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Udaipur is known as the Venice of the
east. It is also called the city of lakes. The Lake Palace on Jag
Niwas Island in the middle of Pichola Lakes is the finest example
of its architectural and cultural explosion. The grand City Palace
on the banks of the lake compliments the palace along with the Monsoon
Palace (Sajjan Garh) on the hill above. Udaipur is also the centre
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The Shilp Gram festival is a center
of attraction during the season.
Maharana Udai Singh II founded Udaipur in 1568 after his citadel Chittorgarh
was sacked by Mughal Emperor Akbar. The legends says that Udai Singh
was guided by a holy man meditating on the hill near Pichola Lake
to establish his capital on this very spot. Surrounded by Aravali
Ranges, forests and lakes this place was less vulnerable than Chittorgarh.
Maharana Udai Singh died in 1572 and was succeeded by Maharana Pratap
who valiantly defended Udaipur from subsequent Mughal attacks. Maharana
Pratap is the most revered Rajput icon and gallantly fought the Mughal
at the Haldighati in 1576. Mewar continuously defied foreign invaders
and hasa history of bloody battles until the British intervention
in the nineteenth when a treaty was signed to protect Udaipur. Upon
independence Udaipur merged in the union of India.
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Festival of
Rajasthan
MEWAR
FESTIVAL, UDAIPUR 6th April 2005
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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