The celebration marking the 473^rd Birth Anniversary of Maharana Pratap reached its pinnacle today on the eve of Pratap Jayanti. Several groups have carried out mass processions and conducted ceremonial programs in the city.

In the morning today, members of Mewar Kshatriya Mahasabha welcomed tourists at Railway station by applying Tilak from the soil of Haldighati.

Youth representing akhadas held a procession exhibiting their combat skills. The rally was organized by Mewar Shiv Sena.

In the evening, fireworks program was organized at Surajpol, followed by lightning of lamps at Jagdish Chowk. The program was concluded with kavi sammelan at MPUAT campus.

On Sunday, 9^th June, the statue of Chetak, the horse of Maharana Pratap was garlanded in a vibrant function held at Chetak Circle.

Tomorrow on 11^th June, the day of Pratap Jayanti will be celebrated at Udaipur and Gogunda. Several political personalities, including the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will arrive to attend the functions.