Udaipur CULTURE

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CULTURECULTURE


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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

Udaipur is a romantic land that had been favorite place of the Rajputs. ThisUdaipur is a romantic land that had been favorite place of the Rajputs. Thisbeautiful city has received a rich cultural heritage from the bygone age. Ifbeautiful city has received a rich cultural heritage from the bygone age. Ifyou are planning to buy Udaipur, it is quite necessary to know about theyou are planning to buy Udaipur, it is quite necessary to know about theculture, customs and traditions that the city follows. In the present times,culture, customs and traditions that the city follows. In the present times,Udaipur has adopted the life style of big cities; still there are some customsUdaipur has adopted the life style of big cities; still there are some customs& traditions in the city that would be new for you.& traditions in the city that would be new for you.

Udaipur receives ample number of tourists from all over the world everyUdaipur receives ample number of tourists from all over the world everyyear. The city is still inhabited by people of Bhil tribe, so you could seeyear. The city is still inhabited by people of Bhil tribe, so you could see

people dressed in typical Rajsthani dress with loads of silver jewelrypeople dressed in typical Rajsthani dress with loads of silver jewelryduring your trip. Colorful festivals and fairs depict the cultural prosperityduring your trip. Colorful festivals and fairs depict the cultural prosperity

of Udaipur. The lakes, temples, huge forts and palaces boast about the richof Udaipur. The lakes, temples, huge forts and palaces boast about the richlegacy of this city.legacy of this city.


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CUISINECUISINE

Udaipur cuisine comprises ofUdaipur cuisine comprises ofvegetarian dishes as the place isvegetarian dishes as the place ishighly dominated by Jainism andhighly dominated by Jainism andVaishnavism. Food is usually madeVaishnavism. Food is usually made

from lots of vegetables and lentils. Itfrom lots of vegetables and lentils. Itis seasoned with a great variety ofis seasoned with a great variety ofspices that are unique to the lands ofspices that are unique to the lands ofRajasthan. You can find type ofRajasthan. You can find type ofcurries ranging from Lentil tocurries ranging from Lentil toyoghurt.. Deep-fried breads andyoghurt.. Deep-fried breads andextensive use of chili makes theextensive use of chili makes the

cuisine of Udaipur, a delicious one.cuisine of Udaipur, a delicious one.


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PEOPLEPEOPLE

Udaipur dwellers are really friendly and good to be with. OnUdaipur dwellers are really friendly and good to be with. Onyour first look, you will find them rugged, but these people areyour first look, you will find them rugged, but these people arereally good at heart. Untouched by the pace of modern times,really good at heart. Untouched by the pace of modern times,these desert people are well-built, simple and cheerful.these desert people are well-built, simple and cheerful.

Here, people usually prefer wearing bright colored clothes.Here, people usually prefer wearing bright colored clothes.The traditional attire of women is 'Ghaghra choli' (Skirt &The traditional attire of women is 'Ghaghra choli' (Skirt &

blouse) and for men, angrakha (Kurta) and dhoti would do. Inblouse) and for men, angrakha (Kurta) and dhoti would do. Inthe modern times, people prefer wearing casual dress to matchthe modern times, people prefer wearing casual dress to matchthe contemporary fashion.the contemporary fashion.


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LANGUAGE AND RELIGIONLANGUAGE AND RELIGION

To communicate, language isTo communicate, language isreally important. Mewari is thereally important. Mewari is the

primary language of Udaipur, yetprimary language of Udaipur, yetRajasthani, Hindi and English areRajasthani, Hindi and English arealso common in the city.also common in the city.

Jainism is the main religion whichJainism is the main religion whichis observed in Udaipur. Otheris observed in Udaipur. Otherreligions include Hinduism,religions include Hinduism,Islam, Sikhism and Christianity inIslam, Sikhism and Christianity inthe decreasing order.the decreasing order.


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FOLK DANCE AND MUSICFOLK DANCE AND MUSIC

The dynamic and vibrant dance addsThe dynamic and vibrant dance addssparkle to this romantic city ofsparkle to this romantic city ofUdaipur. Udaipur doesn't have itsUdaipur. Udaipur doesn't have itsown dance that is especially linkedown dance that is especially linkedwith it. However, the dances that arewith it. However, the dances that arefamous all over Rajasthan make thefamous all over Rajasthan make thedance of Udaipur too. Bhavai,dance of Udaipur too. Bhavai,Ghoomar, Kachhi Ghodi, KalbeliyaGhoomar, Kachhi Ghodi, Kalbeliyaand Terahtaali are the unusual dancesand Terahtaali are the unusual dancesof Rajasthan. Still, dance of Dandiof Rajasthan. Still, dance of DandiGair is associated with Marwar andGair is associated with Marwar andhence with Udaipur. Talking abouthence with Udaipur. Talking aboutmusic, the dwellers of Udaipur findmusic, the dwellers of Udaipur findsolace in the melodious music ofsolace in the melodious music of

Morchang, Naad, Tanpura, SarangiMorchang, Naad, Tanpura, Sarangiand many other instruments that usedand many other instruments that usedto echo the courts of Mewar rulers.to echo the courts of Mewar rulers.


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PUPPET SHOWSPUPPET SHOWS

The Bhartiya Lok KalaThe Bhartiya Lok KalaMueseum was constructedMueseum was constructedto preserve and promoteto preserve and promotefolk arts and houses masks,folk arts and houses masks,

dolls, turbans, musicaldolls, turbans, musicalinstruments, paintings andinstruments, paintings and

puppets, visitors can alsopuppets, visitors can alsorequest for shows fromrequest for shows fromworld renowned puppeteers.world renowned puppeteers.

There is also a specialThere is also a specialpuppet show and Rajasthanipuppet show and Rajasthanifolk dance daily betweenfolk dance daily between1800-1900 hours1800-1900 hours


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FESTIVALSFESTIVALS

The Mewar festival is celebrated to welcome theThe Mewar festival is celebrated to welcome theadvent of spring. It coincides with the festival ofadvent of spring. It coincides with the festival ofGangaur in Udaipur, and has a unique charmGangaur in Udaipur, and has a unique charmabout it.about it.

The festival of Gangaur is very significient forThe festival of Gangaur is very significient forwomen of Rajasthan.It is a time for them to dresswomen of Rajasthan.It is a time for them to dress

up in their best clothes and participate in theup in their best clothes and participate in thefestival..Once the religious part of the festival isfestival..Once the religious part of the festival isover, it is time for cultural events whereover, it is time for cultural events whereRajasthani culture is portrayed through songs,Rajasthani culture is portrayed through songs,dances and other programmes.dances and other programmes.

The festival culminates with an impressiveThe festival culminates with an impressivefireworks display. Like other fairs and festivalsfireworks display. Like other fairs and festivals

celebrated throughout the state, there is a lot ofcelebrated throughout the state, there is a lot ofactivity which keeps the participants in a joyfulactivity which keeps the participants in a joyfulframe of mind, eager to enjoy every moment offrame of mind, eager to enjoy every moment ofthe celebrations.the celebrations.


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FAIRSFAIRS

Shilpgram Fair lShilpgram Fair literally meaning aiterally meaning a"Craftsmen's Village" is a living"Craftsmen's Village" is a livingethnographic museum depicting theethnographic museum depicting theenormous diversities in craft, art &enormous diversities in craft, art &culture between various Indian states,culture between various Indian states,but the exquisite terracotta workbut the exquisite terracotta workmainly in dark red and dark brownmainly in dark red and dark brownsand material along with the woodensand material along with the woodencarvings are the forte of this ethniccarvings are the forte of this ethnicvillage .village .

Shilpgram comprises 26 huts set in 70Shilpgram comprises 26 huts set in 70acres of natural surroundings at theacres of natural surroundings at the

foot of the Aravali Hills.A colourfulfoot of the Aravali Hills.A colourfulcraft festival during winter seasons tocraft festival during winter seasons tothe whole set up induces viatanity andthe whole set up induces viatanity andzeal.zeal.

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