Shilpgram

Literally meaning a "Craftsmen's Village" is a living ethnographic museum depicting the enormous diversities in craft, art & culture between various Indian states, but the exquisite terracotta work mainly in dark red and dark brown sand material along with the wooden carvings are the forte of this ethnic village . Shilpgram comprises 26 huts set in 70 acres of natural surroundings at the foot of the Aravali Hills.A colourful craft festival during winter seasons to the whole set up induces viatanity and zeal.

Mewar Festival In Udaipur
It is very difficult to calculate the exact number of Indian festivals celebrated all-over the country. India has equivalent number of cultures and traditional practices at par with the castes and creeds. Each culture has it own customs practices, traditions, beliefs and even specific festivals but the underlying them of all the practices remains the same. These Indian festivals are celebrated to bring happiness and harmony in the minds of the people. So the diverse Indian festivals again prove the truth of the phrase" Unity in diversity".

In this section we will be speaking particularly about the Mewar festival celebrated in Udaipur. Though there are numerous fairs and festival a grand celebration of the Mewar festival is held at Udaipur city. The white silvery lakes, the shinning marble palaces boasting of its spotless texture amidst the glittering rays of the sun is a sharp contrast to the dazzling multi colored Mewar festival.

The mewar festival in Udaipur is celebrated in the month of April. The main features of this mewar fair is the chanting of devotional songs and folk music, performing cultural programs, practicing all the age-old rituals, and cracking bight fireworks in the night.

The women are dressed up in the best clothes and take active participation in the procession. They also dress the deity in best of clothes. They worship Isar and Gangaur and after dressing the deity they carry the procession along with their deity to the different parts of the Udaipur city. The religious procession ends in the Gangaur Ghat at Lake Pichhola. There they take the idol with them in the special boat and they sink the deity their in the water amidst all the hymns and chants.

The darkness of the night is illuminated with decorative crackers and fireworks. In the night you can enjoy the Rajasthani cultural programs. Their festive colorful dances, folksongs and other melodies are sure to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul.