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Abu
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Location:
Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
Significance :
three days colorful festival is organised to show
rajasthan culture.
Time of Celebration :
Mount abu-December.
The Winter Festival is held every year during the
last week of December. The festival celebrates the
warmth and cheerfulness of the people of hill station,
who welcome the tourist from the depth of their
hearts. This three days colorful festival is organised
by the Rajasthan Tourism and Municipal Board of Mount
Abu.
The lovely and lone hill station of Mount Abu in
Rajasthan is a fabulous place for a great vacation.
Apart from providing respite from the scorching heat,
it also gives one a chance to witness the marvellous
Dilwara temples. And if your visit coincides with the
Winter Festival then there can be nothing like it. An
ode to Rajasthani life and culture, it promises lot of
fun and frolic for those who participate in it.
Acquaint yourself with the culture of the land, get a
taste of the quintessential warmth and hospitality
with which these jolly and cheerful people welcome
visitors to their land.
Description of the Winter Festival in Mount Abu,
Rajasthan
On the occasion of the Winter Festival, eclectic and
riveting performances are put up by the talented
artistes of Rajasthan. Classical as well as folk
singers mesmerize listeners with their songs. The
Gair, Ghooomar and Daph folk dances put up by the
dancers also do not fail to thrill anyone.
Other than these cultural programmes, water sports
also form part of the festivities. Rowing competitions
are held on the lake. Cricket matches are organized.
A large number of diyas or lamps are floated on the
Nakki Lake. This ceremony is known by the name of
Deepdaan, the sight of so many lighted lamps floating
on the river is indeed a visual delight.
At this time many colorful processions are also
organized by the local authorities. In fact it is one
of these processions that mark the inauguration of the
Winter Festival. Starting from Rajasthan Tourism
Development Corporation's Hotel Shikhar, it proceeds
towards Nakki Lake Chowk. The locals enthusiastically
participate in it. After finally gathering,
performances are put up not only by the folk artistes
of Rajasthan but also by those of Gujarat, Punjab and
Haryana. The spectators are sure to have a very
enjoyable time watching them.
The hospitality of the people, their colorful culture
and exotic location make this festival a never to be
forgotten experience. The grand finale of the festival
is made brighter by a display of dazzling fire works
all three days.
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