Jaipur: The vibrant spirit of Saawan came alive in Jaipur as the Miss India Glam Organisation, in association with Hotel Safari Group, organised the India Glam Saawan Mahotsav 2026 at Hotel Prime Safari, Mansarovar, on Sunday. The celebration brought together Rajasthan’s rich cultural traditions, festive fashion, music, dance and glamour in a colourful monsoon-themed extravaganza.
A key highlight of the event was the presentation of Jaipur’s iconic Leheriya tradition alongside the festive energy of Dandiya and Garba. India Glam models showcased specially curated Leheriya ensembles by Mandakni Sarees, while Navratri-inspired Dandiya and Garba designer outfits from Preet Collection Rental Designer Outfits added a contemporary festive touch to the fashion presentation.
The ramp presentation was inspired by the symbolic emotions of Shiv and Shakti, creating a distinctive fusion of spirituality, Indian tradition and modern fashion. The colourful Leheriya designs and festive ensembles reflected the vibrant mood of Saawan while setting the tone for the upcoming Navratri celebrations.
Miss India Glam Director Pawan Tank said the event was dedicated to celebrating women’s talent, confidence and empowerment. He highlighted the idea of connecting Jaipur’s traditional Leheriya culture with the contemporary appeal of festive fashion and Dandiya celebrations, presenting the combination in a fresh and glamorous format.
Around 200 India Glam models participated in the celebration. The day featured fashion presentations, music, dance, photography sessions and entertaining games, allowing participants and guests to enjoy the monsoon season in a festive atmosphere. The combination of colourful designs, music and the cool monsoon breeze added to the celebratory mood at the venue.
The event also featured performances by winners of Miss & Mrs India Glam, along with other India Glam models. Performances inspired by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, as well as Radha and Krishna, brought a spiritual dimension to the programme. The presentations complemented the Saawan theme and added cultural depth to the fashion-focused celebration.
The ceremonial inauguration was attended by several distinguished personalities, including senior Rajasthan Government IAS officer Neeraj K. Pawan, Mahaveer Singh Kharadi, President of the RAS Club, Pawan Goyal, Chairman of Hotel Safari Group and noted social worker, Sanjay Joshi, Chairman of SKJ Jewellers and chief associate of Dandiya Maharaas, Kishan Jogani and Laxman Prasad, Directors of Mandakni Sarees, Raghav Goyal, Director of Hotel Prime Safari, Ajay Bhupesh, senior Public Works Department official, film actor Sanjay Sardana, social worker Shilpi Shah, Anup Chaudhary, Director of Mister Rajasthan, Vikas Rudra, choreographers Rahul Sharma and Ravi, journalists Naval Kishore Sharma and Brijesh Pathak, India Glam Managing Director Shyam Lal Gupta, CEO Kirti Tank, and Jyoti Tank.
The guests jointly lit the ceremonial lamp to formally inaugurate the celebration. On the occasion, they also unveiled the poster of Dandiya Maharaas 2026, which is being positioned as a major Dandiya celebration in Rajasthan as part of the forthcoming Navratri festivities.
Renowned anchor Kabir hosted the programme and kept the audience engaged throughout the event with his energetic presentation.
The India Glam Saawan Mahotsav 2026 concluded with a vibrant celebration of Rajasthani heritage, festive fashion, women empowerment, music, dance and glamour. By bringing Leheriya and the festive traditions of Dandiya and Garba together, the event created a colourful cultural bridge between Saawan celebrations and the upcoming Navratri season, while also building anticipation for Dandiya Maharaas 2026.
