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.
All the Udaipurites are always in search of new and trendy places to spend a good time with their friends, family or their loved ones. But it often becomes a mental dilemma almost every weekend to find a good place which offers a fine view, scrumptious food and an umpteen number of points where you can click a bunch of good selfies and groupfies.
And that is where the all-new Enigma Restaurant and Lounge falls into place. This restaurant has literally got everything you’re looking for. And we’ll give you 5 reasons why Enigma Restaurant and Lounge is the coolest place to hang out in Udaipur Right Now!
#1 An unbeatable dining experience
No matter what role other things are playing, until you don’t get an unforgettable dining experience, you are likely to get unsatisfied with the experience. So first things first, this multicuisine restaurant will not just treat your taste buds with the most amazing food of your life but will also take care of all your requirements. And having said that let me mention the special and the most romantic seating arrangement for 2 on the rooftop. There is also a Private Silver Dining Room with a sitting capacity for 10 people along with Personal Butler Service. What else would anybody want?
#2 Terrace lounge
A breath of fresh air while you savor every flavor of your favorite dish presented right in front of you. Is it your dream meal too? Then you can definitely fulfill it at the terrace lounge of Enigma Restaurant and Lounge. This also brings us to our next point.
#3 Mind bobbling view
Who won’t like a breathtaking view of Lake Pichola and the magnificent City Palace while creating memories with your friends and family? Wondering where to get it? You already know the answer, don’t you? The rooftop setting and the Terrace lounge will give you a panoramic view that will allure you for sure.
#4 Picturesque interior
The restaurant is full of exclusive interior elements that will literally up your Instagram game. From Carved Winged Couple chairs at Indoor Dining to Hand shaped ones at the rooftop, from intricate chandeliers to stupefying wall arts, you won’t be able to help but click a stunning picture or two.
#5 Plentiful services
While you are at Enigma restaurant and lounge, one thing is for sure that you won’t leave the place disappointed. All the credits go to the plentiful services available at the restaurant. These services include A La Carte Service, Valet Parking Service, Personal Butler Service, and many more.
Bid goodbye to the days when you would search for another place to hang out with your buddies or spend quality time with your beloved ones. Enigma restaurant and lounge assures you an unforgettable meal experience that will invite you repeatedly to the place.
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For centuries, Rajasthan has witnessed several marauders and people from different regions of the world and that is the reason why the region has absorbed some of the traditions, culture, and style of these visitors.
The land of Rajasthan is ancient which has witnessed perhaps one of the earliest human civilizations. These civilizations include Kalibangan dating as far back as the fourth millennium. Every community and tribe here has its own typical costume with different significance dating back to the time when they were adopted or evolved.
It comes as no surprise that the fabrics, prints, textiles, and jewelry of Rajasthan have inspired the contemporary fashion as well. Prominent designers such as Anita Dongre, Sabyasachi, Neeta Lulla and many more have been inspired by Rajasthani clothing. There are several Rajasthani clothing elements such as
Women’s dress
The women of Rajasthan are much like the region itself. They are all swathed in colors and traditions. From centuries the women costume has involved a lower garment (Ghaghra or the skirt), an upper garment (Kurti, Kanchli, and Puthia) and a veil (Odhni or Ghoonghat) that flow across the upper as well as a lower garment on the body. Although there are variations and additions in these according to different communities the basic structure remains the same even today.
Ghaghra
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Ghaghra is a form of long skirt which is embroidered and pleated. It covers the legs partially or fully depending upon the ethnic groups they belong. The Ghaghra is secured at the waist or hips and is made out of two to three layers of coarse Khadi fabric which created the flared look. Ghagras decorated with gota and badla embroidery were also worn on special occasions. In the present time, the ghagra or lehenga makes a perfect bridal ensemble. Contemporary Indian designers such as Anita Dongre and ‘Abraham and Thakore’ have showcased Rajasthani influences in their designs. Yet the influence hasn’t restrained itself just to Indian designers.
Ghoonghat
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A ghoonghat is known by a number of names such as ghunghta, ghumta, odhni, laaj, chunari, jhund, odhna, etc. It is a veil or headscarf which is used by the women to cover their head and often their face. Generally, aanchal or pallu which is the loose end of the ghoonghat is pulled over the face or the head. The ghoonghat was showcased by Elie Saab at Paris Fashion Week in the year 2016.
Kanchli
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The utility of Kanchli is almost the same as that of Puthia. It is also called as Angia or choli. Kanchli is mostly worn by married women in many communities in Rajasthan. Kanchli is worn in conjunction with Kurti. Kurti is usually a garment with sleeves or without it and a deep, horseshoe neckline. Designer Valentino showcased contemporary women’s clothing which was inspired kurtis worn by women in Rajasthan.
Puthia
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Puthia is a double-breasted upper garment which is quite similar to angarkha and its shorter version, angarkhi. The antiquity of the garment can be determined by the fact that the term Angarkha is derived by the Sanskrit words Anga means body and Raksha means protection. Many sculptures, paintings, and early Sanskrit literature represent the clothing element artfully tied around the chest. Puthia portrays non-fertile phase of women. The costume is not worn after a girl reaches puberty.
Jootis
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Jootis are the traditional Rajasthani footwear which can be worn by either men or women. These can be paired with Kurti/kurta for a casual look or with Ghaghra or bandhgalas.
Men’s Dress
The outfit of men in Rajasthan has been exposed with outsiders who have visited the region in successive migratory waves. And for the same reason, the men’s clothing is an assimilation of historical and foreign influences.
Kurta
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A kurta is an upper garment originally worn by men, though now it is majorly worn by a woman which is known as Kurti. A Kurta is a collarless shirt falling just above somewhere below the knees of the wearer. The word Kurta has been derived from Sanskrit Kuratu/Kurtaka.
Bandhgalas
Bandhgalas are perfect for weddings and can be paired with Dhotis and kurtas. Bandhgalas along with turbans and Jodhpuris were showcased by Jean Paul Gaultier which displayed the royal tradition of Rajasthan during a fashion week in Paris.
Dhoti
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Dhoti is renowned with different names such as panche, vesti, dhuti, mardani, chaadra, dhotar or panchey is a traditional garment for men. It is an unstitched piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and the legs and is knotted at the waist. Dhoti has been evolved from the ancient antriya which passed through the legs, tucked at the back covering the legs loosely.
Angarkha
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Angarkha is also worn by men, though the style differs a bit. Angarkha is overlapped and tied to the left or right shoulder. The Angrkha used to be a court outfit that a person could wrap around himself. It also offered flexibility with the knots and ties.
Rajasthani Pagri
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Turbans which are worn in Rajasthan are known as Rajasthani Pagri. These Pagris are used to indicate the social class, caste, and region of the wearer. Sometimes they differ on the basis of occasion also. People from hot desert area wear large and loose turbans whereas farmer and shepherds wear one of the biggest turbans which can protect them from harmful natural elements. It is possible that it was originated because it has various functions as well.
Rajasthani travelers used it as a pillow, a blanket or a towel; it was also used to strain muddy water or to draw water from a well after tying it to the bucket.
Rajasthani Jewelry
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Traditional Rajasthani Jewelry plays a very important role in Rajasthani fashion. Pieces of jewelry such as Nath (nose ring), payal, Mang tikas, etc. are very famous of them all. In the year 2011, a collection of traditional Rajasthani fashion was represented by Karl Lagerfeld which included mang tikas, kurtas and payals.
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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.
Hari Singh
Hari Singh was a significant brigadier in the Indian army who played a crucial role in the Indo-Pakistani war of 1965. He was born on 24th October 1922 in Udaipur and went to Bhupal Nobles School for his education. In the year 1941, he joined the army which made him travel to different cities around the world. He went to Indian Military Academy in Dehradun in Feb 1942 and was commissioned in the month of October of the same year.
Source: brigharisingh.abhinayrathore
He was then stationed to the Middle East in 1944 wherein he went to Iran, Iraq, Palestine (now Israel), Syria, Egypt, and Lebanon. Two years later, he went to England in 1946. He only returned to India after World War II was over.
After that, he was selected as an instructor at Indian Military Academy. After serving for two years there, he was appointed A.D.C General-Officer-Commanding 19 Infantry Division in Srinagar, Kashmir. It was in the year 1952 when he was posted to 62 Infantry Brigade Head Quarters.
Source: brigharisingh.abhinayrathore
Notable works
In the year 1962, he took part in the operation against China at SELA Pass.
1962 – Took over command of 18th Cavalry
Hari Singh commanded the regiment during 1965 operations against Pakistan, in Sialkot sector. During these operations, he was awarded Mention-in-Despatch for gallantry.
1967 – He was promoted to Colonel and was appointed Deputy Commander 1 Armoured Brigade at Patiala.
1969 – Hari Singh was promoted as Brigadier and posted to 5 Mountain Brigade in Arunachal Pradesh.
Brigadier Hari Singh with Governor of Punjab at Pathankot in 1973 | Source: brigharisingh.abhinayrathore
Awards and Recognition
Hari Singh was awarded AVSM or Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by the contemporaneous president of India, Mr. Vivi Giri for his outstanding service while in command of the Brigade during Bangladesh operation.
Mr. Singh got retired in the year 1974. After one year, he was appointed as Secretary, Rajasthan Soldier’s board where he remained till 1980. On March 14th, 2003 Mr. Singh bid goodbye to the world leaving imprints of his strong personality.
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The list of new flights in Udaipur is going to get extended very soon as 7 new flights are going to get introduced in the month of April giving a boost to better air connectivity to Udaipur with other cities. These new flight connectivities include cities such as Aurangabad, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, and Kishangarh.
Source: The Financil Express
Currently, Udaipur has a total of 18 flights which will increase to become 25 in the month of April. There will be 2 flight each for Bhopal and Ahmedabad and 1 flight each for Kishangarh, Jodhpur, and Aurangabad. Udaipur has a large number of frequent travelers to Ahmedabad, thus making it convenient for them to travel. The Ahmedabad air route will be covered by Jet Airways and Spice Jet.
It is the Zoom air which is going to restart operating airlines from Udaipur to Kishangarh and vice versa. Hence, people traveling to Pushkar can also travel to Udaipur easily via Kishangarh flight.
On the other hand, the Bhopal flights will be operated by Jet Airways and Spice Jet and the former will operate the Aurangabad Flight as well which is going to be revived after a long time. Jodhpur flight will also operate the Jet Airways sector.
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Miraj Group has diversified its count by opening 12th supermarket in city of lakes at Sec. 11, opp. Alok School, Udaipur inaugurated by Miraj Group’s Vice Chairman Mantraraj Paliwal.
Vice Chairman said “thought behind coming in retail segment is easy availability of all brands under one roof so that consumer can get all the products at one place at convenience. Time is most valuable thing & by saving time while shopping, one can accomplish more with less efforts, he said Miraj Supermarket will offer Food products, Dairy products, Grocery, Fresh vegetables, Bakery products & variety of other Household products. He further added: “We are expanding our capacity & we are also launching new products & High end fashion Stores in coming months.
Paliwal further added the group is also working upon bringing omni-channel system by integrating the offline and online mode together for convenience of consumer’s shopping experience.
After Food, Grocery, General Merchandise & Household products, the group has plans to launch fashion & apparels segment, this is going to be big journey & we are committed to shield – trust & interest of our consumers & make it our identity. Paliwal added.
Miraj Retail CEO Silas Paul said we are not only offering modern shopping experience but we are creating an ambience which will provide oneness and geniality to our customers while shopping by offering quality & variety of products. That makes Miraj Supermarket shopping experience distinct from other super markets.
Udaipur has always been considered as a small town but there are people who constantly prove it to be nothing less than a metro city. Another example of the above statement is a young girl from the city who went all the way to Mumbai to pursue her dreams to become an actor.
Sejal Sharma is a 21-year-old girl from Udaipur whose determination and passion led her towards her dream career and to set a step in the acting industry. We had an exclusive conversation with Sejal where she talks about her journey and her latest show on the channel Star Plus ‘Dil to Happy Hai Ji’. Let us read what she has to say –
Tell me a bit about your early life here in Udaipur
I was born in Bharatpur originally but brought up in Udaipur. I grew up in a very simple family where my father is a government teacher and my mom is a housewife. Since childhood, I have been a very shy girl. Now, you must be wondering how I thought of going into the acting career. But acting has been into my mind since my teenage. There’s one more thing which I love even more than acting and that is dancing. I’m too fond of dancing.
What was your family’s reaction once they got to learn about your dream?
At first, they were quite reluctant as you know in a city like ours, parents expect their daughters to get a good education and get married. So nobody was ready for me to pursue it but eventually, they realized that this is where my happiness lies and I was able to convince them. Now they are the biggest supporters of my life and constantly push me on my low days. My mother often says to me that whatever you want to do make sure you’re happy in it. I’m very blessed to have parents like them.
How did you get into the acting field? Where did it all begin?
When I was 15 year old, I worked in a feature film named Mumbai 143 but due to some circumstances, the film couldn’t release. This incident was very heartbreaking for me and I thought to quit. I rather thought of living a simple life and getting into the corporate world as anyone here is expected to be. But some time later I realized that this is not the way I’m supposed to live. Then in 2017, I came to Mumbai alone. I was completely clueless about where would I live, what would I do and how will things go. I lived in Vashi initially, and then I shifted to Versova because I couldn’t find the thing I came here for.
And then one day, I met a guy who led me towards an audition and in the first attempt itself; I was selected for the role. This audition was for the web series for Being Indian named ‘Azaad Parindey’.
After that, I worked for several TV commercials for brands such as Motorola, Usha fans, Clean and clear, Honor mobiles, Mumbai Indians, Vivo Mobile, Veet etc. These TVC were followed by daily soaps such as Laal Ishq aired on &TV and then Zindagi U turn aired on Zing Channel. The show ‘Dil to happy hai Ji’ would be my third show. I also worked in a music video for Sony Liv named ‘Kho Jaate Hain’.
What were the difficulties and hurdles you had to cross to reach there?
First of all, moving to such a big city like Mumbai for the first time was the biggest challenge ever. Working out such a hectic schedule where you have to get up in the morning and go for the auditions regularly, get ready for them and travel so far to the venue is very difficult, trust me. My life at Udaipur was very comfortable with my mother doing everything for me. Here, I have to do everything on my own, from cooking food for myself to washing my own clothes.
Another problem is that from age 15 I started earning so I don’t ask my parents for money since then. Now managing the expenses here in Mumbai given that as an actor you are always expected to look at your best, dress nicely, is tough to keep up.
But my fate has helped me a lot. Unlike other struggling artists who have given 100-200 auditions, I have just given 20 of them which turned out to be great for me. I always used to get my path i.e. getting the right opportunities at right time.
Tell me about your character in ‘Dil to Happy Hai Ji’.
I am playing a girl’s character named Simmy who want to marry but only to a guy she loves. As the story proceeds, the character will take a twist making it more engaging and entertaining for the audience. People will surely love the show as it will deeply connect to them.
What message would you want to give to the budding actors of Udaipur?
I would want to tell them to not quit on their dreams. Obviously, it would be difficult, full of struggle and hard work but in the end, it will be worth it. If you really want to get in the field, get out of your little shell, explore yourself, come to Mumbai, explore the industry and find a way out to chase it. And if you ever come across a ‘Shortcut’, know that it won’t help you in the long term success. Choose your moves wisely and follow what your heart says.
When asked about her future goals, she simply said that she wants to go with the flow. Because planned things don’t work in her case. She also expressed her wish to work in a Bollywood movie someday.
These people are really the feathers of our city that helps the city to fly. We wish Sejal all the very best for her show and future endeavors.
Watch her latest show ‘Dil Toh Happy hai Ji’ on star plus at 7:30pm from Monday to Friday.
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The event will take place at Fatehsagar Lake, Udaipur. It is a great opportunity for all the running enthusiasts out there on such occasion which is a proud day for every Indian. In this way, all the runners of the city can show their pride for nation.
The participants will assemble at 6:30 am and the run will start at 7:00 am. The running route would be minimum of 8.2 km where the participant can run as many loops as he wants.
Runners would run this distance while carrying the Indian flag in their hand to celebrate the republic day. The participants are requested to bring their own flags.
You can confirm your participation by January 23, 2019.
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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.
Source: wikipedia
Kalu Lal Shrimali
Kalu Lal Shrimali, who is also known by the initials K.L. Shrimali, was born in Udaipur in December 1909. He was the Union Education minister for the Government of India and also a renowned parliamentarian and an educationist.
He had his education from Banaras Hindu University, Calcutta University, and Columbia University, New York.
Dr. Kalu Shrimali served as Minister of education in the Union Council of Ministers from the from May 1955 to August 1963. He also represented the state of Rajasthan for entire 10 years between April 1952 to April 1962. Dr. Shrimali was also associated with various educational and various social welfare organizations. He was also the editor of ‘Jan Shikshan’ which is a monthly educational magazine and had a number of publications.
In the year 1976, Dr. Shrimali was awarded Padma Vibushan for his huge contribution to education.
On 5th January 2000, K.L. Shrimali passed away at the age of 90 in the city of Udaipur. Dr. Shrimali was the cabinet minister who had served under the first Prime Minister of India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
Till now, you might have heard of many banks which serve money, blood or books. But here in a small village of Udaipur district named Dodavali, a unique bank is going to have opened. This bank is a ‘Pad bank’ which will be entirely dedicated to women.
This bank is meant to serve sanitary pads used by women during menstruation, absolutely free of cost. Usually the person who runs a bank and is the head of the same is highly educated and even the employees should be educated but in this case, it is quite opposite. The head of the ‘pad bank’ is an illiterate who belongs to the tribal family.
But her education is not going to stop her from proceeding. The tribal woman will spread awareness in the entire village amongst the women residing there.
The bank was started with the worship of goddess Saraswati in a school of ‘Nichli Gavaadi’. The director of the bank, Walki, said that the Bank will work for raising awareness of using sanitary pads amongst the tribal women. Women in the bank will also work and sell sanitary pads so that they can earn some money as well.
‘The bank was initiated jointly by Taleem welfare social development organization and Nightingale care from Nathdwara’ said Hemant Joshi from Krishna Adivasi Seva Sansthan. The initiation was held to spread awareness for health and hygiene amongst the tribal women. These women were explained with the benefits of using sanitary pads
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Udaipur is going to host Rajasthan’s first ever Rock Art Exhibition. Here, people will be able to witness paintings as old as 30,000 to 70,000 years for an entire month. The exhibition will begin from 19th January and will continue till 20th February.
Ancient rock paintings can be witnessed in the Bhimbetka rock shelters situated at Madhya Pradesh. Such paintings and inscriptions can be found in the archeological caves from all over the world. But it is not possible for everyone to go and witness these archeological wonders. And so, paintings collected from 6 continents from around the world will be displayed for the people of the city to witness.
The event is organized by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi in collaboration with Sahitya Sansthan (Institute of Rajasthan Studies) & Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth. And the venue of the same would be M. L. V. Shramjeevi College, Saletiya Ground.
Why Udaipur?
The major reason for Udaipur being the venue of the Rock exhibition is the research work done by literature Institute of Rajasthan University. Their research work has contributed a lot to the industry. Since now, no such exhibition was held in Rajasthan, so the rock exhibition was decided to be conducted in Udaipur in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.
During the research work initiated by the Rajasthan University, several paintings were found at a village named Mudi near Batheda village of Udaipur and the Nimbahera village of Chittorgarh. These paintings will also be displayed in the rock exhibition.
Rock paintings at Bhimbetka | Source: miamipoverty
Apart from that, paintings of major sites in India such as Bhim Betka, Bundi, Sundargarh, Idar, Sabarkantha, Banaskantha, Puruliya, Hazari Bagh, and Mirzapur has been included along with paintings from international sites such as Kazakhstan, France, Israel, Australia, China, Japan, and California will be included as well.
Program Schedule
Inaugural Function
Date & Time: 19th January 2019 at 3:30 pm
Venue: M. L. V. Shramjeevi College Saletiya Ground, Udaipur
Special Lecture
Date & Time: 19th January 2019 at 4:30 pm
Venue: M. L. V. Shramjeevi College Saletiya Ground, Udaipur
Children’s Workshops
Date & Time: 21st and 22nd January 2019 at 11:30 am
Venue: M. L. V. Shramjeevi College Saletiya Ground, Udaipur
The exhibition will be open for view from Monday to Friday (from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Doesn’t it sound too interesting to be able to connect to the people who used to live thousands of years ago on our planet?
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