The traditional 'Gaddi Utsav' ceremony of Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, a member of the former royal family of Rajasthan's Mewar, is being conducted on Wednesday.
This tradition is being observed following the passing of his father, Arvind Singh Mewar.
The rituals began with a Hawan-Pujan at around 9.30 a.m. in the City Palace premises. Dressed in white, attendees gathered in the Rai Courtyard of Nau Chowki Mahal within the City Palace. The chanting of mantras was being led by Vice Chancellor Dr Vagish Kumar Goswami.
Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar was also seen dressed in white during the ceremony. His son, Haritraj Singh Mewar, sought blessings from saints on the occasion. Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar’s father-in-law, Kanak Vardhan Singh, also arrived at the Udaipur City Palace to attend the event.
Other traditions of the royal family include the horse worship ceremony, which will take place at 3 p.m., followed by a visit to Shri Eklingnathji in Kailashpuri at 4.20 p.m.
The Hathipol Dwar will be worshipped at 7 p.m., and at 8.15 p.m., the Rangpaltai Dastur ritual of Bhaipa and Sardars will be performed.
A dress code has been prescribed for attendees: men must wear white kurta-pyjama, while women should wear white suits or traditional white attire.
The ceremonies will conclude with Lakshyaraj Singh’s visit to Jagdish Temple for darshan at 9 p.m. This event follows the passing of Arvind Singh Mewar, who died on March 16 after a prolonged illness.