Gangaur festival is all about honoring the Goddess Gauri or Parvati and celebrating marital bliss during the month of Chaitra (as per the Hindu or Lunar calendar). The event ‘London Gangaur’ was organized by the Rajasthan Association UK (RAUK) on March 26, 2022, which received an overwhelming response from the community, volunteers, and members of all age groups and was attended by 500 plus people. It is one of the biggest Rajasthani events outside India.
The Rajasthan Association of UK’s own musical band ‘Marudhar Express’ performed the drums and other instruments.
RAUK was founded in 2015 to bring together all the Rajasthanis living in the UK on a common platform to celebrate the rich culture and traditions of Rajasthan in the UK and also to give them a sense of belonging and cohesiveness.
A grand puja ceremony wherein all women performed rituals and sang the famous Gangaur song ‘Gor Gor Gomati.’
A grand puja ceremony wherein all women performed rituals and sang the famous Gangaur song ‘Gor Gor Gomati.’
‘London Gangaur’ brought Rajasthani culture and heritage to London. Both married and unmarried women participated in the festivities with full enthusiasm to celebrate womanhood.
Everyone relished authentic Rajasthani food like Daal, Baati, Churma, Gatte, Lahsun chutney etc and pakode with Indian tea.
All participated in a long celebratory traditional dance – Maha Ghoomar, where the ladies danced with joy for 1.5 hours.
Along with Gangaur, guests celebrated Mother’s Day where children made beautiful cards for their mothers. Also ‘Rajasthan Diwas’ was celebrated, marking the unification of the erstwhile princely states into the state of Rajasthan.
Women dressed in traditional finery
Women dressed in traditional finery
‘London Gangaur’ gave a true flavor of the vibrant Rajasthani culture.
People from all age groups enjoyed the festivities
