We have been watching wrestling since childhood. Well, it’s time to see it LIVE! It is happening in Udaipur and Indian Wrestling Entertainment (IWE) is bringing the dreamy world of wrestling and fighting in our city of lakes. There are going to be international wrestling stars and Indian wrestling stars in the arena.
For Arjun Paliwal (Indian Wrestling Entertainment) the main objective is to relive a dream – a dream of watching these wrestling stars live. He belongs to the city of lakes and is proud of the city; hence he has chosen Udaipur to be the hosting venue.
Arjun Paliwali with the great Khali
Thinking who are artists making it big at Udaipur? Well, the event has some of the huge names as their physique! There are going to be female and male wrestlers who will fight at the arena in front of Udaipur’s crowd. Excited aren’t you?
Let us reveal the big names that are going to be at Udaipur for this event- The Great Khali, Rey Mysterio, Brody Steele, Ryback, Katy Forbes, Bobby Leshlye and many more.
Wrestling championships have been like a dream and many of us are big fans of these stars. With Indian wrestler Khali in the league, wrestling competitions have taken a new path of excitement and amazement in India.
We are quite excited ourselves to witness such a huge event in the city. We hope that such humongous events will bring a lot of people especially tourists from across the globe to the City of Lakes. It is a great honor for the people of the city that such events are being held in Udaipur. We wish all the very best to Arjun Paliwal and his team for organizing an event like this and making it happen in lakecity.
For other announcements on the event, stay tuned and find out the rest of the story with us!
Are you an Instagram enthusiast and can’t get enough of it!? Then you are at the right spot! Keep reading to find out about 11 Instagrammers from Udaipur who are making it big on Instagram. Instagram is a platform where people express their feelings, emotions, their profession and everything else that falls in between these.
There are people from the city of lakes who do oodles of amazing work but we are unknown to them. These people have an influential profile and can change the way you perceive people of Udaipur. From various fields I have summed up people; from artists, business persons, designers to models and bloggers. Instagram is a great platform to showcase your skill and trust me these Udaipurites are creating a buzz.
Have a look at these Insta-stars from Udaipur.
Princess Bhargavi
Source: Instagram
A beautiful lady, an inspiring personality, the daughter of the king of Udaipur Shri Arvind Singh Ji Mewar; Princess Bhargavi of Udaipur is a lady to look up to. She runs a lifestyle store by the name ‘Aashka’. At Aashka, they transform traditional & modern art forms into deftly crafted merchandise. You can find the Instagram page of the store @aashkabhargavi
Bhuvnesh Ojha is an activist whose prime aim is to make the society greener and the atmosphere cleaner. His profile’s bio tells how passionate he is about his work. He devotes his time in plantation and calls himself as an ‘Earth warrior’, Tree planter, Change maker. He has come up with his organization known as Pukaar and works for making the environment better. UdaipurBlog had previously taken an initiative to make the locals aware about Pukaar by creating a very resourceful video about Bhuvnesh’s organization.
You can visit his profile on Instagram:@pukaarwala
Aikarth Purohit
Source: Instagram
There are a lot of people who love music but there are only a few of them who turn their mere love for music into a celebrated career. Aikarth is the director and owner at the Baselard Studios in Udaipur. He is a music producer, composer, and a guitarist. He has recorded many songs, sung many covers, worked with eminent artists and so much more. Now, he has come up with an inspiring concept of taking new and budding local talents, who do not get a chance to feature or get their songs recorded, to the mainstream of Indian music industry.
Bhawani Singh Chandel is the director and co-founder of Lets Trip Cycle Tours. He takes cycle tours to Jaipur, Udaipur, Panchgani, Pushkar, Leh. So if you are a fan of bike tours then surely you can click on @letstripcycletours which is on Instagram to get an insight of the fun and adventurous track of a cycle tour! You can also go to his website www.letstrip.in
You can visit his profile on Instagram:@chandela556
Aashna Shaikh
Source: Instagram
Aashna Shaikh is a young girl in her twenties, studying designing from Gandhinagar. She is an aspiring lifestyle and accessories designer who boasts an amazing Instagram profile. Her photos are appealing and have a placid theme all over. She is audacious in her pictures and aspires to follow the same career path in the future as well.
You can visit her profile on Instagram:@aashna_skh
Rahul skull
Source: Instagram
The most celebrated tattoo artist is here. Rahul Skull has been in the fashion and tattoo industry in Udaipur for more than a decade. He is one of the most known and famous tattoo artists, Stylist, Piercist in the city. He runs the Skull Fashion Studio and is a major fashion icon and inspiration to a lot of guys in Udaipur. An intimidating persona, his love for his work can be seen as he has tattoos and piercings all over his skin.
She is a young entrepreneur from Udaipur and deals in greeting cards, art prints, stationery, gifts and so much more. The Mixtape Store is the name of her page and has some very quirky, inspirational themed frames; something you would love having in your room. The collection is colorful and eclectic, and a must-have for your living space.
You can visit her profile on Instagram:@mixtapestore
Anurag Mehta
Source: Instagram
Anurag Mehta is an eminent and undoubtedly amazing watercolor artist. He draws and colors his surroundings, heritage buildings, and monuments. His profile has awe-inspiring watercolor paintings that feature Udaipur’s beauty at its best. The paintings are inspiring as they show experience and his love for the city of lakes.
Saurabh Patwari is a well-known Instagrammer in Udaipur. A pioneer in drone photography and levitation photography in Udaipur, Saurabh is known for his unique and eclectic angles. If you are a budding photographer you must visit his profile to gather some immense inspiration. He shoots portfolios, portraits, pre-wedding, landscape and so much more. A chartered accountant by fate and a photographer by passion, Saurabh Patwari is a person to look for on your Instagram.
Earrings, chokers, bun-sticks, rings, hair bands, rubber bands, headband, leashes, hair clips and so much more. Shadab Khan is making fabowlous bows and shipping it to your doorsteps where ever you are in India. The bows at Fabowlous are handmade and are quite versatile. For all the pretty girls who love cute things, Shadab’s bows are something to swoon over.
Hurratul Maleka Taj is a young entrepreneur, fashion blogger, stylist from Udaipur. She is a well-known face in the city and runs her own organization named Chics Connect with an objective to connect women across the globe in a trusted network and help them grow personally as well as professionally. Her website can be visited for a detailed know-how of what Chics Connect is, www.chicsconnect.com
Amazed, aren’t you? Yes, these people belong to the city of Udaipur and live amongst us. Looking for an inspiration- well, inspiration is all around us, we just need to keep our eyes open.
If you know any of these people, do thank them for making a difference. Also, if you feel that you or your friend can be a part of this list and I have missed out on you; do tell us in the comment section below. We would love to know you!
With Instagram booming these days, makeup and hair have found its new dimensions. There are many Indian and International beauty bloggers on Instagram who greatly inspire the masses and have achieved tremendous fame and recognition for their work. Viewers watch these artists online and idolize them. One such artist is Amrit Kaur having an influential Instagram account with 50k global followers.
Amrit Kaur is an Indian bridal makeup and hair expert based out of Pune. She is a professional Makeup and hair artist, well known for her work and recognized globally. ‘Beautifying women’ is her expertise. She has been in the industry for a decade now. She makes D-Day beautiful for about 400 brides annually. She believes in imparting her skill through her academy “The Makeup School” where she personally grooms aspiring makeup artists.
She is in Udaipur today, for a wedding; creating a radiating and beautiful bride!
I went in an in-person conversation with her; undoubtedly she imparts immense knowhow about the world of beauty.
Tell me about your journey so far?
I started off as a fine arts painter which helped me understand beauty and color on every level. Understanding the powder painting, sketching of objects and human figures have helped me a lot in my initial years as a make-up person. I believe that each woman is special, and her makeup should reflect that. After all, we live in an increasingly competitive world where the way you look, impacts your work and life.
From where have you acquired knowledge of Makeup?
I have gathered the knowledge of makeup from a myriad of sources; first from a successful image consultant from the Middle-East, followed by a certification program with the iconic makeup brand Piniour. After this, I did two valuable stints with a Barcelonian specialist trainer who gave me the right technical knowledge about photography makeup.
This was followed by a course in advanced make-up techniques from London. While learning makeup, I recognized the significance of hairstyles and that hair and makeup go hand in hand. Hairstyling is quite essential to complement the entire look of a bride. Hence I took training with a hairstylist in Hong-Kong, which has rounded off my knowledge of beauty.
You have made bridal makeup your forte, why have you chosen this domain?
What I believe in, is ‘transformation’. Usually, brides have raw faces, what I like about them are the simplicity and naturality. It feels great doing the transformation, her twinkling eyes shine so brightly each time – when they look in the mirror post-makeup. It is all about making them feel special and confident, and let them into a more beautiful and elegant self.
What is the current Makeup trend?
Nowadays people are quite aware of makeup and what all suits their skin and skin tone. From pastels to shimmer everything is quite en-vogue. With the onset of winter, people are experimenting with peach shades and berry shades plus ‘the no makeup look’ which is again quite trendy. The nude and subtle shades are liked by many; on the other hand, the bold lip is always in fashion.
What is your take on wedding makeup evolution so far, in India?
Wedding and bridal makeup have evolved a lot in India. Being in the industry now for more than 10 years I have seen how feathery and light makeup has taken over the pancake makeup. The dewy look has captured the choices of many. Light and wearable foundations are available with various brands, suppliers and people are shifting to international brands for their makeup essentials.
Flashy and “over the top makeup” are not preferred anymore. Brides like more blended and subtle or natural look.
Tell me something about wedding season theme for 2017-2018.
Various eminent designers have come up with light and breezy fabrics with oodles of berry colored prints and hues of red. This enables the makeup artists to experiment with more colors to complement the outfits the brides are wearing. People do not hesitate to experiment with the shades of lipstick. A lot of colors are available from big brands like Huda Beauty and women are ready to try-out with their look.
Any advice or tip for the people of Rajasthan?
Rajasthan receives ample amount of sunlight and the skin tone is primarily wheatish. Going for pastel colors is a good option. Also, using a foundation that matches your skin tone will seamlessly blend and give a smooth finish to the skin. In addition to this, a thick concealer can work wonders when used under eyes and on areas to hide pigmentation and other imperfections.
Amrit has received the Icon’s award from the Times of India for hair and makeup and also been recognized as a woman entrepreneur by FICCI Flow which is Asia’s best-known woman entrepreneur’s team. She runs her own academy ‘The Makeup School’ in Pune since 2010 that provides makeup and hairstyling courses for aspiring artists. She trains artists at the Times Learning Centre, Femina Believe; and is also a beauty consultant for several luxury brands.
Her – ‘The Makeup School’ academy next batch starts this coming January 2018 and the registrations are open.
She started her career at a very young age and has created a prominent presence in the beauty industry. She is turning 28 today (5th November)! Let us wish her a very happy birthday, loads of success and a warm welcome to the City of Lakes.
You can see her work and follow her on Instagram – handle @amritkaur_artistry
We crave for something new and interesting in our lives daily. The same goes when it comes to eating anything. Indeed ice-creams are something that everyone craves for. If you are one of them, who are looking for a new spot in Udaipur to have drool-worthy Ice-cream then you must pay a visit to ‘Giani Ice Cream’.
Let’s have a sneak peek into the world of Giani Ice-cream
Began in the year 1956 at Fatehpuri Delhi, Giani Ice Cream deals in a wide variety of delectable ice cream, faluda kulfi, Italian gelato, sorbet, shakes, cakes and so much more. It is 100% vegetarian; the delicious range of ice cream is savored by kids, youngsters, and adults equally.
Vaibhav Chhajed the person behind Udaipur’s Giani Ice Cream did his graduation from Delhi. During his grad years, he always went to Giani’s and had his favorite ice cream. His vision of bringing Gianis to Udaipur comes as an addition to his love for ice cream.
As I ran into an interesting conversation with him, he narrated ‘Giani ki Kahani’ in his words, “The venture started in 1956 at Giani-di-Hatti, situated amidst the bazaars of Fatehpuri, Chandni Chowk, and still is known as one of the major landmarks of old Delhi. It was here that Giani Gurcharan Singh, a traditional sweetmeat maker from the then Layallpur (Faisalabad), Pakistan, set up a shop upon migrating to Delhi. He started serving his famous rabri-faluda and mango shakes, with love and best quality ingredients. This struck an instant chord with the discerning residents of the city and in no time at all, Giani (“the learned” in Punjabi), was a well-known name.”
Pretty interesting, isn’t it!!!
Today Giani has over 150 outlets in entire India.
Giani Ice Cream at Udaipur is located at Swaroop Sagar, under cafe Mansi. Giani ice cream has been awarded Ice Cream Parlour of the Year for 3 consecutive years. They have also served as sponsors of Bollywood famous films.
They have over 70 flavors of ice cream and we tasted two of their specials; Punjab special (for Rs. 160) and Chocolate killer (for Rs. 160).
Their luscious product includes:
Premium ice creams
Fresh fruit natural ice creams
Low-fat gelato (exclusive whiskey and whey protein gelato)
This Duo From Udaipur Will Give You A Chance To Record Your Own Song!
Rajasthan is a land of eclectic music and musicians. The state has diversified and unique talents hidden beneath the blanket of lack of opportunities. This Duo from Udaipur, Aikarth Purohit, and Sahil Thakur, is taking an initiative to bring these hidden talents to the mainstream. Aikarth, who is the owner at Baselard Studios, is himself a Music Producer, Guitarist, and Composer. Sahil, too, has set up Frozen Apple Records which allows musicians to spread their talent across all platforms. As both of them have started their musical journeys from scratch, they are well aware of the tribulations a budding artist has to face.
Baselard Studios | Aikarth Purohit
Also, they run an organization called FAAM which helps artists to perform on various platforms like social events and concerts.
This music enthusiast team is helping artists from scratch to make them a well-known face in the music industry. Managing Frozen Apple Artist Management, Sahil and Aikarth are looking for passionate and zealous people who are willing to give a shot in the music industry. Prime yourself and your skills to make it large with this duo!
What is the aim behind this thought?
The prime objective is getting local artists to the mainstream. Artists who have never gotten the break to record their composition in a studio can actually live up to their dream. A professional recording studio can, in fact, boost their talent as well as can be a turning point in their lives. The aim revolves around the ideology of bringing up new talents in the domain of music.
Sahil Thakur
How are you going to get selected for the recording?
If you wish to get your composition recorded at the Baselard Studios then you would face an audition. Post-audition one can easily get their song recorded. So if you are a budding artist and want to enter into the world of mainstream music then you must not miss this opportunity.
Thinking how to reach to them?
Well, you can call or direct message them on the following given handles. Just click on the below-given links.
This Duo From Udaipur Will Give You A Chance To Record Your Own Song!
A great opportunity for the singers and music composers! So what are you waiting for? Prep yourself and get ready to enter the mainstream of the Indian Music Industry!
Dancing to the beats of international artists, we enjoy a lot. And why not! The beats are electric and so energetic that it compels us to dance and we get carried away. I am sure everyone reading this would agree with my opinion. But sometimes, we need a more subtle music which is away from the hustle and takes us back to our roots, takes us back to the very foundation- that ties us to our birthplace. In the same way, a lot of people prefer listening to folk music, whether they belong to any place; they crave for raw voices, ‘desi’ instruments, and vernacular dances and music.
Everyone has a different taste in music, but when it comes to folk music- we enjoy it hands down.
The music of Langa and Manganiyar of Rajasthan
Mangniyar Musicians
Who are Langa and Manganiyar?
Langa and Manganiyar are folk musicians who follow a rich oral tradition which they have inherited from their forefathers. These balladeers from Rajasthan sing of everyday chores and emotions. They become highly relatable and probably that is the reason why they are able to mesmerize their listeners.
Manganiyars have expertise over percussion instruments like Dholak and Khadtal, whereas Langas are known for Sarangi, Murali, Surnai, etc. Their musical compositions are masterpieces and are quite complex. The word Manganiyar means those who ask for charity. On different occasions, they would go to patron’s house and sing songs and in turn, would be awarded.
Langa community musicians
If you go through the roots of these musical groups then we come to know that these Langas and Manganiars were groups of professional musicians, whose music was supported by wealthy landlords and aristocrats. This tradition and hierarchy are maintained till now. Both the groups sing in the same language but their styles differ. This difference of style came into existence as per the tastes of their patrons. Both the communities belong to the Islamic origins but many of their songs are in praise of Hindu deities. Similarly, they are known to celebrate Hindu festivals such as Diwali and Holi. The Manganiar performers evoke the Hindu God Krishna and seek his blessings before the commencement of their music recital.
Khartal- a music instrument majorly used by both the communities of musicians
It is also believed that the Manganiars were musicians of the Rajput courts. They used to accompany their chiefs to war and providing them with entertainment before and after the battles. In addition to this, these singers and musicians also performed at the event of the chiefs’ death and would perform at the ruler’s vigil day and night until the mourning was over.
Coming to the second music community of Rajasthan, the Langas which literally means a song giver is a group of poets, singers, and musicians from the Barmer district of Rajasthan. The Langas are versatile players of the Sindhi Sarangi and the Algoza (double flute), which accompany their magical voices. They used to perform at events like births, and weddings, exclusively for their patrons, who were cattle breeders, farmers, and landowners.
Langa community musicians
Today, these musical groups perform in various realms and acquire major acclamations not just in the country but also internationally. Rajasthan hosts one of the most energetic and redolent music cultures of the world. The land of sand dunes and camels imparts the fragrance of vernacular music and folklores that touches the hearts of many. These musicians have such an impact on the listeners that they are bound to listen to them again and again.
Mangniyars performing in Shilpgram Udaipur
In Udaipur, you can find these musicians in Shilpgram during the annual Shilpgram Festival quite commonly.
It’s said that music transcends time and space, and indeed it holds true in the case of these folk musicians.
Such is the music of Rajasthan!
If you have ever listened to any Langa or Manganiyar, do let us know your experience in the comment section below.
Once again IIM Udaipur has topped the charts for us! The IIM-U has left behind IIM-A in research rankings and has made the city proud. Last year as well, IIMU got hold of the 4th position in the same domain for the period 2012-2016.
This year, IIMU has grabbed the third spot, while Indian School of Business – Hyderabad and IIM – Bangalore have taken the first two positions.
The ranking list has been released by UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management, Texas. The ranking is based on the research contributions by the top business schools in India. UT Dallas has formulated a list of the top 24 research journals worldwide and ranked the contributions made by each business school in terms of papers published between years 2013 to 2017.
Prof Janat Shah, Director of IIMU enlightened about the papers published by the B-School. Four papers have been published by research faculty of IIMU in the top journals, getting them an average score of 1.27, which has made them fall in the first five in the ranking.
The top ten ranking list goes as follows:
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Indian Institute of Management, Kolkatta
Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirapalli
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and Institute of Rural Management Anand
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal
Have a look at the papers published by our IIMU to have knowledge of the echelon obtained by the B-school.
IIMU publications in A category journals: 37 papers
Two research projects approved each year, with an allocation of Rs 3.25 lac per project faculty
12 lac given under research incentive plan
Travel, both national and international seminar and workshop participation
Guest faculty also gave research opportunities
IIMU publications in B category journals: 140 papers
From past 5 years, UdaipurBlog is taking an initiative to celebrate a safe and fun-filled Diwali at a commonplace. This year to foster this legacy, UdaipurBlog is celebrating Udaipur Lantern Festival 2017. Every year the festival witnesses amazing live performances by various artists, a bustling bazaar with local finds and foods, art installations and fun activities. This is year too UdaipurBlog is coming up with a fun packed festival for the people of Udaipur.
You can be a part of the biggest Diwali celebration in the entire Rajasthan with 6000+ attendees who shall enjoy this year’s ULF 2017.
We get so many queries asking about the whole schedule of the fest. So coming straight to the fun part! The festival will commence at 4 o’clock in the evening on Sunday, 15th October 2017 at Shouryagarh Resort and Spa. From 4 pm to 6 pm attendees can enjoy fun activities and games, click photos and selfies with friends and family and have a gala time.
Udaipur Lantern Festival 2017
Post 6 pm starts the musical tour, starting the eve by local performers; we will take you on a journey of Sufi Rock fusion music. The band named Swaraag will take over the stage to enthrall you by the Sufi music paired with soothing tunes of the sitar, tabla, harmonium and other instruments.
Then, comes the most awaited performance of the evening- Papon, who will mesmerize us with his heart whelming voice. The ‘Moh-Moh Ke Dhaage’ artist will take charge of the whole soul of the festival.
Post Papon, a DJ performance to make you dance on the groovy Bollywood dance numbers. The frolicsome festival shall meet its end with Lantern Lighting.
List of Performers
Swaraag
They are a Folk-rock & Sufi Fusion Band. Swaraag Music Team has specialization in Indo Western fusion genre of music. They belong to Jaipur and have been performing since several years.
Papon
Angarag Mahanta is known by his stage name Papon. He is one of the most eminent Indian singers. He has set his feet as a composer and record producer as well and also runs a band called Papon and The East India Company.
DJ Kavish
Belonging to the City of Lakes; Dj and a Remixer, DJ Kavish plays different styles of music including Bollywood, Commercial Pop, Punjabi and Retro and knows well how to make you dance on the floor.
If you’re still thinking why you should be present at the ULF 2017, here’s a glimpse of the awesomeness!
You will listen to the best sound system – L-Acoustics K2 by our sound partner Mega Sound. The sound is sure to get you pumped up! You can get a lot of food items to savor from SpicySigdi. If you love the production then thank The Backdrop for it getting an amazing setup. Fan of the Radio 91.9 Radio City? Then be sure to make it to the festival to enjoy the best of LED displays from Bharat LED. The stage light partner is Ananta Stage Craft and set design partner is Shubh Beginnings. While our Merchandise partner is Mrig.in the Online partner is Witty Feed. Our Self Drive Partner is ZoomCar, and guess what! You can get a flat 20% discount on rides by ZoomCar during the course of the festival.
Our Print partner is Dainik Bhaskar and Digital Marketing Partner is Vivir Media. Celebration Mall is the Mall Partner and water partner is InstaQua. Beautiful pictures will be taken by Prakash Creations. Party props partner is Astronomia Shoppe bringing some of the best props for your pics. Our Associate Partner is Livspace.
Apart from these, you will have plenty of fun games and stalls to enjoy every minute of the fest. Mocktails, food, dance, music, ultimate pictures and loads and loads of memories till the next Udaipur Lantern Festival.
The 300 Years Old ‘Jal Sanjhi Art’ Is Something Every Udaipurite Must Know!
Udaipur is well-known for lakes and natural beauty of its landscape. The Old city of Udaipur is a hub of various art forms that are unique to Udaipur. Local artists create these paintings and sculptures following traditions of their forefathers. To relive these cultures one has to visit these areas to have a glimpse of the folk customs from their own eyes.
One such art form is ‘Sanjhi’.
This exclusive art form where the canvas is not any cloth or paper, but sheer water is called Jal Sanjhi. Sanjhi is made from the patripada to Amavasya of Ashwin for fifteen days but the preparations start a day earlier on Bhado Purnima.
As one legend says, these paintings came into origin when Lord Krishna’s image was seen in the water by ‘Radha’ in a pond, and the image was outlined with flowers to make a picture of the Lord. Since then it has evolved as Sanjhi which are made to honor the Lord Krishna’s ‘Leela’ in the form of pictorial depiction on water.
In accordance with the above information, Sanjhi paintings are made complimenting Lord Krishna before the onset of the festive season of Navratri. Over 300 years old, this rare art has been kept alive by just a family in Udaipur, who has been practicing it for generations now.
Rajesh Pancholi is the artist that we came in contact; the family has been practicing this art since generations and as per his nephew, Gunjan Pancholi, he is the fourth generation practicing and observing this art.
How are these paintings made?
As described by the Pancholi family and what I watched, I am going to describe it for all you curious people.
We searched for the family and finally got to know where they stay. We waited for the month before the onset of the Navratri season so that we could see it happening in front of us.
As per Gunjan, this art was started in Mathura by his ancestors. These paintings were earlier created for 15 days but due to lack of interest of people and rising inflation (the colors have become expensive), it is quite difficult for them to meet the expenses.
The tale of Lord Krishna with the ‘Shesh Naag’ known as the Naag Leela is what we watched, step by step. It took around three and a half hours to complete the entire painting- floating on clear water.
First and foremost the water is treated one night prior and then placed in a huge vessel where it is made to settle. Once settled, a base color is made to float on water. The base color is spread on the water by the use of a fine sieve little by little. The colors are true stone colors which are used after processing, which turns them turn into a fine powder and increases the ease of use.
Outline Stencil
After the completion of the base (generally white color), the stencils are kept cautiously on the base to execute the process.
Now talking of the stencils, these used by the Pancholi family are made from thin rice papers and are almost 300 years old. Their forefathers drew on them and cut them. These stencils are preserved by the family and used till date.
One by one these stencils is kept gently on the base color taking reference points. Slowly and gradually the painting emerges into its full shape and exquisiteness. For each step, there is one stencil, even for the flowers and ornamentation. It took 9 stencils to complete the Naag Leela. The last stencil was just for the outline. Real flower petals and sparkles also are included in embellishing the painting.
After Jal Sanjhi being made for three days, the fourth day a more elaborate Sanjhi is made of wood, which carries more intricate work of colors and stencils. The fifth day again marks a creation of Jal Sanjhi. It is a must see!
I was enthralled by the finesse, precision, and patience these artists have. Their hands work very tenderly creating a very fragile art. The beauty lies in the details and the delicacy with which they perform this sacred ritual of creating a divine folk art.
Wanna see these paintings?
Jal Sanjhi is a delight for every art lover. These paintings are open for public viewing every evening at their temple in the Old City during the course of the ‘Shrad Paksha’.
The wood Sanjhi will be made on 19 September 2017. You can visit and see this amazing art form live! Let us know if you went and watched the Sanjhi Art Form.
Address: Shri Radha Vallab Ji Mandir, 14 Jagdish Mandir Road.
Kothari Brothers from Udaipur Made a Turban For PM Modi
August 29, 2017, can be marked in the history of Udaipur. Jayant and Jinesh Kothari got a chance to design an exclusive turban for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was presented to the PM during his visit to The City of Lakes.
Kothari Brothers from Udaipur Made a Turban For PM Modi
In the words of the Kothari duo, it took them 10 days to make the traditional turban commonly known as ‘Mothda’ for the PM. They added that four people worked for 10 days to prepare the bandhej cloth made from the tie-and-dye technique. The cloth was dyed in multiple colors, the turban then was made in a Bhopal Shahi style (one that was worn by the king of Mewar, Maharana Bhopal Singh). Post the tie-dye, the turban was decorated with 54 inches of golden lace and brilliantly bright handmade broaches to make it more royal.
Upon asking about the specially styled turban, Jayant Kothari said that ‘Mothda’ is an ancient turban once worn by the kings of Mewar. The art of preparing ‘Mothda’ was introduced by his forefathers almost a hundred years ago for the Maharanas of the region.
“We decided to prepare a turban using the ancient art as we wanted to show our gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” said the Duo.
Jinesh added that before Prime Minister Modi they had designed and presented special turbans for Sachin Tendulkar and legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Movie Director-Producer Suraj Badjatya, and the royal Mewar family of Udaipur and many more.
Where can you find the Kothari Bros?
The brothers can be found at Shreenath Marg in Udaipur.
It is a great occurrence for the Kothari Duo, presenting a turban to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. It is also a proud moment for the city as well that the city’s talent is exhibited in front of the PM of India.
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