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Mewar Festival...
The Mewar Festival is celebrated
to welcome the advent of spring. It coincides with the
festival of Gangaur in Udaipur, and has a unique charm
about it. The women folk gather to dress the images of
Isar and Gangaur and then carry them in a ceremonial
procession through different parts of the city. The
procession winds its way to the Gangaur Ghat at Lake
Pichhola. Here, the images are transferred to special
boats amidst much singing and festivity.
Once the religious part of the festival is over, it is
time for cultural events where Rajasthani culture is
portrayed through songs, dances and other programmes.
The festival culminates with an impressive fireworks
display.
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Nagaur
Fanmmer...
This eight days fair held every
year during the month of Jan-Feb, is popularly known as
the Cattle fair and is the second largest in Rajasthan.
Nagaur Town is the most picturesque of Rajput townships.
Nagaur is a sea of animals, trading over 70,000
bullocks, camels and horses every year. The bullocks are
known for their fleetness. Not only are the animals
lavishly decorated, even their owners flaunt wearing
colourful turbans and long moustaches.
Shearing sheep, handsome marwari horses to spices all
compiled in one fair. Attractions include the mirchi
bazaar (largest red-chilly market of India), wooden
items, iron-crafts and camel leather accessories.
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