Udaipur is not only known for its lakes, palaces and the rich history it carries with itself. It is also known for its mix of cultural and non-cultural celebrations on various occasions. Along with the cultural and festive celebrations held in Udaipur, the city also celebrates the western festivities like Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s Day, etc.
So if you are in Udaipur during the winter holiday season, then you should definitely look for locations, hotels or even malls that celebrate Christmas. In this blog, we will be telling you about some places that hold parties for the Christmas Celebration in Udaipur.
Celebration Mall
The Celebration Mall, Udaipur, is in the Bhuvana area. Though the mall does not host a grand Christmas celebration in Udaipur, it definitely decks up the mall with life-like structures for Christmas. Each brand in the mall decorates its spaces with beautiful decorations and attracts customers with offers and discounts for the holiday season. You can click pictures in the mall along with the decorations, and the kids can have fun at the game zones or the playing areas set up in the mall.
Urban Square Mall
Urban Square Mall is located in the Sukher area of Udaipur. The management of this mall decorates the mall for Christmas and displays life-size structures all related to Christmas, and keeps various activities for the kids to enjoy and celebrate. This Christmas celebration in Udaipur is generally held between the 21st of December and the 25th of December for Christmas, and they name the celebration as “Jashn-e-Winter”.
Celebrations held at the Udaipur Churches
Shepherd Memorial Church, Church of North India
This is one of the oldest churches in Udaipur, built near the Chetak Circle. The history of the church goes way beyond the 18th century, when James Shepherd first came to Udaipur. The then Maharana of Udaipur was impressed by the service James Shepherd provided to the locals and then gifted him this piece of land to build a church. Therefore, every year during Christmas, the church is decorated beautifully, and it is celebrated with enthusiasm. This Christmas, you should definitely think of visiting this church.
Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral
This is another Church which is located in the Bhopal Pura area of Udaipur and is also one of the oldest churches. The name of the church is kept after a statue it received from the Bishop of Ajmer. The statue that was received here is named Our Lady of Fatima and was gifted to the Bishop of Ajmer by a German lady. The church has a huge space which can accommodate 500 guests. Hence, every Christmas celebration in Udaipur, this church sees a huge crowd of devotees on the 25th of December. With the beautiful architecture, the decoration for Christmas creates an amazing spectacle. This Christmas, you should definitely think of visiting this church.
Rajasthan Pentecostal Church
This church is located near the Filadelfia campus, Rani Road, which is opposite Sanjay Park, Malla Talai, Udaipur, Rajasthan. The Late Dr Thomas Matthew built this church around 1987. He also founded the Pentecostal Church, which was for a long time under the Shepherd Memorial Church. The church has lush gardens, and the interior is so beautiful that the Christmas decorations add to the charm of the church. The Christmas celebration takes place on the morning of the 25th, with a service performed first, followed by other celebrations. This Christmas, you should definitely think of visiting this church.
St. Gregorios Orthodox
This is a beautiful church which is located near the New Bhupal Pura, Udaipur, Rajasthan. The Church has an interior which reminds you of the Victorian era with stained glass and high arched ceilings. The church is painted in white, which gives an absolute feeling of calm and peace. The church also has a Syrian influence in its architecture. The space at the church is appropriate for 200 devotees at a time. During the Christmas celebration in Udaipur, it is decorated with stalls and decorated Christmas trees which depict the birth of Jesus to Mother Mary. This Christmas, you should definitely think of visiting this church.
Conclusion:
These are some of the malls and churches that you can consider for the Christmas Celebration in Udaipur. If you want to celebrate Christmas properly, like the Christians, then you should definitely visit the churches in Udaipur and be part of the services (morning prayer). Then you can enjoy your evening at the mall and spend a beautiful day in Udaipur.
