The Government of India is making efforts to keep the Nation clean and free from litter. Hence for the same, 3 years back, it started a campaign called the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Since the time of commencement of the campaign, the Govt. has taken major steps forward in keeping India clean.
One of the additions to the campaign is the Swachhata App.
What is Swachhata App?
The Swachhata App is an initiative of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). It is a 4th generation complaint redressal mobile and web platform. It is available on Play Store for Android and App Store for iOS.
This solution is for all the 4041 towns and cities of India.
How to use the Swachhta App?
All you need to do is click a picture of the garbage dump or any other problem and upload it to the App. Also, the citizens can upload the complaints with or without photographs as well and share them with other citizens on the Application and comment on the work done.
The complaint would be marked on the right side of the complaint as Open, On the Job, Rejected, etc. This shows the status of the complaint so you know whether your complaint is addressed or not.
Once a citizen has posted a picture, it will automatically get forwarded to the concerned municipal authority. All urban local bodies have been mapped to this app. Problems like overflowing dustbins, garbage dumps and sweeping have to be done within 12 hours of lodging of a complaint. If there is no water supply or electricity in public toilets or there is a blockage, it will have to be fixed within 12 hours. A dead animal lying on the road will have to be removed within 48 hours.
Issues covered under the Swachhata App:
Garbage dump
Garbage vehicle not arrived
Dustbins not cleaned
Sweeping not done
Dead animals
Public toilet(s) cleaning
Public toilet(s) blockage
No water supply in public toilet(s)
No electricity in public toilet(s)
One new feature added is that now you can also vote upon any complaint relevant to you. You will get regular updates on the status of the complaint in the form of a push notification with the ‘Resolved’ image uploaded by the assigned sanitary inspector/engineer. You can also reopen the complaint if you are not satisfied with the resolution of the complaint.
Also, you can edit or delete your complaint as well. You can use photos from your phone’s Photo Gallery to upload on the Swachhata App.
It is indeed a transparent and accountable system of grievance redressal.
How to Install the APP?
The App looks like this on the Android Play Store
You can visit their website for a detailed knowledge about Swacch City project at Swachh.City
Download it from App Store or Play Store under the name Swachhata App
Tell us how much would you rate the Swachhta App and also if you have been using it, tell us your reviews of the App.
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Udaipur has a picturesque cityscape. Whether you live in Udaipur or are planning a trip here, your stay isn’t complete if you haven’t tasted the authentic taste of Udaipur! Here we are listing some of the ‘must-try’ dishes, and places under what to eat in Udaipur, and where?
Street food
For all those of you who love to eat ‘street food’, here is a list of top spots, which according to us must be in your checklist to have a gala time eating street food in Udaipur.
Kachoriiiiiiiii
Not afraid of eating oily stuff? Here is your pick-Kachori!! The best kachoris of the city are here. Dip them into relishing ‘Hari- Chutney’ and find yourself lost in the melting taste. Drooling? Aren’t you!
Source: Lakshmi Sharath
#UBTip: Add curd to it and thank us later.
Where: At Lala Mishthan Bhandhar Opposite KeematRam and Paliwal ki kachori Near Jagdish Temple
Anda Bhurji
For the EGG-LOVERS, Anda Bhurji at Chetak is a paradise. You might have to stand in a queue but the taste is worth the wait. The guy will serve the best anda bhurji that accompanies with a packet of bread.
Source: Eccentrips
#UBTip: Try Tandoori Omelet there, that’s another famous dish!
Where: Chetak circle opposite old chetak cinema
Chaaaaat!
Love eating ‘Teekha’? The yummy Chaat at Shiv Shakti is a dream-come-true for the spicy side of you. Dahi Chaat is the most famous and the tastiest snack he gives.
#UBTip: Ask him to add some more ‘Dahi’!!
Where: Shiv Shakti Chat, Bapu Bazar
Vada Pav
Hungry? Need a quick snack? Vada Pav is your ultimate pick. A small shop somewhere between chetak and Hathi pole road serves the best Vada Pav in just rupees 10. One of the cool things about this vada pav is its packing, yes do try, and watch the amazing quick wrapping of the pav…haha!!
Source: Taste of City
#UBTip: Take a glass of Chaach, which is also served here for just rupees 5!
Where: Poornima Vada pav- Chetak-Hathipole Road
Pani Puri
Tired of tasting the same old flavor of Pani puri? Your savior is here! This pani puri stall named 5 Flower Pani Puri gives you the best five flavors to try, all classic in their own way. He’ll give you Lehsun, Heeng, Khatta (Extreme Khatta), Meetha, and finally, Pudeena flavored paani.
#UBTip: Try the Heeng Pani, you’ll surely love it.
Where: Five-Flower Pani Puri- Opposite Big Bazaar, near Sukhadia Circle
Aloo Bada
Aloo bada is quite famous everywhere. So, there is one spot in Udaipur which will serve you this mouthwatering stuff at a nominal price and great taste; it is Pandit Ji.
Where:Pandit Ji opposite RCA college
Jalebi
Enough of the spicy food! Time to TICKLE YOUR SWEET TOOTH!!! This eatery is placed amidst the chaotic city center, Delhi gate. Relish drool-worthy Jalebis here.
Source: Taste of City
Where: Bhole Mishthan Bhandar, Delhi Gate
Cold Coffee
The thirst-quenching cold coffee is a must try, especially when you are sitting at Fatehsagar. This is one of the most famous outlets in Udaipur and the oldest one also.
#UBTip: Try the famous kullhad coffee also
Where: Vinod Coffee, Fatehsagar
Make your boring evenings lit up! Udaipur has an abundance of cafés which are pocket-friendly and serve some really toothsome snacks. Enlisted below are some of the most sought-after cafés in the city which are filled with kicking aromas of fresh bread and mouthwatering beverages. Have a look!
Cafés
Jheel Ginger Coffee bar near Ganguar Ghat
Much acclaimed café of the city; it is famous for its seating near the Jheel (lake) Pichola and hence the name. It serves the great Paneer sandwiches and fresh lime soda.
Source: trip advisor
#UBTip: Try to find a place back side of the café, facing the lake (It’s Great!!)
Z27 by Café Lake city at Gangaur Ghat
Having an aesthetically pleasing ambiance, Z27 by Café Lake City is a great place to sit and relax. The food is great and is served very beautifully. They also serve you at the Gangaur Ghat on request.
Source: trip advisor
#UBTip: Try a smoothie or a pizza or a burger….the list can be endless!
Apple delight café at Celebration Mall
Apple delight is a great place to chill while you shop at the Celebration Mall. You’ll find the best shakes and beverages.
Source:udaipur times
#UBTip:Try Heavens delight shake and Bourbon Shake, trust us you’ll love them.
Stories Less Told at Madhuban
It is a newbie in the café zone in Udaipur but has a nice ambiance to chill with your friends. You’ll find a green cold/hot coffee here which is the USP of this place.
#UBTip: Try noodles out there, you’ll love it.
Oladar Village Café at Gulab Bagh
Unmatched interiors! Yes, once you visit this place you’ll never want to compare any interior with it. The food is also good.
Source: Oladar Villlage Cafe
#UBTip: Click.Click.Click. The interiors are awesome; get some good pictures, my friend.
Shakes and bites at Saheliyon ki Bari
Crazy about Oreos? You’ll love the Oreo shake here. Believe us; it serves one of the best shakes in the town.
#UBTip: Try hazelnut shake, it’s awesome too.
The final segment is for those who wish to have some privacy and to spend a little good time with their loved ones, family or friends on a breezy evening in Udaipur. Enlisted below are the top Restaurants that are sure to leave your taste buds wanting for more.
Restaurants
ShouryaGarh- Swayamwar Restaurant
Source: hungary dunia
The restaurant at Shouryagarh is quite appealing. It has a theme of ‘Swayamwar’ and carries the same name. The restaurant is unique and is one of a kind in Udaipur as it has a revolving panel on which the seating is done. The panel or seating takes roughly an hour to complete its one round.
Where: Near Shilpgram, Rani Road
Chunda Palace- Royal Cuisine Restaurant
Source: Oyster Hotel Reviews
Want to get served as royalty? Chunda Palace has a great regal ambiance. The look and feel of the place make you feel like you are in a royal Rajasthani palace. It’s for all those who wish to enjoy palatial comfort Chunda Palace is the place meant for you.
Where: Haridas Ji Ki Magri, Main Road
Panna Vilas-Palanquin Restaurant
Source: trip advisor
It is a deck restaurant. Amazing view of the Lake Fatehsagar makes this place worth a shot. The ambiance is super cool and the food is a must try. It is quite a famous restaurant in Udaipur.
Where: Rani Road near Mahakal Mandir
Raj Darshan- Ambar Restaurant
Source: trip advisor
The restaurant is a classy Multi-Cuisine Restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and Continental delicacies. It is a rooftop restaurant that has a great ambiance and superb food. Go with your family or friends and spend some good time.
Where: Pannadhai Marg, Hathipole
Upré by 1559 AD
Source: 1559 ad
Upré is a rooftop restaurant, located on the terrace of Lake Pichola Hotel with a majestic view of the waterfront. The amazing view of the City Palace of Udaipur makes dining at Upré a vivid experience.
Where: Lake Pichola Hotel, Roof Top, Outside Chand Pole
Amet Haveli-Ambrai Restaurant
Source: Hotel Amet Haveli
Perfectly located on the western banks of the Lake Pichola, Ambrai has its charm. The food is great and so is the ambiance. Ideal for a candlelight dinner. Make a plan to Ambrai today itself!
Where: Amet Haveli, outside Ambamata Scheme – A Road, Chand Pole
Lalbagh Restaurant
Source: Gobymobile
For the non-vegetarian crowd, Lalbagh is bliss. Though it serves vegetarian as well, it is much known for its non-veg cuisine.
Where: 65, M.G. College, Near Daulat Chambers, Sardarpura
Tribute Restaurant
Source: trip advisor
As the name indicates the restaurant is a tribute to Chetak, the legendary horse of Maharana Pratap. The restaurant offers a view of the Rang Sagar Island that has the breeding Colonies of the Resident and winter migratory birds; offering bird watching.
Where: Behind Monika Complex, Near Amba Mata Temple, Rang Sagar
Raghumahal- Flames Restaurant
Source: raghumahalhotels
Flames is a multi-cuisine restaurant and is one of the best in Udaipur. Talk about service, experience or food, Flames is among the best!
Where: Saraswati Marg, Kumharon Ka Bhatta, Central Area
Raasleela Restaurant
Source: RaasLeela
Raasleela supremely located on the banks of Lake Pichola with a panoramic view of Jagmandir, City Palace, and the Lake Palace. It is situated adjoining to the Leela Palace and has a breathtaking ambiance. Ideal for a candlelight romantic dinner, it has some amazing delicacies.
Where: Sony Ji ki Bari, Adjoining the Leela Palace, Outside Chandpole
Udaipuri
Source: Venuezz
An ideal place to have some decent food, Udaipuri serves vegetarian food (primarily Rajasthani Delicacies). It is a nice place to have a family gala dinner.
Where: 1st Floor, Hotel Orbit Building, Moksh Marg, Shastri Circle
Feel free to recommend any place you like and also tell us the specialty of the place as well!
150 days, 37 countries, 35,000+ km; Gaurav Mohnot is riding across the globe for spreading awareness about cancer and raise funds for deprived cancer patients. His main concern is for the people who aren’t able to afford high-quality treatment for cancer and hence end up losing their lives. The cost of the treatment for cancer is enormous and underprivileged people generally aren’t able to afford the same.
Born and brought up in Jodhpur, Gaurav started his career in 2006 HLSIL as an Investment Executive in the Subsidiary company of HDFC Ltd. From there he became an Expert in Life Insurance. Finishing his MBA in HR in 2009, he then joined an IT recruitment firm in Bengaluru. In August 2011 he left his job and came to his hometown and started a new journey as a Wedding Planner.
In the year 2013, on his birthday, he suffered heartbreak as his best friend lost his one-and-a-half-year-old son at the hands of blood cancer. The incident had a drastic effect on Gaurav.
In June 2015, Gaurav got married to Pratibha Singhvi in Udaipur; the subsequent year on the 13th of August 2016 he shared his views of going on a tour on a bike for supporting cancer patients with his wife Pratibha. She supported the idea and encouraged him for doing the same.
Finally, in the year 2017, he launched Udaipur to London-Fight Against Cancer Program which is a fundraising program for the underprivileged in cancer health-care.
This year, his journey would start on 19th March 2018 from his home, Lotus park Udaipur. Gaurav, on his Royal Enfield, will travel 37 countries and cover 35000+ km in a span of 150 days from Udaipur to London.
“I decided to help those who are suffering from this disease and cannot get a proper treatment. And hence I will go to the world to help them collect money and donate to the cancer hospital”, says Gaurav.
This journey would end on reaching London on August 19th, 2018. From his home in Udaipur he will travel to Baroda, Mumbai, and then he along with his motorcycle will go from Mumbai to Iran.
He shall travel from Iran to different countries in Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Greece, Romania, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands, UK, Ireland etc.
Reaching Buckingham Palace will end the journey.
The amount collected from the trip will be provided to the patients admitted to the Cancer Hospital in Mumbai.
Funds will be raised on Crowed funding platform Generosity.
Here we are with the second edition of Instagrammers from Udaipur we must follow! With the previous list, we got to know 11 people from Udaipur that are doing great on Instagram and making our city’s name proud. Not only this, their feed is really interactive and I feel more people must come in contact with their content. We try to feature people from mixed genres doing impeccable work.
This edition features 10 Instagrammers from Udaipur that every other Udaipurite must follow to get in touch with these talents. Being an Udaipurite, I feel I should know the talent of the city! And what about you?
Have a read!
Lakshyaraj Singh Ji Mewar of Udaipur
Lakshyaraj Singh Ji Mewar of Udaipur is the son of the Shreeji Arvind Singh Mewar- the 76th custodian of the Mewar Dynasty. A free-spirited traveler, a scientific sadhu, a rational philosopher and the prince of Udaipur, Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar is a youth icon to look up to on Instagram. His love for Udaipur can be seen on his Instagram account where he encourages Udaipurites to make a difference in the city.
One of his campaigns ‘Vastradaan Week’, which is a mega cloth donation drive happens every year during the month of January. This year the drive is scheduled to be from 21st Jan-27th Jan.
Cute little Sakshi is a student of design and communication and runs an online gift store under the name ‘Friends and Future’. She says that it was just a vague idea but became a turning point in her and her friend Riddhi’s life since her school days. Talking to us about the online store she adds, “Choosing the right gift for your loved one can be difficult, particularly when you’re shopping for somebody who seems to have everything already! The last thing you’d probably want to do is spend money on a gift that’s going to sit on a shelf, unused. But with us, you can get them something special, unique and one of a kind, for every occasion.”
Vaibhav, born and brought up in the city of lakes, did his schooling from MMPS and then MBA from Ahmedabad. Since childhood, he had a hobby to mark places on the map and read about them. This hobby became his passion and gradually became his profession too. He now owns his own Travel Company, De Toque y Torque, which takes backpack & explorative trips throughout the world giving unconventional local experiences, be it commuting, eating or crossing borders on foot.
Having clientele in Europe & South America, he is now set to take trips from India as well to give Indians the same experience.
He says “I always love to travel the nonconventional way taking in more and more local experience of the place and knowing the culture of places I visit.” He loves collecting souvenirs and currencies from different parts of the world and his collection has been featured in media. Also, he was recognized by South American Media for giving people a new way of traveling (the non-conventional way).
Guru Datt Vyas is a 21 years old self-taught Pianist /YouTuber from Udaipur. He completed his schooling from St.Gregorios School followed by acquiring a bachelor degree in engineering from Pacific college. He started learning piano in 2013 and commenced a YouTube channel in 2016. Simply, within no time he crossed almost 220k views on Piano covers. He regularly posts videos on Instagram and also fulfills his follower’s song requests. He has worked with many artists and has done over 150+ live shows.
He says that his major achievements were when the famous DJ duo ‘The Chainsmokers’ liked his video on Instagram and when Arko Pravo Mukherjee appreciated him for his ‘Tere Sang Yaara Piano cover’. Currently, Guru Datt works as an Assistant Music Director at Baselard Studios and also as a freelance Pianist.
Studied at the St. Paul’s, Rishabh is currently pursuing CA and B.com. He is a part-time teacher as well! His Instagram feed houses micro-tales in Hindi and English and pictures. One special thing about his pictures is that all of them are phone clicks! Randomly starting an account made him find out that he can actually make it more like a blog! He clicks with OnePlus devices and the photographs are something causing utter amazement. OnePlus India featured his photographs multiple times. He adds, “My blog is a blend of Udaipur’s beauty, the undiscovered Udaipur, abstract fictional writing and pictures clicked on my Phone.”
Akshayraj Singh Shaktawat has an interesting Instagram Feed- full of colors and royalty. Did his schooling from Mayo College (Ajmer), he held the positions of Academics Captain, College Monitor and Editor-in-chief of the School Magazine. He graduated from Hindu College, New Delhi, where he studied Philosophy. After returning back to Udaipur he started working in their brand – Jagat Collection (@jagatcollection) which already had hotels and luxury boats under it.
After gaining some experience in the hospitality line, he started his own brand – Jagat Nikhar, which is a lifestyle brand, under Jagat Collection.
The Jagat Nikhar Store is coming up at Jagat Niwas Palace and is scheduled to open soon.
Born and brought up in the city of lakes, Misbah wants to be a journalist. She is a student in 11th class at St. Paul’s School. She aspires to take mass media or communication for her bachelors. Meanwhile, going through rigorous studies and a tight schedule she manages to put her feelings and notions into words. She calls herself as a ‘Writer in Progress’. Apart from writing, she also has a desire to travel the world and has an extreme wanderlust. She has traveled to Iraq, Jerusalem, Jordan, Dubai, Yemen, and Egypt and is still counting.
Ambika is a certified cosmetologist and travels across the globe for bridal makeup, fashion makeup assignments. She is trained in skin and makeup from New Zealand – SRA academy and in hair from London-Vidal Sassoon Academy.
She has a luxurious boutique hair and beauty studio in Udaipur by the name Ambika’s Hair and Beauty Studio. It’s little away from the city so that people can relax and enjoy the services from the day to day stressed lifestyles these days. She specializes in giving people customized services and look, whether it’s a haircut, hair treatments, skin treatments, spa, makeup, styling.
She believes that ‘knowledge destroys fear’ and adds, “education is most important when you are working on people’s hair and skin. If you have a good cosmetologist, you don’t need to go to a dermatologist (exceptional cases).”
Upon stating her achievements she says, “Whenever a client goes happily from my studio, it’s an achievement for me.”
She has worked with different celebrities like Mr. India 2015, supranational 2016 Jitesh Thakur and with brands like “Angrish”. Her work has been featured by Mr. India official organization on Facebook by “Angrish”. She will be starting soon with cover shoots and films.
The idea was to create a page on Instagram where we can regram the beautiful frames of Udaipur which were clicked by the localites and travelers and showcase it to the world. Vishnu Nair, the founder of Instaudaipur, studied at the Kendriya Vidyalaya and completed his college from UCCMS, Udaipur. Currently, heading Indian Operations for “Indiapictures”, he left his 3 years old job in Banglore and moved to Delhi to attain his passion.
He says that even though he is a Malayali, born and bought up in Udaipur, he always wanted to do something for his city. He adds, “Udaipur is one place where I can pay to die for. I mean this is a place where I can explore a new spot every day. I can never get bored of this place.” He gives special thanks to his team Jai, Mithun, Ronak, Aman, Jaideep, Kashish, Nukul, Hardik, Shehdil, Varsha, Manisha, Riya, and the cofounders Jai Soni and Mithun Vyas who help him in some of the other ways.
For him, the biggest achievement he had was when he met one of the greatest travel photographers of the country in Pushkar and was amazed to see him acclaim instaudaipur in the middle of their conversation.
KrishnRaj completed his schooling at St. Paul’s school. A young YouTuber and a pianist, he aims to do something in music only. Just like any other social media platforms he started his account and saw people posting their works and talents. “I thought of giving it a try on my YouTube channel”, he says. And with his try, he has now accomplished around 26 million views on his videos and 21k subscribers. “Keep doing what you think you’re good at and have faith and patience in what you do, it takes time and dedication but the outcome is cherishing”, he added.
He makes covers of famous songs and also composes new music with his friends under the band name “Jack of All”.
These people are a real talent of the city. If you happen to know more people around you that exhibit and impart unimaginable talents, do mention their Instagram Handles (username) in the comments below or you can simply DM at @fouziamirza on Instagram 🙂
These 5 places are the ones you must not miss to visit whether you are a localite or a tourist. These places are beautiful and define the brilliance of Udaipur. Each place is a masterpiece of architecture and showcases the royalty of the City of Lakes. All the 5 places are not situated in the city, rather outside the periphery. Let us have a brief insight of these 5 places to visit near Udaipur.
Kumbhalgarh Fort
This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by the ruler Rana Kumbha during the 15th century. Perched high on the Aravali Range, its wall is the second longest wall in the world, after the Great Wall of China. Tourists can hike along a large section of the wall, which has been restored.
Some of the major attractions at Kumbhalgarh Fort are hundreds of ancient temples, palace ruins, step wells, and cannon bunkers. Plan to spend three to four hours exploring the fort. Another breath-taking attraction is the light and sound show in the evening which starts at 6.45 pm, and you may not wish to miss it. Also, the annual Kumbhalgarh Festival takes place at the fort in December and features performances from folk artists.
Timings: Sunrise until sunset, daily
Ticket: 200 rupees for foreigners, 15 rupees for Indians
The sound and light show costs 100 rupees
Chaumukha Mandir, Ranakpur
Source: Wikipedia
Dedicated to the first Tirthankar who instituted Jainism, it’s the country’s biggest and most significant Jain temple. The main temple, Chaumukha Mandir, is made out of white marble and was built in the 15th century and has 29 halls, 80 domes, and 1444 engraved pillars. A dress is required for both men and women to wear before entering into temple complex. Leather things and items like belts, shoes are not allowed on the premises. Also, food items and cigarettes are not allowed. From Ranakpur, you can go hiking and explore the neighboring Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
Location: 2 hours northwest of Udaipur. Ranakpur is frequently visited along with Kumbhalgarh on a day trip. The travel time between each place is around 90 minutes.
Timings: Non-Jain people can enter the temple from noon to 5 pm while mornings prayers are reserved.
Ticket Cost: Entry is free for Indians but for foreigners, it’s 200 rupees each, with an audio guide. Also, 100 rupees charge will be there for carrying a camera.
Saas Bahu Temple (Sahastra-Bahu Temple)
It is an undeniably beautiful 8th century Shri Eklingji Prabhu Temple. The temple complex is made completely out of marble and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The original shrine was built by Bapa Rawal, founder of the Mewar Dynasty. The current head of the Mewar royal family continues to worship at the temple every Monday. Photography isn’t allowed inside the temple while the outside is a major attraction for shoots as it gives a flamboyant background. The temple is covered with intricate sculptures.
Location: Kailashpur (Eklingji), about 30 minutes north of Udaipur along NH8.
Timings: 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m, and 5 p.m. to 7.30 7.30 p.m.
Ticket: There’s a nominal fee at the Saas Bahu temples.
Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh had been the capital of the Mewar kingdom for over 800 years until 1568. It is believed that its history extends back to the 7th century when local Mauryan rulers started constructing it. Chittorgarh became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2013. It’s a massive fort and considered the largest fort in India. Inside the fort, there are numerous old palaces, temples, Vijay stambh and other towers, a reservoir and a royal cremation ground. There is an evening light and sound show that tells the story of the fort, but usually, it’s in Hindi.
Location: About 2 hours northeast of Udaipur
Timings: Sunrise to sunset, daily
Tickets: 200 rupees for foreigners, 15 rupees for Indians
Delwara Temples Mount Abu
Source: AbuTimes
The Delwara Temples of India are located in Mount Abu- the only hill station in Rajasthan. These Jain temples were built by Vimal Shah and designed by Vastapul-Tejpal, Jain laymen, between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. The Delwara temples are known for their use of marble and intricate marble carvings. The decorative details scattering over the carved ceilings, doorways, pillars, and panels are simply amazing.
The five marble temples of Delwara are a sacred pilgrimage place for the Jains. Each is named after the small village in which it is located. These are:
Jodhpur’s 24 Gigapixel Image: Zoom into the tiniest detail of the Blue City!
After Udaipur’s Gigapixel image, Pranshu Dubey has come up with an amazing and yet another mesmerizing image of the Blue City Jodhpur. This gigapixel image of Jodhpur is so sharp that you can even see people walking around, windows, panels and every tiny detail. The blue city looks tremendous with Umaid Bhawan standing tall and secluded with its majesty in the background.
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It is truly hypnotizing!
All About Jodhpur’s Gigapixel Image
A gigapixel image is a digital image made up of one billion pixels, which is 1000 times the information captured by a 1-megapixel digital camera!!!
Advanced digital photography technique is what you can call this. Jodhpur’s Gigapixel is made from351 individual 50-megapixel imageswhich sum up to a total resolution of 24,000 megapixels or 24 gigapixels. (Okay! This is huge!!)
Wondering which camera was used to capture these images? These 351 images were shot on Canon 5ds 50-megapixels. This method of making a gigantic picture/image lies in the beauty and finesse of stitching the images (here 351 images).These images are stitched together to form a brilliant image that can be zoomed in and out!
The prime motive of Pranshu behind making these beautifully epic gigapixel images is to promote tourism in the state of Rajasthan. He is photographer specialized in areas of Aerial Photography, Panoramas and interior/exterior photography for hospitality and infrastructure.
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How Jodhpur’s gigapixel is different than the Udaipur one?
The brand new thing about this Gigapixel image of Jodhpur is that one can zoom anywhere in the picture to watch extreme details and also take a photo of that particular place and share it with their friends.
Good books are your best friends. These good books can be easily found in libraries. But are you aware of the public libraries in the City where you can go and read? For all the people who aren’t aware of the public libraries in Udaipur, here a brief listing of 3 of the oldest libraries in Lake City, which have been a learning point to many of the big scholars from Udaipur- Have a look!
#3 Kunzru Library
The Kunzru library is situated inside Seva Mandir, founded by Mr. Mohan Singh Mehta. The library was opened for public on 7 October 1973. It was named after Pandit Hriday Nath Kunzru who was the man who stirred Mohan Singh Mehta to found Seva Mandir.
The library currently holds a good collection of 10,000 books which includes many journals and magazines. Membership is open to the public and over 100 visitors use the library every day. The Kunzru library is one of the oldest libraries in Udaipur which has served a lot of people. The library serves and helps in building intellectuality, self-advancement, and people from all walks of life from students preparing for government exams to elderly people, the Kunzru Library helps everyone.
#2 Jagdish Chowk Library
Dating back to 1955, this library was once a haveli of Asind Rao. Also, it was a court which later on got abandoned. Coins were also checked for purity under the then ruler of the Mewar Kingdom. The library was once built at Badhbhuja Ghati in Udaipur which shifted to Asind Rao’s Haveli post-independence.
According to the current librarian, Mr. Bhagwat Singh ‘Rao’, the library was once known as ‘City Corporation’ which was a hub of books and readers from across the world used to visit it. The Jagdish Chowk Library has 70,000 collections of books, of regional languages as well as foreign books.
The architecture of the place and smell of the books take you to a bygone era. Many college students, avid readers, and historians still sit and find a place of solace in the library. Mr. Rao also added that under his serving tenure of almost 20 years up till now, many doctors, engineers, chartered accountants, including 13 RAS and 3 IPS officers have read the books and studied in the library on a regular basis. The Jagdish Chowk library boasts to be Rajasthan’s biggest public library and also the 1st fully computerized public library. Source- Mr. Bhagwat Singh ‘Rao’ (Librarian at Jagdish Chowk Library)
#1Saraswati Bhawan Library
Sajjan Niwas Garden or the Gulab Bagh also has a library known as Saraswati Bhawan Library. It was built by Maharana Fateh Singh in 1887 and opened for public in November 1890. The Saraswati Bhawan Library was once known as Victoria Hall Museumand is currently used as a library. It was the first ever museum constructed in Rajasthan.
A statue of Queen Victoria was erected to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in front of the library. The statue was taken off and a new statue of Mahatma Gandhi was erected post-independence.
Almost 32,000 books of various fields like archaeology, Indology and a collection of ancient handwritten Manuscripts are available for scholars, historians, and writers. One can have a registration done and can avail the facilities of the library.
These three public libraries are the oldest of the city and have served various scholar, intellectual readers and students. It is a must visit to these places if you are on a hunt for knowledge.
Also, let us know if you know any other library do let us know 🙂
Published on SonyLIV, the song ‘Mann Satrangi’ is made in Udaipur. The entire video is shot in the City of Lakes at various locations that being an Udaipurite you can easily spot! The main point to notice in the video is that it is not just shot in Udaipur but also composed, arranged and produced by Udaipuites. The duo Bharat-Hitarth envisioned this and made it happen in the City of Lakes. Currently, placed in Mumbai the duo is making their name in the world of Indian Music Industry.
cast and crew of mann satrangi
It took 3 days to shoot the video at varied locations, from a village to a café and Pipliya Ji, in Udaipur. “It was a very smooth sailing project, apart from the weather conditions. It was raining on the day we shot in Pipliya Ji. And hence we had to shoot under an umbrella. The whole shoot went quite good and the result is in front of everyone”, says one of the team members.
The Indian Idol famed Swaroop Khan has sung this song and has made it even more mesmerizing with his rustic voice. The whole cast and crew of the video belongs to Udaipur and has played their roles beautifully and proficiently.
Udaipur has been a choice of many when it comes to shooting a video or a movie. Recently, the upcoming movie, Dadhak (starring Jhanvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar) was also shot in Udaipur. Due to the city’s suave landscape and beautiful lakes, Udaipur has become an ideal location.
You can watch the video of ‘Mann Satarangi’ on YouTube by clicking on the link: Mann Satrangi
Special mention to the cast, singer and all the people engaged in the making of the beautiful song.
Singer: Swaroop Khan
Composed, arranged and produced: Bharat-Hitarth (From UDAIPUR)
Udaipur’s Jivanta Children’s Hospital has created another milestone in the field of premature baby health care. The very premature baby weighing just 400 grams was saved and discharged in good health from Jivanta Children’s Hospital, Udaipur.
Baby Seeta is the smallest baby ever to survive not in India but also in South Asia. Last reported smallest surviving baby was Rajni weighing 450 grams at Mohali, Chandigarh in 2012.
Doctors call Baby Seeta as “our miracle baby”, saying: “She’s just fought and fought and fought against all the odds. But she’s made it.”
She was born to a couple on June 15, 2017, who were married for 35 years. She weighed just 400 grams and measured just 8.5 inches and was not breathing when she was born. The baby required artificial breathing support to regularize her breathing and so she was brought to Jivanta NICU. She was managed and looked after at Jivanta Neonatal ICU under the precise care of Neonatologist Dr. Sunil Janged, Dr. Nikhilesh Nain & trained nursing staff.
Initial days were difficult as her birth weight dropped down but gradually she started digesting few drops of milk. She was able to digest milk by 7 weeks of her life and able to drink from a spoon after 4 ½ months. The biggest challenge for the team of Jivanta was to prevent any infection to the baby and the team managed it well.
She was in the NICU for almost 210 days and over discharge, her weight was close to 2400 grams. According to Jivanta’s Nursing staff, she is the Miss World for them and hence they’ve named her ‘Manushi’.
It is the latest technology, high-end equipment and expertise of NICU team, which has given this phenomenal result and that Jivanta is now routinely having more than 95% survival of extremely low birth babies.” said Dr. S K Tak, Head (Dept of Pediatrics, Ananta Medical College).
Satyapal Singh Ranavat, a student of mechanical engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of Pacific University, has been selected as a Marine Engineer on a 15 lacs annual package at Great Eastern Shipping which is India’s largest shipping company. Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited holds the leading position in the world of transportation of crude oil, petroleum products, gas etc.
The student achieved this success by successfully completing the various steps taken by the company in the selection process.
Satyapal Singh Ranawat
Institution director Piyush Javaria gave best wishes to Satyapal for a bright future and informed us that the selected student has been appointed at the Lonavla (Maharashtra) campus of the company.Faculty Head Ahsan Habib said that Satyapal Singh has been at the top in studies since the beginning.Apart from this, in the last year of engineering, he has worked on a project related to DRDO and has also built an automatic ground vehicle. Regular workshops are organized for Aro-modeling and Marine areas in the Institute so those interested students can obtain help in getting good placements and large packages.
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