Literally, see characters of books in every person she meets. Apart from eating, she is found adventuring and talking to herself. Believes in magic and escape reality through words. If she possibly knows you, you might find yourself in her poems.
A ban on sale and consumption has been imposed in the entire state of Rajasthan which will be in force for two days. The apparent reason for the liquor ban is the Assembly election 2018 which will be held on 7th December 2018 from 8 am to 5 pm in the state for 199 assembly seats. The election results will be declared on December 11.
Source: ABC
After all the political parties and leaders gave in all to persuade the voters which included road shows, campaigns, rallies, and conferences, the election campaigning in the state has come to a halt completely on Wednesday at 5 pm.
A report says that the Deputy Commissioner has declared dry days in Rajasthan beginning from 5 pm on December 5 to 5 pm on December 7 under Section 144 of the CrPC. Furthermore, the ban would be imposed on the day of vote counting as well.
Health is the most valuable treasure you have in your life. In the chaotic life of yours, it is very important to take care of that and spare a bit of a time for a workout as a part of your day.
Well, if you are one of those who have become bored of the regular workout and gyms in your life, then there is no better thing for you than Zumba.
In this article, we bring to you the top Zumba classes in Udaipur.
4 Sure Fitness
Services offered – Gym, yoga classes, Zumba classes, aerobic classes, yoga classes at home, yoga meditation classes, personal gym trainers, health clubs, aerobic classes for ladies, steam bath services, family clubs, children gyms, etc.
Address – M.P. Enclave, Shobhagpura Circle, Udaipur, Near Royal Rajvillas
Contact – 9152691221
Seven Notes Music & Dance Studio
Services offered – Dance Classes, Music Classes, classes for guitar, keyboard, table, harmonium, Zumba Classes, private music dance, private dance class, meditation centre, etc.
Services offered – Gyms, Yoga Classes, Ladies Gyms, Protein Supplement Dealers, Fitness Centres, Zumba Classes, Weight Loss Centres, Aerobic Classes, Yoga Meditation Classes, etc.
Address – 177, Road No.-12, Ashok Nagar, Udaipur
Contact – 9152882412
Health Line Fitness Studio
Services offered – Physiotherapists, Gyms, Yoga Classes, Zumba Classes, Weight Loss Centres, Physiotherapist for Home Visits, Aerobic Classes, Acupuncture Doctors, Yoga Meditation Classes, etc.
Address – 3rd FloorGovardhan Plaza, Opp. Lok Kala Mandal, Panchwati
Contact – 9152676986
Barberian Gym & Fitness Club
Services offered – Gyms, Yoga Classes, Zumba Classes, Aerobic Classes, Personal Gym Trainers, Zumba Classes For Women, Personal Gym Trainers For Women, etc.
Not just the locals but even tourists are too enticed by the glory of Historical Chittorgarh. The charm and the splendor of the city have attracted people from other parts of the country as well. Although, the city of Chittor is magnificent whenever you visit it, there are some parts of the year in particular when one can witness the city in its complete glamour. It is when Chittor is celebrating the heritage it got from its ancestors i.e. festivals.
Here are the major fairs, festivals, and processions that you need to attend while you are in Chittorgarh.
Maharana Pratap was a warrior and an epitome of bravery and heroism. He was the true patriot who initiated the first war of independence. Throughout his life, he kept fighting from enemies to save his motherland and his people. Pratap was born on May 9, 1540, in Kumbhalgarh and this very day is celebrated every year in Chittorgarh to respect and honor his patriotism, pride, valor, and bravery. The birth anniversary of Maharana is celebrated as a full-fledged festival in Chittorgarh every year on the 3rd day of Jyestha Shukla phase.
In his remembrance, several puja and processions take place on Maharana Pratap Jayanti every year. Several cultural programs and debates are also held.
Meera Mahotsav
Source: culturenorthindia
Meera Bai is very popular in the entire country for her faith and love for Lord Krishna. She was the foremost exponents of the Prema Bhakti (divine love) which also inspired her to become a poet. Meera Bai was a Rajput princess born in about 1498 in Metra, Rajasthan. Her father Ratan Singh was the youngest son of Rao Duda, ruler of Merta and founder of Jodhpur. Meera Bai was married to the ruler of Chittor, Bhoj Raj.
Every year, on Meera’s birth anniversary which is the Sharad Poornima, a 3-day celebration is organized by Meera Smrithi Sansathan (Meera Memorial Trust) along with the Chittorgarh district officials. Along with puja, discussions, dances, and fireworks, many famous musicians and singers get together on this day to sing bhajans in this celebration.
Teej
Source: Rajasthan
Teej is one of the major festivals in not just Chittor but entire Mewar region. It is dedicated to goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva. On this day, Goddess Parvati is worshipped by her devotees. It also marks the advent of monsoon month of Shravan (August).
It is also known for being the festival of swings where swings are hung from the trees and decorated with flowers and other objects and young girls and women dressed in green clothes who sing songs in celebrations of the advent of monsoons.
Gangaur
Source: Jan Prahari Express
Gangaur is the most important and colorful festival of not just Chittorgarh but entire Rajasthan. It is celebrated with great fervor by the womenfolk who worship Gauri. The meaning of the word ‘Gangaur’ can be understood by breaking it down in two words where Gan means Shiva and gaur stands for Gauri or Parvati. Gauri symbolizes the marital bliss or Saubhagya. Gauri is the embodiment of perfection and conjugal love which is the reason why the unmarried women worship her in order to be blessed with a good husband, while the married women do it for the welfare, health and their happy married life. It is celebrated between March and April.
Jauhar Mela
Source: Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh fort hosts the biggest Rajput festival which is known as ‘Jauhar Mela’. The occasion is believed to commemorate Rani Padmini’s Jauhar which is the most famous one. It marks the bravery of Rajput ancestors and all the three Jauhars that happened at Chittorgarh. Jauhar is a Hindu custom of self-immolation where women commit suicide to avoid capture, enslavement or rape by any foreign invaders.
On this day, a huge number of Rajput including the descendants of most of the princely families holds a procession to celebrate Jauhar.
Rang Teras
Source: Patrika
Rang Teras is a tribal fair of Mewar celebrated on the 13th moon night of the month of Chaitra. This big colorful fair includes a huge gathering of tribal to rejoice the harvest of wheat. Rang Teras celebration is customary since the 15th century. It is a thanksgiving festival of farmers where they pay their honor to Mother Earth for providing them with food for the next year. As a part of Celebrations, young men in the village perform their gallant skills while dancing. It is also celebrated is Sri Krishna Temples all around North India and ISKCON Temples.
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Our city – Udaipur is completely filled with beauty in and out. And this beauty is not reflected in just its history, culture and its places, but also in its people. There are some gem of the people belonging from Udaipur who, with their hard work and success, have not just made the city but the entire nation proud.
But sadly, with time we tend to forget the accomplishment of such people of the city. The series ‘People from Udaipur you should know about’ tends to glorify the journey of these famous and triumphant people from Udaipur who have become an epitome of success in their lives.
Muni Jinvijay Ji
Muni Jinvjay Ji was born in the village Rupaheli in Mewar region on 27th January 1888. His birth name was Kishansinh Parmar. Kishansinh lost his parents at an early age. His interest in Jainism arrived after he met Muni Devihans. At the age of 15, in the year 1903, Kishansinh was initiated as a Shvetambar Jain monk where he was given a name Muni Jinvijay. For 6 years Muni Jinvijay followed the ordination (Deeksha) where he migrated to various places including Dhar, Ujjain, Indore, Ratlam Nagar and traveled to many parts of Khandesh and South Maharashtra. During this time, he also learned Sanskrit and Prakrit literature under Kanitivijay who was a Jain ascetic from Patan, Gujarat.
Source: Veethi
Later in his life, Muni went to Pune wherein the atmosphere of cultural, educational and national awakening, he met several renowned personalities such as Lokmanya Tilak, Sir Ramkrishna Bhadarkar, etc. It was during this time when he also met Mahatma Gandhi. After getting bored of the conventional life of an ascetic, Muni decided to become a professor. On the invitation of Mahatma Gandhi, he joined Gujarat Vidyapith as a principal of archeology department.
After that, in the year 1928, he went to Germany to study Indology, academic study of the history and cultures, languages, and literature of India and as such is a subset of Asian studies. He returned to India in the year 1929 to participate in the Indian Independence movement. He went in the Salt March in 1930 and was imprisoned in Nasik Jail where he met K.M. Munshi.
statue in Chanderia | Source: apnimaati
Notable work
Muni joined Shantiniketan as a professor of Jain literature and taught there for 4 years from 1932 to 1936.
In the year 1939, he headed archeology department of Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan.
He became director of Rajasthan Oriental Research Institute in 1950.
He served as a head of history and archeology department of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad.
More than 20 of his books are published while he has edited and translated many of them in his lifetime. Some of these books include Puratana Prabandha Sangraha, Prabandhakośa, Sandesh Rasak and many more.
In the year 1967, he retired. In the same year, Muni Jinvijay Ji died of lung cancer on 3rd June at Ahmedabad. Throughout his life, Muni has spread wisdom and a message to always go where your heart leads you to.
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Bollywood actress Bhagyashree launched Durriya Kapasi’s second novel ‘Neverfound Land’ on Saturday at Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival which was conducted at Park Exotica Resort.
During her conversation with the media, Author Durriya Kapasi informed the media that the book ‘Neverfound Land’ is the sequel of her first bestselling novel named ‘Once Upon A Genie’. The storyline of the first book revolves around a human-genie love story. And on the other part, ‘Neverfound Land’ is based on the hybrid character of human and genie named ‘Solomon’. With the power he acquired, Solomon discovers the mysterious world of Genies and the tribe he belongs to.
Kapasi said “The storyline is very different and I am sure readers of all age and background will love it”
In this launch, the founder of the event Salil Bhandari and Sushmita Singha were also present along with Bhagyashree’s husband Himalaya.
The book is published by Delhi based publisher Half Baked Beans and is now available on Amazon and Flipkart for purchase.
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Khaugali needs no introduction in Udaipur. It has become the new ‘Meet-up’ junction for friends, bucket list place for the foodies, and a selfie spot for the studs and divas of the town. But while you are there, one thing that remains the biggest confusion is what all should you try and from where given that there are an umpteen number of food joints all around.
Well, worry not, we have brought the absolutely new foodie bucket list for you all at Khaugali. Below are the things that may stun you or drool you. Whatever it may, make sure you DO NOT miss these 5 dishes while you are at Khaugali.
Magizza at Bhukkad
Want to have Maggi? But love pizza as well? What if I tell you that you can have both at the same time? You heard it right! Magizza is one lip-smacking combination of your favorite masala Maggi turned into a pizza with lots of cheese and veggies topped onto it. This two in one dish will surely give you the ultimate foodgasm of your life.
Price –150
Also try – A steaming cup of hot Chocolate with it will bring an end to your dream meal, I’m telling you!
Falafel pita sandwich at Pita Ji
Falafel pita sandwich will wake your unstoppable love for Lebanese cuisine. Moreover, it’s the first street Lebanese joint which serves a bunch of finger-licking Lebanese dishes, one of which is the Falafel pita sandwich. Hummus, falafel Tikki, veggies and loads of liquid cheese filled in scrummy pita pockets will be an absolute bliss to your taste buds. They are served with Lebanese dip hummus and our very own green chutney.
Price – 89
Also try – to complete your blissful Lebanese treat, go for ‘Shahi Tukda’. This nut and rabdi filled toasties will definitely satiate your sweet tooth.
Panchratan Uttapam at Ice n Spice
All the south Indian food lovers, gather around because this one is just for you. Panchratan Uttapam is a combination of 5 different flavored Uttapams served at once. These 5 flavors include corn and cheese, onion uttapam, mix veg uttapam, onion tomato capsicum and a plain one. These are served with two types of chutney – coconut chutney and tomato chutney and a steaming hot bowl of sambhar to go with.
Price – 100
Also try –If you have any more space in your stomach, try the Rawa Masala dosa there and thank us later.
Cigar rolls at Desi Firangi
Don’t go on their simple looks, these inside-out cheese filled cigar rolls will give you a gastronomical experience that nothing else can give. These rolls are made from two simple ingredients gooey potato mix and liquid & shredded cheese. This irresistible snack is served with ketchup and green chutney.
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Price – 120
Also try – Fruit cocktail ice cream after these rolls and you can call it a day!
Smoking poppers at Oh Crepe
Why smoke cigarettes when you can smoke desserts? As soon as you put these icy cold poppers in your mouth, you’ll emit smoke like a dragon. This smoke is not harmful so you need not to worry about that. It is actually the liquid oxygen that is added to the poppers that cause the smoke.
Price – 100 for 4 pieces
How to reach Khaugali?
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Here’s the entire statistics of Voters and Voting booths in Udaipur city and Udaipur Rural –
Udaipur City
Female voters – 117305
Male voters – 119915
Total voters – 237220
Total number of voting booths – 218
Source: Youth ki awaaz
Udaipur Rural
Female voters – 126873
Male voters – 130272
Total voters – 257145
Total number of voting booths – 207
Rajasthan Assembly Elections are on 7th December 2018. We request you to take some time out of your busy schedule and go vote. We are the only one responsible for our own tomorrow.
‘Mharo Kehno, Vote Deno’
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Miraj Retail, a leading entrepreneurial entity of industrial group Miraj, was awarded the ‘Excellence in Retail Business’ award in the fourth edition of ABP Business Excellence Awards 2018. The aim of the ABP group, through this award, is to identify businesses and individuals with different specializations in the field of retail business. In the grand ceremony held at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, the Vice Chairman of Miraj Group, Mantraraj Paliwal received this award.
He further told that “based on the line ‘Aapka Vishwaas hi hamaari pehchaan’, Miraj Group has made its mark on an international level today. Using new innovations in the retail sector is a key feature of the Miraj group. In the coming years, more than 1000 new stores of Miraj Retails will be started, where under one roof, all the items related to day-to-day life will be provided. In addition to that, the group will start different ventures all across the country including the Public Mall and Apparel Stores.”
During this time, several dignitaries were present along with the chief operating officer of ABP Group Avinash Pandey, CEO of Den Network Group Vivek Bhargava, and CEO of Miraj Retails Silash Paul.
Kumbhalgarh Festival is a 3-day festival organized by the Department of Tourism of Rajasthan every year at Kumbhalgarh fort. The grand event commemorates the contribution of Maharana Kumbha’s contribution towards art and culture. Throughout the fest, the fort is embellished so much so that the tourists and even the locals are just astonished by its beauty.
Source: Oh my rajasthan
This 3-day fest will begin from tomorrow i.e. 1st December 2018, coming to an end by 3rd December 2018. It showcases all the colors of Rajasthani culture through its dance performance and other activities. The competitions and programmes carried out in the fest simply escalates the zeal and enthusiasm of the people and makes them feel what it was like in the bygone era of Mewar.
The fest includes performances by various renowned artists from all over the country. Sound and light shows are conducted too with the Kumbhalgarh Fort in the background.
Day 1 –Dance performances like Ghoomar, Kalbeliya dance and Kachchi Ghodi will mark the beginning of the fest at Yagya Vedi Chowk of Kumbhalgarh. These Rajasthani dance performances will be followed by a Kathak dance by Sayani Chavda of Kolkata in the evening.
Source: Travup
Day 2 – Second would be a fun-filled day with the most happening Tug of war competition between locals and foreigners. In addition to that, turban tying competition will be conducted on all 3 days.
Source: Oh my rajasthan
Day 3 –The last day of the fest will include Sufi song performances, Rajasthani folk dance and music, and classical songs and dance.
Source: Ohmyrajasthan
The most awaited performance of the fest is that of Gulabo who is a Rajasthani dancer. Gulabo has gained international fame from her outstanding dance moves. One of the most famous works of her is ‘Kaalyo kood padyo mela mein’.
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Rajasthan Assembly election will be conducted on Friday, 7th December 2018. As a citizen of this city, it is important for you to know about who is going to be the future MLA from your city. These 28 seats from the Mewar and Vagad Region will play a very crucial role in the Vidhan Sabha elections.
So, here are the names of all the candidates standing for the State Assembly elections from Mewar and Vagad region which includes 6 districts namely Udaipur district, Banswara district, Chittorgarh district, Dungarpur district, Rajsamand district and Dhariawad district. These candidates belong to different parties the major ones being Bhartiya Janta Party and Indian National Congress. Some candidates don’t belong to any particular party and are standing in the elections as an individual.
Udaipur District
Udaipur City
Party
Name
Sign
BJP
Gulab Chand Kataria
Lotus
INC
Girija Vyas
Hand
BSP
Pushkar Lal
Elephant
SHS
Dimple Rathore
Bow and Arrow
JSR
Dalpat Singh Surana
Pan
AAAP
Bharat Kumawat
Broom
JD(S)
Ramchandra Salvi
A Lady farmer carrying paddy on her head
Independent
Kalu Lal Salvi
Gas Cylinder
Daulat Ram Sahu
Belt
Praveen Ratlia
Key
Rajesh Vaishnav
Wall
Udaipur city
Udaipur Rural
CPI
Ghanshyam Singh Tanwar
Ears of Corn and Sickle
BJP
Phool Singh Meena
Lotus
BSP
Laxman
Elephant
INC
Vivek Katara
Hand
BMUP
Prabhu Lal Meena
Gas Cylinder
JSR
Someshwer Meena
Pan
Udaipur Rural
Udaipur District
Salumber(ST)
Gogunda (ST)
BJP
Amritlal Meena
Pratap Lal Gameti
INC
Raghuveer Singh Meena
Dr. Mangilal Garasia
Jhadol(ST)
Kherwara(ST)
BJP
Babulal Kharadi
Nanalal Ahari
INC
Sunil Bhajat
Dr Dayaram Parmar
Mavli
Vallabhnagar
BJP
Dharamnarayan Joshi
Udailal Dangi
INC
Pushkar Lal Dangi
Gajendra Singh Shaktawat
Banswara District
Banswara(ST)
Ghatol(ST)
BJP
Hakru Maida
Harendra Ninama
INC
Arjun Barnaniya
Nanalal Ninama
Garhi(ST)
Bagidora(ST)
BJP
Kailash Meena
Khemraj Garasiya
INC
Kanta Bheel
Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya
Kushalgarh(ST)
BJP
Bheema Bhai Damor
INC
Alliance (Loktantrik Janta Dal)
Chittorgarh District
Kapasan(SC)
Badi Sadri
BJP
Arjun Jeengar
Lalit Ostwal
INC
Anandi Ram Khatik
Prakash Choudnary
Nimbhaera
Pratapgarh(ST)
BJP
Shrichand Kriplani
Hemant Meena
INC
Udaylal Anjana
Ramlal Meena
Begun
Chittorgarh
BJP
Suresh Dhakad
Chandrabhan Singh Akyan
INC
Rajender Singh Bidhuri
Surendra Singh Jadawat
Dungarpur District
Dungarpur(ST)
Aspur(ST)
BJP
Madhav Lal Varhat
Gopichand Meena
INC
Ganesh Ghogara
Raiya Meena
Sagwara(ST)
Chaurasi(ST)
BJP
Shankarlal Decha
Sushil Katara
INC
Surendra Kumar (Bamania)
Manju Devi Rot
Rajsamand District
Bhim
Kumbhalgarh
BJP
Hari Singh Rawat
Surendra Singh Rathore
INC
Sudarshan Singh Rawat
Ganesh Parmar
Rajsamand
Nathdwara
BJP
Kiran Maheshwari
Mahesh Pratap Singh
INC
Narayan Singh Bhati
Dr. C.P. Joshi
Dhariawad District
Dhariawad(ST)
BJP
Gautamlal Meena
INC
Nagaraj Meena
Rajasthan Assembly Elections are on 7th December 2018. We request you to take some time out of your busy schedule and go vote. We are the only one responsible for our own tomorrow.
‘Mharo Kehno, Vote Deno’
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