Gangaur Festival celebrated at Alsisar Mahal

Gangaur procession at the Alsisar Mahal Shekhawati.

Gangaur procession at the Alsisar Mahal Shekhawati.

The festival of Lord Shiva and Parwati – Gangaur, on which married women fast and perform holy rituals for the happiness of their marital life and single women fast to find their Mr Right, kicked off in all its glory in Rajasthan. Every year a special programme and pooja is organized at Alsisar Mahal- Shekhawati.

Gangaur Festival in Rajasthan

 

The Gangaur festival at Alsisar Mahal kicked off with much fanfare. The Palace, surrounded by lush greenery was buzzing with people all around who turned up in droves to celebrate. Gauri pooja was performed by the members of Alsisar Family followed by cultural evening and dinner.

Cultural Performances

Cultural Performances

Rajasthani folk music was played by the local artists and admired by the foreign guests of Alsisar Mahal. Vibrant lighting work, colourful fountains and fireworks made the celebrations more spectacular. Folk artistes also presented an extravaganza of regional dance forms.

Dining Hall at Alsisar Mahal Shekhawati

The celebration of Gangaur Festival at Alsisar Mahal was an event full of fanfare and activities, which kept the participants and guests in a joyful frame of mind, eager to enjoy every moment.

Alsisar Mahal every year celebrates Gangaur Fair with great fervor and enthusiasm. If you’ve missed the celebrations, we would love to invite you for the next year’s Gangaur celebration which would fall on March 22, 2015.