up by commencing a dedicated, game-changing edition of the New Year’s Eve celebration to upscale the entertainment quotient and magnitude of the event. With this thought at the core, the idea of ‘Rolling Hills’ was born in 2018, which dwelled in the city’s largest music festival. The first edition of this ‘Rolling Hills’ music festival was held successfully in 2018, and since then, it has been a ‘never-look-behind’ experience for us.

How has the journey of Rolling Hills been to date?

The entire journey of Rolling Hills, since the first edition in 2018 and the most recent one in 2022, has only been an upscaling journey, with every edition becoming bigger and better with every passing year. The most recent one was the fifth edition of Rolling Hills, and it was the biggest one to date, amassing a jam-packed house at Royal Retreat resort.

How has Rolling Hills been instrumental in changing the party scenes in Udaipur?

Not long ago, Udaipur was known as a quaint little town, with little or negligible party scenes even on grand occasions like New Year’s Eve. With the venture of Rolling Hills, WDNE has been instrumental in uplifting the benchmarks of party culture, with every edition only becoming grander than the erstwhile edition. Apart from welcoming the residents of Udaipur, Rolling Hills also caught the attention of other cities of Rajasthan and nearby states, which has only added to the scale of the event.

What was this year’s edition of Rolling Hills all about?

The last edition in 2021 was graced by the presence of renowned DJ Aqeel. However, the 2022 edition just became a scaled-up event with ten artists putting up a two-day show at the Royal Retreat Resort. The lineup included DJ Lemon, DJ Nash, DJ Cyrus, DJ Tasnneem, DJ Hashtag, DJ Candice, BhuvIn, Mihir, DJ Veeshal and DJ Shilen Sharma.

We thank all these artists, along with the public gathered, for making this two-day fest a memorable experience while looking forward to the 2023 edition.

The Udaipur Light Festival 2022; the best-in-town, extraordinary, and most favorite event of Udaipur, took place recently. This year, it was a banger as “the one that shall not be named” virus came into our lives and the majority of events had to be canceled. 

After two years of eagerly waiting for ULF to happen, we finally made it to Diwali 2022. It was a hurricane of joy for Udaipurites to be part of the most-awaited ULF after a massive span of 2 years. October 22, was the day for immense fun and a lot of happiness along with some fun-filled activities.

ULF: A Day To Remember For Udaipurites

The day we all eagerly waited for came and all the people celebrated ULF with zeal and euphoria. There was an air of happiness and joy as the festival started with a bang. People flocked to the venue to witness the festival and enjoy it.

The ULF is one of the most-awaited events in the town and all people from in and around Udaipur await it with bated breath for the event. The whole place was decorated with lights that changed its look from evening to midnight.  Various stalls were set up with delicious food and snacks that made you want more. The ULF this year was truly a celebration of lights and a day we will always cherish.

Alluring aura of ULF 2022: #ItsAllAboutTheVibe

The decorations were super lit; giving an absolute lively vibe. This year’s ULF was all about vibes and hence the hashtag. The bright colors and beautiful lights added to the enhancement of the aura of the venue. The center stage was the main attraction which was very well paired up with smoke guns, fireworks, brilliant LED lights, confetti showers, and pyrotechnics; these all added more charms to the flabbergasting and soothing performances of all the artists. 

Flower decorations were also added to this year’s theme, which was super charming and delightful. Various selfie and photo booths were also installed having different backdrops and props, which was an absolute topnotch about this season of ULF. Towards the end of an alluring evening, the sky was lit up with fabulous fireworks, and confetti showers in the air made it all picture-perfect.

Venue for this year

This year was seen as a huge success for the event as a close figure of around 6000+ people became a part of ULF at The Opera Gardens, which was this year’s venue. The festival this year was a sight to behold. 

The venue was delightful. Opera gardens has a sprawling lush green garden which was very apt for the various performances organized during the event. 

The ample space could accommodate a huge crowd with ease. The location of the venue added another level of desire as it is near the city yet away from the noise and bustle of life, accompanied by serenity and calmness. The entire venue was decorated with lights, making it look like a fairyland.

The artist lineup for 2022

2022 was marked as a new beginning after a very long pause in our lives since 2020. With a lot of excitement, we welcomed the artists to the festival this year. 

With this new beginning, ULF had a unique and refreshing artist lineup, this year we had young singing sensations creating a mesmerizing aura, and their performances left us in very high spirits! 

Talking about this year’s artist lineup, we had with us Dikshant, who not only wins over hearts with his healing voice but also has a strong presence on Instagram reels. 

ZIKRR, which was awarded as the most popular band in 2017, was next in line. We also had MKSHFT who is a global performer and has collaborated with the Hollywood sensation Pitbull and Guru Randhawa. All the artists gave jaw-dropping performances. Hence, the entire place was wrapped in a ray of joy and happiness.

The host for the event was RJ Suri, who carried out the complete program with utmost smoothness and perfection. The artists had come together to showcase their talent and present a wonderful show to the people of Udaipur.

Amazing sponsors

In a nutshell, the entire event was full of madness and fun, and to make it so we’d like to give a huge shoutout to Rajasthani Stage our title sponsor for this year, as well as to the Mobi store, the Monsoon Salon, and Pacific Medical college and hospital, our associate sponsors.

Thanks to Bharat Sound and Light as well as to Apsara Tent House, who were the sound and light partners, and a huge thank you to Opera Garden and Banquets the venue partner. 

No event can be completed without some ravishing food. ULF too had some lip-smacking delicacies. The food stall had a variety of dishes, from burgers to pizzas, pastries to ice creams, momos to vada pav, and coffee to mocktails, Udaipur Light Festival 2022 had it all to satisfy the cravings of your tastebuds. Some top restaurants and cafes of the city viz.-

•  Sai Sagar
•  Famous Vada Pav
•  Book a Surprise 
•  Get a Whey ice cream 
• JR Sports Cafe
•  Karvaan
•  Food Adda 

put up their stalls at our food court to provide you with the best quality of food. Made by following proper hygienic methods and of course, they were garnished with love!

Honorary mention to all our sponsors and partners for a successful event this year

•  Howard Johnson and Bhairavgarh Palace – hospitality partners
•  Nitesh Photo Flash – photography partner
• Naman Fireworks- SFX partner 
• VJ Ravi – Visual partner 
• Round Table India- NGO partner 
• Udaipurblog – marketing partner  
• VivirMedia- digital media partner  
• Tiger Security -security and guard partner
• Blu Casa – Vila partner

This year’s theme for decor was exemplary 

The theme for this year was “The Infinite Possibilities of Lights”. The festival this year was decorated with lights that gave it the look of paintings. All The stages were also adorned with lights, making it look like a heavenly place. The theme for decor was very appropriate considering the event was all about lights. A huge shoutout to Silver Craft Events- our decor partner, for the mesmerizing and on-point decor.

Summing up

The celebrations for the ULF this year were truly the best. The festival was enhanced by the use of decorative lights and had a breathtaking theme. The main attraction this year was the artists who performed various songs and had a wonderful time. 

The festival was also sponsored by many companies and individuals who made it even more spectacular. The ULF was truly a day to remember and a celebration that shall remain etched in the memories of the people of Udaipur. The event had a lot of charm and was something that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. 

After experiencing the ULF, we can safely say that it is one of the best festivals and is something that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.

We are sure all of us are eagerly waiting for the next season of ULF with extreme excitement. 

See you next year!