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There are many art schools in Udaipur that keep the silk painting craft from the Mewar empire alive. They will demonstrate the craft showing the paints, fine brushes made from squirrel tail and the gold sheets used. It is part of the selling scheme and sometimes they will ask you to see their shop when really they are a tout paid to bring in customers. Of course everyone needs at least one painting.
Written Jun 1, 2012
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Gangaur Festival, Udaipur (March-April): A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is time for young girls to dress up in their finery and pray for grooms of their choice while the married women pray for the well-being of their husbands. This 18-day festival is laced with various activities and culminates in a grand procession marking the arrival of Shiva to escort his bride home
Written Feb 27, 2004
Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April): A festival to welcome the spring season. There is song, dance, processions, devotional music and fireworks where almost everybody participates.
Written Feb 27, 2004
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Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April): A festival to welcome the spring season. There is song, dance, processions, devotional music and fireworks where almost everybody participates.
Written Feb 27, 2004
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3 Reviews and 490 Opinions I chose Jaiwana Haveli based on the recommnendations I found in VT. I booked an standard single room...
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Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April): A festival to welcome the spring season. There is song, dance, processions, devotional music and fireworks where almost...
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Q: Will heading for a 4 week trip around Rajasthan in less than two weeks time. I am on a budget but I want to break it for a couple...
A: I have just had my 6th stay at Jaiwana Haveli. Not a 'luxury' hotel - but has the most perfect views of the lake and surrounding Arrevelli Hills. While I was there 2...
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Located in the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan, the city of Udaipur is situated at a distance of about 405 km from the state capital Jaipur. The city is well connected through air, rail, and road to...
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It costs rs550-650 to get into town! I had forgotten about this. A non air conditioned taxi is fine when the weather is not hot, but the dust is no less in cool weathers. Getting to Flora Hotel was a...
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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...
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Being in Delhi on business trip, and having visited already Delhi and Agra, I started checking what other destinations nearby Delhi could be visited for spending a weekend. Between all the candidates,...
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Udaipur is set in The Aravalli Range literally meaning 'line of peaks' and locally called Mewat Hills. Udaipur is nicknamed the city of lakes and also known as the Venice of the East. There are...
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