Day 5 - 23rd March 2016

Holika Dahan Ceremony

The Eternal Mewar Festival was celebrated at The Manek Chowk of the City Palace. The colourful procession with marching bands and display of Mewar's pageantry witnessed the participation of Family-Members of the House of Mewar. The spectacle of ceremonies, with religious rites conducted, culminated in the lighting of the pious fire of Holika Dahan. Music and dance performances by artistes made the evening memorable. This year the Kathak performance by Ms. Monisa Nayak and Group from New Delhi added to the spectacle. The festival is a testimony to the living heritage of Mewar and is witnessed by guests from far and near, besides active participation by the community.

Shriji arriving in English Royal Landau Six in hand

Procession at The Manek Chowk, The City Palace, Udaipur

Panoramic view of The Manek Chowk , The City Palace,
Udaipur during the Holika Dahan ceremony

Shriji, Smt. Vijayraj Kumari Mewar, Ms. Padmaja Kumari Parmar,
Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Mrs. Nivritti Kumari Mewar,
Ms. Rohitta Kumari Parmar and Ms. Mohlakshika Kumari Mewar
performing the rituals

Pooja rituals of Holika Dahan