Archive for February 11, 2009
Summer Festival in Mount Abu - A Hill Station of Rajasthan
Summer Festival in Mount Abu - An Escape from Burning Heat of Plains of Rajasthan
About Mount Abu
Mount Abu the only hill station in Rajasthan, situated in the sylyan setting of verdant forests. Its a major pilgrim centre located in the south- western corner of Rajasthan .
Abu, according to legend, stands for the Son of Himalaya, deriving its name from Arbuda, the powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva , from a chasm. This picturesque hill station stirs to life during the three day Summer festival.
Summer Festival - A Cool Experience of Life
The festival begins with an enthralling ballad, followed by folk dances of Rajasthan like Gair, Ghoomar and Dhap.
The evening is enlivened by a Sham-e- Qualwali. Qualwals or high pitch singers from all over the state come to perform here and captivate the audience with their vocal skills.
A Village Artisan Playing Fluet Type Musical Intrument in Summer Festival
The Rowing Competition
Other gripping events include a boat race on the Nakki Lake and roller skating race. The grand finale of the festival is a display of dazzling fireworks. Refresh yourself in the tranquil surroundings of Nakki Lake.
It is believed that the Gods formed the lake-bed by digging it with their fingernails - ‘nakh’ - hence the name nakki lake.
Other Tourist Places in Mount Abu
Mount Abu has a beautiful lake, a comples of exquisitely carved Jain Temples, old fort, Gurumukh Temple, Honeymoon Point which attracts tourists from the world over.
In the summers, there are very few tourists who plan a visit to Rajasthan, and I agree with them totally because even I myself prefer staying in the comfort of air conditioning. On the contrary, Abu proves to be a great tourist destination especially in summers, as domestic tourists tries to escape the rising mercury levels in the state.
