One of the popular festival of Rajasthan, Mewar festival is celebrated to greet the arrival of spring season. An annual festival, the Mewar festival coincides with the famous festival of Gangaur in Udaipur. Mewar festival has great significance for women of the state and they participate in the festival by dressing up themselves in their best clothes.

Women participate in the massive procession with idols of goddess and finally transfer the images to special boats in the lake Pichola. Folk music and dances, singing and a number of other programmes are organized during the festival, which highlight the Rajasthani culture. The three-day festival ends with dazzling display of fireworks.

Like other fairs and festivals of Rajasthan, Mewar Festival showcases a lot of activity that keeps the participants in a joyful mood and all tend to enjoy every moment. So, visit the lake city of Udaipur this year to became a part of the charming festivities.

Legends Associated with Mewar Festival
Considered the jewel of Mewar kingdom, Udaipur had been ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for more or less 1,200 years. An interesting legend is associated with the foundation of the city. Legend has it that, Maharana Udai Singh the founder of the city, during his hunting expeditions met a holy man on meditation on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola. The holy man blessed the king and advised him to build a palace at this favourable spot with a fertile valley and an amphitheater of low mountains. The king followed the advise of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 A.D.

Mewar Festival has no any specific connection with this legend, but it provides a glimpse of rich culture and traditions of Rajasthan. Besides playing an important cultural role, the festival is a fine occasion to cherish the century old values.

Mewar Festival Celebrations
Mewar festival marks a series of celebrations including the songs, dances, processions, devotional music, firework displays and much more. The festival is celebrated in Udaipur during the famous Gangaur festival and very significant for women.

Mewal festival is the best time for women to participate in the festivities at large scale. During the festival a huge procession of colourfully dressed women carrying the images of the goddess Gauri make their way to the Gangaur Ghat at the Lake Pichola. After reaching the ghat, the women transfer the images to special boats amidst singing and impressive festivity.

As the religious part of the festival finish, the cultural events begin and culture of Rajasthan is portrayed through songs, dances and other interesting programmes. Mewar festival commemorates with an impressive display of fireworks.

Mewar Festival Date in 2008
08th - 10th April