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[Pictures] Nine days of Navratri Finally Concluded with Zeal

Post author By Prasun Bannerjee
Post date October 7, 2011
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Navratri means nine days of full fun, frolic, devotion, as well as enthusiasm. This year during Navratri, one had many options for enjoying the same with friends, family, or even alone. First of all, the rocking environment of Garba, or Dandiya shall not be forgotten. Huge populations have poured in huge amount of money for arranging passes and getting inside for enjoying the Garba. Here are few photographs of the Our Real Estate Dandiya Raas 2011 event by Mujtaba RG

Other than the Garba, there was also the Durga Puja Celebration held by Bengali communities over different places in Udaipur. Devotees of Goddess Durga celebrated the Durga-ashtami on the 8th day of Navratri, majority of devotees observed fasts. The Bengalis worshipped the Goddess Durga at the Sandhi Puja with 108 lotus flowers and 108 lamps at late night, which is the Sandhi, or the joining period of the going 8th day, and the coming 9th day. The photos below show few of the rituals such as Sandhi Puja, Dhunuchi dance, etc. The Dhunuchi is a clay pot filled with burning incense; devotees of the Goddess Durga dance with these – hop across to the nearest Durga Puja pandal this evening, it’s breathtaking, and too much of fun as well. Photos are shot by Gaurav Bhattacharya, Mujtaba RG, and Prasun Bannerjee 😀

Decoration and arrangement at Sutharwada

Durga pooja (5) — Cultural events being held at the pooja communities

Durga pooja (1) — Scene from Arti in the evening from Bindu Bhawan, Ashok Nagar

Durga pooja (3) — Devotees performing the Dhunuchi Dance

Tags 108, 2011, ashtami, Bengali, dandiya, dhunuchi, durga pooja, durga puja, Dusshera Udaipur, festivals udaipur, lotus, navratri, Navratri Photos, navratri udaipur, raas, rituals, sandhi puja, Udaipur Navratri

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Dusshera Preparations in Full Swing

Post author By Prasun Bannerjee
Post date October 5, 2011
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Today is the last day of Navratri, and tomorrow is the day of Dusshera, or Vijaya Dashmi, which denotes the victory of Good over Evil.

Every year, the entire Udaipur gathers at the Bhandari Darshak Mandap, popularly known as Gandhi Ground for witnessing the spectacular Ramleela. Preparations for the same are in a full swing; gigantic structures for Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran have been created, and soon will be a centre of attraction for tomorrow’s celebration. When Team UdaipurBlog reached the venue, there were the structures, waiting to be erected.

Here are the photographs from Gandhi Ground, clicked by Gaurav Bhattacharya. Do have a look and share your views. 🙂

Tags dusshera in udaipur, festivals in udaipur, Kumbhkaran, Meghnad, ravan

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[Pictures] Durga Puja 2011: Celebration by the Bengali Community began today

Post author By Prasun Bannerjee
Post date October 3, 2011
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Heartiest Greetings on the occasion of Navratri! Today is the 6^th day of the Navratri, and as many of you all might know, the Bengali community begin their celebration of the year long awaited festival, Durga Pooja from today. In Udaipur, this occasion is being celebrated from more than 5 decades by the people from Bengali community who are proud residents of this wonderful City of Lakes.

I, being a Bengali, remain too excited for the arrival of the season throughout the year. And now when the season has arrived, the adrenaline rush is to the extreme, and so is the enthusiasm and happiness of all the Bengalis. The celebration will continue till the 9^th day of Navratri, followed by Visarjan on the day of Dusshera, or Vijaya Dashmi.

For the first day, I bring you few clicks from the prime locations of celebration of Durga Pooja in Udaipur by the Bengali community. Every idol carved magnificently, every decoration was just spectacular. Do not miss to witness the culture and see the holy idols in the season of Navratri. There’s still a lot more coming from your very own UdaipurBlog.com on the occasion of Navratri, so stay tuned.

I would also like to wish you on behalf of Team UdaipurBlog.com a very ‘Happy Navratri‘ and may Goddess Durga shower her blessings on all of us 🙂

Pictures From Bang Samaj, Bhupalpura

Pictures From Bindu Bhawan, Ashok Nagar

Pictures From Swarnkar Samiti, Town Hall

Pictures From Hiran Magri Sec. 4

Tags 2011, bang samaj, Bengali, bhawan, bindu, celebration, community, dandiya, durga, durga pooja, durga puja, dusshera, garba, Hiran Magri, navratri, pooja, prime locations, samaaj, Town hall, udaipur, viajaya dashmi, visarjan

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Hello Udaipur: Says Chetan Bhagat

Post author By Prasun Bannerjee
Post date October 2, 2011
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As we informed you all that the most famous Indian authors among the youth, Mr. Chetan Bhagat is in Udaipur. His stellar education and diverse professional background makes him the ideal person to share his thoughts and experiences on topics such as leadership, passion, values, team building, motivation, achieving goals etc. Yesterday, on 1^st Oct 2011 he was there to speak at the Gandhi Ground, where he spoke about his success story and delivered an inspiring motivational speech in front of the huge audience, most of which comprised of the students from Udaipur.

He spoke that most of us want to get success in our life, but we do realize in older ages that success is the not only requirement, but happiness is the utmost requirement one must earn from his life. Speaking about his story, he said that his efforts were constantly crushed by the publication houses, etc, when a time came that even his family lost belief in him. He said that one must always keep a faith on himself. One must try and try till the success is achieved.

He also said that a student can be comparatively more successful if he learns a few things.

English, for better language skills, as it is preferred worldwide
Good communication skills
Marketing
Finance

In the end he said that a person owes his society, his nation. Therefore, one must give a payback to the society, and contribute to it, for better development of tomorrow. It is not only our voluntary will but also our duty.

The entire evening was greatly inspiring. A number of guests were present at the moment, including Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Prof. I.V. Trivedi, Mr. R.S. Vyas, Mr. Rahul Agrawal, etc. As his new book, Revolution 2020 is rolling out by next week in the market, and is awaiting a launch, Team UdaipurBlog wishes him All the Best. May his book once again be a bestseller and rule the hearts worldwide.

Check out few snaps of the awesome evening by Mujtaba R.G. and Yash Sharma

Tags 2011, bhagat, book, chetan, evening, launch, motivation, udaipur

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BooOming Freshto: Freshers Party of Pacific Institute of Technology celebrated

Post author By Guest Author @UdaipurBlog
Post date September 13, 2011
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Fresher’s party of Pacific Institute Of Technology, “BooOming Freshto” was held on the 6th of September, 2011. This welcome party was held in the PIT auditorium and was attended by the Fresher’s and the second year students along with the faculty members. The programme included a series of some outstanding singing and dance performances by the freshers, and a fantastic drama by Nishant and group of second year. The freshers walked on the ramp, introduced themselves and showed their talents in the four rounds of the FRESHER HUNT. Saif Ali Khan was selected as Mr. Fresher 2011 and Upasna Bhati as Ms.Fresher 2011 by the Jury Members. Director Sir Mr. R.K Aeron gave away the memento to the winners.

Here are few glimpses from of “BooOming Freshto” :-

A Post contributed by : Varun Dashora

Tags 2011, ali, boooming, fresher, freshto, institute, khan, pacific, party, pit, saif, technology, udaipur

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RainOgraphy – Pictures of Heavy Rain – 2011

Post author By Sanjit Chohan
Post date September 12, 2011
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Here we are with pictures of heavy rain of the season which was observed on 11 September, 2011 continuing with problems in the Udaipur City. This Lead to heavy water influx in many areas.

Some Updates of City :

The Gates of FatehSagar, Swaroop Sagar and UdaiSagar are/were opened :O
Sisarma River was flowing at 12Ft.
Water is/was moving above UIT pulia
Influx of water in Areas like Bohra Ganesh Ji, Sector 5(Gayatri Nagar), 7, 11, 13, 14 , Kumbha Nagar, Tekri and more.
Savina Krishi Mandi was flooded with water upto 4Ft.
Holiday announced in Central Academy Hiran Magri Sec 4, St. Pauls on 12 September, 2011

Here are Pictures By : Yash Sharma

Pictures by : Gaurav Bhattacharya

Tags fatehsagar overflow, flood udaipur, rain in 2011, rain udaipur, udaipur 2011

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Techno India NJR celebrated Phoenix 2011

Post author By Prasun Bannerjee
Post date September 12, 2011
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Techno India NJR Institute of Technology celebrated its 4^th Fresher’s day on 10^th September 2011 as Phoenix 2011. The celebration was held at the MLSU auditorium, in front of the entire Techno NJR family. There were a series of performances by the seniors who welcomed the freshers and wished them good luck for their new step after school. The best students, and achievers were felicitated, followed by a movie presentation by Upesh Bhatt and Prasun Bannerjee showing glimpse of past years. Director Mr. R.S. Vyas announced and awarded Mr. Piyush Javeria as the best faculty for the year, and introduced the college to the new vice-principal, Dr. Pankaj Porwal. The freshers walked on the ramp, showed themselves and their vivid talents in the fresher contest. In the end, Vikramaditya Rathore was awarded as Mr. Fresher and Shivani Singh Rao as Miss Fresher for the year 2011. Surbhi Jain and Devkaran Singh Rathore were the runner ups.

The Techno India NJR institute of technology also had its 4th foundation day on 11th September 2011.

Here are few glimpses from the event Phoenix-2011:

Phoenix 2011 (8) — Vikramaditya and Shivani

Tags college, engineering, fresher, India, njr, party, phoenix, rtu, techno, udaipur

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[Pictures] UdaiSagar Overflows 2011

Post author By Yash Sharma
Post date September 10, 2011
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After the Overflow of Lake FatehSagar and Lake Pichola it was now turn of Lake UdaiSagar which is 13 kms in the east of Udaipur to overflow having capacity of 23Ft. and it finally overflowed. Continuing the series of Pictures here we have Pictures of Lake UdaiSagar Overflow 🙂 We hope you all like it.

Photos By Yash Sharma

Happy Monsoon 🙂

Tags Hindustan Zinc, lake fatehsagar, Lake Udaisagar, lakes in udaipur, lakes udaipur, udaipur lakes, Udaisagar lake

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[Pictures] Swaroop Sagar Overflow 2011

Post author By Mujtaba R.G.
Post date September 4, 2011
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Gates of Lake Swaroop sagar : the lake adjoining lake pichola have been opened and here we have some great pictures of the overflow, UIT pulia and others 🙂 Enjoy………!!!!

As we can’t find any appropriate word to express our feelings.

Check out the Pictures of Swaroop Sagar Overflow 2011 –

Tags lakes overflow udaipur, Swaroop Sagar Overflow 2011

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Monsoon Temptations: Best Pictures of Week 4 – iUdaipur.com

Post author By Prasun Bannerjee
Post date August 28, 2011
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The submission phase of the first of its kind online photography competition of Udaipur has finally ended, but not the competition. Now you can comment, like, share, tweet, and +1 your clicks displayed on Pix.iudaipur.com to vote for them. The most popular photograph would be selected as the best photograph (viewers’ choice) for the entire competition of Monsoon Temptations. Voting open till 31st August only.

Here below we declare the best pictures of the last week, i-e week 4

9 Aug Title: Udaipur city of lakes