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- Book accommodation at least 4-6 weeks in advance as demand increases significantly during Mewar Festival
- For Shilpgram Festival, arrive early to explore artisan stalls and stay late for captivating folk performances
- For Janmashtami, visit temples like Jagdish early to avoid large crowds during the midnight aarti
Events
Mewar Festival
- Venue
- Lake Pichola and City Palace area
- Entry Fee
- Free
- Cultural Significance
- Celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March-April), to mark the advent of spring. Honors Goddess Gauri (Parvati), symbolizing marital harmony, prosperity, and the onset of spring.
Dates
- Month
- April
- Year 2026
- April 12-14
- Typical Duration Days
- 3
Main Attractions
- Procession with idols of the deities 'Isar' and 'Gangaur', ornamented and dressed in colourful attires
- The procession ends at the Gangaur Ghat of Lake Pichola with boats carrying idols at the center of the lake for immersion
- The Mewar Festival gets a royal closure by displaying colourful fireworks in the sky
- Folk music, traditional dances, local fairs, and boat rides
Shilpgram Festival
- Venue
- Shilpgram complex, on the outskirts of Udaipur
- Entry Fee
- ₹30
Local visitors
- Entry Fee Foreign
- ₹50
Foreign visitors
- Cultural Significance
- Ten-day extravaganza held in the last ten days of December (from 20th to 30th), transforming Shilpgram into a wonderland of culture and entertainment. This ten-day event showcases Rajasthani craftsmanship, providing a platform for artisans from across the state to display and sell their unique creations, from pottery to textiles.
Dates
- Month
- December
- Year 2026
- December 20-30
- Typical Duration Days
- 10
Main Attractions
- Handicraft exhibitions, folk music, dance performances, and workshops
- Diverse communities through a captivating display of artworks, lively dances, and soulful songs with performances of traditional folk dances and dramatic performances
- Opportunities to learn about traditional art forms, camps and workshops for assimilation of rural and urban art styles
Janmashtami
- Entry Fee
- Free
- Primary Venue
- Jagdish Temple
- Cultural Significance
- Birth anniversary of Lord Krishna (an avatar of Vishnu)
- Note
- Shri Nathji Temple (Nathdwara) is located approximately 40 km from Udaipur and is one of the major hubs for Janmashtami celebration
Dates
- Month
- August-September
- Year 2026
- September 4
- Lunar Calendar Note
- Celebrated on the 8th day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Bhadrapad
Main Attractions
- Vibrant celebrations at the Jagdish Temple with colorfully dressed people and music
- Festival marked by Dahi Handi, where teams form human pyramids to break a pot of curd suspended overhead, a lively, crowd-drawing tradition
- Celebrations typically begin early in the morning and continue well into the night, with bhajans and aartis running alongside the temple's usual darshan schedule
- The temple is decorated with lights, flowers, and vibrant fabrics, creating a magical ambiance
Hariyali Amavasya Fair
- Venue
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Entry Fee
- Free
- Cultural Significance
- Two-day fair celebrated on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake on July-August. Mainly a festival for ladies, when they pray for prosperity for all the family.
Dates
- Month
- July-August
- Typical Duration Days
- 2
Main Attractions
- Sweet stalls, jhoolas (children's swings), and boating on the lake
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