Deeg Palace — Deeg (Bharatpur district)
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Deeg Palace

Deeg (Bharatpur district) · Central & Fort Belt

About Deeg Palace

A grand summer resort of the Bharatpur rulers at Deeg, built by Maharaja Suraj Mal in the 18th century. It is celebrated for its Bangla-style single-storey pavilions, formal gardens and fountains supplied by water towers. The elaborately painted Gopal Bhavan is a highlight of the sprawling complex.

Events & Festivals at this place

ReligiousFebruary-March (Phalguna)

Deeg Braj Holi

Deeg, near Bharatpur, is celebrated as one of the centres of the 'Braj Holi' tradition echoing the style of festivals near Mathura. The town and its historic Deeg Palace, the former summer capital of the Bharatpur rulers, come alive with the throwing of colours and folk song such as the holi ras. The festival is famed across the region for its exuberant, traditional Holi celebrations.

  • Exuberant Braj-style Holi celebrations
  • colour and holi ras folk songs
  • historic Deeg Palace setting
  • region's most celebrated Holi gathering near Bharatpur