Dr. Tuktak Bhanawat
Udaipur: The three-day Mewar Festival kicked off with a grand celebration on Thursday in the world-famous Lake City of Udaipur. The event was organized jointly by the district administration and the tourism department.
During the opening ceremony, various traditional events showcased the beauty of the lakes and the unique culture of Mewar. A procession of ‘Gangaaur’ was taken out from Ghantaghar to Gangaaur Ghat in the old city. Women and men from different communities participated in the procession wearing traditional costumes.
Royal ‘Gangaaur’ Procession Mesmerizes Everyone
The ‘Shahi Gangaaur‘ procession, which was taken out from Banshi Ghat to Gangaaur Ghat with royal pomp and show, was the main attraction. The procession, which moved along the waves of Lake Pichola with melodious tunes, mesmerized everyone. Everyone was eager to capture this beautiful sight in their cameras.
Festive Atmosphere in the City
Thursday evening was no less than a festival for the city of Udaipur. When the ‘Gangaaur’ processions from different parts of the city reached Gangaaur Ghat together, the captivating sight attracted everyone. Traditional musical instruments, bands, drums, etc. added to the festive atmosphere.
Beautifully Decorated ‘Gangaaur’ and ‘Ishwar Ji’ Attract Everyone
The unique image of ‘Gangaaur’ and ‘Ishwar Ji’, worshiped as Shiva-Parvati on the occasion of ‘Gangaaur’, was the center of special attraction. The idol of ‘Gangaaur’ and ‘Ishwar Ji’, decorated with attractive costumes and ornaments on the heads of women, attracted everyone.
Reels Making Competition
On the first day of the Mewar Festival itself, there was a special competition among the city dwellers to make reels and videos with great enthusiasm and excitement. Everyone was busy with their cameras and mobiles amidst this beautiful atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm.
Tourists Showed Enthusiasm Despite Rain
There is always a special excitement among foreign tourists during the Mewar Festival, which is held every year, which was also seen this year. Despite some rain in the evening, people’s enthusiasm for the event was worth seeing. The special thing was that some domestic and foreign tourists also participated in this event with great enthusiasm by wearing Rajasthani attire.
Smart City’s Heritage Look Shines
This event of Mewar Festival further enhanced the heritage look of the Smart City. The heritage look of the Smart City looked even more beautiful amidst the special lighting and attractive decoration done during the Mewar Festival.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
