Festival dei cammelli 2014

Questa festività offre uno spettacolo allegro e colorato, i cammelli vengono decorati e bardati per l'occasione; vi si tengono anche processioni e competizioni.

Yuru Kabgyat 2010

Buddha Purnima 2010

Bei Vollmond feiert man die Geburt Buddhas, aber auch seine Erleuchtung und sein Eingehen ins Nirvana - Erfahrungen, die Gautama am selben Tag, jedoch einige Jahre später gemacht haben soll. Das Fest wird in der Region Ladakh, in Dharamsala, und vor allem in den Ruinen der Abtei Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh), an dem Ort, an dem Buddha seine erste Predigt hielt, begangen.

Summer Festival 2010

Ein dreitägiges Fest in Mount Abu mit Volkstanz und traditioneller Musik. Das Kulturfestival ist bestens geeignet, um einen Einblick in die reichhaltige Kleinkunst des Bundesstaates zu erhalten.

Moatsu Festival 2010

Pooram 2010

Dieses prächtigste aller Tempelfeste in Kerala beginnt, wenn sich die Dämmerung auf den auf einem Hügel gelegenen Shivatempel von Vadakkunathan herabsenkt. Dreißig reich geschmückte Elefanten, welche zeremonielle Schirme tragen und denen man mit Wedeln Kühlung zufächelt, schreiten majestätisch durch das "Gopuram" (= das Tempeltor). Der Elefant in der Mitte trägt das Bild der Tempelgöttin Vadakkunathan. Bald nach Mitternacht wird ein Feuerwerk abgebrannt, das bis zur Morgendämmerung dauert. Neumond.

Vaisakhi/Baisakhi 2010

Man feiert diesen Tag des hinduistischen Sonnenkaienders in ganz Indien. Es ist ein religiöses Fest, zu dem Menschen nach ihren Bädern die Tempel besuchen. Man glaubt, daß an diesem Tag der Ganges einst zur Erde hinabstieg. Für die Gemeinschaft der Sikh hat Baisakhi eine besondere Bedeutung, denn im Jahre 1689 vereinigte der Guru Gobind Singh die Sikh zu den "Khalsa", der Gemeinschaft der Reinen. In Kashmir wird dieses Fest am 13. April in den Mogulgärten begangen. (Die Frauen tragen gelbe Saris, Hindu Solar New Year, Bhangra Tanz)

Mahavir Jayanti 2010

Ein Fest zu Ehren Mahaviras, dem 24. Tirthankara der Jains, der in Gujarat zahlreiche Anhänger hat. Die Jains begehen dieses Fest sehr feierlich, mit Gebeten und dem Besuch der heiligen Schreine.

Ramnavami 2010

In allen hinduistischen Tempeln, vor allem in Uttar Pradesh, feiert man die Geburt Ramas, eine Inkarnation Vishnus.

Gangaur Festival 2010

Dieses Fest wird etwa vierzehn Tage nach Holi zu Ehren der Göttin Parvati, der Gemahlin Shivas, begangen. In leuchtenden Farben gekleidete junge Mädchen, die in graziöser Haltung Messingkrüge auf den Köpfen tragen, ziehen zum Tempel Gauris (Parvati) zum zermoniellen Bad der mit Blumen bedeckten Göttin. Bei ihrer Anrufung Gauris flehen sie diese um Ehemänner an, "so wie derjenige, mit dem du gesegnet bist". Ehefrauen beten für ein langes Leben und die Gesundheit ihrer Ehemänner. Nun folgen fröhliche Feiern, die mit der Ankunft Shivas enden, der seine Braut Gauri nach Hause geleitet, begleitet von geschmückten Pferden und Elefanten. In Bengalen, besonders in Nabadwip und Santopur, ebenso in Orissa, werden ähnliche Feierlichkeiten, genannt Doljatra, von den Anhängern des Vishnukultes veranstaltet.

Mewar Festival 2010

Frühlingsfest mit Prozessionen, Tanz und Gesang

Elefantenfest 2010

Die Bedeutung der Elefanten ist riesig in Indien, und Elefanten spielen in der Mythologie eine wichtige Rolle. Indra reitet z. B. auf dem Elefant Airavata. Das Elefantenfest findet zeitgleich mit dem Holi-Fest statt. Prozessionen festlich geschmückter Elefanten, Elefanten-Polo, Tänzer, Musiker sind die augenfälligen Attraktionen dieses Festes. Der am schönsten geschmückte Elefant wird jeweils prämiert.

Holi 2010

Zur Feier des Frühlingsanfangs ergötzen sich Männer, Frauen und Kinder daran, ihre Freunde mit Farben zu bespritzen. Am interessantesten ist "Lathmar Holi" in Barsana bei Mathura, der legendären Heimatstadt von Radha, der Gemahlin Lord Krishnas. Die Frauen von Barsana fordern die Männer von Nandgaon (der Heimat Krishnas) dazu heraus, sie mit Farbe zu bespritzen. Die Männer antworten am nächsten Tag. In Punjab, besonders in Anandpur Sahib, feiert eine Sekte der Sikh Hola Mohalla einen Tag nach Holi, wobei sie Schaukämpfe mit alten Waffen aufführen.

Tanzfestival in Khajuraho 2010

Bei diesem alljährlichen Ereignis füllen sich die beeindruckenden Tempel von Khajuraho mit den besten klassischen Tänzern des Landes. Bekannte Vertreter ihrer Fachrichtung führen verschiedene klassische indische Tänze vor, wie z.B. Kathak, Bharat, Natyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi und Manipuri. Moderner indischer Tanz ist eher eine Neuheit.

Lathmar Holi 2010

Stok Guru Tsechu 2010

Dieses Fest wird in den Klöstern Stok und Spituk an zwei Tagen durch zahlreiche Maskentänze zelebriert. Es findet im Februar statt, ungefähr eine Woche vor dem Matho Nagrang. Hier treten zwei Orakel auf, diese sind jedoch normale Bürger aus der jeweiligen Ortschaft, die durch die Mönche darauf vorbereitet wurden, dass Geister in sie eintreten können.

Nagaur Viehmarkt 2010

Eine Handelsmesse für Vieh und insbesondere Kamele. Seinen besonderen Reiz gewinnt das Fest durch die Anwesenheit der farbenfroh gekleideten ländlichen Bevölkerung in der Stadt. Die Kamele werden geschmückt, vielfach sieht man kunstvoll in das Fell eingeschnittene Muster. Entsprechend dem Anlaß wird viel Kunsthandwerk aus Leder und Holz feilgeboten. Zu den besonderen Attraktionen gehören Kamelrennen, Hahnenkämpfe, Bullenkämpfe. Es handelt sich um die zweitgrößte Viehmesse Rajasthans.

Taj Mahotsav

Jedes Jahr am 18. Februar beginnt in  in Shilpgram das Taj Mahotsav Festival, und dauert zehn Tage lang. Die reichhaltigen kulturellen Schätze des Subkontinents, Kunstwerke und Handwerksarbeiten werden hier ausgestellt. Traditionelle Musik, klassische Tänze, Elefanten- und Kamelritte sowie ein Essensfestival tragen zum Charakter dieses Ereignisses bei.

Elephanta Festival 2010

Ein Festival der klassischen Musik und des Tanzes in den prächtigen Höhlen von Elephanta, etwa eine Motorboot-Stunde von Mumbai entfernt.

Maha Shivaratri 2010

Dosmochey Festival 2010

Dosmochey wird im Februar in den Klöstern von Leh Palace, Likir und Deskit zelebriert, doch am berühmtesten ist das Leh Dosmochey, das über zwei Tage geht und im Innenhof des Leh Palace gefeiert wird. Jedes Jahr führen Mönche eines anderen Klosters die Chams (Maskentänze) aus; das Fest schließlich leitet das neue Jahr ein. Die Mönche aus dem Takthok Kloster bringen dazu immer aus Wollfäden gewickelte Kreuze mit, die alle bösen Wesen und hungrigen Geister in sich fangen und bannen und damit das kommende Jahr vor Katastrophen schützen sollen. Am zweiten Tag des Festivals werden alle Opfergaben der Leute in einer Prozession aus dem Dorf getragen und verbrannt - während die Leute pfeifen, damit alles Böse fortgejagt wird.

Buddha Purnima 2010

Buddha Poornima, which falls on the full moon night in the month of Vaisakha (either in April or May), commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, founder of Buddhism. Notwithstanding the summer heat (the temperature routinely touches 45 degrees C), pilgrims come from all over the world to Bodh Gaya to attend the Buddha Poornima celebrations. The day is marked with prayer meets, sermons on the life of Gautam Buddha, religious discourses, continuous recitation of Buddhist scriptures, group meditation, processions, worship of the statue of Buddha. The Mahabodhi Temple wears a festive look and is decorated with colourful flags and flowers. The Chinese scholar, Fa-Hien has recorded celebration of this festival.
It is an important to give a summarized description on the Buddhist festivals in India, especially in the main places of worship. The principal annual ceremony for all the Buddhist is the Vaisaka Purnima known in Sri Lanka as Wesak festival and in India as Buddha Jayanti. Vaisaka Purnima day is fixed by the full-moon day of the month Vaisaka, which falls in May. Like all other Buddhist festivals it falls according to the Lunar year. It was of this day of the year, according to the year.
He attained Supreme Enlighten or Buddha hood, beneath the Bodhi-tree at Boddha Gaya. Forty-five years later at the age of eighty, he finally passed away in Parinivana on the same day of the year at Kushinagar. Vaisaka Purnima is celebrated especially in Boddha Gaya, Lumbini and in Kushinara as they are the holy places that were connected with the blessed ones birth, enlighten and the Parinirvana. Buddhists in Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Tibet, China, Korea, Laos, Vietnam, Mongolia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Nepal, Japan and quite a number of western Buddhists participate 'Vaisaka' Purnima Day religious activities in a festive mood. Sarnath the capital of Buddhism too celebrates Vaisaka Purnima day in a grand way.
The great Buddhist festival 'Vaisaka' ,although is an occasion for rejoicing doesn't encourage hectic gaiety and abandon. The happiness that the Buddhists feel when they are celebrating it is a tranquil, peaceful joy. The festival has its gay side as well. In most of the Buddhist countries the villages, roads, streets, temples and houses are brightly illuminated with color Lanterns, electric lights and colorful decorations.

Buddha Purnima 2011

Buddha Purnima, il giorno di luna piena del mese Baisakh, è considerato dai Buddisti un giorno di buon auspicio: si dice che questo fu il giorno della nascita del Buddha, non solo, ma anche l'albero di Gaya, sotto cui egli divenne il "Buddha" (L'illuminato), nacque in quel giorno e nello stesso momento. E nello stesso giorno, più tardi, Buddha raggiunse il "nirvana" (morte e liberazione dalla reincarnazione).

Buddha Purnima 2012

Buddha Purnima, il giorno di luna piena del mese Baisakh, è considerato dai Buddisti un giorno di buon auspicio: si dice che questo fu il giorno della nascita del Buddha, non solo, ma anche l'albero di Gaya, sotto cui egli divenne il "Buddha" (L'illuminato), nacque in quel giorno e nello stesso momento. E nello stesso giorno, più tardi, Buddha raggiunse il "nirvana" (morte e liberazione dalla reincarnazione).

Buddha Purnima 2013

Buddha Purnima, il giorno di luna piena del mese Baisakh, è considerato dai Buddisti un giorno di buon auspicio: si dice che questo fu il giorno della nascita del Buddha, non solo, ma anche l'albero di Gaya, sotto cui egli divenne il "Buddha" (L'illuminato), nacque in quel giorno e nello stesso momento. E nello stesso giorno, più tardi, Buddha raggiunse il "nirvana" (morte e liberazione dalla reincarnazione).

Buddha Purnima 2014

Buddha Purnima, il giorno di luna piena del mese Baisakh, è considerato dai Buddisti un giorno di buon auspicio: si dice che questo fu il giorno della nascita del Buddha, non solo, ma anche l'albero di Gaya, sotto cui egli divenne il "Buddha" (L'illuminato), nacque in quel giorno e nello stesso momento. E nello stesso giorno, più tardi, Buddha raggiunse il "nirvana" (morte e liberazione dalla reincarnazione).

Pooram 2010

At the beginning of April, the people of Kerala begin their search for the best elephants in the state. Each temple in Kerala sends a procession of decorated elephants to Trichur to participate in the Pooram festival. The decorated elephant groups face each other while drums and nadaswarams create a crescendo of music. The festival ends with a spectacular display of fireworks.

Moatsu Festival 2010

Moatsu festival is an annual event celebrated in the month of May in the state of Nagaland. The festival is magnificently celebrated by the Ao tribes of Nagaland. Moatsu festival features various rituals and symbolic celebrations. For the tribal people, the festival is a time of gaiety and recreation after the hectic work of cleaning fields, burning jungles and sowing seeds. This work also includes cleaning up the wells and repair and construction of houses by elders.

The Moatsu festival is marked by the peppy songs and dances full of fun and merry making. One of the major attractions of this festival is Sangpangtu. During the programme, a fire is lit and men and women sit around it. They wear their best attire, and the women serve meat and wine.

Summer Festival 2010

The Summer Festival is held every year in the month of Aashadh (June). The steep rocks, tranquil lakes, picturesque locations and the pleasant climate of Mount Abu make it an ideal location for the festival. The three-day festival is a feast of folk and classical music and a window to the tribal life and culture of Rajasthan. The festival begins with the singing of a ballad, which is followed by Gair, Ghoomar and Daph folk dances which enthral the spectators.
Sporting events such as the boat race on the Nakki Lake add variety to the festival. The Sham-e-Qawwali is a much-awaited musical extravaganza as renowned qawwals regale the audience.
The grand finale of the festival is a display of dazzling fireworks which adds to the tourist's fantasy.

Festival dell'estate 2011

Nei mesi estivi una località da visitare è Mount Abu, l'unica località turistica montana del Rajasthan. Il festival, che dura tre giorni, è un susseguirsi di musica e danze.

Festival dell'estate 2012

Nei mesi estivi una località da visitare è Mount Abu, l'unica località turistica montana del Rajasthan. Il festival, che dura tre giorni, è un susseguirsi di musica e danze.

Festival dell'estate 2013

Nei mesi estivi una località da visitare è Mount Abu, l'unica località turistica montana del Rajasthan. Il festival, che dura tre giorni, è un susseguirsi di musica e danze.

Festival dell'estate 2014

Nei mesi estivi una località da visitare è Mount Abu, l'unica località turistica montana del Rajasthan. Il festival, che dura tre giorni, è un susseguirsi di musica e danze.

Mahavir Jayanti 2010

The birth anniversary of the 24th Tirthankara of the Jains, Mahavir, the founder of Jainism, is celebrated by the Jain community. Lectures are held to preach the path of virtue. People meditate and offer prayers. Donations are collected to save the cows from slaughter. Pilgrims from all parts of the country visit the ancient Jain shrines at Girnar and Palitana in Gujarat, on this day.

Mahavir Jayanti 2011

Festa Jainista che celebra Mahavira, XXIV e ultimo Tirthankara di questa religione, di cui è ritenuto il fondatore. Le feste Jainiste sono, al contrario di quelle induiste, molto tranquille: quelli che in questo giorno non possono compiere un pellegrinaggio a Parasavanatha, passano questo santo giorno in casa in riverente ossequio al loro Signore.

Mahavir Jayanti 2012

Festa Jainista che celebra Mahavira, XXIV e ultimo Tirthankara di questa religione, di cui è ritenuto il fondatore. Le feste Jainiste sono, al contrario di quelle induiste, molto tranquille: quelli che in questo giorno non possono compiere un pellegrinaggio a Parasavanatha, passano questo santo giorno in casa in riverente ossequio al loro Signore.

Mahavir Jayanti 2013

Festa Jainista che celebra Mahavira, XXIV e ultimo Tirthankara di questa religione, di cui è ritenuto il fondatore. Le feste Jainiste sono, al contrario di quelle induiste, molto tranquille: quelli che in questo giorno non possono compiere un pellegrinaggio a Parasavanatha, passano questo santo giorno in casa in riverente ossequio al loro Signore.

Mahavir Jayanti 2014

Festa Jainista che celebra Mahavira, XXIV e ultimo Tirthankara di questa religione, di cui è ritenuto il fondatore. Le feste Jainiste sono, al contrario di quelle induiste, molto tranquille: quelli che in questo giorno non possono compiere un pellegrinaggio a Parasavanatha, passano questo santo giorno in casa in riverente ossequio al loro Signore.

Ramnavami 2010

The birthday of Lord Rama, the celebrated hero of the famous epic, 'Ramayana', is enthusiastically celebrated on the ninth day of the waxing moon in the month of Chiatra, all over India. Lord Vishnu is worshipped in his human incarnation as Rama, the divine ruler of Ayodhya. Celebrations begin with a prayer to the Sun early in the morning. At midday, when Lord Rama is supposed to have been born, a special prayer is performed. People sing devotional songs in praise of Rama and rock, images of him in a cradle to celebrate his birth. Rathyatras or chariot processions of Ram, his wife Seeta, brother Lakshman and devotee Hanuman are held from many temples. People gather in thousands on the banks of the sacred river Sarayu for a dip. Some observe a strict fast on this day.
Ayodhya is the focus of great celebrations. Devotees throng the temples of Ayodhya and Pondicherry, two places closely connected with the events of the Ramayana to participate in Ramnavami festivities.
Sri-Ramnavami is dedicated to the memory of Lord Rama. It occurs on the ninth day (navami). The festival commemorates the birth of Rama who is remembered for his preperous and righteous reign. Ramrajya (the reign of Rama) has become synonymous with a period of peace and prosperity. Mahatma Gandhi also used this term to describe how according to him, India should be after independence.
Ramnavami occurs in the month of March. Celebrations begin with a prayer to the Sun early in the morning. At midday, when Lord Rama is supposed to have been born, a special prayer is performed. In northern India especially, an event that draws popular participation is the Ramnavami procession. The main attraction in this procession is a gaily-decorated chariot in which four persons are dressed up as Rama, his brother Laxman, his queen Sita and his disciple Hanuman. Several other persons dressed up in ancient costumes as work by Rama's solders accompany the chariot. The procession is a gusty affair with the participants shouting praises echoing the happy days of Rama's reign.
Surya - The Sun was recognised as the source of light and heat even in ancient times. The importance of the Sun was much more in the higher latitudes from where the Aryans are supposed to have migrated into India. Many royal dynasties portrayed symbols of virility like the Sun, Eagle, Lion etc. as their progenitor. Rama's dynasty considered them to have descended from the Sun. This could have led to the tagging on, of Rama's birthday to a festival devoted to the sun.
On the face of it Sri-Ramnavmi appears to be just a festival commemorating the reign of a king who was later deified. But even behind present-day traditions there are clues, which unmistakably point to the origin of Ramnavmi as lying beyond the Ramayana story.
Sri Ramnavami occurs at the beginning of summer when the sun has started moving nearer to the northern hemisphere. The Sun is considered to be the progenitor of Rama's dynasty, which is called the Sun dynasty (Raghukula or Raghuvamsa, Raghu means Sun and Kula or Vamsa mean familial descendant). Rama is also known as Raghunatha, Raghupati, Raghavendra etc. That all these names begin with the prefix Raghu is also suggestive of some link with Sun worship. The hour chosen for the observance of the lord's birth is that when the sun is overhead and is at its maximum brilliance. In some Hindu sects, prayers on Ramnavami day start not with an invocation to Rama but to Surya (sun). Again the syllable Ra is used in the word to describe the sun and brilliance in many languages. In Sanskrit, Ravi and Ravindra mean Sun.
Significantly, the ancient Egyptians termed the sun as Amon Ra or simply as "Ra". In Latin the syllable Ra is used to connote light. For example, we have Radiance which emission of light, or Radium, which means any substance emitting light or brilliance. The common element is the syllable Ra that in many languages is used to derive words for describing Sun or light.
The occurrence of this syllable in most names used for Rama along with other clues is strongly suggestive that the festival Ramnavami antedates the R- ayana and it must have originated much before the Ramayana, as a 'Sun-festival' for invoking the Sun who was recognised as the source of light and heat even in ancient times. The importance of the Sun was much more in the higher latitudes from where the Aryans are supposed to have migrated into India. Many royal dynasties portrayed symbols of virility like the Sun, Eagle, Lion etc. as their progenitor. Rama's dynasty considered them to have descended from the Sun. This could have led to the tagging on, of Rama's birthday to a festival devoted to the sun.
There is some link between Lord Rama and Sun Worship. The Sun is considered to be the progenitor of Rama's dynasty, which is called the Sun dynasty (Raghukula or Raghuvamsa, Raghu means Sun and Kula or Vamsa mean familial descendant). Rama is also known as Raghunatha, Raghupati, and Raghavendra etc. That all these names begin with the prefix Raghu is also suggestive of some link with Sun worship. The hour chosen for the observance of the lord's birth is that when the sun is overhead and is at its maximum brilliance. Significantly, the ancient Egyptians termed the sun as Amon Ra or simply as "Ra". In Latin the syllable Ra is used to connote light. For example, we have Radiance which emission of light, or Radium, which means any substance emitting light or brilliance. The common element is the syllable Ra that in many languages is used to derive words for describing Sun or light.

Ramnavami 2011

Nei templi viene celebrata la nascita del leggendario eroe Rama, la settima delle dieci incarnazioni di Vishnù, e il re ed eroe leggendario. Il Ramayana epico induista racconta le storie della sua vita e, otto gioni prima del festival, in alcuni templi vengono ripetute le sue storie. In vari teatri del Paese vengono rappresentati i drammi, con bellissimi costumi, danze e musica (chiamati Ram Lila) sulla sua vita. in particolare, nell'Uttar Pradesh si bruciano le effigi del demone Pavana ucciso da Rama.

Ramnavami 2012

Nei templi viene celebrata la nascita del leggendario eroe Rama, la settima delle dieci incarnazioni di Vishnù, e il re ed eroe leggendario. Il Ramayana epico induista racconta le storie della sua vita e, otto gioni prima del festival, in alcuni templi vengono ripetute le sue storie. In vari teatri del Paese vengono rappresentati i drammi, con bellissimi costumi, danze e musica (chiamati Ram Lila) sulla sua vita. in particolare, nell'Uttar Pradesh si bruciano le effigi del demone Pavana ucciso da Rama.

Ramnavami 2013

Nei templi viene celebrata la nascita del leggendario eroe Rama, la settima delle dieci incarnazioni di Vishnù, e il re ed eroe leggendario. Il Ramayana epico induista racconta le storie della sua vita e, otto gioni prima del festival, in alcuni templi vengono ripetute le sue storie. In vari teatri del Paese vengono rappresentati i drammi, con bellissimi costumi, danze e musica (chiamati Ram Lila) sulla sua vita. in particolare, nell'Uttar Pradesh si bruciano le effigi del demone Pavana ucciso da Rama.

Ramnavami 2014

Nei templi viene celebrata la nascita del leggendario eroe Rama, la settima delle dieci incarnazioni di Vishnù, e il re ed eroe leggendario. Il Ramayana epico induista racconta le storie della sua vita e, otto gioni prima del festival, in alcuni templi vengono ripetute le sue storie. In vari teatri del Paese vengono rappresentati i drammi, con bellissimi costumi, danze e musica (chiamati Ram Lila) sulla sua vita. in particolare, nell'Uttar Pradesh si bruciano le effigi del demone Pavana ucciso da Rama.

Vaisakhi/Baisakhi 2010

Is celebrated in Punjab with great fervour. It was on this day that Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa (Sikh brotherhood). The holy book of the Sikhs, Granth Sahib is taken in a procession, led by the Panj Pyaras (five senior sikhs) who are symbolic of the original leaders. The occasion is marked by lot of feasting and merry making. All night revelries termed Baisakhi di Raat(Night of feasting) or Baisakhi da Mela (Baisakhi fairs) are held, where men and women dance to the rhythmic beat of drums.
In Kerala the festival is known as Vishu. A display of grain, fruits, flowers, gold, new cloth and money, is viewed early in the morning to ensure a prosperous year ahead.
Known as Rangali Bihu in Assam, the festival is celebrated with lively dances, music and feasting.

Gangaur Festival 2010

Is dedicated to Gauri, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati and lasts for 18 days. The festival is celebrated by girls and married women throughout Rajasthan. The images of Gauri are ornamented and offerings are made. This is also an auspicious day for young people to select their life partners. Colourful processions with the town band playing, horses and elaborate palanquins make it a fascinating spectacle.

Gangaur Festival 2011

Circa 15 giorni dopo Holi, si celebra questa festa in onore della Dea Parvati, moglie di Shiva: le donne si recano al tempio di Gauri (Parvati) portando brocche piene d'acqua, per il bagno sacro alla statua della Dea che poi verrà cosparsa di fiori. Le ragazze pregano per trovare un buon marito mentre le donne sposate chiedono a Gauri di ottenere per i loro mariti "le stesse qualità per le quali lei è stata benedetta". La celebrazione termina con la processione di Shiva, che accompagna a casa la sposa Gauri tra elefanti e cavalli addobbati.

Gangaur Festival 2012

Circa 15 giorni dopo Holi, si celebra questa festa in onore della Dea Parvati, moglie di Shiva: le donne si recano al tempio di Gauri (Parvati) portando brocche piene d'acqua, per il bagno sacro alla statua della Dea che poi verrà cosparsa di fiori. Le ragazze pregano per trovare un buon marito mentre le donne sposate chiedono a Gauri di ottenere per i loro mariti "le stesse qualità per le quali lei è stata benedetta". La celebrazione termina con la processione di Shiva, che accompagna a casa la sposa Gauri tra elefanti e cavalli addobbati.

Gangaur Festival 2013

Circa 15 giorni dopo Holi, si celebra questa festa in onore della Dea Parvati, moglie di Shiva: le donne si recano al tempio di Gauri (Parvati) portando brocche piene d'acqua, per il bagno sacro alla statua della Dea che poi verrà cosparsa di fiori. Le ragazze pregano per trovare un buon marito mentre le donne sposate chiedono a Gauri di ottenere per i loro mariti "le stesse qualità per le quali lei è stata benedetta". La celebrazione termina con la processione di Shiva, che accompagna a casa la sposa Gauri tra elefanti e cavalli addobbati.

Gangaur Festival 2014

Circa 15 giorni dopo Holi, si celebra questa festa in onore della Dea Parvati, moglie di Shiva: le donne si recano al tempio di Gauri (Parvati) portando brocche piene d'acqua, per il bagno sacro alla statua della Dea che poi verrà cosparsa di fiori. Le ragazze pregano per trovare un buon marito mentre le donne sposate chiedono a Gauri di ottenere per i loro mariti "le stesse qualità per le quali lei è stata benedetta". La celebrazione termina con la processione di Shiva, che accompagna a casa la sposa Gauri tra elefanti e cavalli addobbati.

Mewar Festival 2010

Is celebrated in Udaipur to welcome Spring. The main highlight of the festival is the procession of colourfully attired women carrying images of the Goddess Gauri to Lake Pichola. Festivities include joyous singing, dancing, devotional music concerts and firework displays.