Coordinates: 24.58°N 73.

68°E

Udaipur
Udaipur ( pronunciation ), also known as the "City of Lakes", is a
city in the state of Rajasthan in India.[2] It is the historic capital of the
Udaipur
kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Agency. It was founded in Metropolis
1558 by Maharana Udai Singh II of the Sisodia clan of Rajput,[3] when
he shifted his capital from the city of Chittorgarh to Udaipur after
Chittorgarh was besieged by Akbar. It remained as the capital city till
1818 when it became a British princely state,[4] and thereafter the
Mewar province became a part of Rajasthan when India gained
independence in 1947.[5]

The city is located in the southernmost part of Rajasthan, near the

Gujarat border. It is surrounded by the Aravali Range, which separates
it from the Thar Desert. It is around 660 km from Delhi and
approximately 800 km from Mumbai, placed almost in the middle of
two major Indian metro cities. Besides, connectivity with Gujarat ports
provide Udaipur a strategic geographical advantage.[6] Udaipur is well
connected with nearby cities and states by means of road, rail and air
transportation facilities, including Maharana Pratap Airport. Common
languages spoken include Hindi, English and Rajasthani (Mewari).

Dubbed "the most romantic spot on the continent of India" by British

administrator James Tod,[7] Udaipur is a tourist destination and is
known for its history, culture, scenic locations and the Rajput-era
palaces. It is popularly known as the "City of Lakes" because of its
sophisticated lake system. It has seven lakes surrounding the city. Five
From Top to Bottom: Evening view of the city,
of the major lakes, namely Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Swaroop
City Palace complex
Sagar Lake, Rangsagar and Doodh Talai Lake have been included under
Nickname(s): "City of Lakes"
the restoration project of the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP)
of the Government of India.[8] Besides lakes, Udaipur is also known for
its historic forts and palaces, museums, galleries, natural locations and
gardens, architectural temples, as well as traditional fairs, festivals and
structures.[9] The Udaipur economy is primarily driven by tourism,
though minerals, marble processing, chemical manufacturing and
development, electronic manufacturing and the handicraft industry are
also contributors.[10] Udaipur hosts several state and regional public
offices, including offices of Director of Mines and Geology, Udaipur
Commissioner of Excise, Commissioner of Tribal Area Development,
Hindustan Zinc Limited, and Rajasthan State Mines and Mineral
Corporation Limited. Besides, Udaipur is rising as educational hub as Location in Rajasthan, India
well, with 5 Universities, 14 colleges and more than 160 high
schools.[11] Udaipur is home to IIM Udaipur, the fifth best management
institution in the country according to NIRF ranking released by
MHRD.

Udaipur

Contents
History
Pre-Historic Era
Establishment as a city
Geography
Jharmar Kotra national geological monument
Udaipur (India)
 Gossan in Rajpura-Dariba Mineralised belt Coordinates: 24.58°N 73.68°E
Topography Country India
Climate State Rajasthan
District Udaipur
Demographics
Founded by Rana Udai Singh II
Government Government
Member of parliament • Body Udaipur Municipal
Corporation
Economy
• Mayor Govind Singh Tak(BJP)
Electronics design and manufacturing
Elevation 600 m (2,000 ft)
Tourism
List Population (2011)[1]
• Metropolis 451,100
Culture • Metro 474,531
Festivals
Languages
Gangaur Festival
• Official Hindi
Shilpgram Utsav • Additional Official English
Hariyali Amavasya • Regional Mewari
Jagannath Rath Yatra Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Jal-Jhulni Ekadashi
PIN 313001- 313024
Udaipur in popular culture Telephone code +91- 294
Transport Vehicle registration RJ-27
Nearest cities Jodhpur, Chittorgarh,
Places nearby Kota, Ahmedabad,
Sports Jaipur, Ajmer, Indore,
Dungarpur, Banswara
Education Climate BSh
Media Website www.udaipur.rajasthan
See also .gov.in (http://www.udaip
ur.rajasthan.gov.in)
References
External links

History

Panoramic view of old city of Udaipur with City Palace behind it.

Pre-Historic Era
The Ahar River bank was inhabited by men in about 2000 B.C. There are footprints of two different civilizations, which
provides claims about earliest inhabitants of the Ahar culture: the first ones are the Bhil/Bheels, the indigenous tribes
originated at this place, and are still residing in the area in large numbers. The second footprints were of Rajputs, who once
entered the enclosed valley, and then continued to live in this place for centuries.[12]

Establishment as a city
Udaipur was founded in 1559,[3] by Maharana Udai Singh II in the fertile circular Girwa Valley to the southwest of Nagda,
on the Banas River. The city was established as the new capital of the Mewar kingdom. This area already had a thriving
trading town, Ayad, which had served as the capital of Mewar in the 10th through 12th centuries.[13] The Girwa region was

Statue of Maharana Pratap of
Mewar, commemorating the
Battle of Haldighati.
influence despite much pressure. At present, Maharana Mahendra Singh Mewar is the 76th custodian of the Mewar
dynasty.[15]
thus already well known to Chittaud rulers who moved to it whenever the vulnerable
tableland Chittaurgarh was threatened with enemy attacks. Maharana Udai Singh II, in
the wake of 16th-century emergence of artillery warfare, decided during his exile at
Kumbhalgarh to move his capital to a more secure location. Ayad was flood-prone,
hence he chose the ridge east of Pichola Lake to start his new capital city, where he
came upon a hermit while hunting in the foothills of the Aravalli Range. The hermit
blessed the king and guided him to build a palace on the spot, assuring him it would be
well protected. Udai Singh II consequently established a residence on the site. In
November 1567, the Mughal emperor Akbar laid siege to the venerated fort of Chittor.
To protect Udaipur from external attacks, Maharana Udai Singh built a six kilometre
long city wall, with seven gates,[14] namely Surajpole, Chandpole, Udiapole, Hathipole,
Ambapole, Brahmpole and so on. The area within these walls and gates is still known as
the old city or the walled city.
As the Mughal empire weakened, the Sisodia rulers, reasserted their independence and
recaptured most of Mewar except for Chittor. Udaipur remained the capital of the state,
which became a princely state of British India in 1818. Being a mountainous region and
unsuitable for heavily armoured Mughal horses, Udaipur remained safe from Mughal

Geography

Udaipur's landscape during monsoon.

Jharmar Kotra national geological monument

Jharmar Kotra Stromatolite Fossil Park at Jharmar Kotra south-east of Udiapur has been declared the National Geological
Monuments of India by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), for their protection, maintenance, promotion and enhancement
of geotourism.[16][17][18]

Gossan in Rajpura-Dariba Mineralised belt

Gossan in Rajpura-Dariba Mineralised belt nearby, consisting of gossan, has been declared the National Geological
Monuments of India by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), for their protection, maintenance, promotion and enhancement
of geotourism.[16][17][18]

Topography

The City Palace alongside Lake Pichola.

Udaipur is located at 24.525049°N 73.677116°E.[19] The city covers an area of 64 km2 and lies at an altitude of 598.00 m
(1,962 ft) above sea level. It is located in the southern region of Rajasthan, near the Gujarat border.[20] The city lies 403 km
(250 mi) southwest of the state capital, Jaipur and 250 km (155 mi) northeast from Ahmedabad.

Udaipur with its lakes lies on the south slope of the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan. The northern part of the district consists
generally of elevated plateaus, while the eastern part has vast stretches of fertile plains. The southern part is covered with
rocks, Hills and dense Forest. There are two important passages in the Aravali ranges viz. Desuri Nal and Saoke which
serves as a link between Udaipur and Jodhpur District.[21]

The lakes of the city being interconnected form a lake system which supports and sustains the groundwater recharge, water
availability for drinking, agriculture, industries and is a source of employment through tourism. The lake system has three
main lakes in its upper catchment area, six lakes within its municipal boundary and one lake in the downstream. The Udaipur
lake system, arising out of the river Berach (Banas Basin) and its tributaries, is an integral component of the upper Berach
basin. The upper Berach basin is a part of the Gangetic river system, wherein the river Berach meets river Ganga through the
rivers Banas, Chambal and Yamuna.[22]

The Udaipur Lake System can be divided into the following categories:[22]

Upper lakes: Lake Badi, Chhota Madar & Bada Madar

City Lakes: Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, Swaroop Sagar Lake, Rang Sagar, Kumharia Talab, Goverdhan
Sagar.
Downstream Lake: Udaisagar Lake
River: Ayad River
 View of a Fateh Sagar Lake Maharana Fateh Singh (1884– Udaipur, is known as the "City
from a distance. 1930) of Udaipur, on a royal Of Lakes".
barge, in Lake Pichola.

A view of Udaipur from City

Palace, Udaipur.

Climate
Udaipur city has a hot semi-arid climate. The three main seasons, summer, monsoon and winter respectively, dominate the
city of Udaipur. Being located in the desert lands of Rajasthan, the climate and weather of Udaipur is usually hot. The
summer season runs from mid-March to June and touches temperature ranging from 23 °C (73 °F) to 44 °C (111 °F) in the
months of March to June. Monsoons arrive in the month of July heralded by dust and thunderstorms.[23] With its greenery
and lakes, the city is one of the top monsoon destinations of the country.[24] The winter season prevails from the month of
October till the month of March. Humidity, which prevails during monsoons, diminishes at the arrival of winters. The city
observes pleasant sunny days and enjoyable cool nights with the temperature ranging from 5 °C (41 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F).[25]

Udaipur's monsoon and winter climates are the most appealing time to visit. Tourists arrive in large numbers, anytime
between mid-September to late March or early April. Even in January, the coldest month, the days are bright, sunny and
warm with maximum temperature around 28.3 °C (82.9 °F). Mornings, evenings and nights are cold.[26]

Climate data for Udaipur

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

Average high °C 24.2 26.9 32.8 37.4 39.8 37.3 33.9 30.3 32.6 33.3 29.3 25.5 31.8
(°F) (75.6) (80.4) (91.0) (99.3) (103.6) (99.1) (93.0) (86.5) (90.7) (91.9) (84.7) (77.9) (89.2)

Average low °C 7.0 9.1 14.3 20.2 25.0 26.1 24.5 23.2 21.4 16.9 11.7 7.7 17.2
(°F) (44.6) (48.4) (57.7) (68.4) (77.0) (79.0) (76.1) (73.8) (70.5) (62.4) (53.1) (45.9) (63.0)

Average
3.5 2.0 1.2 6.6 18.2 92.7 188.8 205.1 96.2 19.1 17.2 3.6 654.3
precipitation
(0.14) (0.08) (0.05) (0.26) (0.72) (3.65) (7.43) (8.07) (3.79) (0.75) (0.68) (0.14) (25.76)
mm (inches)

Source: IMD (http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/udaipur2.htm)

Demographics
Population Growth of Udaipur
According to the 2011 census, the Census Pop. %±
Religions in Udaipur
Religion Percent
total population of Udaipur city 1891 46,700 —
Hindus 72.90% was 451,100. Including suburbs
1901 45,600 −2.4%
Muslims 15.67% outside the city limits the
1911 46,000 0.9%
Jains 9.86% population was 474,531.[1] As per
Sikhs 0.8% the data, the male population of 1941 59,600 —
Christians 0.63%
the city was 233,959 and the 1951 89,600 50.3%
Buddhists 0.02%
female population was 217,141 in 1961 111,100 24.0%
Distribution of religions
2011. The total population for the
1971 162,900 46.6%
age group of 0–6 years old was
47,932. The sex-ratio of the city was 928. The child sex-ratio (0–6 years of age) was 1981 229,800 41.1%
866. 1991 308,600 34.3%
2001 389,438 26.2%
As per the estimated 2019 population data, the total population of Udaipur is
662,992.[28] In recent years, the population growth of Udaipur has increased 2011 474,531 21.9%
amazingly due to its weather, relaxing environment and wonderful places to visit source:[27]
nearby.

Udaipur has an average effective literacy rate of 90.43 percent, as compared to the national average of 74.04 percent:[29]
male literacy rate being 95.41 percent while the female literacy rate being 85.08 percent.[30]

Hindi and Mewari are the major languages spoken in Udaipur. Marwari, Wagdi, Urdu and Gujarati are some others which
are in use in the city.[31]

Hinduism is the major religion followed in the city. 2nd most is Muslims with approx 16% of the total population. With a
large Jain community, Jainism is amongst the other main religions practised. Jains makes about 10% of the population, as
compared to the national average of 0.37%.

Government
Udaipur is governed by the Udaipur Municipal Corporation. The corporation has 70 municipal wards and Govind Singh Tak
is the mayor. The city had a city council that was converted into a municipal corporation in 2013.[32]

Recently, an all-woman police patrol team was deployed in Udaipur. The initiative, taken by the Rajasthan government, is
aimed at ensuring the security of women from eve-teasers, and for the general safety of the public, especially tourists. The
team is fully equipped with arms, security equipment, first aid and other amenities besides motorcycles for patrolling the
city.[33]

Member of parliament
Current MP of Udaipur is Arjunlal Meena of BJP.[34]

Economy
Udaipur has a diversified economic base. The major contributions to the city's economy come from tourism, agriculture and
mineral industries. The handicraft and cottage industry sectors play an important part in contributing to the growing
economy.[35] The city has also been included under the Smart Cities mission initiated by the Government of India,[36] and is
selected in the list of first 20 cities to be developed as smart cities.[37] In the 2001 census of India, 36% of Udaipur resident
was reported to be meaningfully employed.

Handicrafts
Udaipur is well known for handicrafts such as paintings, marble articles, silver arts
and terracotta. The Shilpgram is a platform where regional handicraft and hand-loom
products are developed. Craft bazaars are organised by the Shilpgram, with an aim to
encourage the regional arts and crafts, the handicraft and hand-loom works.

Tourism

Udaipur, with its lakes, and historic palaces and architecture, is a major destination
for tourists, both domestic and foreign nationals visiting the state. Over 1.4 million The Durbar Hall, Fateh Prakash
tourists visited Udaipur in 2016. With numerous hotels to serve visiting tourists, Palace Hotel
Udaipur is home to some of the country's most popular luxury hotels and resorts. The
Oberoi Udaivilas has been ranked as the world's number 1 hotel in 2015.[38] The Taj
Lake Palace and the Leela Palace Udaipur are also amongst the most expensive
hotels in the country.[39] With various other renowned hotel chains present in the
city, the tourism sector has been a fairly large contributor to the economic growth
and fame of Udaipur.

As a capital of the erstwhile Mewar kingdom, Udaipur is also the launching point for
visits to the historic forts of Khumbhalgarh and Chittor and the temple of Ranakpur,
Shrinathji at Nathdwara and Eklingji. Religious tourism is a major source of regular
visitors to Udaipur. Aerial view of City Palace on Lake
Pichola
Metals and Minerals industries

Udaipur district is particularly rich in mineral resources as a large variety of

important minerals are found here. Copper, lead, zinc and silver, industrial minerals
like phosphate, asbestos, calcite, limestone, Talc (soapstone), barites, wollastonite
and marble are the major driving resources behind the industries based in the city.[40]
Marble is exclusively mined, processed and exported from here around the world.
The marble industry is well set and established with proper infrastructure and
technological support for mining and processing. It is the largest sector giving
employment to many people in the city and the immigrants from nearby areas.
Farming lands amongst the Aravali
Udaipur is also home to the world's second largest Zinc producer, Hindustan hills
Zinc.[41]

Electronics design and manufacturing

Udaipur is host to medium and large enterprises designing and manufacturing electronic instruments, control panels,
sensitive metering technology and LED lamps. The electrical and electronics industry in Udaipur employs over 6000 people.
These businesses are Tempsens, Pyrotech and Secure Meters Ltd.[42] Secure meter ltd is one of the major meter
manufacturers across the globe.

Agriculture

Agriculture as in most other parts of the country, remains a leading sector in the city's economy. The Major crops of the area
are Maize and Jowar in Kharif season and Wheat and Mustard in the Rabi season.[43] Pulses, Groundnut and vegetables like
brinjals are some of the major food products grown in the city.[44] The Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and
Technology, along with its affiliated institutions, has been working towards identifying, designing, preparing and adapting
new techniques in the field of production technology for agricultural development since its establishment.

Retail

Udaipur has both traditional as well as modern retail shopping destinations. The traditional markets include Bapu Bazaar,
Chetak Circle, Suraj Pole, Nehru Bazaar, Bada Bazaar and Chand Pole, while the areas including Durga Nursery Road,
Shakti Nagar and Sudkhadia Circle provide opportunities to new entrants. Udaipur is also progressing towards a mall
culture, and has witnessed many retail malls including Forum Celebration Mall, Lakecity Mall, Arvana Shopping Mall,
Chetak Shopping Mall, City Centre Mall, Mangalam Square Mall and R.Kay Mall.[45]
Tourism

List
Picture Attraction Period Description

Standing on the east bank of Lake Pichola is a massive

series of palaces built at different times from 1559. Its main
entrance is through the triple-arched gate - the Tripolia,
City
built in 1725. This gate leads to a series of courtyards,
Palace, 1559
overlapping partitions, terraces, corridors and gardens. The
Udaipur
palace now houses a museum with many antique articles,
paintings, decorative furniture and utensils from the royal
era.

Situated over an island in Lake Pichola, the Lake Palace

was constructed to serve as a royal summer palace. Built
Lake 1743–
of white marble, the palace is now a luxury 5 Star hotel,
Palace 1746
operating under the "Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces"
banner.

Jag Mandir is a palace built on an island in the Lake

Pichola. Also known as the "Lake Garden Palace", it was
Jag 1551– constructed by three Maharanas of the Mewar kingdom.
Mandir 1652 The construction started in 1551 and was completed by
1652. The royal family used the palace as a summer resort
and pleasure palace.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Rishabh dev,

the first Jain Tirthankara. The fifty-two pinnacles
of the temple are seen from a long distance.
Kesariyaji 9th
Temple century The main idol in the temple is of Tirthankara
Rishabha, carved in black stone in padmasana
posture, about 3.5 feet (1.1 m) tall.

Monsoon Palace, also known as Sajjan Garh Palace, was

built as an astronomical center to keep track of the
movement of monsoon clouds in the area and also served
Monsoon as the summer resort of the Maharanas. Built with white
-
Palace marble, it is located on Bansdara peak of the Aravalli hill
range at an elevation of 944 m (3100 ft) above mean sea
level. The palace has view of the city's lakes, palaces, and
surrounding countryside.

The Jagdish Temple is a large Hindu temple in the middle

Jagdish of Udaipur, built by Maharana Jagat Singh I. A key tourist
1651
Temple place in the city, this temple is an example of Māru-Gurjara
architecture.

Fateh 1678 Lake Fatehsagar is an artificial lake situated in the north-

Sagar west part of Udaipur. The lake was originally built by
Lake Maharana Jai Singh and later reconstructed and extended
by Maharana Fateh Singh. It also houses an aquarium
named 'Under the Sun' inaugurated in 2017.
 Sukhadia Circle (square) is large roundabout in the city's
northern suburb and is a recreational centre. The square
Sukhadia
- has in its centre, a small pond amidst which lies a 21 ft high
Circle
three-tiered fountain. The fountain, made of marble is
surmounted by a wheat-ear motif, a symbol of prosperity.

Sahelion ki Bari is a garden and tourist space in the

northern part of the city. The garden with its fountains and
Saheliyon- 1710–
kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants, was laid for a
ki-Bari 1734
group of forty-eight young women attendants who
accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry.

Lake Pichola is an artificial freshwater lake and is one of

the several contiguous lakes in the city of Udaipur. The
lake's surroundings and the several islands within the lake
Lake
1362 have been developed over the centuries, with palaces,
Pichola
marble temples, family mansions, bathing ghats (Gangaur
Ghat, Ambrai Ghat, Hanuman Ghat) and chabutaras (a
raised platform, normally within a courtyard)

Moti Magri or Pearl Hill, is a memorial of the Rajput hero

Maharana Pratap. It is basically a small hill, atop of which
there is a bronze statue of the Maharana astride his
Moti Magri -
favourite horse "Chetak". It was initiated by Maharana
Bhagwat Singh Mewar, and carried over and completed
with the help of public trust.

Neemach Neemach mata is located on a hill near Fateh Sagar Lake.

Mata - The temple is 900 meters above on the top of the hill. This
Temple location provides a holistic view of entire Udaipur.

Karni mata temple is located at Doodh Talai near Pichola.

Karni There is a rope-way which takes visitors to a hill at which
Mata, - this temple is located. There are views of Pichola Lake, Jag
Udaipur Mandir and Doodh Talai. From the top one can view the
whole city.

Pratap - Pratap Gaurav Kendra Rashtriya Tirtha is situated at Tiger

Gaurav Hill. It was started by the Veer Shromani Maharana Pratap
Kendra Samiti, and aims at providing information about Maharana
Pratap and the historical heritage of the area with the help
of modern technology.
 Gulab Bagh is the largest garden in Udaipur, situated at
Gulab heart of the city. It is known for a wide variety plantation
Bagh and - and includes various attractions including ponds, a library,
Zoo toy train, zoological park, temples and a religious place for
Arya Samaj, as well as several government offices.

Pratap Park is a garden situated near the bank of Pichola

Lake. It has an open gymnasium and several other
Pratap
2016 attractions. It has gained attraction due to the human-sized
Park
alphabets reading "I LOVE UDAIPUR", with a view of Lake
Pichola and City Palace in the background.

Culture
Udaipur has received a rich cultural heritage from the bygone ages. The lakes,
temples, huge forts, and palaces boast about the rich legacy of this city. The city has
kept a balance between preserving the rituals and traditions of the past while keeping
up with the modern advancements and changes in lifestyle. Like any other place in
the state of Rajasthan, folk dance and music have an important place in adding to the
city's cultural richness. The dynamic and vibrant dances of Bhavai, Ghoomar,
Kachchhi Ghodi, Kalbeliya, and Terahtaali add a sparkle to the rich cultural heritage
of Udaipur.
Wall painting at Shilpgram, Udaipur
Ghoomar dance is a part of the royal culture of the Mewar Region of
Rajasthan. This is a community dance for women and performed on
auspicious occasions where the ladies move gracefully in circles.
Kalbelia, one of the most sensuous dance forms of Rajasthan, is
performed by the Kalbeliya snake charmers' community with the sapera
dancers wearing long, black skirts embroidered with silver ribbons.
Bhavai dance consists of veiled women dancers balancing up to seven or
nine brass pitchers as they dance nimbly, pirouetting and then swaying
with the soles of their feet perched on the top of a glass or on the edge of
the sword
Kachchhi Ghodi dance is performed on dummy horses where men in Mewari artist at work
elaborate costumes ride the equally well-decorated dummy horses.
Holding naked swords, these dancers move rhythmically to the beating of
drums and fifes.[46]
Following a lineage of age-old traditions and adhering to religious significance, the various dances complement the fairs and
festivals held in the city. The city's music consists mainly of the use of Morchang, Naad, Tanpura, and Sarangi, among many
other instruments, that used to echo in the courts of the erstwhile rulers of the state.[47]

Miniature paintings are amongst the most famous paintings developed under the patronage of the rulers of Rajasthan. The
simplest among these are done on walls, and through folk in style, they nevertheless have some of the flavours of frescoes
one sees in the old palaces. The tradition of painting the wall of houses with scenes from mythological and chivalric tales has
been prevalent in Rajasthan for the past many centuries. The people of the city make use of such wall paintings for
decorations during wedding celebrations. Noted amongst the miniature style of paintings are particularly the Pichvais, which
are those made on cloth, and Phad, made on cloth scroll in folk style.[48]

The Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal is a cultural institution based in the city. The institute with its museum is a platform which
displays a collection of Rajasthani culture. Offering an insight into the lifestyle of the royal era in Udaipur, the museum has a
fine collection of dresses, tribal jewellery, turbans, dolls, masks, musical instruments, paintings and puppets. With various
cultural events including folk song and dance performances, theatre and puppetry, the institute highlights the different social
stigmas, thereby proving to be a powerful education tool for the masses.[49][50]

Festivals
Gangaur Festival
Gangaur is one of the most important local festivals in Rajasthan.[51] In some form
or the other it is celebrated all over Rajasthan.[52] "gan" is a synonym for Lord Shiva
and "gauri" or "gaur" stands for Goddess Parvati, the heavenly consort of Lord
Shiva. Gangaur celebrates the union of the two and is a symbol of conjugal and
marital happiness.

It is celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March–April), the first month of the Hindu
calendar. This month marks the end of winter and the onset of spring. This festival is
celebrated especially by women, who worship clay idols of "Gan" & "Gauri" in their
houses. These idols are worshiped by the girls who seek the blessings of Gan and An idol of the deity decorated as per
Gauri for a good spouse, while the married women pray for the good health and long Rajput traditions
life of their husbands. On the eve of Gangaur festival, women decorate their palms
and fingers with henna. Udaipur has the privilege of having a dedicated Ghat named
after Gangaur. Gangaur Ghat or Gangori Ghat is situated on the waterfront of Lake Pichola. This ghat serves as a prime
location for the celebration of multiple festivals, including Gangaur festival. The idols of Gan and Gauri are immersed in the
Lake Pichola from this ghat.

A traditional procession of Gangaur commences from the City Palace which passes through various areas of the city. The
procession is headed by old palanquins, chariots, bullock carts and performance by folk artists.

Shilpgram Utsav
Shilpgram, a crafts village 3 km west of Lake 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
organised here[53] is a treat for the visitor to an array of exquisite art and craft. One of the important objectives of Shilpgram
festival is in the sphere of increasing awareness and knowledge of rural life and crafts, specifically, for the younger
generation. Special emphasis is laid on workshops for children on arts, crafts, theatre, and music.

Hariyali Amavasya
Hariyali Amavasya (new moon day of the Sawan / Shravan month) marks the beginning of the monsoons and greenery. It
arrives three days before the famous Hartalika Teej (Shravan Shukla Tritiya). People worship God Shiva for abundant rains
and good agricultural season. Melas and fests are arranged in several places in the city.

Jagannath Rath Yatra

In Udaipur, the third biggest Ratha-Yatra[54] is organised on the auspicious day of Ashadh Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight)
Dwitiya according to Indian Vikram Samvat. On this cultural day of summer solstice theme, June 21 of every year, the
journey of the Lord Jagannath to their aunt's house is started. The presiding deities of the temple lord Jagannath (Krishna),
Balabhadra (Balarama) and their sister Subhadra are taken through the streets in heavily decorated wooden chariots, which
are made every year for the purpose. The Chariot of Lord Jagannath, called Nandighosha, has 16 wheels and is draped in red
and yellow.

The sanctity of the festival is such that even a touch of the chariot or even the ropes with which these are pulled is
considered enough to confer the results of several pious deeds or penance for ages.

Jal-Jhulni Ekadashi
According to the Hindu calendar, Gyaras, or Ekadashi is basically, the 11th day of each waxing (Shukla paksha ) and waning
moon (Krishna paksha). This Ekadashi, known as Jal-Jhulni Gyaras, or Jal-Jhulni Ekadashi, like all other festivals, is
celebrated with great enthusiasm in Udaipur.

Udaipur in popular culture

Udaipur was voted the Best City in the World in 2009 by the Travel + Leisure magazine,[55][56] and is now amongst the
favourite wedding destinations for Indian as well as foreign nationals.[57] The city is a blend of sights, sounds and
experiences, which have made it one of the top destinations for weddings and celebrations.[58][59]
Movies and Television

Udaipur is mentioned under the spelling Oodeypore in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book as the birthplace of Bagheera, the
fictional panther in the king's Menagerie.

Because of its scenic locations, Udaipur has been the shooting location for many Hollywood and Bollywood movies. Indian
sections of the James Bond film Octopussy were filmed in the city, the Lake Palace, and the Monsoon Palace. The nearby
desert was the backdrop of the remarkable rescue of Octopussy (Maud Adams) by Bond (Roger Moore). Some scenes from
the British television series The Jewel in the Crown were also filmed in Udaipur. The Disney channel film, The Cheetah
Girls One World, was shot in Udaipur in January 2008. Some of the other non-Indian movies and TV shows filmed in
Udaipur include: Darjeeling Limited, Opening Night, Heat and Dust, Indische Ring, Inside Octopussy, James Bond in India,
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Gandhi, and The Fall. Jag Mandir, a documentary film directed for television by Werner
Herzog in 1991, was also filmed in the city.

Udaipur has been a location for a number of Bollywood movies. Some of them shot here include: Dhadak, Guide, Mera
Saaya, Phool Bane Angaray, Kachche Dhaage, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Jalmahal, Yaadein,[60] Return of the thief of the
bagdad, Eklavya: The Royal Guard, Dhamaal, Jis Desh Mei Ganga Rehta Hai, Chalo Ishq Ladaaye, Fiza, Gaddaar, Hum
Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Khuda Gawah, Kundan, Nandini, Saajan Ka Ghar,Yeh Jawaani Hai
Deewani,Pataakha,Mirzya,[61]Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela,[62] Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Udaipur is also the setting of
various Television series like Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Rakhi Ka Swayamwar and Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana
Pratap.

Events

Udaipur is a destination for organising various national and international cultural events. Recently, Udaipur hosted the first
edition of India's first World Music Festival, a two-day festival held on 13 and 14 February 2016. Performances were made
by artists and musicians from more than 12 countries, including Spain, Ghana, Venezuela, Italy, France as well as India.[63]
Udaipur is also the host for the Udaipur Lake Festival, a cultural event organized by the Udaipur Municipal Corporation. In
this festival, Musical programs, adventure sports, jungle safari, bird watching, light and sound shows, art fair etc. are held
around the lakes during the three to four day period.[64]

Udaipur is also the host city for the first ASEAN Art camp being organised by the union ministry of external affairs from
September 21–29. There are total of 10 countries included and are taking part in the event: Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia,
Philippines, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and India. This 10-day long art camp acts as a platform for
cultural and artistic exchange among the participating countries.[65]

Transport
Udaipur is well connected to the major cities of India by land, rail, and air.

Air

Maharana Pratap Airport,[66] is a small domestic airport situated in a satellite town

about 20 kilometres from Udaipur. Daily flights connect Udaipur with Jaipur,
Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Surat and Varanasi .
Air India, IndiGo and Spice Jet are operational at present. The airport having just
three boarding gates, gate 1 is on the ground floor while gates 2 & 3 are at the first
floor, and only ten check-in counters can barely handle 600 passengers at a time. The
airport has been renovated by the Airport Authority of India for a though remote but Maharana Pratap Airport
possible International airport status.

Rail

Udaipur City railway station and Rana Pratap Nagar railway station are two railway stations in Udaipur. Through them,
Udaipur has direct train connectivity on the broad gauge network to most of the major cities in Rajasthan and the rest of
India such as Mysuru, Khajuraho, Alwar, Jaipur, Kota, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ratlam, Indore, Ujjain,
Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara, Gwalior and Agra and a broad gauge conversion is going on to Ahmedabad.[67] Luxurious trains,
The Palace on Wheels, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, Maharaja Express and The Indian Maharaja have Udaipur as the
scheduled stop on their itinerary.[68] Trains connecting Udaipur with the Capital of India, Delhi include the Mewar Express
and Chetak Express.

Road

The city lies on the intersection point of East West Corridor, Golden Quadrilateral, National Highway (NH) 76 and National
Highway (NH) 8, midway between Delhi and Mumbai, located around 700 kilometres from either city.[69] The East West
Corridor which starts from Porbandar and ends at Silchar is intersecting the Golden Quadrilateral and shares the common
space from Udaipur to Chittor. The roads in this part of the country are paved and fit for private vehicles. One can either
drive from Jaipur (around 6 hours), Ahmedabad (4.1/2 hours) or Surat (9 hours) on NH 8 or Golden Quadrilateral, from Kota
(3 hours - EW Corridor or NH 76). Udaipur City Bus Depot has lines running for the majority of other destinations in
Rajasthan and farther north and west towards Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Apart from Rajasthan State Road Transport
Corporation (RSRTC), there are numerous private operators and companies providing bus services to and from the other
cities.

Local transport

Unmetered taxis, Private Taxi, Radio taxi, auto rickshaws, and regular city bus services are available in the city.[70] Since
2015 Uber and Ola cab services are available.

Udaipur Panorama from Jag Mandir Island

Places nearby
Apart from the local attractions within the city, there are several charming places to
see around Udaipur.

List
Nathdwara · Ranakpur · Chittorgarh · Haldighati · Kumbhalgarh · Mount Abu ·
Eklingji · Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary · Kankroli and Rajsamand Lake ·
Rishabhdeo · Jagat · Jaisamand Lake · Udaisagar Lake · Sita Mata Wildlife
Sanctuary · Baneshwar · Galiakot · Dungarpur · Banswara · Chavand ·
Bhinder · Kanor · Sanwaliaji Temple · Avari Mata temple · Jhakham Dam · The renowned Jain Temple at nearby
Salumber · Charbhuja Ji · Tidi Dam · Nandeshwar Ji · Ubeshwar Ji · Mansi Ranakpur
Wakal dam · Keleshwar Mahadeo · Jhameshwar Mahadeo · Vallabhnagar

Sports
Popular sports include cricket, football, hockey, tennis, chess, badminton, archery, etc.

Stadiums

Gandhi Ground is the main sports venue for various events, like athletics, basketball, field hockey, football, Kho Kho and
volleyball. Luv Kush Indoor Stadium is generally used for the indoor sports especially Badminton and TT.[71] Maharana
Bhupal Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium used for organising matches of football, cricket and other sports.[71] For
Encouraging Sports in the city and even for encouraging International Sports in the city, a step has been put forward by
establishing 'Khel Gaon (village)'or Maharana Pratap Khel Gaon in Chitrakoot Nagar. It will be committed to 12 sports
namely like Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Handball, Archery, Rifle shooting, Judo – Karate, Boxing,
Swimming, Squash.
Udaipur International Cricket Stadium is a proposed cricket stadium in Udaipur.[72] In 2013, after a dispute between
Rajasthan State Sports Council and Rajasthan Cricket Association over the availability of Sawai Mansingh Stadium during
the Indian Premier League, the RCA decided to have plans of having their own stadium.RCA has gained land in Udaipur
with 9.67 acres from the Udaipur Improvement Trust on a 99-year lease and stadium will have a capacity of
35,000.[73][74][75]

Cricket

Udaipur has several cricket clubs and is home to many state-level players. Ashok Menaria of Udaipur has represented India
in U-19 world cup. Ashok Menaria and Dishant Yagnik of the city have played in IPL for Rajasthan Royals.

Chess

Chess is a popular game in the city among both young and senior players. Udaipur has over 80 International FIDE rated
chess players. Players from Udaipur have Represented Rajasthan several times in different Nationals like Chandrajeet
Rajawat, Kapil Dadich etc.[76] Udaipur also has top FIDE rated players of Rajasthan Recognized by AICF.[77]

Water Sports

The city's lakes provide an opportunity for water sports. The nearby Jaisamand Lake, situated about 56 km from the city, is
equipped with water sports facilities with a range of different boats available.[78] Kayaking and Canoeing Sports Camps
have also been started at the Fateh Sagar Lake. The city also hosted the 2012 National Kayaking and Canoeing
Championship with Lake Fathehsagar serving as the venue,[79]

Powerlifting

The Asian Powerlifting Championships 2016, organised by Indian Powerlifting Federation, and sanctioned by Asian
Powerlifting Federation and International Powerlifting Federation,[80] was held in Udaipur from 7 June 2016 to 12 June
2016.[81][82] The city also served as the venue for the Asian Powerlifting Championships in 2012.[83]

Education
Udaipur is home to various government, deemed and private universities. Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Maharana Pratap
University of Agriculture and Technology and Rajiv Gandhi Tribal University are the major government universities in the
city while J.R.N. Rajasthan Vidyapeeth is a deemed university and Pacific University, Bhupal Nobles University and SPSU
are amongst leading private universities of repute. The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, established in 2011 also
resides in the city.[84]

Media
Newspapers in Udaipur (https://www.meenakshihotel.com) include Hindi dailies Rajasthan Patrika, Dainik Bhaskar,
Navbharat Times, Apranha Times and Pratahkal. The Times of India, The Economic Times, The Hindustan Times, The
Hindu are the English language newspapers circulated in the city.[85][86]

The national, state-owned All India Radio is broadcast both on the medium wave and FM bands (101.9 MHz) in the city.[87]
Also broadcast in the city there are four private local FM stations: Radio City FM (91.9 MHz), Big FM (92.7 MHz), My FM
(94.3 MHz) and Radio Tadka (95 MHz).[88] The public broadcaster Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) provides a regional
channel besides the mainstay channels.

The city is switching over to digitalisation of cable TV as per the third phase of the digitalisation programme by the Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting.[89]

See also
Udaipur district
Udaipur division
Tourist Attractions in Udaipur
History of Udaipur
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External links
Udaipur District Govt website (http://www.udaipur.rajasthan.gov.in/)
Lakes in Udaipur Rajasthan (http://www.vedantawakeup.com/lakes-in-udaipur/)
[www.udaipurworld.com] {Udaipur's one of the famous blog}

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