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“Experiments and Explorations” was a 5 day theatre workshop at Shikshantar with one guiding theme: “The audience”. We explored different means of audience participation, and discussed the many ways in which the theatre can interact with its public. The workshop consisted of exercises, games and creation techniques- looking at the links between theatre with the visual arts, music, dance and street performances. The objective was not only to explore the art form of the theatre, but to try and understand how it might be able to play a part in social and political commentary.
The workshop resulted in a small performance on the street outside Shikshantar. Working with the theme of “Nature”, the participants reflected on the changes that are taking place in our environment – the causes, the effects and the possible solutions.
Nandita Dinesh is from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and has an M.A. in Performance Studies from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. A recipient of the Watson Fellowship, Nandita pursued a project entitled “All the world is a stage: Using theatre to address conflict”; and as such, traveled to Guatemala, Northern Ireland and Rwanda understanding the role that theatre played during/ after the conflict in question. She has coordinated community theatre related efforts in India, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Northern Ireland, the United States, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico.
THE SWAPATHGAMI CYCLE YATRA LEFT UDAIPUR ON JAN 9, 2011. They will return on the 13th. There were 17 yatris from Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra, Delhi, Mysore, Gujarat, UP. Many were students of Swaraj University. Several yatris dressed up as animals such as polar bear, penguin, tiger, elephant, etc to raise attention to the global warming and climate change issues. The yatra was organized by Shikshantar.
For those who are new to the cycle yatra idea, it is a weeklong cycle trip into rural Rajasthan. What sets this trip apart from a general cycle trip is that we do not carry any money, electronic gadgets, food or first aid medicines with us. We stop at villages along the route and find work to earn our board and lodge.
While each participant’s learning and experience from such a trip is unique, the general thinking behind such a trip is –
We go manual for transportation and basically burn off some calories that we have so lovingly accumulated despite being cholesterol conscious.
We go slow (rather than breeze thru in fast cars) and so get a better chance at appreciating nature and rural life.
We interact with the local people (rather than just buy stuff off them with money power) in the course of creatively managing our board and lodge.
We get a peek into village life and in the process learn skills that we have lost by virtue of being part of the ‘developed’ society. We can also share some skills that we have.
We develop an appreciation for local knowledge and skills and the ability to thrive in what nature has provided.
We develop some trust in the ability of nature to take care of us and in the goodness of human beings rather than having to constantly struggle for one’s existence as if it is one long battle against nature and other human beings.
We get some time to reflect on our own lives
We loosen a little the tight stranglehold that money has over our minds and learn that alternative ways to live might exist.
And let us not forget that most important is to enjoy nature, creating music, dance, theatre, games and have a fun filled adventure! This is a real chance to re-connect to the gift culture.
Check out the film from the first yatra to get an idea of the adventure…
We will cycle about 100 km from Udaipur to Jaisamand. The whole region is culturally very rich and still has some jungles left.
What you need to bring along (and remember that everything you bring along has to be carried by you on your bike)-
India’s leading private radio FM network 92.7 BIG FM and Avon cycles have joined hands and taken an initiative to make the city green and to cycle to work at least once a week for office and for minute works , nearby distances . The BIG day means on 9-12-2010 in morning 8’o clock followed with RJ Pradeep Pandey and his huge listeners , Chief guest Mrs. Rajni Dangi and dignitaries of Udaipur and some of the other alerted citizens and organizations like Pahal accompanied the RJ Pradeep’s pledge . They spread the message to make our UDAIPUR pollution free .
Big Fm morning RJ Pradeep in his show was asked by one of his keen listener that RJ should take a initiative to make our city more green and cycling once a week in respond to rj’s question that how the traffic should be controlled . This simple question by one of his listner brought up a event known as BIG Greenothon . This campaign was accompanied by AVON Cycle company and Udaipurites .
On 9 decemeber morning from 7:30 am Big Fm’s listeners , repesentatives of Pahal sansthan and Alok school and students of Alok school and Guru Govind Singh school started arriving to Chetak cirle where they all were motivated by Sabhapati Smt. Rajni Dangi . She spoked to media industry that cycling once in a week would lead to high fall in pollution and would also decrease number of vehicles on the roads . She said “ Cycle is easy to use , less expensive and healthy for the Citizens of Udaipur . This is all beneficiory for making green udaipur and also to health “ .
Cycle rally started from Chetak in which RJ Pradeep , RJ Kedar , RJ Jeet paddled from chetak circle to Fatehsagar pal . They were all warmly welcomed by BIG RJ Team which was present before hand at pal . In the end , RJ Pradeep from his side pledged to honourable public and other dignitaries that he will cycle and also requested all to cycle . This rally was addressed by Mr. Dalpat Surana , Vice president of National Kushti commitee’s and he also appreciated this initaitve of Big FM .. It included Avon Cycle Shri Ujjval Tiwari , sales executive who told the numerous advantages of cycling and also appreciated this initaitve . It also included Avon cycle agency holder RAJ CYCLE , Bapu bazar , who thanked Big Fm team .
At last , Vote of thanks was given by station head Mr. Shashank Pathak . He said that Big Fm always loves to put an positive impression on public and he thanked listeners of Big Fm . He said “ the mission of this camapign is to tell that by bringing little changes in our life we can create a wonderful enviornment around us and also beautify our Udaipur . The listeners of BIG FM can get a free Avon Cycle JOCKEY by reaching your cellphones and type
FM <space> <name> <space> Greenothon and send it to 55454
The station, with a tag-line of “Suno-sunaao, life banaao” spreads message to its listeners that they are always ready to make life as good as it can be .. 🙂
Sadhna a unit of Seva mandir was started in 1988 under income augmentation project with women groups in rural, tribal and urban slums belts of Udaipur resign, and enduring through various stages of non-viability, functional effectiveness and finally impressive growth both in terms of production and sales, it has today grown into a self sufficient and independent organization.. This program started with a small group of 15 women who were trained in the skill of appliqué (embroidery), Sadhna’s total artisan membership has increased to 639. The challenge, therefore, was to find kind of something that could be mass based and yet provide adequate returns. So they have chosen Appliqué and Tanka Embroidery, with the idea of building the basic stitching traditions. Major fact to chose it was something women could do while staying at home, and time being. The journey, in the starting years was very difficult but in spite of it, they continue doing this program, and after that this program managed to overcome with problems and turn into a self sustaining unit. Sadhna was registered as a Mutual Benefit Trust on December, 2004 and the year 2005-2006 was the first full year of working. All the artisans are also member owners of Sadhna. Sadhna’s main aim lies in being able to create cluster of artisans, to enable more and more women attain socio-economic empowerment. Sadhna has made a lot of headway on social dimension, and has certainly learnt a lot about the challenges of strengthening & empowering women, using a commercial enterprise as a medium.
Design is the most vital part of any producer group’s identity and success. In its approach to design, Sadhna has attempted to blend innovation with continuity. Sadhna has been developing new designs from last two decades which helped in brand building and creating an identity for Sadhna products. Under this activity, Sadhna do organize design development workshop every year. Designers from different parts of country take part in this workshop and trained to artisans. This year design intervention and product development was carried out across all the categories i.e. Home Furnishing, Garments, Accessories, and Thread Jewelry. The focus was on developing more complex design. Sadhna’s product can be found at Feb India which is India’s largest private platform for products that are made from traditional techniques, skills and hand-based processes, not only in Feb India but at so many larger groups Sadhna’s artisans product can be seen. Sadhna has partnership with Olsen group, Germany. Sadhna is getting its identity in European markets too. TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation on India Ltd.) sponsored workshop with Sadhna, Focus of this workshop was on improving skill levels and design development especially for tribal women.
Sadhna’s work area in Udaipur and nearer isKhanjipeer, Kharol Colony,Delwara,Madar,Sheeshwi,Ratekhet & Manoharpura
The most encouraging aspects, of course, are the changes in women’s lives, their growing involvement and influence in their local communities. There are stories a plenty of women now being able to help their families move out of vulnerability, investing in their children’s education, and gaining the respect of their husband and relatives they also play an active role in decision making bodies of Sadhna, through their representation in management committee and Board of Trustees.. Women are also breaking caste and religious boundaries, and building string horizontal solidarities. One of the earliest locations, Delwara, the women are now leading the efforts towards improving their neighborhoods (sanitation, water, solid waste management, etc.) as also becoming active and articulate participants in panchayat processes. Sadhna has exceeded most expectations, and they credit wholly to women‘s energy & commitment, and hard work and dedication of each and every staff member. All women connected with this program got encouragement and inspiration through the chief executive Ms. Leela Vijayvergia to make these dream reality. Many women members are also part of community level activities, such as setting up local self governance systems for the betterment of their area and villages. These women hold important positions at such forums and the community attributes this holistic empowerment to their learning and confidence building within Sadhna.
Sadhna is looking for strengthen its export market. This year Sadhna did well in the international sales. During the coming year, Sadhna will work on establishing more contacts with overseas buyers, as also developing product ranges which will appeal to foreign markets.their main effort will be to maintain a professional attitude toward the orders especially in terms of quality & time.
On social perspective Sadhna has increased its work areas, increased numbers of artisan too. Sadhna has put its great effort for women welfare, through which women got inspired and connected with it, and self dependency developed in them.
India’s leading private radio FM network 92.7 BIG FM and Avon cycles have joined hands and taken an initiative to make the city green, by following it themselves, and are all set to start a mega cycling event across the country: AVON BIG Greenothon.
This campaign has been launched in 45 cities all across the country. This event will appeal all the Indians to go green and save the environment.
“The Greenothon will engage the citizens of India to one unique pledge to cycle to work at least once a week,” said the 92.7 BIG FM statement.
In Udaipur, our own morning RJ Pradeep Pandey has consented and promised the Udaipies to go eco-friendly, and reach the Big office and then our radio sets by using the non polluting two wheeler-bicycle.
For the great cause, the sponsors Avon cycles have provided our favourite Big RJ with Avon Jockey, a cool new launch by Avon cycles Pvt. Ltd.
“Soon after the Greenothon, one lucky listener from Udaipur would be selected and would stand to win an AVON JOCKEY bicycle! – autographed by the RJ,” the company handout said. The Avon Jockey, is worth Rs 10,000. The bicycle will be put to display at OMG, RK Mall.
AVON CYCLE – JOCKEY
All you have to do is follow the simple procedure:-
Reach your cellphones and type
FM <space> <name> <space> Greenothon and send it to 55454
One lucky winner with the highest messages will be getting an Avon Jockey.
BIG FM Team
Speaking about the event Shashank Pathak, Station Head, 92.7 BIG FM, said: “We at BIG FM are always trying to reach out to the people of the LakeCity and in this process we try to positively impact the lives of every listener, the idea of Greenothon came from our listeners, I am proud of RJ Pradeep that he took the initiative of starting this activity and now full team of BIG FM is supporting him to bring the change.”
Speaking about the joint initiative, Onkar Singh Pahwa, Managing Director, Avon Cycles said, “Avon Big Greenothon will prove to be our first step towards promoting cycling on such a large scale. Now people across the country will cycle for a cause and we hope that every concerned citizen of our country will come out and cycle their way to change not only perceptions but the future.”
“Everyone says it, but we will do it.” Says RJ Pradeep Pandey. RJ Pradeep is a well known figure in Udaipur and needs no introduction. Udaipur listens to him every morning in his show Laughter Mornings , where he addresses Udaipurites RJ-27 (RJ-Sattais)
“We will do it, and hope Udaipur supports our initiative and follows us”, says the most versatile RJ Jeet. He gives his voice to the shows Baato-Baato mein(every Sat. 8:00-11:00pm), and 90’s hits(Mon-Fri, 4:00-6:00 pm).
“People tend to follow their icons in trends, fashion, lifestyle, so we planned it to divert it in an eco-friendly manner”says RJ Kedar, who makes Udaipur wait eagerly for the only Rajasthani show of India- Rajasthani geeta ri manwar, 11-12 noon every Mon-Sat.
In addition to this step, the complete city will be witnessing Greenothon-a cycling marathon sponsored by Avon cycles on 9th December 2010. All the Big RJs, as well as the complete Staff of Big 92.7 FM will be participating into it. Its upon the udaipies now to make their valuable presence in the Greenothon.
The rally will begin at 8:00 am onwards from Chetak and will end at Fatehsagar, with presence of all the known faces and dignitaries of Udaipur.
Mrs. Rajni Dangi
Dr. Pradeep Kumawat
N.C. Jain
About Big 92.7 FM- this is India’s largest private Radio network, a unit of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Broadcast Network. The broadcast technology used in their radio stations is most advanced and years ahead of the other competitors.
The station, with a tag-line of “Suno-sunaao, life banaao” runs successfully at the following places
Agra
Asansol
Ajmer
Amritsar
Allahabad
Aligarh
Banglore
Bareilly
Bhopal
Bikaner
Bhubaneswar
Chandigarh
Chennai
Delhi
Guwahati
Gwalior
Goa
Hissar
Hyderabad
Indore
Jalandhar
Jabalpur
Jammu
Jamshedpur
Jhansi
Jodhpur
Kanpur
Kolkata
Kota
Mumbai
Mangalore
Mysore
Patiala
Pondicherry
Rajkot
Ranchi
Rourkela
Shimla Aired on frequency 91.9 MHz, Launched in July 2009
Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated 21 Nov by the Sikh community all over the world. Guru Nanak Jayanti is one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar. The celebrations are especially colorful in Punjab and Haryana and it is also celebrated in other parts of India as well. Guru Nanak Dev was the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikh religion. His birthday is celebrated as Guru Nanak Jayanti. Guru Nanak Jayanti is also known as Guru Purab. Guru Nanak was born on ” Kartik Poornima” ( full moon day in the month of Kartik ) October/November. Guru Nanak Dev was born at Nankana Sahab near Lahore in Pakistan in 1469. Guru Nanak is the first Guru in Sikh faith. Guru Nanak was born in a middle class family. From his childhood he had great qualities. He had great learning skills. He was keen to learn Vedas and Sanskrit. He also studied Persian and Arabic as he got association with the Muslims when his father worked for a Muslim landlord. Thus he became learned in Hinduism and Islam. There are so many miraculous incident took place in Guru Nanak Dev’s childhood and young age. He believed in Oneness and Supremacy of God. Guru Nanak Ji was a great saint, poet and a preacher of peace, love and truth.
Holy book of Sikhs known as ‘ Guru Granth Sahib ’ written by Guru Nanak Dev which is revered as scripture by all his followers. Through this holy book he has spread divine message for his devotees.
Guru Nanak Saheb Ji
There are 3 important principles that every Sikh is supposed to follow:-
Meditation on the Holy Name is the sublime method to connect oneself to the Supreme Lord and chant the name of holy God.
Every Sikh should earn honestly and work hard. There is no place for laziness in spiritual discipline. One should adopt the lifestyle of simple living and high thinking and always think of winning the approval of God.
Charity is an important feature of Sikhism. One should be compassionate to the needy and have a sharing tendency. One should also be equal to all without bias of religions, caste, creed and nationalities.
Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated with great devotion and dedication. The day starts with morning procession from Gurudwara. Three day study of Guru Granth Sahib is done by the authorities of the temple. The works and life of Sri Guru Nanak Dev are glorified. Sikhs take this day as the day to commit to Sikhism more intensely.People decorates their houses and special prayers are held in Gurudwaras*. The prayers also include the recital of ‘Akhand Paath’. In Akhand Paath’ is read continuously from beginning to end for three days. On the main day the holy book ‘Guru Granth Sahib’ is decorated and carried in a palanquin (Palki) in a procession. The procession also includes five armed guards or ‘Panj Pyaras (Five Beloved Ones) . The Sikh flag known as the Nishan Sahib is carried in this procession too . Grand feast is organized in Gurudwaras, where people eat free of cost. The feast is known as ‘ Guru ka Langar ’ in which people do ‘seva’ or service. The service is offered in form of food preparation, serving food, serving water etc. The procession ends in Gurudwara where community devotees have lunch.
There are large numbers of Sikh family living in Udaipur, so Guru Nanak Jayanti celebration is being held in Udaipur too. There are 5 Guru Dwaras is Udaipur. They are fully decorated and Akhand Paath is being read over there too. All these five Gurudwaras will also be organizing Langer for udaipies …..So Enjoy !!!!!!!
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“Sukh Bat-ne se Badh-ta hai aur Dukh Batne se Ghat-ta hai”
We all celebrated Diwali with our family and friends and busted crackers and enjoyed a lot but what about those who either don’t have a family or those whose family have left them…
Divine Heart Society took an initiative to make this Diwali a special one for a few of them by spending time with them and distributing among them sweets and fruits.
A few members of DHS went to Asha Dham Ashram,MullaTalai, which serves those aged and mentally unstable people who either have no one to take their care of, or are left by their children. We went there at about 3 pm on the 5th November 2010 and stayed there till about 6 pm. We distributed sweets and fruits among them and also talked to them and tried on our part to make them feel better and needed and tried to make this Diwali their Special Diwali. We at DHS had also gathered some old clothes donated to us by our DHS members, those clothes which were in good condition were also given to them.
Our DHS members who went there were Jujar Ali Bohra(President, DHS), Muslim Sabunwala(Treasury, DHS), Heena Pathik, Anant Jain, Mehul Jain, Mayank Seth, Abhishek Bansal.
We at DHS heartily thank Asha Dham Ashram for giving us a chance to perform such a noble act. We also thank the DHS members who went to Asha Dham Ashram for their timely support and cooperation and for giving their precious time even on the Festive day. We also thank all our members who supported us with their service in cash, clothes and kind.
DHS President’s message:
We hope to repeat these kinds of events in future and for this we request the people of our city to kindly support us in large numbers specially the youngsters.
Guys and Gals of India, it’s time to be a hero… because yes “Together we Can create miracles”
Divine Heart Society, Dedicated through Heart towards Society
Article by :-
Ali Asgar Kanchwala (DHS Media Coordinator)
With Support of Jujar Ali Bohra (DHS Founder and President)
Yesterday was a Unforgettable day to Visit The City and See the Beauty of the Gleaming Lights, Diyas and Fireworks. It was a Joyous time and I decided to move out to see whats Hot and Buzzing to make you all updated about the Udaipur City By Just Sitting at Your Home. So I moved from Hiran Magri Sector 4 to Bapu Bazaar. The Crowd was something I can’t forget… Take a Glimpse over what I Captured. 🙂 😀 Have a Great Time.
Dhanteras marks the first day of five-days-long Diwali Festival. Dhanteras takes place two days before Diwali. Dhanteras Festival, also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanwantari Triodasi, falls on the auspicious thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik (October/November). In the word Dhanteras, “Dhan” stands for wealth. On Dhanteras Goddess Laxmi is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being.
Legendary stories to explain the Origin of Dhanteras :
One Popular story, when the gods and demons churned the ocean for Amrit or nectar, Dhanavantri (the physician of the gods and an incarnation of Vishnu) emerged carrying a jar of the elixir (Amrit) on the day of Dhanteras. It was because of this reason that the Dhanteras was celebrated in his honor.
Another interesting story about this day is of the sixteen year old son of King Hima. As per his horoscope he was doomed to die by a snake-bite on the fourth day of his marriage. On that particular fourth day of his marriage his young wife did not allow him to sleep. She laid all the ornaments and lots of gold and silver coins in a big heap at the entrance of her husband’s boudoir and lighted innumerable lamps all over the place. And she went on telling stories and singing songs. When Yam, the god of death arrived there in the guise of a serpent his eyes got blinded by that dazzle of those brilliant lights and he could not enter the prince’s chamber. So he climbed on top of the heap of the ornaments and coins and sat there whole night listening to the melodious songs. In the morning he quietly went away.
Thus the young wife saved her husband from the clutches of death. Since then this day of Dhanteras came to be known as the day of “YAMADEEPDAAN” and lamps are kept burning throughout the night in reverential adoration to Yam, the god of death.
Also a girl child born on Dhanteras day is considered as the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi into the house and is considered lucky by certain communities in North India. When girls born on Dhanteras get married and leave for her husband’s home, she leaves her footprints on a plate covered with ‘kumkum’ (red powder used in Hindu puja), this is to ensure that Goddess Lakshmi does not leave the house.
Dhanteras Preparations :
To mark the auspicious day, houses and business premises are renovated and decorated. Entrances are made colorful with lovely traditional motifs of Rangoli designs to welcome the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. To indicate her long-awaited arrival, small footprints are drawn with rice flour and vermilion powder all over the houses. Lamps are kept burning all through the nights.
Singnificance of the white color on Dhanteras :
If we probe into the significance of the color, white in Hindusim, the image of Goddess Saraswati strikes in our mind. She is depicted as wearing a white sari, which further signifies the enlightenment of mind. Being a benefactor of knowledge and education, her white attire encourages us to adopt the traits of cleanliness, purity and peace. On the other hand, the color of Lord Shiva’s body is also white too. Thus, the color white has prominent place in the religion of Hindus.
According to Indian Astrologers, white represents the planet Venus. It is believed that the Kundali (Horoscope), there is strong influence of this particular planet, would be favored with luck, fame, glory, love and peace. The fact to be noticed here is that all these favors are mundane. And the same is purpose of celebrations of Dhanteras. Thus buying gold, silver, platinum and even steel are considered auspicious.
Mahalakshmi Mantra (महालक्ष्मीमन्त्र) :
The seed or beej Mantra for Goddess Lakshmi is based on the word bhreem (भर्ीम).
Dhanteras 2010 Puja muhurat (correct or best time) :
Laxmi Pooja – Aaso Vad Dwadasi (Ashwin Krishna Dwadashi / Kartik Krishna 12) – November 3, 2010.
Muhurat time
08:00 a.m – 10:35 a.m
11:35 a.m – 12:45 p.m
01:11 p.m – 5:59 p.m
Shopping Muhurat(s) (correct or best time) :
It is said and believed that the this whole lucky day of Dhanteras is good to go for shopping but still the shopping of respective things done according to the respective muhurats for shopping, leads to a much better life for the products and gives prosperity and appreciation.
The muhurat for shopping today are :
06.42 a.m to 09.26 a.m – vehicles, jewels, electronics & business deals.
10.49 a.m to 12.11 p.m – property, vehicles, electronics, jewels.
04.17 p.m to 05.39 p.m – garments, electronics and jewels.
07.17 p.m to 12.11 a.m – vehicles, electronics and jewels.
Dhanteras 2010 in Udaipur:
After the terrific shopping of 60(+) crores in udaipur on Pushya Nakshatra last week, its being expected that a record shopping trade of 100-150 crores will take place today on the most auspicious and exclusive day for shopping. It’s being predicted that the maximum of the shopping done will comprise of property, jewels, vehicles (2 and 4 wheeler), silver and gold coins, garments, electronics, fireworks, sweets and dry fruits etc.
Wishing a Very Happy Dhanteras from UdaipurBlog Team.
May goddess Lakshmi grants wealth and prosperity to everyone..
Article contributed by Monika Jain (an active contributor and supporter of UdaipurBlog.com).
Nandita Dinesh is from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and has an M.A. in Performance Studies from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. A recipient of the Watson Fellowship, Nandita pursued a project entitled “All the world is a stage: Using theatre to address conflict”; and as such, traveled to Guatemala, Northern Ireland and Rwanda understanding the role that theatre played during/ after the conflict in question. She has coordinated community theatre related efforts in India, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Northern Ireland, the United States, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico. 
