Diwali in Jaipur
Jaipur, the Pink City welcomes Diwali wholeheartedly by illuminating the entire city with lights and diyas. The capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur will be adorned with lanterns, rangolis, flowers, and decorations. People from various parts of the world visit Jaipur to witness the decorated city that describe its royalty and culture. The markets will be filled with enthusiastic people buying jewelries, food stalls, earthen lamps, beautiful lights, flowers, gift, etc.
Among all the festivals celebrated in Jaipur, Diwali is the only festivals which transforms the Pink City into radiant shades of yellow. Diwali is usually celebrated for 5 days in Jaipur.
Day 1: Dhanteras celebrated on 23rd October 2022
Day 2: Roop Chaudas celebrated on 24th October 2022
Day 3: Lakshmi Puja celebrated on 24th-25th October 2022
Day 4: Govardhan Puja celebrated on 26th October 2022
Day 5: Bhai Dooj celebrated on 26th & 27th October 2022
Tourists visit the Jaipur during Diwali to witness the special decorations and rich culture of the city. Here we have listed a few places in Jaipur where your Diwali celebration experience will be unforgettable.
1. Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal as the name suggests is located in the water body Man Sagar Lake constructed by the Ruler of Amer Raja Man Singh in 1610. During Diwali the entire Palace or Mahal will be illuminated and decorated with lights which catches your eyes immediately. The reflection of illuminated Palace on water attracts people to witness the real Diwali essence.
2. Johari Bazaar
Johari Bazaar, the famous Jewelry Market where people shop on Dhanteras is a famous attraction center for tourists. People flock around the market during Diwali to purchase gems and jewels made of gold, silver, utensils and other expensive items. The entire market will be adorned with lights and decorated with posters.
3. Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort is a majestic monument situated on the edge of Aravalli Hills in the pink city. The fort overlooks the Jaipur City. During Diwali the view of Jaipur city from the fort leaves you mesmerized. The illuminated buildings, diyas, houses decorated with earthern lamps or diyas transforms the pink city to golden city. People usually visit Nahargarh Fort at night during diwali to capture the spectalur view.
4. Albert Hall Museum
Albert Hall Museum the state museum of Rajasthan is one of tge oldest museum of the state situated in Ram Niwas Garden. During Diwali the entire museum will be lit-up different colors of light making it a spectacular view.
5. Chaura Rasta
Johari Bazaar, the famous Jewelry Market where people shop on Dhanteras is a famous attraction center for tourists. People flock around the market during Diwali to purchase gems and jewels made of gold, silver, utensils and other expensive items. The entire market will be adorned with lights and decorated with posters.
6. MI Road
Mirza Ismail Road is one of the famous roads in Jaipur. This place will be completely glammed up with colorful lights and decoration. Enthusiastic people on Diwali come here to buy clothes, gifts while enjoying the mesmerizing Diwali decorations.
7. Statue Circle
Statue Circle is one of the most famous place in Jaipur. It holds a life-size statue of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II made up of white marble. During Diwali this place will be decorated with lights. Tourists visit this place to just take the pictures of lit-up monument.
8. Tonk Road
Tonk Road has one of the best architectural designed building with bright colors. This is one of the fanciest building in the city owned by Motisons Jewelers. During Diwali the building will be decorated with lightings making the building standout.
9. World Trade Park
World Trade Park is the best place to experience the essence of Diwali. It is one of the busiest place with people shopping, eating, hanging out, watching movies and enjoying Diwali decoration.
10. Nehru and Bapu Bazar
Nehru and Bapu Bazar are the traditional markets of Jaipur with slight Indo-Western touch. These markets are perfect for shopaholics as it has everything. During Diwali the entire market is decorated with lights and the shops are also illuminated with diyas and lights.
11. Gaurav Tower
Gaurav Tower is one of the famous places in Jaipur where people like to hangout and spend some quality times with their loved ones. Though during Diwali the it is completely decorated with sparkling lights and people in traditional outfit hangout here and attract tourists from all over the world.
12. Amer Fort
Amer Fort or Amber Fort situated just 11km away from Jaipur overlooks Maota Lake. The Fort is lit-up every evening and has two shows in the night explaining about the culture and history of Amer Fort. During Diwali it the fort transforms into a golden fort with sparkling lights shining brighter.