Udaipur is hosting Mewar Festival from March 24 to 26; details here

Mewar Festival is one of the popular events that features on Rajasthan’s cultural calendar. This year, it will be hosted by Udaipur from March 24 to 26.

It’s also the best time to visit Mewar and experience the rich cultural, historical, and religious heritage of the Mewar region, when it comes alive with a brighter and vibrant look, thereby attracting visitors from far and near.

This festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of spring, and is usually held in the month of March or April every year. During this time, the entire city turns into a riot of colours as people celebrate the festival, wearing colourful outfits and making rangolis. If you are planning to visit Mewar this month, do mark the dates so that you can also be a part of this vibrant festival.

Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped during this festival, and women get ready in their colourful attires, deck up the images or idols of the deities. People start preparing for this festival weeks in advance, and the festivities start with collecting ashes from the Holika Dahan fire.

It’s one of the festivals that lure many tourists from across the globe, and one gets to enjoy experiences unlike any other.

The festivities also see a number of cultural activities, which include folk dance forms, such as Kalbeliya and Ghoomar, artists singing traditional songs, along with markets that are decked up like never before.