Apart from being the city of Lakes, Udaipur is also known for its rich history and culture. From brave warrior of Mewar, Maharana Pratap to the history behind the breathtaking places here in Udaipur; you can read everything about the History of the city at a single place. Behind every stunner place of the city, there is a story every visitor needs to know. It makes the place more interesting to visit. This section will have you meet the interesting elements and the history of the beautiful Udaipur.
In addition to that, the colorful culture of Mewar never fails to astonish anyone. It is always pleasant to come across the culture of a place. Without that, the journey of exploration always seems incomplete. And so, it will update you with regular articles on the historical background of the places, people, culture and rituals of Udaipur. These places include the palaces, historical forts, and temples.
The two day fest of Techno India NJR, Udaipur – ‘NJineeRs’ concluded on Feb 29, 2012. The fest was organized by the IEEE. It included various Technical, Fun and Cultural events. It ended with a Performance by Student Rock Band Group ‘Devine Legacy‘ and a Cultural Night which were followed up by Prize Distribution Ceremony.
Here are some of the Pictures of the Event. 🙂
Today The Maharana Mewar Foundation 31st Annual Award Distribution Ceremony was held at The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex, Udaipur.
On this occasion, the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation honoured not only eminent
personalities but also citizens from all over the country. The ceremony started with the presentation of
certificates to students from schools and universities in Udaipur and across the State of Rajasthan. This was followed by the main Ceremony when the awardees gathered on the dais to receive their awards from Shriji
Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, Chairman and Managing Trustee of Maharana of Mewar Charitable
Foundation, Udaipur.
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Where there’s a will there’s a way. You might be probably surprised for the usage of this proverb here at this article. But it is true that today, even a small drop can make a considerable change in an ocean. Likewise, to eradicate the evil called corruption from its very root, the youth in the city is working really hard, making people aware at every cost, via different ways, for which we must be proud of. In the series, Udaipur Talents, and the famous Rock Band “Oxyrock” are organizing an event, “Parivartan – A Rock Event Against Corruption“, on 18th February 2012.
The step in the form of Social Awareness Mega Event has been appreciated and hence supported by the youth NGO from Udaipur, Shikshantar, as well as Jago Party. The main attraction for the event will surely be, as of course the name suggests, the famous band Oxyrock with their mind blowing performances, and screening of the movie “Country First” by Shiv Khera. Also, to encourage the participation of the city youth, there will be group dance competition as well as fashion show for Udaipurites. The screening for the same will be done via auditions, which will be held at Central Public School, New Bhupalpura, Udaipur.
The auditions will be taken on 10th and 11th Feb’2012 at 3-5 pm. The entry fees will be Rs. 100 per person, and there can be any song and theme at the time of audition, but the theme for fashion show on the final day will be Rajasthani, and the group dance competition shall be patriotic (strictly). The group dance winner will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 5000, and the winner of the Fashion Show will be awarded Rs. 2000 cash.
The main event shall be held at Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, from 5:30 pm onwards, and entry to this main event is absolutely free of cost. Your own online portal as well as friend UdaipurBlog is the proud media partner for the same. Do participate in large numbers, and spread awareness against corruption in every possible nook and corner of the society.
DUE TO SOME UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES THE SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED
After a great rocking evening with the Devine Legacy, Café Rocks is up with another event, but this time in totally different mood. The event is named “Tasavvur”, and as the name indicates, it is an evening with the surroundings of Ghazals.
The evening is planned as a musical tribute to Padma Bhushan Late Sh. Jagjit Singh, on 8th Feb 2012 (7 pm onwards), where there will be the aroma of your favourite coffee and recital of the ghazals of Jagjit Singh by Dr. Devendra Hiran, followed by buffet. The entry ticket for the evening costs Rs. 350 only. You can collect your tickets from Café Rocks, situated at 4-A, Ashok Nagar Main Road, Udaipur.
Mayuri is a 3 day event that is conducted by the B.N.P.G. girls’ college from past 17 years. This is a cultural fest that includes all types of programmes, such as dance, song, fancy dress, fashion, in all western, traditional, filmy, and folk flavors, with the traditional touch. This year the 2012 celebration of Mayuri was commemorated from 27th to 29th January 2012.
The fest was full of cultural activities, and ended with prize distribution at the end of each day. There was the Best Students of BN competition on the last day of the fest. Many dignitaries attended the fest in the span of three days including Mr. Raghuveer Meena, Mrs. Rajni Dangi, Shilendra Dashora (Director, West Zone Cultural Centre), Mrs. Neelima Sukhadia, etc. The last day was attended by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Mr. Ashok Gehlot, where he praised the works by the BN Educational Sansthan, and emphasized on efforts to make B.N. a separate full fledged University.
Check out the pictures from the 3 day event below.
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Guest Article by: Dimpy Chundawat
Photos by: Mujtaba RG
Edited by: Prasun Bannerjee
कभी कृष्ण की माखनचोरी… “मैया मोरी मैं नहीं माखन खायो.. !!” तो कभी मीरा का विरह… “मेरे तो गिरधर गोपाल..!!” कभी राधा-कृष्ण का प्रेम… “सखी हे केशी मथनं उदाराम…!!” तो कभी रविन्द्र संगीत पर बादलों को उलाहना… “ऐसो श्यामल सुन्दरो…!!”
मौका था पचासवें महाराणा कुम्भा संगीत समारोह के स्वर्ण जयंती समारोह में पद्म विभूषण डॉ. सोनल मानसिंह के ओडिसी नृत्य प्रस्तुति का.. कल कार्यक्रम के तीसरे दिन टाउन हाल में सोनल मानसिंह ने पूरे तीन घंटे तक किसी दर्शक को कुर्सी से हिलने तक का मौका नहीं दिया. .
ओडिशा के कृष्ण मंदिरों से निकली नृत्य शैली, जिसे आरम्भ में प्रभु को रिझाने के लिए देवदासियां किया करती थी.. और उन्ही की विभिन्न मुद्राओं पर कोणार्क और पुरी के मंदिरों में शिल्प गढ़ा गया. उसी ओडिसी नृत्य शैली का प्रारंभिक परिचय देते हुए सोनल मानसिंह ने सूरदास के पद “मैया मोरी मैं नहीं माखन खायो” से नृत्य सेवा शुरू की. कृष्ण की विभिन्न नटखट लीलाओं… मटकी तक हाथ न पहुँचने पर लाठी से मटकी भंजन.. यशोदा द्वारा पकडे जाने पर उलाहना… और अंत में “मैया मोरी मैंने ही माखन खायो” कहकर भाग जाना.. सोनल ने पहली ही प्रस्तुति से दर्शकों का मन जीत लिया. तत्पश्चात गीत गोविन्द के अष्ट-पदी में से तीन पद लेकर राधा के प्रेम को वर्णित किया. कार्यक्रम के तीसरे दौर में रविन्द्र नाथ टेगोर के जन्म के 150 वर्ष पूरे होने के उपलक्ष्य में रविन्द्र संगीत का एक अंश प्रस्तुत किया,जिसमे राधा काले मेघ को उलाहना दे रही है कि वो कब आकर उसे प्रेम के रस में भिगो जायेगा..
अब मौका था मीरा के पद का… मीरा का परिचय देते हुए “मेरे तो गिरधर गोपाल” पर सधी हुयी प्रस्तुति ने दर्शकों को वाह वाह करने पर मजबूर कर दिया. कार्यक्रम के अंत में साथी कलाकारों द्वारा “दशावतार” की प्रस्तुति दी गयी. नौवे अवतार “बुद्ध” के दौरान “बुद्धं शरणम् गच्छामि” के स्वर ने शांति का पाठ पढाया और जय जगदीश हरे…के साथ कार्यक्रम का समापन हुआ. सोनल के साथ नृत्य में दीनबंधु, लक्ष्मी, अनीता और सुनीता ने नृत्य सेवा की.
इस से पूर्व महाराणा कुम्भा संगीत परिषद् द्वारा सोनल मानसिंह को “एम्.एन. माथुर पुरस्कार” से सम्मानित किया गया. सोनल मानसिंह ने मेवाड़ की पुण्य भूमि को नमन करते हुए सम्मान ग्रहण किया.
A mesmerizing series of performances by Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, who is known round the globe for his unique style of playing the instrument with his finger nails made the commencement of 50th Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Samaroh more melodious.
Shri Amaan Ali Khan and Shri Ayaan Ali Khan the two shinning stars in classical music shared the stage with their father Ustad Amjad Ali Khan made the evening at Sukhadiya Rangmanch, Town Hall more harmonious.
The Guest of the honor Mr. Arvind Singhal, Trustee Singhal Foundation with Mr. Govind Gupta, IG, Udaipur Range accompanied by many other officials of Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Parishad inaugurated the function by lightening the lamp.
The function started with the inaugural speech by the Dr. Yashwant Kothari, Honorary Secretary, Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Parishad. It was followed by traditional Saraswati Vandana. Amaan Ali Khan and Ayan Ali Khan started the Raag Jhinjhoti on sarod. Anuvrat Chatterjee and Sateesh Talwalkar, the tabla players added life to performance.
After this comes the awaited performance of Ustab Amjad Ali Khan. The magic sarod maestro gripped the audience which made the event more memorable. The performance of Raag Zila Kafi and the Rajasthani Raag Maand followed by the Rabindranath Tagore’s Ekla Chalo Re.
Lastly, the two sons Amaan and Ayan with the father Ustad Amjad Ali Khan performed the Raag Kirwani.
In the end Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Award was presented to Ustad Amjad Ali Khan as well as the appreciation letter was also presented to Shubh Laxi Khan w/o Ustad Amjad Ali Khan for her outstanding performance and commitment in Dance.
The Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Kala Trust established way back in 1962 with the motive to promote Indian classical music and dance among the people. Since the foundation it regularly organizes an event every year called The Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Samaroh which is eagerly awaited by Udaipies and attracted the lovers of classical music and dances round the globe. After the inception the organization never turned back and now this is the time to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the unending passion of music and everlasting expression of dance.
“In order to make this event more glorious and magnificent the scheduled program has been extended to 5 days this year and approximately 30 to 35 artists are participating form different parts of India” as shared by Dr. Yashwant Kothari, Honorary Secretary, Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Parishad. Program Convener P.P. Chattaraj and Vice President Prem Bhandari discussed the detailed schedule of the program as mentioned below.
11th January
Shri Aman Ali Khan Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Shri Ayaan Ali Khan
– Trio Sarod Recital –
12th January
Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Pt. Ajoy Chakraboty
Mohan Veena Recital Vocal Recital
13th January
Dr. Sonal Mansingh
Odissi Dance
14th Januray
Dr. Kumud Diwan Ustad Shahid Parvez
Vocal Recital Sitar Recital
15th January
Pt. Birju Maharaj
Kathak Dance
All these program will started at 7:00Pm at Sukhdia Rangmanch. There will be an exhibition too presenting the 50 years journey of Kumbha Parishad.
The packed house at Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur will soon be reverberated with roars, whistles and thunderous ovations as the curtains will rise for Panache ’12, SPSU’s annual fest, to celebrate student Innovation, Creativity and Leadership. Panache’12 is scheduled for January 11th – 14th, 2012 in Udaipur.
The theme for Panache 2012 is ‘Iconoclastic Sixties’ – an era that saw the uproar of counterculture movement in the USA.It was this time when fields of music, dance and other forms of arts went through radical changes all over the world and gave us timeless luminaries like Pink Floyd, Elvis Presley. Panache’12 celebrates the contribution of such personalities through their lineup of events. There is something for everyone – a fun fair, music competition, dance, debate, speech, painting competition, conferences, workshops, rock concert and the chance to be part of history in the making – a Limca Record attempt.
Panache 2012 kicks off with the noblest of causes. Team Panache 2012 in association with R N T Medical Hospital, is organizing a Blood Donation Camp on January 10th, 2012.
Ever thought of seeing your name in the Limca Book of Records? Panache’ 12 give you this grand stage to join it in creating history. Panache’ 12 will attempt to set a Limca Record for the largest gathering of people wearing two different types of shoes at the same time.
A versatile artist beyond the confines of any particular style or school of Painting.Born in Udaipur, Kamal Sharma is a Post Graduate in Drawing & Painting from MLSU Udaipur. He has participated in several National & International exhibitions.
Noteworthy among them are:
Mr. Sharma has received several prestigious awards for his contribution to fine arts. Significant among them are:
The major attraction this year would be a Rock Concert by the Parikrama Band.
The Schedule is as per follows :
Day 1:
Inauguration of the Fest by Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat. Conference on VLSI and Embedded Systems.Followed by a Debate Competition, Inauguration of the Fest Fun Fair,Painting Exhibition by Artist Kamal Sharma; Slate, the Creative Writing Competition and Gangs of Ghetto, a Street Dance Competition.
Day 2:
Conference on Cloud Computing and Mobile Technology followed by Management Conclave; Workshop on Designer Tools; Sir Padampat Singhania University Speech Competition; Prop Opp, a mock Parliamentary Debate Competition; Infostorm, a Quiz Competition; Rock Concert by Evergreen band and Woodstock, War of Bands.
Day 3:
Workshop on Computer Networking; Limca World Record attempt; Rock Concert by Parikrama band; Ban the Bomb, a Dance for a cause.
Day 4:
Dr. Girija Vyas, Member of Parliament is expected to be the Chief Guest, while Gajendra Singh Shaktawat, MLA is expected to grace the occasion as the Guest of Honor.
Panache ’12 is expected to be four day adventurous journey of exploring oneself and view the technological advancements around the globe.
(Schedule Courtesy: UdaipurTimes.com)
For Further Details Kindly Visit : http://panache.spsu.ac.in or contact: panache@spsu.ac.in
The long-awaited ecstatic wait of envisioning the charm of the age-old royal palace: The Rajmahal Bhindar finally came to satiety this New Year.
The celebration of its 434th New Year- The Royal Extravaganza 2012, brought inside the common public to witness this grand opening. The hotel was flowingly packed 3 days before the event. With a number of large enquiries heard even after that!
The Bhinder Raola (as denoted till now) was in its whole beauty & magnificence amidst the breezes of cool fresh air. Camp-fire in one area, DJ party in another (the Khush Mahal); along with a serenely lighted Bar. The celebration continued till around 3:20 a.m. in the morning with the lovely sounds & dancing beats of the rock band & DJ.
In all, a successful start of a well-awaited Heritage venture, a Restaurant (Bagichi) with a splendid taste (Truly, such quality is rarely found in Udaipur) and even after that, commercially still an upper mid-segment Hotel.
The Palace holds its specialty in Royal Weddings; & with this very successful party in its commencement itself, a clear portrayal of a fantastic wedding & group arrangement was made!
We wish all our best to the Hotel Rajmahal Bhindar for its upcoming future.
Special mentions to the Director- Ms. Parthvi Shaktawat– without whom this dream project couldn’t be completed. You really deserve a standing appraisal, aptly a princess! 🙂
And here we present you some fabulous pics of the palace by Yash Sharma:-
