In erstwhile Rajputana, every maharaja and feudal chief would participate in the Gangaur celebrations in his own fiefdom. The twin deities, carved from wood, were given a fresh coat of paint each year and then, after being dressed ornately, would be borne across town in a procession. This would usually start from the royal fort or palace and wind its way through the bazaars. BACK NEXT Sanjay Singh Badnor |
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