Thu, 5 March

Holika Dahan Ceremony 2015

The Manek Chowk, City Palace, Udaipur shimmered in regal splendour during the evening ceremony of Holika Dahan.

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar, the 76th Custodian of the House of Mewar and Chairman and Managing Trustee of the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) with Smt. Vijayraj Kumari Mewar, Ms. Bhargavi Kumari Mewar, Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Mrs. Nivritti Kumari Mewar and Baby Mohlakshika Kumari Mewar performed the traditional rites and ritual of lighting Holika on the auspicious full moon night of Phalguna, heralding the onset of spring. Guests from overseas and India joined residents from Udaipur to witness the festival that is performed according to the ancient traditions of Rajasthan and India.

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar and members of the family recited prayers with the Palace priests at The Manek Chowk. Sacred text from the Vedas and Hymns were read as Shriji lit the Holika and circled the holika effigy, accompanied by priests.

Shriji arriving in his English Royal Landau four in hand

Royal procession at The Manek Chowk, The City Palace, Udaipur

Shriji receiving Maharana Salute by The Palace Guard


Shriji, Smt. Vijayraj Kumari Mewar, Ms. Bhargavi Kumari Mewar,
Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar and Mrs. Nivritti Kumari Mewar
performing rituals