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  • Gangaur 2019: Feel the essence of Mewar

    Gangaur 2019: Feel the essence of Mewar

    One of the most colourful festivals of Mewar is around the corner, Gangaur is a festival full of zeal and devotion for goddess Gauri. About 25 years back celebration of Gangaur was extended for three days by Rajasthan Tourism department and hence, Mewar festival came into the picture. This creative approach to the local festival […]

  • Fascinating Stories of Capturing Gangaur

    Fascinating Stories of Capturing Gangaur

    Gangaur is one of the Mewar’s eagerly awaited festivals. Women worship Gangaur with deep devotion for the long life of their husband while young girls do so to get a spouse of their liking. According to Dr. Mahendra Bhanawat, an authority on folk culture, there have been several cases of abduction (Kidnapping) of Gangaur. He […]

  • [Photos] Gangaur Festival 2013 (Mewar Festival)

    [Photos] Gangaur Festival 2013 (Mewar Festival)

    Colors of tradition spread out everywhere, Sparkling water of Pichola, Rajasthani women and girls elegantly dressed up, and beautifully decorated idols of Gangaur glittering in the beautiful light. Such was the charm of Mewar Festival at Gangaur Ghat. Here are some Photos of the Celebration that took place @ Gangaur Ghat, Udaipur. Photos By : […]

  • [Pictures] Mewar Festival – a lively Celebration

    [Pictures] Mewar Festival – a lively Celebration

    Colors of tradition spread out everywhere, Sparkling water of Pichola, Rajasthani women and girls elegantly dressed up, and beautifully decorated idols of Gangaur glittering in the beautiful light. Such was the charm of Mewar Festival at Gangaur Ghat. It felt as if everything around is tinted in rainbow – colorful and vibrant. As the folk […]

  • Schedule of Mewar Festival 2012

    Schedule of Mewar Festival 2012

    Program of Mewar Festival 25th to 27 March 2012   Mewar Festival in Udaipur is to be organised this year from 25th to 27th March, 2012. Here is the Schedule of the Mewar Festival which includes the timing Gangaur Procession which will be carried out everyday. 25th March to 27th March :- Gangaur procession by […]

  • Awaited Mewar Festival – an euphoric celebration of Gangaur

    Awaited Mewar Festival – an euphoric celebration of Gangaur

    Continuing with the mood of festivity and the spirit of celebration, here is the ongoing colorful festival of Gangaur, which commences from the day following Holi and continues for 18 days. Gangaur is one of the local festivals of Rajasthan which is celebrated by the womenfolk with great sparkle and fervor. Started by the rulers […]