Mewar Festival, Udaipur

Mewar Festival welcomes the spring season. Observed and celebrated throughout Rajasthan, it is treated with a lot of zest and camaraderie. Udaipur is the epicenter of this festival as Mewar rulers governed the state from Udaipur. So, this is the place to be to get the best experience at this festival. During this time, the city of Udaipur wears a different look. The whole city seems to be drenched in the colors of the fiesta. This is evident from how the shops and establishments in Udaipur decorate their external surroundings. Bright lights and decorative art are displayed in front of commercial establishments.

Another celebration in Rajasthan with significance for women is the Mewar Festival. Women dress to the nines and look their best during this time. Isar, a manifestation of Lord Shiva, is dressed up in this scene, which is one of the highlights. Gangaur (Parvati) is also attired. Then a large parade of these idols is made through the streets. The procession is headed for the Gangaur Ghat, which is situated at Pichola Lake.