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12 Resolutions that Authority in Udaipur Should Take this New Year

New Year doesn’t assure any novelty or changes around you but it definitely comes with new hope and lots of expectations. Now that we bid adios to the year 2018 and welcome the year 2019, there are a lot of changes and developments that we as a citizen of Udaipur would like to see in the city. Below is the list of those 12 resolutions that authority needs to take in Udaipur this New Year which will lead to a better future for the citizens in Udaipur.

 

Better Road conditions

Source: thehindu

This has been an all-time problem for the Udaipurites, no matter what the season is. Uneven roads, potholes, and dry dust covering your face while you drive leads to frequent accidents. Not just that, but it also results in long traffic jams creating an improper traffic structure in the city. Which leads us to our next point.

 

Organized traffic structure

Source: khas Khabar

It seems like there is a season of following the traffic rules. During some part of the year, wearing a helmet would be necessary or you would be fined and during some part, even the traffic lights won’t work properly. It creates an irregularity in the traffic structure of the city which ultimately makes a citizen think it is okay if he breaks the rule.

 

Lake conservation and cleaning

Source: UdaipurTimes

If you observe carefully, our city is unimaginably beautiful. Not just in pictures but also in reality. All it needs is proper attention, maintenance, and regular cleaning. Just cleaning the lakes would immensely add up to the above statement. Lakes such as Lake Pichola, Lake Fatehsagar, Lake Doodhtalai, etc. all have the same story. If our Lakes itself isn’t clean, then there’s no point of dreaming the city to be like Venice.

 

Taking care of the tourist attraction points

Source: allevents

Tourism is one of the major income generating sources for the city. Thus it is very important to maintain them and add to their beauty. The tourist attraction points don’t just end up on prominent places but also the heritage and cultural festivals which boost up the tourism rate in the city. Maintaining the beauty of the places and adding up more festivals and programs such as Lake Festival and Shilpgram festival would definitely attract more tourists in the upcoming year.

 

An ideal clean city – Udaipur

Source: Shivangi Reviews

To discuss this point, I would want to take an example of the city of Indore which is being considered as the cleanest city in the country. The municipal corporation in Indore has adopted some smart ways that have changed the way garbage was hitherto disposed in the city. These methods included door-to-door garbage collection and night cleaning which were very effective in reducing littering on the road.

 

Flyover construction

Source: Udaipur News

The news of a flyover being constructed in the city has been in air from quite a long time now. Still, it is very difficult to say when it will be constructed. The list of resolution for the year 2019 should definitely be added with the point.

 

Implementation of No vehicle zone

Source: udaipur Magic Tour

Currently, there is only one ‘No vehicle zone’ in the city which is at Fatehsagar paal. It really made a great leisure spot for all the citizens without any traffic hassle. More such ‘No vehicle zones’ should be added especially where there are narrow roads and more traffic such as ‘Old City’ area, etc.

 

Promoting Nightlife in the city

Source: VideoBlocks

Nightlife is a major void when it comes to the city of Udaipur. After 10:00 pm, the entire city gets closed down resulting in zero nightlife. To promote the same, strict security system should be implemented along with festivals and programs to promote nightlife in the city.

 

Preserving the Heritage of Udaipur

Source: Pinterest

While we are in Udaipur, one thing is for sure that we would be completely surrounded by Heritage sites. But it is aptly said that with great power comes great responsibility. And so it is necessary that proper attention and care is given to the heritage sites of the city which is quite lacking in the city. For example, Gangaur Ghat and even the Ambrai Ghat, both of which offers a breathtaking view of the city, is all messed up. People come here to wash their clothes or to bathe. Some measures should be taken against issues like such.

 

Smart City – Public Wifi Zone

Source: India Today

It shouldn’t be just in the name but also in the actions. Smart city Udaipur should be equipped with smart actions and facilities that can help the citizens. And one of such smart move can be creating wifi zones in the public areas.

 

Development in the outskirts of the city

Source: TripAdvisor

It looks like, amidst the attention given to the tourist spots and the city area, the outskirt area of the city is often being forgotten. No development can be seen in those areas as such and the maintenance as well is not taken care of. The major examples of these areas are Rampura Chouraha, Pratapnagar, etc.

 

Animal security and control

Source: Travels Of A Bookpacker

Cows sitting on the roads, stray dogs disturbing the chores of people, pigs, and horses finding a place to live, these issues in the city create an imbalance between animals and people. These animals should be assigned a proper place to live where they are not injured by the fast-moving vehicles on the road and rather be taken care of with food and a healthy living environment.

With the above 12 resolutions for the authority, we hope this New Year shall be happy for the city as well as you.

What changes do you wish to see in the city this year? Share in the comment section below and let your voice be heard.

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Rishabh Jain from Udaipur Completes the G2G 2018 Delhi-Mumbai on Cycle

What is G2G 2018

Proathlix G2G 2018 Delhi-Mumbai by Cycle powered by Nagarro and Garmin is a cycle ride from Delhi to Mumbai. The distance of the same is 1460 km which is to be finished in 5 nights and 6 days. The event is a hardcore endurance ride for an individual and takes severe hard work and passion to complete. The riders who participated had to ride more than 250 km every day through 5 states with pit stops at Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and culminating the ride at hallmark Gateway of India, Mumbai. It began on 15th December and came to an end by 20th December 2018.

What was the cause of the event?

The message of the through the cycle ride was harmonious co-existence of four-wheelers and 2 wheelers on Indian Highways, use of signs and indicator by 2 wheeler users and Reducing carbon footprints by cycling to workplaces. The participants said that if they can cycle all the way to Delhi-Mumbai then why we can’t cycle our way to workplaces.

 

The reason why Rishabh undertook the challenge 

After becoming the first Ironman of Udaipur in the year 2018, this is the second consequent accomplishment of him. He says ‘I don’t want cyclists to get neglected in the society; rather I want them to get highlighted. Cycling is such a great sport and being a part of the youth of India, I want each person to be fit and stay away from the toxic substances in society. I personally admire the ‘Nasha Mukt’ policy and advise people also to follow the same.

Journey of Rishabh 

Day 1 – Traveled Delhi to Jaipur (273 km) and faced 4 flat Tyers resulting to reach the hotel after sunset.

Day -2 – Rode from Jaipur to Bhilwara (233 km) with the same flat tyre issues and Before 65 km of reaching the hotel, his chain link broke. He then took the spare cycle from the organizer and move forward to his destination.

Day -3 – Jaipur to Kherwara (260 km) – He was a bit late and had a fear that he won’t be able to reach the destination on time. But with God’s grace, he reached Kherwara by 10 pm.

Day -4 – Kherwara to Vadodara (244 km) – Reached at 9 pm

Day – 5 – Vadodara to Talasari (260 km)

Day -6 – Talasari to Gateway of India (Mumbai)

Rishabh has set an example to all the people in Udaipur with his Hard work and Passion. We wish him all the best for his future endeavors.

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Chunda Polo Club Reviving the Spirit of Polo Sport in Udaipur

Chunda Polo Club which is a part of Chunda Palace in Udaipur is organizing polo matches in Udaipur. The inaugural match of the Chunda Polo Cup was conducted on 25th December 2018. Chief Guest of the event was Shri Arvind Singh Mewar along with South African Test and One Day International cricketer, Jonty Rhodes.

The event is being conducted at the Bujra village situated at a distance of 11 km from the city. Semi-final match of the Polo cup would be conducted on 30th December 2018 followed by the finale match on 31st December 2018 at. A total of 3 teams are participating in these polo matches with 10 players which are mentioned below:

Team Ashvashakti – Tejveer Singh Jhala, Veeramdev Singh Krishnawat, and Himmat Singh Bedla

Team Yashobal – Abhiraj Singh Shaktawat, Akshay Singh Kushwaha, Yaduraj Singh Krishnawat, and Brad Macgibbon

Team Ashvamegh – Aryaveer Singh Shaktawat, Rajveer Singh Jhala, and Captain Raghavraj Singh Shivrati

The motive of Chunda Polo Club to conduct Chunda Polo Cup is to revive the spirit of Polo in Udaipur. Polo was highly played in the town in the era of Maharana Fateh Singh Ji. The Polo Ground behind Field club was the original polo ground back then. “After Fateh Singh Ji, Arvind Singh Ji was a big support and a driving force to all the budding polo players of the city” says Veeramdev Singh Krishnawat (Polo player from Udaipur). He further added that Shri Arvind Singh Ji was the first civilian patron who supported Indian Polo in the country.

The sport of Polo always attracted huge attention from the Udaipurites. Back in the year 2014, district collector organized a polo match in the BN ground. The match witnessed a whopping crowd of more than 6000 people.

Notable Polo Players from Udaipur

  • Lokendra Singh Ghanerao (Captained India in the World Cup) as well as a mentor of the players in Udaipur.
  • Captain Raghavraj Singh Shivrati (Represented India in playoffs and played professionally for teams like Jindals).
  • Himmat Singh Bedla (played for teams like Mewar polywood and is Patron of IPG Bedla team)
  • Bhupendra Singh Agria (played for multiple teams in India and abroad)
  • Tejveer Singh Jhala (played for teams like Sahara)
  • Veeramdev Singh Krishnawat (Most valuable player in the national school tournament in the UK as well as for teams such as Mewar Thunderbolt).

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Historical Places in Rajsamand District

Rajsamand is not an alien place for the citizens of Udaipur. The place is located at a distance of mere 62 km and is named after the famous Lake Rajsamand. The history of the place dates back to 17th century when Rana Raj Singh Mewar constructed an artificial Lake named as Rajsamand in 1622 AD which reflects a magnificent illustration of the then architecture and public works even today.

Rajsamand has even witnessed the first war of Indian Independence in 1857 under the auspice of Tantya Tope and British rule. Although Rajsamand houses numerous places to visit, there are some places that possess an interesting piece of history behind them.

 

Historical Places of Rajsamand District

Gilund

Parallel walls unearthed in Gilund | Source: ResearchGate

Gilund is an archeological place which was excavated in the Ahar Banas complex. The other sites excavated along with Gilund were Ahar, Ojiyana, Marmi, and Balathal. There are three major Rivers in the area namely Kothari, Banas, and Berach. Gilund was occupied from approx. 3000-1700 BCE. All these years can be divided into three phases which are Late Ahar Banas 2000-1700 BCE, Middle Ahar Banas 2500-2000 BCE, and Early Ahar Banas 3000-2500 BCE. At the very sight, various housing structures were uncovered along with large buildings with long parallel walls, workshops, refuse heaps, and an exterior wall surrounding the site.

 

Kumbhalgarh Fort

Source: Travel triangle

The Fort was built by Rana Kumbha between AD 1443 and 1458. The fort is defended by a series of a wall which is the second largest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. The site where Kumbhalgarh stands was a bastion, which belonged to the Jain descendant of Mauryan emperors of India during the second century AD. It is the same fort where Prince Udai Singh was smuggled to in 1535. This happened when Chittaur was under siege.

 

Haldighati

Source: Tripoto

The place has been of immense historic interest where a fierce battle was fought between Maharana Pratap and Mughal emperor Akbar in AD 1576. The battlefield comprises a narrow pass which runs south to northeast and ends in the plain where the main battle took place. The name of the valley derives from its yellow soil which resembles the color of turmeric or Haldi.

 

Chetak Samadhi

Source: Flickr

The place is the memorial of Chetak who was the loyal horse of Maharana Pratap. He took his last breath during the battle of Haldighati in AD 1576. In this battle, Maharana Pratap and his horse Chetak was severely injured. But to save his master, he traveled a large distance and then crossed a nearby stream. The site was raised to commemorate his loyalty.

 

Nav Chowki

Source: scenicrajasthan

The northern portion of Rajsamand Lake’s embankment is called Nav Chowki. It consists of three intricately carved Chatris or pavilions which depict figures of gods and goddesses, figures of animals along with floral and geometrical designs. The famous Rajprasasti Sanskrit inscriptions contain verses laudatory of Maharana Raj Singh and also provides an elaborate history of Mewar in general and Maharana Raj Singh in particular.

 

Badshahi Bagh

Source: archaeological survey of india

When Maharana Pratap didn’t accept defeat from the Mughal sultanate, Mughals sent Man Singh to attack Pratap and his army. The passage of the Haldighati was very difficult and narrow and it is said that only one horseman could go at a time, so the army of the Mughals stood in the open and that place later became famous with the name ‘Badshahi Bagh’.

 

Rakht Talai

Source: archaeological survey of india

Rakht Talai is the spot where the second half of the battle of Haldighati was fought between Maharana Pratap and the Mughals. The battle led to thousands of soldiers dying from both the sides and the blood which flowed was to that extent that it formed a pool and that is why the place is called Rakht Talai. There is a twin cenotaph which commemorates the exploits of Raja Ram Saha of Gwalior and his three sons who paid the debt of gratitude to their patrons with their lives.

 

Dewair

Source: Rajsamand

The location of Dewair a strategic significance as various ways to Mewar, Marwar, Gujarat, and Malwa pass from Dewair. The famous battle of Dewair was started at this very place on Vijay Dashmi in the year 1582. In this epic battle, Maharana Pratap and Kunwar Amar Singh (his son) displayed extreme strength and bravery. The war can be said the revenge war of Haldighati and proved to be the biggest milestone achieved by Pratap during his lifetime.

 

Nathdwara temple

Located in the Aravali hills on the banks of Banas River, Nathdwara temple houses the idol of Shreenathji who is considered as an incarnation of Lord Krishna. The idol originally belonged to Jatipura, Mathura and was shifted here in 1672.

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5 Star Hotels of Udaipur can Cost you 14 Lakhs a night on 31st December

Are you also thinking about spending your New Year’s in style? Well here in the City of Lakes Udaipur, you can get all the leisure you want but the only condition is that you have to burn a giant hole in your pocket, a hole as enormous as 14 Lakh rupees a night. Shocked, aren’t you?

Well, don’t be. With New Year’s just around the corner, the tariffs of all the luxurious 5-star hotels of Udaipur have reached the zenith. Generally, the tariffs of the premium suites are much higher than the usual rooms but on the occasions such as New Year’s, the prices go up significantly.

Enough of the saying part, let’s get onto the real deal. Below are the charges for the premium suites of the popular 5-star hotels in Udaipur on the 31st December for those who want to celebrate a grand and extravagant New Year’s in Udaipur.

 

The Oberoi Udaivilas

The Oberoi Udaivilas- Udaipur
Source: Oberoi Hotels

The Kohinoor suite here in Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur will cost you around 14 Lakh rupees for a night where you can spend your day like royalty with private indoor pools, spa, restaurants, free wifi, and some extraordinary services. And in case you are wondering that who would want to spend so much on hotels, then let me tell you that Oberoi Udaivilas is absolutely sold out for New Year’s Eve.

 

Taj Lake Palace

Taj Lake Palace- Udaipur
Source: Taj Hotels

A grand celebration calls for a Grand Presidential suite at Taj Lake Palace situated amidst Lake Pichola in Udaipur. This suite will cost you around 11 Lakh rupees for a single night and include facilities such as Minibar, Data port, balcony, Lake View and an internet connection. The suite is furnished with high curved arches and has a European touch to its design.

 

The Leela Palace

The Leela Palace- Udaipur
Source: The Leela

To experience the royalty of The Leela Palace in the Maharaja suite of the Hotel, you will have to pay approx. 8 Lakh 80 thousand rupees this New Year’s. Additionally, if you are willing to attend the gala dinner you have to pay 34,000 rupees more.

 

RAAS Devigarh

RAAS Devigarh- Udaipur
Source: RAAS Devigarh

The prices of Devigarh suite at Devigarh, Udaipur on 31st December would be rupees 76,800 and in case you want to opt for the gala dinner you have to rupees 9000 additionally.

 

Radisson Blu

Radisson Blu- Udaipur
Source: Booking.com

Presidential suite of Radisson Blu, Udaipur on the occasion of New Year’s may cost you approx. 70,000 rupees inclusive of taxes as well as Gala dinner.

 So, made your New Year plans yet?

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Udaipur gets its First Lady Collector – Ms. Anandhi

Personnel department of the State Government of Rajasthan has transferred 68 IAS officers. This action of the State Government has given new collectors to Udaipur along with Rajsamand. Former district collector of Udaipur, Bishnu Charan Mallick has been placed in Jaipur as Secretary of state (Tax) and on the other hand, Ms. Anandhi formerly placed in Jaipur have been given the responsibility as Collector of Udaipur.

Anandhi, an IAS Officer of the Rajasthan Cadre 2007, hails from Tamil Nadu and has done her LLB from Delhi University. She has been a collector and District Magistrate of Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, and Bundi. In her career of 11 years, Anandhi has been an APO for quarter two months.

Ms. Anandhi

Rajsamand gets its new collector, Arvind Kumar Poswal and the former collector of the same, Shyam Lal Gurjar, has been transferred to Jaipur as Managing Director of Jaipur City Transport Services Ltd.

In the same way, Siddharth Sihag, who was the Commissioner of the Udaipur Municipal Corporation, is transferred to Jhalawad as Collector and his wife Rukmini Sihag has been assigned the post of Collector in Bundi.

Moreover, changes impacting Udaipur division are – Somnath Mishra, the additional director of RIPA is the excise commissioner now, Collector of Dungarpur, Rajendra Bhatt is transferred to Bhilwara for the same position, Dungarpur gets its new collector – Chetan Ram Dewda, and so does Chittorgarh – Shivagi Swarnakar, Ashish Gupta is the new collector of Banswara.

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Aindrita Ray | People from Udaipur You Should Know About

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: CircleOfBollywood

Aindrita Ray

Aindrita Ray is an Indian Film actress appearing majorly in Kannada films. She was born in Udaipur as the youngest daughter in a Bengali family. She spent her entire childhood here and later moved to Mumbai. Her father Mr. A.K. Ray being a prosthodontist in the Indian Air Force had to move to one place to another along with his family. After some time, they finally settled in Bangalore.

Source: NewsKarnataka

Along with her studies, she did part-time modeling and also appeared in many advertisements back then which paved her way into the film industry. She began doing Kannada films and worked in a few short films as well.

 

Acting career

Ray made her acting debut in 2007, starring Meravanige and after that, there was no looking back for her. She appeared in several successful films after that establishing herself as a leading contemporary Kannada actress. Before that, in the year 2006, she was also seen in the movie Jackpot.

Source: picsboxindia

Notable works

In the year 2009, Aindrita Ray appeared in Vaayuputra along with Chiranjeevi Sarja. After that, she made a brief appearance in the successful film Love Guru. She got her biggest break in the film Junglee followed by her most successful film Manasaare where she was appreciated by the public for her role of a mentally challenged girl. The movie made her win many awards and accolades for her role including Suvarna Award for Best Actress and a nomination for Filmfare Awards.

Some of her other works are:

  • Mast Maja Maadi – Kannada film in the year 2008
  • Nooru Janmaku – Kannada film in the year 2010
  • Nannavanu – Kannada film in the year 2010
  • Veera Parampare – Kannada film in the year 2010 (Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress)
  • Paramathma – Kannada film in the year 2011 (Nominated for SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress)
  • Kaanchana – Kannada film in the year 2011
  • Bhajarangi – Kannada film in the year 2013 (Nominated for SIIMA Award for Best Actress, Filmfare Award for Best Actress)
  • Love in Hyderabad – Telugu film in the year 2013
  • Bachchan – Bengali in the year 2014
  • Niruttara – Kannada film in the year 2016 (Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress)
  • Coming Back – Hindi film in the year 2018 (Bollywood Debut)

Such a great talent from Udaipur has been gifted to the Indian Film industry. And we were completely unaware about it. We wish Aindrita a lot of successful movies in the upcoming years.

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Forum Celebration Mall has Got Lots of Surprises for you This Christmas Season!

It’s finally Christmas time!!

There would be hardly anyone who doesn’t like Christmas time. And there is no reason why you shouldn’t. The festival is loaded with surprises and brings lots of joy to every individual’s life. But this Christmas season is going to be a lot more thrilling and surprising. You ask me how?

 

Forum Celebration Mall has got a bucket full of exciting surprises and thrilling activities prepared just to make your Christmas more sparkling. Christmas Wonderland of Forum Celebration Mall assures the most rewarding Christmas ever for you this season. There are multiple reasons for you to spend your Christmas at the Mall.

Surprises? Tell me more!

 

Mind-bobbling Gifts for the shoppers

Forum Celebration Mall has always made shopping more fun and exhilarating for its shoppers. From tons of appalling offers to a number of activities and prizes, one thing is definitely assured that your shopping time is going to be the best time of your day.

This season, Celebration Mall has brought to you the Christmas wonderland lucky draw where you can get a chance to win loads of exciting prizes. All you have to do is shop for Rs. 1000/- and above (single bill) at your favorite outlet in Forum Celebration Mall and participate in the lucky draw contest. At the end of the event tenure, 75 Lucky draws will be conducted where 75 lucky winners will win exciting prizes which include Led TV, mobile phones and many more.

When – 19th December 2018 to 6th January 2019

 

Exhilarating Christmas décor to up your selfie game

Christmas doesn’t seem like one until there are fairy lights around you, the huge Christmas tree perfectly lit up along with the glowing sleigh. But in case you’re thinking about where can you get it here, then worry not Celebration Mall has got all of that covered for you.

This season, witness the most mesmerizing Christmas décor at celebration mall which will definitely up your selfie game with Santa Claus, glowing sleigh, shimmering Christmas tree and Christmas fairy lights all around you. This thematic décor will be the most amazing thing you’ll witness and it will definitely add up to your selfies and groupfies making it a picture-perfect experience for you with your friends and family.

Max kids fashion show

Here, at Celebration Mall, there’s something for everyone. And while we say this, Kids need not get disappointed at all because there is something for them too.

 

Forum Celebration Mall brings Max Kids Fashion show on 26th December 2018 that will give a platform to your little ones to showcase their talent in front of the entire city. It’s the absolutely right time for you get your kids dressed up and set the stage on fire.

With so many exciting prizes and activities, your Christmas season just got better.

See you there!

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Flower Exhibition at Fatehsagar Pal Begins from Tomorrow

This year’s flower exhibition will begin from 25th December and will run for 10 days coming to an end by 3 January 2019. The entire Fatehsagar Pal will be decorated with colorful flowers with which the place will acquire a soothing fragrance.

Source: Twitter

UIT along with other government and non-government bodies have begun the preparation of the exhibition. Both the sides of the pal will be decorated with different species of flowers and will be open for everyone from morning to evening. Apart from watching the beauty of the flowers, citizens will also be able to know about them and Kids coming to the exhibition will be given free flower pots as well.

Flower pots are being prepared with flowers of different species at Saheliyon ki Badi, Gulab Bagh, Rajiv Gandhi Park, etc.

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History and Culture

Folk Deities of Rajasthan – Panch Pir

There have been some such personalities in the ancient people’s life of Rajasthan who have taken their lives for public welfare and became immortal in the form of God. Some of these folk deities have been called as Pir (a holy person). According to a rumor, five are in Rajasthan, whose names are Pabuji, Harbuji, Ramdevji, Goga Ji and Meha Ji.

 

Pabuji

Source: History & Literature

Lok Devata Pabuji was born in the village of Kolumand near Phalodi in Jodhpur district in samvat 1313 (1239 AD). Pabuji’s marriage was fixed with the daughter of Sodha Rana Surajmal of Amarkot. Veer Pabuji Rathore, while taking the Pheras of his marriage, heard that his brother-in-law, Mr. Jindrao Khichi, was arrogating the Deval Charani’s cow. Upon listening to the kidnapping of cows, he immediately stood up between the Pheras and sacrificed his life while saving the cows.

For the same reason, Pabuji is also called the protector of cows, camels and other animals (God of camels). He is also considered as plague protectors. Moreover, when the animals become ill, a thread of his name is tied to the animal. It is believed that it eliminates the disease of the animal. At some places, Pabuji is considered as the avatar of Laxmanji.

Source: shri1008pabujimaharaj.blogspot

Every year on Chaitra Amavasya a huge fair is conducted at Pabuji’s main temple in the village Kolumand, Jodhpur where devotees come in thousands and offer tribute to them.

 

Ramdev Ji

There are very few such deities in the country in front of which both Hindu and Muslims shower their faith. Ramdev Ji is one such deity. Ramdev Ji was born Bhadarva Shukla Dooj in Vikram Samvat. 1409 at Ramderiya in Barmer district. It is said that Ramdev Ji had some miraculous powers and that is the reason his fame reached to different parts of the country.

Source: ramdevjirunicha.blogspot

Legends say that five Pirs from Mecca came to test the powers of Ramdev Ji. He invited them to have lunch with him. The pirs said that they only eat in their personal utensils. On hearing about this, Ramdev Ji smiled and said that look your utensils are coming and the pirs saw that their bowls and utensils were coming their way flying in the air. This convinced the Pirs about the powers and abilities and gave the name ‘Rama Shah Peer’ to him. The Pirs were so overwhelmed by his powers that they decided to stay with him and their samadhi is also near the samadhi of Ramdev.

Source: Tour My India

Ramdev is also considered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Thus, he has become a center of faith for Hindus as well.

 

Meha Ji

Meha Ji was born in the 13th century in the village Bapini village of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. Mehaji was married to Mahecha Mallinath’s daughter. Mehaji had promised a woman to protect her cows, who was her sister by religion. Meha Ji sacrificed his life while saving the cows. A huge fair is conducted every year on the occasion of Janmashtami at Mehasagar Lake near Jodhpur.

 

Harbuji

Source: gyandarpan

After the demise of his father, Harbuji left the village Bhankale and performed penance in the forest of Chakhu village of Phalodi (north-west of Jodhpur). Here, he met the famous folk god of Rajasthan, Ramdev Tanwar. From then on, Harbuji became the disciple of Ramdev Ji’s teacher, Guru Balnath. Mandor (Marwar’s capital) was captured by Mewar after killing Rathore Rampal. The son of Ranjit Rathod and the founder of Jodhpur, Rao Jodha was struggling in a guerrilla war to liberate Mandor from Mewar. During all this, Rao met Harbuji in the jungle of Jodha. Rao Jodha sought the blessing of success in the battle of his freedom against Mewar from Harbuji. Harbuji blessed him and predicted that his reign will spread from Mewar to Janglu. His predictions came true and Rao Jodha’s heroic descendants ruled till India’s independence.

 

Gogaji

Veer Gogaji was the ultimate disciple of Gururgorkhnath. He was born in Vikram Samvat 1003 in Dadreva village of Churu district. The birthplace of Siddha Veer Gogadev is located in Dattakhera Dadreva of Churu district of Rajasthan, where people from all religions and sects come from far away to seek blessing from him.

Source: Patrika

Back in his time, Gogadev’s marriage was fixed with Kolmand’s princess, Kelmade. But just before the marriage, Kelmade was bitten by a snake. Gogaji became angry and started chanting his mantras. With the power of his mantra, all the snakes began going towards a pan of hot oil and started dying. On coming to know about the fact, the King of snakes came and apologized to Gogaji and sucked the poison out of Kelmade. This calmed Gogaji.

This is the reason why Gogaji is popular as the ‘protector of snakes’. Even after being a Hindu, he has many Muslim devotees and is chiefly considered to be a Pir who had the power to cure the effects of the poison. Various fairs and celebrations are conducted all around the country to worship Gogaji. These regions include Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and the northwestern districts of Uttar Pradesh. His followers can also be found in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

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