Udaipur is the city of lakes in the India’s largest state of Rajasthan. The foundation was kept by Maharana Udai Singh II and your first the city was named as Udaipur. Marana today Singh II was a ruler of a clan of Rajput. He had to found Udaipur and make it its capital because Chittorgarh was besieged by Akbar. Before Udaipur, Chittorgarh was the capital of the kingdom of Mewar. The location of Fatehpur is in the southernmost part of Rajasthan. It is near the border of Rajasthan that it shares with Gujarat. Udaipur is called as the most romantic spot on the continent of India. Udaipur is the ancient city of Rajasthan and is very well known and my word in all over the world for 8 history comma culture comma Rajputana palaces and scenic locations. There are 7 lakes in Udaipur city which it is called as the city of lakes. There are some vegetables also which can be seen on the udaipur sightseeing tour package like –
- Gangaur Festival
- Shilpgram Utsav
- Hariyali Amavasya
- Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Jal Jhulni Ekadashi
All these festivals are celebrated with full fervor in Udaipur.
Gangaur festival
Gangaur festival is one of the very important festivals not only the most popular in Udaipur but in all over Rajasthan. It shows the respect for cultural heritage by the people. The word Gangaur has two parts. ‘Gan’ stands for Lord Shiva and ‘Gaud’ stands for Goddess Parvati. The festival is about the celebration for Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It celebrates the union of the two Gods as Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are the epitome of a perfect marriage and love in it. There are some rituals followed in this festival. This festival uses the clay idols of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. The clay idols of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati are also worshipped by the unmarried girls who request them for a good spouse. The purpose of the married women worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is the well being of their husbands. They decorate their hands and Palms using Henna. There is a Ghat called as Gangaur in Udaipur on Gangaur Ghat there are many rituals that take place in this festival. Gangaur Ghat is basically a bank of the lake Pichola. Gangaur Ghat is not only used for the celebration of Gangaur but also for many other festivals. At the Gangaur festival, the clay idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati which are worshipped; actually emerged in Lake Pichola. There is a beautiful procession which takes place in the city of Udaipur on the occasion of Gangaur festival. On this day the traditional procession starts from a very famous monument called at the City Palace in Udaipur. There is one more City Palace located in Jaipur in Rajasthan. The procession that starts from City Palace goes through many areas of the city. Many people love watching it and accompanying it. The entire city is in the mood of celebrating the Gangaur festival. There are old palanquins, Bullock carts, chariots and beautiful performances by folk artists. These folk artists represent dance, music, etc.; that represent the culture of Rajasthan particularly.
Shilpgram Utsav
Shilpgram means a crafts village. There are festival organized in this village where there are many crafts displayed. It is three kilometers away from Lake Fateh Sagar. It has beautiful traditional items which display houses from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa. This shows the popularity of the festival. If there are so many people coming to attend from different states which are very far away. This festival is for 10 days. There are not only handicrafts over here. There are some beautiful presentations and performances by means of the musicians, dancers, etc. from the states mentioned above. If you love a colorful scenario and you are also fond of watching the cultural activities, the festival of Gangaur is the best for you on the Udaipur sightseeing package. On this day also get extremely beautifully dressed.
Hariyali Amavasya
Amavasya is called as the new moon day in English. Hariyali Amavasya is the special New Moon Day in the month of Sawan or spring. It marks the beginning of the monsoon. It also means that now in nature is going to smile upon us with greenery. This is a way of welcoming the rainy season or we know that it is going to come soon so we enjoy and celebrate it. Hariyali Amavasya is celebrated only 3 days before the Hartalika Teej. Hartalika Teej is also a very big festival, which is celebrated with full fervor in all over India. It is equivalent to Karva Chauth of Punjabi culture. WWE women who are married keep asking all day and then at night after watching the moon and the face of their husbands, they eat or drink anything. Hartalika Teej festival is celebrated by girls also to get a good husband. There are many colors of Indian culture. On Hariyali Amavasya Lord Shiva is worshipped with full dedication. People pray for enough amounts of rains so that they can have a good agricultural season. On Hariyali Amavasya there are many kinds of fairs and festivals in many parts of the city. Udaipur enjoys a great aura during these festivals and you can also become a part of it on golden triangle india tour package.
