GANGAUR FESTIVAL IN RAJASTHAN
| Vikram Samwat (Lunar Calendar) |
2006 |
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2010 |
| 3-4 Chaitra-S |
1-2 Apr |
21-22 Mar |
8-9 Apr |
29-30 Mar |
18-19 Mar |
A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is time
for young girls to dress up in their finery and pray for grooms of their
husbands. This 18-day festival is laced with various activities and
culminates in a grand procession marking the arrival of Shiva to escort his
bride home.
| Rajasthan Fairs and Festival |
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