Gangaur Festival (March- April)
A festival for young maids and married women, dedicated to Gauri, the incarnation
of Goddess Parvati. Women pray for the prosperity and long live of their husbands,
while girls seek good husbands from the goddess. A colorful procession are taken
out with pomp and gaiety. Gangaur hold a special place for the Garasia tribal,
inhabitants of the Sirohi- Mt. Abu region. They celebrate this festival over
one month. The unusual and interesting feature of their celebration is the procession
of the Gangaur image from village to village. The tribal youth get an opportunity
to meet and mingle freely, select a life partner of their choice and marry by
eloping. A romantic but strange custom, sanctioned by the society.
Patotasav
Celebrated at Shri Raghunathji Temple.
Summer festival (June)
A special occasion for the hill resort, as the people throng from al parts of
the country to escape the sizzling heat of the plains, and rejuvenate their
sapping energies. They are treated to one of the most exotic festival which
lingers in their minds for long. more details
