Festivals in Udaipur district are celebrated in a big way and with a lot of pomp and show. The festivals have a lot to offer the tourists in terms of the glimpse that they offer into the traditional arts, crafts and cultural facets of the district. There is a lot of singing, dancing and a wide array of traditional cultural activities which are hosted during the time of these festivals, all of which are a great delight to watch and participate in. Most of the festivals are a seasonal celebration, welcoming the advent of spring, monsoon etc. The various festivals celebrated in the district of Udaipur are discussed below.

Shilpgram Festival
Shilpgram, a crafts village 3 Kms west of Fateh Sagar, has displays of traditional houses from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra. There are also demonstrations by musicians, dancers, or artisans from these states. The 10 day festival is a treat for the visitor to view and experience an array of exquisite art and craft forms. Shilpgram hosts the festival.

Mewar Festival
The onset of spring brings the Mewar festival. During the festival, the tradition and culture of Rajasthan dominates every thing else. The Mewar Festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring. It coincides with the festival of Gangaur in Udaipur and has a unique charm about it. The festival of Gangaur is very significant for women of Rajasthan. It is a time for them to dress up in their best clothes and participate in the festival.

The Mewar Festival in March-April is when they gather to dress the images of Isar and Gangaur and then carry them in a ceremonial procession through different parts of the city. The procession winds its way to the Gangaur Ghat at Lake Pichola. Here, the images are transferred to special boats amidst much singing and festivity. Once the religious part of the festival is over, it is time for cultural events where Rajasthani culture is portrayed through songs, dances and other programs. The festival culminates with an impressive fireworks display. Like other fairs and festivals celebrated throughout the state, there is a lot of activity, which keeps the participants in a joyful frame of mind, eager to enjoy every moment.

Gangaur Festival
Gangaur festival which comes in March - April is popular among women who pray to the goddess Parvati. A procession of caparisoned horses and elephants accompanying the image of Lord Shiva is the major attraction. During this festival, women carry the idols of goddess Parvati, also called Gauri, in the form of a procession to Gangaur Ghat which is one side of the Pichola Lake.

Teej Festival
Teej is also an important festival celebrated in all parts of Rajasthan. It comes in the month of July - August. It is the festival celebrating the advent of monsoon. Held during the monsoons, July-August Teej is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati and this time it is married women who pray for a happy and long married life. It is like a festival of swings, which are decorated with flowers and hung from trees. Young girls and women dressed in green clothes sing songs in celebration of the advent of the monsoon. Teej is celebrated mainly by the women folk of Rajasthan. Married women who idolize Parvati for her devotion to her husband Shiva celebrate Teej.

Thus discussed are the various festivals celebrated in the district of Udaipur.