Every year Udaipur’s Narayan Seva Sansthan works for uniting couples who find solace in each other’s exceptions. Yes, we are talking about the differently abled people who are taken care and treated at Narayan Seva Sansthan each day. The society around us disregards people with disabilities, but it is the feeling of love that binds them together. They seek refuge in each other’s disabilities and hence they complete each other.
Narayan Seva does a noble work of tying the hearts of the underprivileged and disabled by marrying them in a Mass Marrying Ceremony specially designed and executed for people at Narayan Seva Sansthan.
Over the years of its establishment, Narayan Seva Sansthan has continuously arranged free of cost Mass Weddings for the differently abled and impoverished couples turning their life into a fairy tale.
This year, Sansthan’s free of cost Mass Marriage Ceremony called ‘Divyang Vivah’ is being conducted on September 8-9th in Udaipur. The Sansthan takes the responsibility to turn the lives of the differently abled and destitute into a delightful experience.
30 mass marriage ceremonies for eligible young differently abled as well as poor boys and girls have been successfully organized over the course of last 18 years. With this initiative, 1500 such couples have been tied in the lifelong knot of marriage. This year as well, they are helping 54 couples to tie the knot in Udaipur.
The Sansthan aims to create an inclusive society, where people with disabilities are accepted into the mainstream economy and social life. Every single person is special and talented and is just looking for a chance to excel and get a family started.
Narayan Seva Sansthan’s initiative and urge to make a difference will slowly and eventually can overcome the way people treat the differently abled and poor.
If you want to witness this amazing unison of couples you can them live on the Facebook page of Narayan Seva Sansthan here
Baby care is all about raising up a healthy, happy baby while making choices that are agreeable with our baby’s health and overall growth. Baby care products come in handy when we want our little ones to be healthy and always in a good disposition. To cater to all the needs of your babies and kids Babyhug is now in Udaipur.
Babyhug offers a myriad of products or a variety of needs of newborns, babies & kids. They have the best products for babies and kids without compromising with quality. The range of products are pocket-friendly and are exclusive as well. Their products vary in the categories like Baby Gear, Clothes & Shoes, Nursery, Diapering, Toys, Health & Safety and boast almost 4000+ products.
Babyhug Udaipur will be a one-stop solution for all the baby and kids needs. With a huge variety of clothes, you will now never have to worry about what your little one would wear to a party or a quick outing! Babyhug will have you covered!
The store is launched in Hiran Magri Sector 3 and will be dealing with a lot of variety of baby care products.
You can also visit their official website for having a quick look at the beautiful products: http://babyhug.in/
Kids Ethnic Clothing at Babyhug
So, people of Udaipur! Now you know where to go whenever you want your little ones to look smart, cute and exceptional in a gathering- Babyhug Udaipur!
Call for queries: +91-96364 33336, +91-98290 62442, 0294-2461280
Address: Shop No.2, Gokul Plaza, Opposite Nehru Hostel, Next to JMB, Hiran Magri, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
The Forum Celebration Mall celebrated the feeling of freedom, this 72nd Independence Day in Udaipur through special performances. On the eve of Independence Day, Shourya Season 2 was organized at Forum Celebration Mall Udaipur. The event’s highlight was the special performance by the Military band. The music of the bagpipes filled the entire space with the spirit of the Independence Day!
If you have missed this awesome and heartwarming performance of the military band, you can watch it here:
The military band performed several patriotic songs and it was so mesmerizing to see them perform in such discipline and synchrony. Their performance was followed by group dance performed by students from various schools. They conveyed a message of Unity in diversity and also showcased the famous Indian personalities from the field of sports, science, and education.
The program was attended by senior officers from Armed forces who also encouraged the youth to contribute towards National defense and Security.
Udaipur has so much to give to its visitors and residents!!! On 3rd August 2018, Home Minister Kataria inaugurated the “Valley of Flowers” at Chirwa, in Udaipur. 80 hectares of the Ghat section is now covered with different flowering plants sanctioned by the Ministry of Forest and Environment under the CAMPA Yojana. For all those who love that adrenaline rush can enjoy the newly constructed Zip-line in the same area.
Image Courtesy: Pramod Soni for Patrika
It is quite evident that Udaipur has seen a lot of development in tourism in the recent times and ziplining is one of them. After the formation of the four-lane and Chirwa tunnel on the Udaipur-Nathdwara highway, the route of the Chirwa ‘Ghata’ was less traveled. The route once gave the best view of the dense thicket spreading from Amberi to Chirwa. The locals, as well as tourists, were deprived of this beautiful view of the forest post construction of the tunnel.
This valley has been developed by the forest department in the form of a flowering valley, which has been the entrance of Udaipur for years. Here, you can watch birds and animals in their natural habitats from the respective viewing points, which are created with flowering plants on either side of the serpentine road.
The Home Minister has reportedly spoken about making the place a center of interest for activities like Horse Safari, study centers, floriculture and conservation of various species. Carving figures on rocks will also be seen. Nature trails, cycling rides, cafeteria, nature view points at the four places, Interpretation Center will also be deployed.
Image Courtesy: Pramod Soni for Patrika
Also, apparently there will be golf carts in the area too for sightseeing until then visitors will have to walk and enjoy the beauteous nature.
Entry fee for adults will be available at 30 rupees for adults, Rs 10 for students, 100 rupees for foreign nationals, Rs. 50 for video capturing, Video camera will be charged at Rs. 100, Hill cycle 50 rupees per hour and Zip line will be charged at Rs. 200.
Udaipur-based online custom-furniture platform, WoodenStreet, has raised $1 Million in Series-A funding. The round was led by RVCF (Rajasthan Venture Capital Funds) and the investment was overseen by Growth India Fund.
WoodenStreet was founded in May 2015 by two brothers from Udaipur, Mr. Lokendra Ranawat and Mr. Virendra Ranawat, along with their friends, Mr. Dinesh Pratap Singh and Mr. Vikas Baheti.
At WoodenStreet, customers can either select from an existing catalog of pre-made designs, requesting modifications as per their requirements, or directly interact with highly specialized designers, who can understand their needs and ideas, to have something built entirely unique for them.
“Due to widespread diversity, every single home is different which is why we believe custom made & space saving furniture was just not a trend but the future, we wanted every customer to own furniture of their choice being in the most compact manner”- says, Lokendra Ranawat, Co-Founder Woodenstreet.com
With more than 200 employees and three years of functioning, the company has seen a profitable traction of 10,000 new visitors per day on their website. Delivering across 30 major cities in India, they have served more than 20,000 happy customers.
Through this round of investment, the company gets an opportunity to expand in new business verticals, such as Interior Designing services. This will enable them in modernizing and digitizing every space by providing an end-to-end e-commerce platform that will not only facilitate custom-made furniture but also cover the interior design sector.
स्वतंत्रता दिवस भारत वर्ष में उत्साह, देशभक्ति एवं स्वाभिमान की भावना से मनाया जाता है। इसी भावना को और भी बलवती करने हेतु ‘वन्दे उदयपुर’ – एक पहल जिसके अंतर्गत उदयपुर संभाग के 51,000 घरों में तिरंगा फहराने का लक्ष्य रखा गया है। नमो विचार मंच द्वारा इस पहल का नेतृत्व प्रवीण रतलिया ने किया है।
इस पहल का कार्यचालन चार दिवस तक रहेगा (12 अगस्त से 15 अगस्त)। इस चार दिवसीय कार्यक्रम की रूपरेखा कुछ इस प्रकार है:
12 अगस्त:
इस दिनांक को उदयपुर संभाग के 6 जिलों की 28 विधानसभाओं के बूथ स्तर पर नमो विचार मंच के कार्यकर्ताओं द्वारा घरों में लकड़ी के तिरंगे दिए जायेंगे जिन्हें लोग 15 अगस्त को अपने घरों में फहराएंगे।
यही नहीं, तिरंगे के साथ ही हर घर में राष्ट्रगीत ‘वन्दे मातरम्’ का एक बड़ा स्टीकर भी लगाया जायेगा, जो कि नमो विचार मंच द्वारा दिए जायेंगे।
13 अगस्त:
जिन घरों में 12 अगस्त को तिरंगे दिए गये थे, उन्हीं घरों से एक – एक मुट्ठी आटा एकत्रित किया जायेगा और इसको 15000 आदिवासी बंधुओं के भोजन में प्रयोग किया जाएगा। इसके साथ ही पिछड़े क्षेत्र के आदिवासियों को ‘चरण कमल’ योजना के अंतर्गत जूते, चप्पल और कपडे भी वितरित किये जाएंगे एवं 1500 स्कूली बच्चों को बस्ते दिए जायेंगे।
14 अगस्त:
यह दिन शहीदों के परिवारों और सैनिकों के लिए रहेगा। इस दिन इन परिवारों के साथ एक संध्या ‘आज़ादी के नाम’ मनाई जाएगी और वीर रस कवि सम्मलेन का भी आयोजन किया जाएगा।
15 अगस्त:
15 अगस्त को सुबह 9:15 बजे 51,000 घरों में एक साथ, एक समय पर तिरंगे फहराने के उद्देश्य को सम्पूर्ण किया जाएगा। इसके साथ ही सुबह 10 बजे, फ़तेह स्कूल के सामने से विशाल तिरंगा वाहन रैली निकाली जाएगी जो की सूरज पोल से होते हुए उदयपुर शहर के भीतरी इलाको से होते हुए टाउन हॉल स्थित शहीद स्मारक पर पूर्ण होगी । और इसी के साथ इस क्रांतिकारी पहल को अंजाम दिया जायेगा।
युवा प्रवीण रतलिया द्वारा यह पहल क्रांतिकारी व देशहित में अग्रसारित पहल है। उदयपुर के लोगों को बहुमत में इस पहल का साथ देना चाहिए एवं इस तरह की सोच को बढ़ावा देना चाहिए।
Lavina Lekhari From Udaipur Is Breaking Stereotypes with Her Upcycled Fashion | People of Udaipur
Lavina Lekhari, a young girl from Udaipur, is all set to break stereotypes! Yes, the young soul is making her name through upcycling clothes. Aren’t you eager to know what she is doing and how she is doing it? So, let us dive into a conversation with her and have a glimpse of the work of this fashion buff!
A glimpse of Lavina’s Art
Tell Us in Detail What Do You Do and How Did You Start?
It all came into my life when I realized that my love for dressing up was not just a craze, I wanted to engage in this full-time! Right now, I am pursuing BA and also chasing my dream of becoming a fashion artist. I shred and upcycle clothes and make them funkier and happening. And is all because of my love for getting dolled up.
Like every star has its own shine my shine is my art. I love being creative. My learning started when I was just 4 years old. My brother has always supported me and you can call him my “BACKBONE”! Initially, I started dancing. I continued my schooling and dancing simultaneously and soon I became a choreographer alongside my brother, Sumit and then one thing led to another and now I am here, a budding fashion artist.
Since When Are You Doing Shredding and Upcycling?
I began my journey when I was in my teens as a junior choreographer and dancer. At the age of fourteen l started upcycling fashion.
How Did You Get the Inspiration to Start Upcycling Fashion?
I get attracted by colors, texture, compilation and don’t like wasting all these beautiful things. For me, my inspiration is my colorful wardrobe and my brother. He used to work as a laborer in factories. He always motivated me, not just by words but by his actions too, his craziness of being a perfectionist and working insanely for achieving something was always applauded. My mother used to work with crotchet and bangles and made new handmade clothes to earn a living. I have seen poverty very closely and that made me come up with upcycled fashion.
In The Frame: Lavina Lekhari
Tell Us About the Fashion Shows You’ve Been A Part Of?
I started with choreographing fashion shows along with designing them which I thought was my smart move towards learning and experiencing fashion. I came up with my first choreographed and design fashion show- LA✂STYLE DANCE FASHION SHOW in 2015 then the count didn’t stop.
I have collaborated with an NGO and choreographed an ‘Old Age Fashion Show’ for ‘Tara Seva Sansthan’ which was another great experience. I came up with my second designed and choreographed fashion show for kids in 2017 called the ‘Let’s Walk Together’, for which I received appreciation from a Bollywood director Viveck Vaswani.
Working my way up through the ladder, I have done INIFD fashion show, Muffins fashion show etc.
5. What All You Have Made Up till Now Using Upcycled Fashion?
I love thinking out of the box and that lead me to the creation of upcycling fashion.
I want to ask the readers, what do you all do with your old tops, lowers, t-shirts, shirts, skirts, shorts, jewelry, etc.?
A general answer would be throwing them in the trash, but I love recreating them. Till now I have created more than 400 designs out of what you would throw in the trash. I had worked with ropes to make a big rope gown and even created new designer dresses for dancing shows and acts.
Where Did You Learn This Art Form?
I’ve never been to a Fashion college. Creativity is something that I have learned from my mother.
What Challenges Did You Face While Pursuing This Form of Art?
Like every field, fashion entails fear of being rejected, stress and sometimes depression. Climbing out of tribulations by my own efforts is something of which I am proud of myself.
Fashion is something which is self-romanticizing. I was my own mannequin when I started because I didn’t have people with me. I still remember that after my first fashion show I got a lot of mixed reviews- some even called my art as vulgar and obscure, but these things never let me down.
How Much Are People Interested to Buy These Clothes?
When I started shredding and upcycling, I loved myself seeing in it. I wore my own created fashion which undoubtedly got amazing and satisfying comments which boosted my confidence in my art.
Changes are tough to accept but I believe that once shredding and shredded clothes enter the world of Bollywood and social media, it would eventually change the mind of people across the country. According to me, 60% of teenagers are interested to buy these kinds of clothes.
Do You Want to Make This Your Full-Time Career?
Life is made up of three ingredients for learning, earning and yearning. I have learned so much from this that definitely, I would love to pursue this as my career. I believe that whatever you do, whether you earn or not, the work must make your happy! Because for every minute you are unhappy, you lose 60 seconds of happiness.
Where Do You See Yourself with This in Future?
I want to put shredding in the world of fashion. I want to do something today that my future self will thank for. I dream of promoting this art by doing live cuttings (shredding) for the people. I see upcycling as the new-age trend in the fashion industry. My dream is to see LAVSTYLE as a brand (I gave a name to my work LAVI’S STYLE = LAVSTYLE).
What’s Your Mantra For Life?
Keep yourself hungry for improvement. Close your ears and do what you like because ‘girls of Fashion starve their happiness to feed their vanity and their love to spread pride!’
It was great knowing this beautiful girl from our City of Lakes! Lavina is all set to break stereotypes and pave her own path to the success! If you wish to ask anything to Lavina, you can put up questions in the comment section below.
Our City’s very own The Celebration Mall turned to FORUM Celebration Mall earlier this year. It is now a part of FORUM Malls, a Prestige Group Enterprise which owns and manages more than 7 shopping malls in 6 different cities of India.
In the year 2017 Forum started “Purple Run” with an aim to create awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. With more than 10,000 runners across the country, the event was an instant success among health enthusiasts. Now in 2018 with the advent of newer dimensions to the largest mall of Udaipur, FORUM Celebration Mall along with 6 other malls across the country are going to organize this year’s Purple Run on 30th September 2018. This is planned to be Udaipur’s Biggest Running event with more than 2000 runner across 4 different categories running to create awareness about Alzheimer’s.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. In its early stages, memory loss is mild, but with late-stage Alzheimer’s, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. The stats suggest, in India more than 4 million people suffer from some form of dementia and it’s the 5th leading cause of death in people over 55 years of age.
We the people of Udaipur shop and have a gala time at the Forum Celebration Mall every time. Now, it’s our turn to make a mark in Udaipur’s history. It’s time to make it BIG by participating in Purple Run. Anyone and everyone can be part of Udaipur’s biggest running event. With 4 running categories, you can participate in either competitive or non-competitive races for 3km, 5km, 10km, and 21km.
Udaipur, one of the most romantic places on the surface of the earth can spellbind anyone with its magnificent palaces, serene lakes and flourishing natural beauty. It’s no surprise that this spectacular city has captured several hearts with its aestheticity over the years. Ever wondered how magical it would be to exchange vows against a surreal backdrop in the city?
Destination weddings in Udaipur are synonymous with luxury and style. The Venice of the East offers you a plethora of exotic locations, incredible hospitality and delectable local flavours, making it a memorable experience for you and for your guests. Let’s see how Udaipur is setting wedding goals for couples around the world: 1. A Royal Wedding in a Palace Udaipur is known for its exuberant heritage that is spread across a number of palatial structures and forts. Celebrate your nuptials at beautiful locations like the City Palace, Jagmandir Island Palace and Fatehgarh Fort and adorn the precious moments with a regal touch. Enjoy all the modern amenities at these historic architectural marvels. Your wedding planner in Udaipur can also organise your events at other luxurious properties like the Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace and the Leela Palace. All these heritage venues and breathtaking properties allow you to revel in the style and comfort of the present age while still being a part of a fairytale wedding. 2. Stunning Lakes The serene water body like the Lake Pichola holds two of the most extravagant locations for destination weddings in Udaipur, the Jag Mandir and the Taj Lake Palace. Moreover, many pristine hotels offer a marvelous view of the idyllic Fatehsagar Lake, Swaroop Sagar Lake, etc. Amongst the other amazing things you can do here is taking a romantic boat ride in these lakes with your loved one. 3. Capture Every Moment Against the Most Picturesque Views Your wedding day is not witness to just your precious union with your partner but it’s one of the most cherishable days of your life. Seeing yourself submerged in a time of revelry against the majestic mountains, lush gardens, breathtaking lakeside and the local vibrant culture in the background will bring back many pleasant memories of the day when it all happened in reality. Ask your wedding planner in Udaipur to arrange for the best photographers and videographers who will remind you of the celebrations in the best way possible. From pre-wedding shoots to covering all your wedding events, the pool of talented photographers in Udaipur has the prowess to relay the right emotions via their clicks. 4. Experienced Wedding Planners
Udaipur has consistently been in limelight for its romanticism and natural splendour. This has translated into several couples finding it to be one of the most amazing places for destination weddings. Over the years many professional destination wedding planners or event management companies have come up and have been providing an unforgettable experience to the couple and their guests. Some of the best wedding planning agencies to choose from are the Dream Makers Event, Mesmeric Moments, MovingKnots, etc. Your wedding planner in Udaipur will handle all the arrangements with ease and will make sure that you get to have fun at your wedding without any worries. 5. Hospitality Befitting the Royalty Anyone who comes across Rajasthani culture, cannot stop appreciating it’s ultimate grace and warmth. Right from the traditional ‘khamma ghani’ greeting to holding the guests in the highest regard throughout the events, the hospitality is aimed at providing a unique experience brimming with luxury and comfort. From addressing every big and small need with utmost vigilance to guiding the guests around in the most respectable manner, the hospitality displayed during every event of your destination wedding in Udaipur will be worthy of praise. 7. Connectivity is Bliss If you think Udaipur is buried somewhere in the deep and has poor connectivity, it’s untrue. Being one of the most travelled-to cities in India, it is well-connected to all the major cities of India whether through a network of roads, trains and air routes. For international travellers, there’s no problem as they can access the city via a flight from major cities like Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi. 8. Security and Safety Udaipur is not only blessed with surreal, calming beauty but it’s even free from the scare of petty crimes or other unwanted incidents. Besides your wedding planner in Udaipurand his team, the locals are a great help with their welcoming and considerate nature. The love for the city transcends through every Udaipurite’s nature and they will help you around like family. Even if you or your guests want to go about visiting the local attractions or do some shopping, it can be done without any fear. Udaipur police is agile and very particular about the safety of tourists. One can also get in contact with them via the special tourist helplines in case of any emergency. 9. Attractions in and around the City
Apart from enjoying your wedding celebrations, you can take out time to get to some of the most attractive spots in and out of the city. Make a visit to City Palace, Pichola Lake, Nehru Garden, Sajjangarh, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranakpur Temple, Chittorgarh Fort and many other interesting tourists hotspots. This is one of the best things about having a destination wedding in Udaipur. Your guests can not only celebrate your new life moments with you but can get around and explore a new city altogether. They get to be a part a beautiful wedding and also carry along some cherished memories of their own encounters with the city vibe.
So, why wait anymore? Get in touch with a wedding planner in Udaipur to make your dream of the perfect wedding take shape in reality.
The Forum Celebration Mall which recently completed 7 years in Udaipur on 2nd July 2018 has raining offers for you all! The time has come when we just let our shopping lists out and dive into a myriad of brands offering FLAT 50% OFF.
Yes, you heard me right!
The shopping spree for which we all were waiting is here – THE FLAT 50% SALE is right here only at The Forum Celebration mall. From ICONIC, AND, Aurelia, W, Biba, Levi’s, Wrangler, UCB, Nike, Wills Lifestyle to more than 50 leading brands are offering unimaginable discounts at the mall.
The offer shall begin on 13th of July and would last till 15th July. I know! Very less time to lay our hands on this amazing offer!
While you indulge yourself in a fun task of shopping, your kids can have some good time at the Game Zone which includes Bumping cars, Vending games, redemption games and a lot more. And apart from that if your kid is seeking some adventure, there is a horror house and Hungama 7D too!
Not just that, when you are done shopping, you yourself can spend some leisure time with your friends or family at the eateries of the Food Court at the Mall. Do not forget to complete your trip with the latest movies just right there on the top floor of the Forum Celebration Mall where PVR Cinemas will give you the best of entertainment.
Wait wait wait!
This is not just it, shop for Rs. 10,000/- or more and get Rs 1000/- worth Gift vouchers absolutely FREE. Avail the gift voucher from the Customer Service desk on the Ground floor after showing the shopping bill worth Rs. 10,000/- or more.
Now, what are you waiting for? It’s time to ping all your friends and family and plan a complete shopping day for a sale which cannot be missed!
Head straight to the Forum Celebration Mall and don’t forget the dates!
FLAT 50% OFF SALE:
Dates: 13th July to 15th July 2018
Venue: The Forum Celebration Mall, Bhuwana, Udaipur
