At a glance
- Unmarried girls pray for a good husband; married women pray for their husband's long life.
- Women decorate their hands and feet with mehendi.
- On the last day the images go in procession and are immersed in a lake, tank or well.
Facts
| Time | Chaitra Krishna Pratipada, the day after Holi, to Chaitra Shukla Tritiya: 18 days according to Rajasthan Tourism; many accounts give 16 days of puja |
|---|---|
| Worshipped | Gauri (Parvati) and Isar (Shiva), as clay images dressed in new clothes |
Main places
- Jaipur: the procession of Gangaur leaves the City Palace by the Tripolia Gate, with elephants and horses, and ends near Talkatora.
- Udaipur: the images are immersed at Gangaur Ghat on Lake Pichola, and the Mewar Festival is held at the same time.
Remember: often mixed up
- Gangaur or TeejGangaur follows Holi, in Chaitra · Teej is a monsoon festival of Shravan and Bhadrapad.
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