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Gangaur Festival 2027 in Jaipur: 9–10 April Procession Guide
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Gangaur 2027 will be celebrated in Jaipur on 9 and 10 April, the dates listed by Rajasthan Tourism; Drik Panchang gives Friday 9 April as the day of Gangaur Puja. Gangaur honours Gauri, or Parvati, and her union with Shiva, and it is the most important women's festival in Rajasthan. For about a fortnight after Holi, women worship clay images of the divine couple at home; unmarried women pray for a good husband and married women for their husbands' health. In Jaipur the festival ends with a royal procession on two evenings. The image of Gauri leaves the Zanani Deodhi of City Palace in a palanquin and travels through Tripolia Bazaar, Chhoti Chaupar and Gangauri Bazaar, past Chaugan Stadium, to end near Talkatora, accompanied by a traditional royal retinue and folk performers. Crowds line the whole route, and Tripolia Gate and Chhoti Chaupar are the favoured viewing points. Ghewar, the disc-shaped sweet, is the food of the season and is sold across the old city. April evenings are hot, so carry water. This page lists Gangaur processions, cultural programmes and related events in Jaipur.
Good to know
- Take the metro to Chhoti Chaupar or Badi Chaupar. Roads on the route are closed to vehicles before the procession.
- Reach your viewing spot at least an hour early. The stretch from Tripolia Gate to Chhoti Chaupar fills first.
- The procession runs on both evenings. If the first day is too crowded, come back on the second.
- Carry water and wear a cap. Early April afternoons in Jaipur are already hot.
- Buy ghewar from a busy shop in Johari Bazaar or Chaura Rasta on your way out.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gangaur 2027 in Jaipur?
9 and 10 April 2027, according to Rajasthan Tourism. Drik Panchang lists Gangaur Puja on Friday 9 April 2027.
What is the Gangaur procession route?
From the Zanani Deodhi of City Palace through Tripolia Bazaar, Chhoti Chaupar and Gangauri Bazaar, past Chaugan Stadium, ending near Talkatora.
Is there an entry fee to watch the procession?
No. The procession passes through public streets and anyone can watch from the roadside.
What is the difference between Gangaur and Teej?
Both are women's festivals with royal processions from City Palace. Gangaur is in spring, about a fortnight after Holi, and Teej is in the monsoon month of Shravan.
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