Temples are one such heavenly places where each one is ready to bow to their gods and make their promises ever lasting!
History in itself is a deep rooted word and lesser do we know that somewhere its core root resides in our country and our culture too. It’s a world of speed that we live in. Who wants to slow down? Maybe no one but we all should stop for once and give a glance at what history and stature we possess.
As you all know India is known for its wide cultural, tradition, and oldest civilizations. The temples here are primeval and here’s a youngster from Udaipur, Priyesh Jain who’s keen interest in archaeological sites, exploring different places and temples has resulted into Secret Temples. In the world of modernization, Secret Temples have taken an initiative to keep us rooted with faith and tradition.
About Secret Temples:
The main aim of Secret Temples is to introduce the mysterious and beautiful history of many temples around the world.
It aims to educate youngsters and the coming generation to be aware of various traditions and cultures around the world.
It also provides information on a variety of the world’s religions.
Secret Temples gives details on various religions’ values, teachings, lifestyle, architectural details & many more.
Achievements of Secret Temples
Secret Temples crossed 258k followers just within a short span of 11 months on Instagram and became India’s only leading culture startup to achieve this benchmark, that too organically, without any paid promotion.
Recently they have received gifts from Sadhguru (Isha Foundation) on Mahashivratri.
A few days ago Isha Foundation sent them a copy of Sadhguru’s latest book “Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny”
One of their posts was featured on Zostel’s official Instagram handle.
Secret Temples was featured on Travel+Leisure India and Tripoto.
They were featured on some of the digital media platforms too.
About the founder
Priyesh Jain is the founder of Secret Temples. The concept of starting this startup is to create a connecting link between the youth and the long-forgotten traditional history of the world. His ultimate goal is to create a place where you can find answers to almost all the questions related to historic and mysterious temples.
He started Secret Temples on 1st of July 2020. He is originally a resident of Kun village in Rajasthan. When he was in his village during the lock-down last year, he visited a place called Balicha. Near that place there was a 1000 years old Jain temple, also known as Balicha Jain temple. After visiting the temple, he found that an ancient and wonderful temple presenting Indian culture is in dilapidated condition today due to lack of proper maintenance and also because people do not know about this temple. So he thought that, in the absence of information, a priceless heritage should not be lost like this, and not only this, there must be many more such valuable, incomparable heritage which people (especially the youth) are deprived of today and will be deprived even further.
While searching for a solution to this problem, he got the inspiration that why not make these implicit, invisible cultures accessible to every youth with “Secret Temples”. When he started this startup he realized this is where his heart belongs, in the midst of secrets of temples.
Coming along with cultures and secrets of our temples we have been through an amazing exploration journey with Secret Temples, where from providing youth a message to preserve our heritage to acknowledging the world about the hidden amusements, the startup has made our history enliven; for us and for generations to come.
Secret Temples is one such place where the hidden gems are embellished and by this it means that it addresses to one of the most grown history that is being focused here!
We live a life where we personalize our belongings as much as possible, isn’t it? And that’s not completely wrong, we humans love to own as much as possible in this small world. Saraf Furniture is one such brand of furniture which incapsulates the presence of how effectively the furniture is curated.
According to the study, people personalize or customize their experiences with 2 major key factors they are; Information overloaded and own to control. People wish to be different from the status quo all the time, and he/she opts for tailoring, thereby creating a space of own to control or own to rule. The information-overloaded is, they provide the information that they want to showcase it to the people. Human psychology speaks volumes when comes to customization.
We survived a Dark Age era where personalization was next to impossible. During that time the opportunity for personalization cost us a hefty amount and in the current scenario opposite is the case. We have personalized songs, banners, t-shirts, goodies & merchandise, mobile cover, and so on. Even the furniture industry is adapting the shift of personalization and provides customized products to their customer.
Saraf Furniture, top Sheesham wood furniture manufacturing concern customizes the furniture for its customers at an affordable price.
Raghunandan Saraf, CEO & Founder of Saraf Furniture says,
“Furniture is the language of every home, and altering them makes it unique for the customer and its family, therefore we started tailoring the furniture.”
To add further CEO said,
“We are a vertically integrated offline & online furniture store delivering all modern and luxurious home furniture. We also design in-house, make furniture at our manufacturing facility, & sell online through our e-commerce website Insaraf.com”
How does this customization work?
On Website:
The Primary set of customization can be done on the website itself. Choose the desired furniture from the online catalogue and then to proceed further, one can opt for the desired finish, varying from the honey finish, stone finish, and ivory finish. Later if required you can change the seating facility for dining table and sofa set along with the different upholstery fabric.
Experts’ advice:
You can gain furniture experts’ advice on the catalogue furniture available on their website. By these experts’ advice, you based on information provided by you regarding your home & home interior. They also arrange a video call, to make you experience the furniture even before it is delivered to your home.
We carve your imagination!
Yes, you learned it right, you imagine, and Saraf’s carve that for you, meaning, If you have seen any furniture and want to replicate that for yourself, your work is done. You can also share your idea; the expert will design the furniture and will wait for your approval and affirmation. The team will then manufacture the product with all the required customization. Throughout the process, the team will be in touch with the customer and gives a timely update of their product in all the stages of production.
Quality:
Quality is what we all expect when we buy any product. Can sacrifice few pennies but cannot compromise on the quality in whatsoever way. Saraf banks on the quality, their product goes through many quality checks, and the product gets to the next stage only if all the check has a green signal.
While the product reaches to packaging state it is sanitized thoroughly, and then it is packed with all the safety sets, so that customer gets the undamaged products. Finally, the product is processed further for dispatch. At the delivery stage, the furniture is again sanitized and it is delivered to the customer. Saraf furniture not only maintains the quality for the customer but also chooses to make it safe for the customer. As the intension behind is to develop happy customers.
It is one of the leading online furniture sites/stores, with 45 years of experience believe in making your space a home for living. They provide you with the best of chic, elegant, and trendy home decor designs to maximize your space and bestow the impeccable quality Sheesham wood furniture to decorate your home without blowing your entire budget. They render lifetime termite resistant warranty on all our products and easy EMI options to serve you better. Check out the latest home furniture at www.insaraf.com.
Saraf Furniture inculcates one of the best furniture through which one can reach the best products for making their living spaces more comfortable. For more reviews, do comment us at udaipurblog.com.
As it is much necessary for the Udaipurities to maintain the distance between Ahemdabad city, it is assured that the perspectives of travelling are resolved.
After the Railways identified the six sections for high speed and semi-high speed rail corridors including Jaipur-Udaipur-Ahmedabad sections in January, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited ((NHSRCL), in the latest development on the project, invited the first set of tenders for the 886 km long Delhi-Jaipur-Udaipur-Ahmedabad high-speed corridor to kickstart preparations.
NHSRCL invites tenders for collection of relevant data for the preparation of Detailed Project Report(DPR) for 886 km long Delhi-Jaipur-Udaipur-Ahmedabad HSR Corridor. More details can be found on https://t.co/m0PMdtwfXT and CPP Portal @PMOIndia@RailMinIndia
NHSRCL, on Tuesday, floated the tenders for collection of relevant data for the preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR). The data includes preparation of drawings of crossing bridges over rivers/canals/railways and roads including National Highways, State Highways, Expressway and major district roads along with general arrangement drawings (GADs) of proposed stations and maintenance depots. The bids have also been invited to carry out traffic study (ridership study) and data collection and associated survey work for DPR of the corridor.
The detailed project report will study the feasibility of the project by checking the land availability, traffic potential and alignment. On the basis of these factors, the Railway Board will decide if the route is fit for the high-speed or semi-high-speed corridor.
The time of travelling from Udaipur to Ahemdabad will be one less opted for. By lessening the time, there will be easy access as to how the time will be reduced while travelling.
Bars in Rajasthan are one of the most prominent concerns among public. It is one such point where the perspectives of liquor business is majorly focused. Government issues health guidelines for liquor sale in hotels and restaurants.
Bar counter, chairs, stools, ice containers, trolleys must be properly sanitised
Bottles of wines, whiskeys, beers to be sanitised with food-grade disinfected
Glasses should be washed with warm water and lemon
FSSAI Guidelines must be followed
Bars are set to reopen in Rajasthan from Wednesday after the state government allowed them to start operations after months of restrictions. Rajasthan Excise Department has issued guidelines in the wake of resumption of liquor sale in hotels and restaurants in the state.
The Excise Commissioner Vishnu Charan Malik issued guidelines on Tuesday asking owners to ensure social distancing norms in the hotels and bars.
According to the guidelines, bar counter, chairs, and stools should be properly sanitised. All the bottles of wine, whiskey and beers should be sanitised properly with food-grade disinfectant.
Apart from this, ice containers and trolley also required to be sanitized regularly. The excise commissioner directed the bar owners, to ensure proper cleaning of mixers, blenders.
While the hotels and restaurants have been open since June 8, there were no clear orders on bars as a result of which they remained shut.
With the help of this information, there is significance as to how the core bars in Rajasthan are concerned and run around. The bar owners are also engaged in understanding the necessity to which the perspective of business is run.
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Yesterday was international dance day and while scrolling the internet I realized that we are in times when western dance forms are becoming very much popular and little do we know about our culture regionally and being a dance enthusiast myself, here is a thought; why don’t we dig ourselves, head over heels into the different forms of folk dances from the place we belong.
The Indian dance tradition is thousands of years old and the Indian capital of culture and heritage, Rajasthan has a well-spread hand, when it comes to dancing. The folk and tribal dances play a pivotal role in a loud spell out of Rajasthan’s history, culture and chivalry. Music and dance are like blood in vessels of this historic inheritance.
As Rajasthan was ruled by dynasties of different cultures, every region depicts its difference in the range of dances and music performed. They have their own way of depicting their love stories, heroism, devotion and vote of thanks with their captivating moves and intriguing sounds of the long preserved culture.
There are few folk and tribal dances which are world-famous in fact and the sound of them are profound to our hearts. Let’s begin this enigmatic journey of digging a little deeper into the vibrant costumes and enchanting colours that are since forever aiding our eyes.
Ghoomar
The famous dance introduced by Bhil tribes and later on adopted by royal communities of Rajasthan is performed by ladies on various occasions like Teej, Holi, marriage functions, several festivals and important events. Swaying hand and twirling in colourful Ghagra, paired with fascinating Choli and finally covered with a vibrant Chunari to complete the look; it’s just one beholden sight to look at. The graceful dance, coupled up with the traditional rhythm is all that spectators desire. This art form is performed mostly all over Rajasthan but hugely in places like Udaipur, Kota, Bundi and Jodhpur.
Kalbelia
The well known Sapera Dance of Rajasthan, Kalbeliya was created by a tribal community name same as the dance form. The serpentine movement makes the dance one of is kind and fondly known as snake charmer dance. The black swirling ghagra with, angrakhi (jacket like blouse) and odhani on the top with traditional jewellery make the women look very attractive doing the snake-like movements. Men are on the instruments playing with the old pungi, dholak, dufli, morchang etc. and they sing folk and mythological songs. Seeing these singing and dancing groups, your eyes stay intact to the captivating performances. Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Barmer, Jalore, Jaipur, and Pushkar are some of the best places to enjoy this dance form.
Kachchhi Ghodi
The Rajasthani, male dominating dance was originated by the males of the Shekhawati region. In this dance form, men wear traditional dhoti & kurta paired with decorated turbans and ride on a dummy horse. This dance depicts the tales of local bandits and enacting it with sword fights; showing chivalry and bravery defined with flute. The dance is mostly performed in the regions of Jaipur and Udaipur along with Shekhawati regions.
Gair
A welcoming folk dance of Rajasthan, originating from the Bhil community is performed by both men and women. The loud drum beats of folk music make them sway in clockwise and anticlockwise movements with sticks, swords and arrows in their hands. The dance form also known as Dandi Gair can be seen in the Mewar and Shekhawati region of the state. Men wear a full-length tunic-like skirt and women wear the regional Ghagra choli. The art of this dance is seen on festivals like Holi and Janmashtami.
Bhavai
A very difficult form of dance that takes years to master, can be seen in the areas of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner and Udaipur. Mostly the women of Kalbelia, Meena, Bhil and Jaat tribes do this extraordinary form of ritualistic folk dance. The men sing along with harmonium, sarangi and dholak, and the women put eight or nine earthen pots on their heads, dancing and balancing. With every piece of equipment, it gets harder. Sometimes they perform on edge of a brass plate, sometimes on the edge of a sword, after that on a small steel pot and the toughest broken glasses. Not everyone’s cup of it, that is why people who watch this, geet struck in shock and amusement.
Kathputli
Kath means ‘wood’ and Putli means ‘doll with no life’, Kathputli is a famous dance show depicting stories, folklore, mythology and some of them showcasing social problems are presented with distinctive music and singing by the puppeteers themselves. The dolls are made mostly of mango trees and stuffed with cotton, approximately one and a half feet in height, which is manoeuvred and controlled by the puppeteers with strings attached to the puppets. Started by the Bhat tribe of Rajasthan, this entertaining folk dance goes more than 1000 years back. These puppets are made in the Bari, Sawai Madhopur and Udaipur region of Rajasthan. One can always witness a great puppet show at Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Udaipur.
Chang
Chang, which originated from the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan is an enthusiastic folk dance. People start to perform this dance form from Shivratri and it ends on Dhulandi. It is a very fast-paced form of dance with upbeat rhythms of Changinstrument and this is the reason it is also known as Dhamaal. The best highlight of the dance is that men dress up as women ghoomar attires and then dance for celebrating the defeat of evil, making it much more fascinating to watch.
Dandiya
Dandiya is a colourful dance form performed with sticks by both men and women. The dancers pair themselves and dance on an eight beat cycle called Kherva, in a circle. The lines move clockwise and each person hits the sticks with their partner on the beats. Sometimes the line moves in such a way that enables moving on to the next person and switching partners. The sparkling dresses and music makes a viewer spectating over and even forces the soul to dance. This dance form can be seen in festivals and marriage functions of Major parts of Gujarat and almost all of Rajasthan.
Chari
The fire dance symbolising joy and a ritual of collecting water in a pot known as Chari is performed by the Saini and Gujjar community of Kishangarh and Ajmer area of Rajasthan. A woman wearing traditional robes, dance gracefully while balancing a brass pot kept on the head with a lit fire within. Not only that she performs stunts like never seen before and with utmost ease. This folk dance might look easy but is one of the toughest dance forms. The art form is accompanied by nagada, dholak and harmonium.
The fire dance
A dangerous and difficult form of Rajasthani folk dance, the fire dance is performed by Jasnathis of Churu and Bikaner which is carried out by the Banjara community on the festivities like Janmashtami and Holi. The dance form includes walking on the bed of burning coal, producing flames from the mouth, holding fire rods and twirling them on heads and legs. The dancers are very much trained and perform especially on cold nights. Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Jaipur are some of the best places to catch this dance.
Terah Taali
It is an ancient folk dance of Rajasthan performed by the ladies of the Kamada tribe. The women tie thirteen majiras on their body. They do vibrant yet graceful moves that directly hit the manjiras (brass discs) and make a musically rhythmic sound. Sometimes they put a sword in their mouth with a pot on the top of their heads and then perform the folk dance; this a visual aid and leaves the audience in a joyful surprise of perfection. The male artists sing a folk song and play different instruments like pakhwaja, dholak, jhanjhar, sarangi and harmonium. The ladies sit on the floor and dance in front of Baba Ramdeo’s image. The dance can be seen in Ramdevra, Didwana, Dungarpur and Udaipur.
Synopsis for Dances in Rajasthan –
A culture is a way of keeping history alive and Rajasthan is a hub. Dance is a medium for enchanting those folklores again and again and pass on the knowledge and tradition to the next generation. Preserving ancestral heritage is a great deed in itself. Building bonds of the future from the bewildering thread of the past will strengthen the unity and love amongst everyone.
We might be a little late acknowledging international dance day but there can never be a delay in celebrating dance, so let’s breathe our culture, dance out our fears and feel the beats of joy pump in the veins. The type of dance are just add on to increase the rich heritage and culture which is in built by the people of Rajasthan. By focusing on the dance of Rajasthan, the history and culture are observed as the most infinite pieces of how the culture is ensembled overall.
Wishing you and the dancer inside you, a very happy (belated) international dance day.
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Article contributed by: Nivedita Rai
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Healthy Eating Meets Udaipur’s Charm – A Perfect Combo
Is it more important to you to try the cuisine of a foreign city than to eat a salad every day? Does the term “safe travel” strike you as uninteresting or, I don’t know, too healthy? Well, it’s awesome to actually meet you. We’ll get along easily.
We consume a lot of food. Any local/traditional/essential dish and drink is researched, scouted, and tasted. There are always many drinks and special food items that we need to try when in Udaipur, which also turn us towards a pretty unhealthy eating routine. Well, to eradicate the junk eating habit of yours, UdaipurBlog’s explorers have hunted down a few places where you can find healthy, gluten-free, vegan, etc., food items so that you can live a super healthy and refreshing life. Whilst it wasn’t easy for us to visit every place in Udaipur, we have tried our best to list down the top 5 cafés or restaurants in Udaipur.
Watch the video to find some amazing and super healthy food in Udaipur with our beloved UB Team!
Healthy Food options while travelling in Udaipur!
Are you the type of person who loves to try out new restaurants and binge on tantalizing food options, especially when you are in Udaipur, the City of Lakes? Well, amidst all that binge eating, you may have gained some extra weight. Worry not! The super amazing UdaipurBlog Team has been on a little escapade in the town, searching for healthy food options in restaurants and cafés. Let us take you down some healthy and nutritious lanes of Udaipur to find out the yummiest and healthiest food options such as salads, smoothies, gluten-free Mewari food, vegan pizzas, and a lot more exciting varieties in various cafés.
Check out the same below:
The Fit Kitchen | Panchwati
So, the first stop of our healthy food hunt was The Fit Kitchen, located in the city’s prime area that is Panchwati. If you want customised diet plans including ketogenic, balanced meals, high protein meals, or even an A La Carte option, The Fit Kitchen is one of the best places you can find in Udaipur. We ordered a Shrooms Pizza, which was a blend of delicious flavours mixed with shrooms. The dough was completely vegan, soy-free, without any whey protein or wheat in it. The recipe is a trade secret! We also had the pleasure to taste Crispy Falafel Burger with Basil Hummus that just melted into the mouth like a dream! Their menu is pretty reasonable, for having such delicious and healthy recopies.
Shrooms Pizza – Rs. 299/-
Crispy Low-fat Falafel Patty with Homemade Basil Hummus and Tahini Sauce – Rs. 219/-
Address: 18, Panchwati, Udaipur.
Millets of Mewar | Sajjangarh
Our next restaurant for the healthy food hunt was Millets of Mewar, located near Sajjan Vihar. We ordered some amazing dishes made of healthy and gluten-free products. The restaurant offers a slew of food options such as vegetarian, veganism, gluten-free, Dietary Food, Millets special recipes, Slow Food, Traditional Mewari food, Fusion, and Raw food items.
We tried:
Millet Veg and Aloo Tikki (Gluten-Free), made of Crispy Sanwa, veg & potato cakes with sweet and sour tamarind sauce topped with amaranth. Price: Rs. 150/-
Pad Thai (Gluten Free) made with Stir-fried Thai rice noodles with veggies, Thai seasoning & garnishing of crushed peanuts. Price: Rs. 260/-
Millet Pancake (Choice of Maple, Honey and Nutella Sauce). Made of Bajra with No added Sugar and completely eggless. Price: Rs. 230/-
Leminto (Mocktail) made with a refreshing blend of mint, citrus & sweet. Price: Rs. 160/-
Address: Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, 25, Sajjan vihar, near the biological park, Udaipur.
The Blendz | Saheli Marg
Our next stop during the food escapade was The Blendz, located near one of the most famous tourist’s destinations that is Saheliyo Ki Badi. The Blendz is an organic salad bar where you can prepare to leave feeling energised. A lot of colour on your plate means a lot of protein.
The ambience is serene, with indoor and outdoor sitting areas for you to feel the breezy and mesmerizing air of Udaipur. The café is famous for its Guilt-free smoothies, Cold-Pressed Juice, Salads, and Sandwiches.
We tried Sauteed Vegetables Salad with made with Chicken Breast grilled chicken, Romanian lettuce, Iceberg lettuce, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Broccoli, Cheese, Mushrooms, Baby Corn Mixed with Honey Mustard dressing. Price: 290/-
Our search for healthy food landed us at this extremely intoxicating organic smoothie and juice store near Bagore ki Haveli. The oldest place in Udaipur serving fresh smoothies tried, tested, and invented by the owner himself. When the off-season comes, the owner tries various recipes based on feedback given from customers. You can find smoothies, fruit juices, fruit salads, and a mix of other amazing varieties at reasonable rates! The place is just adding texture to the variety of how effectively Udaipur is represented. Pap’s Juices is one such place where there is healthy food incurated.
Address: Gadiya Devra Marg, Old City, Udaipur.
JJ’s Fruits and Juices | Ghantaghar
With a motive to promote healthy eating habits among the Udaipurites, JJ’s started a fruit juices joint. Since 1950 they are serving the people of Udaipur and are helping them to stay happy! They have two branches, one at Ghantaghar and the other located at Shobhagpura.
JJ’s was our last stop in our food hunting escapade around Udaipur, and we got ourselves refreshed by having some energizing fruit juices!
You all must try and visit these awesome places in town that serve healthy food that helps you maintain your lifestyle, especially in these testing times when gyms are closed due to COVID-19 precautions. Also, we couldn’t cover all the places, offering healthy food options, to visit in one day. So, if we are forgetting any such special café or restaurant that you feel should be on this list, then write to us at content@vivirmedia.com.
We’ll come with another exciting episode of healthy cafés in Udaipur! Till then, stay safe and healthy.
One of the things that Udaipur is best known for is rich food that results from an incredible cooking style that is heavy on spices. This Indian city’s cuisine boasts elements from different countries including Asia and South America; precisely from China, Mexico, and Lebanon. What’s more, the cuisine caters to people with different dietary preferences including vegans and nonvegetarians. In other words, Udaipur can offer you pretty anything you want in terms of delicacies. If you are visiting the city, here are the top 5 dishes one of which you should at least try;
1. Thali Bhojanam
In English, the words “Thali” and “Bhojanam” translate to “metal” and “full meals,” respectively. Therefore Thali Bhojanam simply refers to full meals served on a wide metal platter.
Thali bhojanam is a popular dish not only in Udaipur but in the Rajasthan state at large. Also common in other North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, this must-try delicacy consists of several parts that bring out all the six different flavors or tastes of food. These tastes are; sweet, bitter, sour, salty, spicy, and astringent. This is in line with the Indian food custom where Indians believe that a proper meal should consist of a perfect balance of all the six flavors or tastes of food.
Whether you are a vegetarian or a nonvegetarian, there’s plenty of options for you as far as thali bhojanam goes. Remember that different variations of this dish are available. Vegetarian thalis consist mainly of different kinds of whole grains, vegetables, meats, and stuff that is derived from animals. These include rice, bread, lentils, chutney(a spicy Indian condiment made of vegetables or fruits with sugar, spices, and vinegar), and raita(a side dish of Indian origin that consists of yogurt that contains a wide range of chopped spices and vegetables). Non Vegetarian thalis include meat on top of the nutrients above.
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2. Dabeli
This is a popular food in Udaipur that is delicious, filling, and very addictive. This snack delicacy consists of the Indian burger bun that is locally known as “pav”, potatoes, and peanuts. It is also made of pomegranate and masala. The bun is filled with the other ingredients above, which are combined to form a spicy, tangy filling.
Many restaurants in the city and food kiosks downtown sell this delicacy as a quick snack that you grab with a bottle of soda. Be careful where you order your dabeli downtown as some eateries and outdoor vendors do not observe high hygiene standards.
3. Pav Bhaji
Pav bhaji is another tantalizing dish you don’t want to conclude your trip without trying. This top-rated delicacy consists of a highly seasoned meal of boiled, mashed, and slow-simmered vegetables. The vegetables are spiced with an incredible array of spices. Served on the sides of the plate are; a piece of pan-fried bread, a few slices of lemon, and sweet red onions. Each side item is in a separate compartment as the dish is served in a large, metallic, partitioned platter with several compartments. This is a terrific choice for vegetarians and nonvegetarians alike.
Just like dabeli, this is also a very popular delicacy in town and it’s part of the menus offered by many restaurants. Just ask for it at your favorite restaurant and you won’t be disappointed.
I even learned how to make it. All you need are ten basic ingredients namely; peppercorn, coriander seeds, black cardamom, some green cardamoms, and fennel seeds. The rest are; cumin or jeera, red chilies, cinnamon, and cloves.
For those who use a meal kit delivery service, you can obtain most of these ingredients from your meal kit delivery service providers. I know of like ten different meal kit providers I could recommend to those in search of a trustworthy meal kit delivery service. If you are one of them, you could check out Home Chef, Blue Apron, Sun Basket, Hello Fresh, Purple Carrot, and Freshology. You could also consider Marley Spoon, Everyplate, Grubhub, and Seamless.
Notably, each entity has something that sets it apart from the rest. For example, Blue Apron sets itself apart from the rest with its unrivaled gourmet meal kits. For more about each service, here’s a fact-based and knowledge-packed review post you might want to read (on the example of New York meal delivery services). By reading it, you’ll see why Freshology is the best option for those who struggle with weight loss. Also, you’ll discover which entity is the cheapest of all, and get many other details about these meal kit delivery services, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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4. Mirchi Bada
Mirchi bada is another delectable snack you just must try when visiting Udaipur. This delicacy consists of a roll that is made with besan, which refers to chickpea flour used in baking. The roll is stuffed with a sumptuous filling of coconut, peanuts, coriander seeds, and carom seeds. For a more mouthwatering experience, the dish can be served with a spicy soup that is made with all manner of spices and herbs.
Mirchi Bada is one of the best savoring dishes that is focused in Udaipur and by this we mean that mirchi bada is one of the most savoring meal that has been ever tasted in Udaipur by tourists and people around Udaipur.
5. Baati
Cooked in many parts of Rajasthan(the state where Udaipur is located), this hard, unleavenedbread is yummy and so rich in flavor that you won’t be able to resist it. The bread is known for its high nutritional value and long shelf life. For a more delectable, filling, and healthy meal, it’s commonly taken with dal(split pulse stew). You can also take it with churma(a melt-in-your-mouth side dish made of ground, crushed wheat cooked with sugar and ghee or clarified butter).
Final Thoughts
Udaipur is prized not only for its unique attractions but also for its unsurpassed variety of mouthwatering delicacies. For those who are visiting the city, there are certain foods that you just can’t conclude the trip without trying. The list includes thali bhojanam, dabeli, pav bhaji, mirchi bada, and baati. Try these delectable options or at least one of them and you can thank me later.
Udaipur has a very interesting history and the city is quite different from the rest of the Rajasthan. Udaipur has a great system of lakes, Ahar/Ayad river passes through the city, and the entire city is encompassed by lush Aravali hills. The terrain, the history, and the culture make the city an amazing one. The relics of the bygone era are preserved in the Museums in Udaipur and is something every local or tourist must pay a visit to. On the occasion of International Museum Day, let us take you on a virtual tour to the different museums in Udaipur.
Here is a list of Museums in Udaipur
The City Palace Museum, Udaipur
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The most celebrated museum in Udaipur is the City Palace Museum, which was set up in 1969 by Maharana Bhagwat Singh ji. It was to preserve the culture, heritage, and traditions of the people of Mewar. The museum contains relics including miniatures paintings, silver artifacts, recreational items of the royals, swords, and artillery and so many antiques.
Timings: 9:30am – 5:30 pm
Tickets:
Adult: Rs 300
Child: Rs 100
Camera: Rs 250
Guide: Rs 250
Audio Guide: Rs 200
Location:
Ahar Archeological Museum
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This museum was established in 1960 by the Archaeology and Museums Department of the Government of Rajasthan. This is a site museum which means that this museum is located in the vicinity of the excavation site itself.
The museum contains copper and terracotta pottery objects that are more than 3000 years old. It also houses sculptures of Hindu gods and ‘tirthankars’ (Great Jain teachers) from the 8th to 16th centuries AD. Here you can see earthen pots, iron objects and other artifacts that were a part of the lifestyle of prehistoric people. Some things are acknowledged to belong to 1700 B.C. Two of the main attractions are the metal statue of Lord Buddha and a statue of “Vishnu-Nag-Nathan” which are a great wonder to watch.
If you are interested to know more about the archaeology and origins of Ahar civilization, do watch the detailed documentary below:
Timings: 10:00 am – 5 pm, Closed on Fridays
Tickets: Rs 20
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The Vintage and Classic Car Museum
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Introduced in 2000, the Collection Includes 22 Splendid Cars. You can also have lunch at the adjoining Garden Hotel. Some of the cars are more than 70 years old. The collection embraces Rolls-Royce, MG-TC convertible, Cadillacs, Vauxhall-12, Ford-A Convertible, Mercedes – Benz, Chevrolet bus and other beautiful vintage cars.
Timings: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ticket: Rs. 250
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Bagore ki Haveli Museum
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West Zone Cultural Centre decided to restore as well as renovate Bagore ki Haveli in the year 1992 and set up a museum to restore its architecture. One can find, jewelry boxes, dice-games, hukkahs, pan boxes, nutcrackers, hand fans, rose water sprinklers, copper vessels and other household objects of the everyday life of the bygone era. The museum showcases the chambers of royal ladies, their dressing rooms, bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms, worship rooms and recreation rooms as well.
Timings: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tickets:
Foreigner (Adult/children): Rs. 100/-
Indian (Adult): Rs. 50/-
Indian Children (Age between 5 to 12): 25/-
Camera/Video: Rs. 50/-
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Moti Magri Museum
There are paintings of Rajput kings and royal queens and models of the Haldi Ghati Battle and Chittorgarh Fort. This museum also contains an exhibition of the arms and weapons used in ancient fights by soldiers. The Pearl hill or Moti Magri is a great spot to visit, overlooking the lake Fatehsagar in the front and Pichola-Swaroop Sagar from the back.
Timings: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tickets:
Adult: Rs 50
Child: Rs 15
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The Crystal Gallery
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The Gallery contains artifacts created by F. & C. Osler in the year 1877. These are furniture and cutlery, exclusively ordered by the Maharana Sajjan Singh and consist of Crystal chairs, tables, beds, sofas, dinner sets, perfume bottles, decanters, glasses, plates etc. The Maharana passed away before these crystals arrived so these were kept packed and intact for 110 years. In the year 1994, the gallery became open for public.
Timings: 9 am – 7 pm
Tickets:
Adult: Rs 500
Children: Rs 300
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Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal Museum
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The Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal museum displays a remarkable collection of ‘Lok Kala’ or Folk Art. It was founded by Padma Shri Devi Lal Samar in 1952. The museum houses folk heritage of India, traditional attires, ornaments, miniature paintings and many other art objects. In other words, one can say that the museum is devoted to the culture and folk art of states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Artifacts found here consist of wooden articles, old musical instruments paintings, masks, puppets, pottery, rural dresses etc.
Timings: 10 am – 6 pm
Tickets:
Adults: Rs 40 and other tickets include video/audio cameras
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Tribal Research Institute Museum (TRI’s)
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It is one of the 18 Tribal Research Institute of the nation. MLV (Manikya Lal Verma) Tribal Research Institute provides awareness about Mewar’s tribal communities. The museum houses artifacts belonging to the tribal communes, along with a library on tribal life and issues. The museum also has multiple household articles, costumes, arms and armors, musical instruments, ethnic art and wall paintings, agricultural implements, grain containers, handicrafts, ornaments and so much more.
Timings: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Tribal Museum Shilpgram
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A tribal museum was set up in 1995 inside Shilpgram. Here history, life, and cultures of the tribal communities like Bhil, Mina, Garasia, Kathodi, and Saharia have been exhibited with the help of photographs and ethnographic objects. Shilpgram or ‘Craftsmen Village’ is an initiative to promote the rural and tribal craftsmen by providing a platform to exhibit and sell their products. Shilpgram has about 26 huts which depict the lifestyle of the rural tribes.
Timings: 11am – 7pm
Tickets
Indian (adult and child): Rs.30
Foreign visitors: Rs.50
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Zonal Anthropological Museum
Out of 19 government museums in the state, Udaipur division has four – situated in Ahar, City Palace, Dungarpur, and Chittorgarh. Udaipurites are lucky to have a special museum at the anthropological survey of India, Western regional center at Pratapnagar inaugurated in March 2018. The popularity of the museum was evident from the fact that it was visited by no less than 9000 persons in the very first year. The diverse ways of life followed by various communities such as Kotwalia, Naika, Varlui, Rebori, Marwara, Meghwal, Rathwara, Tadi, Bhil, Gameti, Ahir and Jat of Gujarat as portrayed in the museum, make it a special one.
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As also communities such as Sahoria, Damor, Bhil, Brahman, Jain, Rajput, Dangi, Bhopa, Jogi, Langa, Lohar, Mangryar, Mudlim, Kumbhar, Prajapat, and Suthar of Rajasthan. Lifestyles of groups such as kali, Patel, Mahyavansh, Mitka, Halpati of Daman and Diu are presented in the museum so as to highlight the different socio-economic milieus with the help of specimens, sketches, charts, maps, and photographs. Specimens exhibited to help in the understanding of various cultural adaptation not only show their exotic appearance but also showcase the biocultural richness of the people of Western India.
Till date, the regional center has collected about 6000 ethnographic objects from different districts of Gujrat and Rajasthan from all communities including tribal. The specimens can be functionally classified as agriculture, hunting, fishing, etc. Bows and arrows, ornaments, musical instruments, crafts, objects, ritual, objects, pre-historical material and so on. The center arranged exhibitions on various themes at a different location such as Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur during Shilpgram Utsav and other occasions.
(Information by Ashok Mathur)
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How many of these have you visited?
Note: The above article is for information purpose. While we have tried our best to ensure the latest available time and ticket prices, etc., the respective museums have the right to change them. Readers are advised to do their research on timings/tickets/availability, etc.
Along with this, there are many places that are needed to be visited in Udaipur. If you have visited any of these, do let us know to improve our experience. Udaipur has been the most visible city that has grabbed more attention in the recent years and by this we mean that the traditional and historical museums are of major tourist attraction and this makes the most of how overall history is grabbing its attention to consider the value of Udaipur vibes and the about the city.
Under The Udaipur Sky, Love Feels Like A Fairytale!
Udaipur, the city of lakes, the Venice of the east, the Kashmir of Rajasthan and the forever fabulous white city has added another jewel in its reservoir of achievements. This has made the overall city proud by ensuring the best award to be bagged for being the most romantic city among all!
Well, there is no doubt that Udaipur’s beauty is worth romancing to and we Udaipurites never fail to romanticize our city whenever we talk about it. We are delighted and extremely proud to mention that our city Udaipur has been ranked 4th among 16 most romantic cities on earth by one of the top travel websites in the world, The Planet D. Udaipur is the only city in the country which is listed in planet d’s travel list.
Other than this, Udaipur has also made its place in the list of 60 most beautiful cities of the world in MSN’s survey which is a Microsoft portal. The city of lakes has bagged 12th place in this list. Also another special thing about the survey is that Udaipur is the only city in India that has been included in this list. At the same time, Udaipur has also bagged 5th place in the list of 10 beautiful cities of the world in the list of InterMiles. InterMiles is the program of the Etihad Aviation Group in which such surveys are conducted.
The beautiful, panoramic city of Udaipur has achieved all this in the year 2021 itself. Udaipur’s selection from across India on reputed platforms like Wall Street, MSN and Planet D reflects Udaipur’s ever-increasing brand value on the map of tourism. The credit goes to all of us. Be it the administration, the authorities, different industries involved in tourism or us, the citizens of this city, we have together made our city outshine. Working towards the increment of our city in the position of these lists is what we should aim towards, is what we are aiming.
Udaipur is maintaining its serenity with the most famous places and with the specific aspects of leading the romanticism city on the earth, Udaipur has conquered it all. With the specific basis to identify the famous places in Udaipur, the city has given a tough competition to the other cities and places. There are also many new places that are discovered in the mean time of how the city has developed over the years. Also, due to increase in the destination weddings at Udaipur, there are many new places that are discovered and observed. Many celebrities and couples have planned and are continuously planning their romantic gateway for the best pictures to be clicked and making the best memories. This has also led to many consistent places that have developed over the years to ensure that the travelers and the tourists are able to cope up with the environment that is best suitable for the people staying in Udaipur.
Their are some places in the city that are most mesmerizing and eyes the attention of travelers and tourists for spending some quality time involving luxury and full romantic vibes – Jag Mandir, Sunset at Ambari and Lal Ghat, Natural View Restaurant, Rainbow Cafe, Taj Lake Palace, UdaiGarh, Hotel The Tiger, Jaiwana Haveli, Taj Fateh Prakash Palace, Kankarwa Haveli and many more.
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Our generation is a bunch of Haba babas, scrolling our lives through social media. Well, social media is a vast term, so to mention here, that we’re Instagram freaks won’t be an overstatement.
Udaipur, a city that sweeps you off your feet with its mystical and magical, alluring beauty is a no less than a piece of art. Steeped in culture and heritage, this city not only offers great heritage sites, lakes, cafes and restaurants, but also Instagrammable cafes & restaurants. YES! You read it right.
Today, we are all about posting stories, videos, reels and posts on Instagram. I am not here to scold you down on it. I say, let’s get more Instagram-y and surf the Instagrammable Cafes & Restaurants in Udaipur.
ROYAL REPAST
Royal Repast is a multi-cuisine specialty restaurant located in a 95-year-old colonial bungalow in central Udaipur.
Residing in the heart of the city, the restaurant has a beautifully decorated private dining room with a vintage ambiance and a vibrant open courtyard.
As there are private dining rooms, the guests can relish the personalized private dining services.
The restaurant has been visited by various state heads, food critics, celebrity chefs, Hollywood fraternity and renowned cookbook authors.
Continuing the legacy of the heritage bungalow, the restaurant believes in keeping the heritage alive on the plates, and therefore their must-try dishes are keema samosa, laal maas and paneer lababdar.
Address: Bedla house, Chetak Marg, Opp. SBI bank, Udaipur
Banjara is a restaurant, serving one of the best and delicious delicacies in Udaipur.
The musical restaurant also is famous for its live music in different genres like Rock, Bollywood, Classical, Folk, Sufi, etc. with aesthetic interiors and aromatic ambiance inculcating different architectural styles.
With meeting the aspirations of all the generations, Banjara also ensures to keep a casual culture and creates a liberating and tension-free environment.
Some of Banjara’s famous and exquisite dishes are:- Main Course- Paneer Pakiza; Chinese- Gold Coin with Honey chilly Sauce; Pizza- Fresh Farm and Capri; Fries- RJ27; Mocktail – Cold Todi.
Address: Near Archi Arihant Apartment, On JK Paras Road, Shobhagpura, Udaipur
Millets of Mewar with a motto of ‘जसो अन्न वासो मन ‘, believes in serving healthy food on the plates.
Reflecting the traditional culture of India, the cuisines are made with the utmost authenticity of the culture and heritage we possess.
To support other local small business owners and farmers, the restaurant uses locally sourced and produced, organically grown ingredients, wherever and whenever possible.
The restaurant serves local millets, Rajasthani dishes, vegan, gluten-free, raw food, less oil and organic dishes.
With an incline towards healthy food, Millets of Mewar also promotes traditional Indian food like kebabs, paneer butter masala, sizzlers, etc.
The signature dishes are:
Millet veg Tikki
Special millet base pizza
Quinoa veg & cheese tarts
Millet pancake
Millet bhel chat
Authentic gluten-free pad thai noodles
vegan smoothies
And specialized dietary food
Address: 25, Near Biological Park , Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) , Udaipur
Hello Boho Cafe is a place to savor and relish the best of food and serene in the city of lakes.
The cafe is located at the beautiful lakeside, Gangaur Ghat.
The ambiance is something one can completely be in awe of. The boho looks make the cafe very much distinct and is comforting in a very palatable way.
The rooftop helps the visitors capture the scenic Udaipur with a cold beer and mouth-watering and must-try delicacies like their smoothies, pizzas, shakes, etc.
Address: A/5 Hello Boho Cafe, Behind Zostel, Purohit Ji Ka Kuhra, Imli Ghat, Chandpole, Udaipur
Nestled on the shores of Fateh Sagar lake, Bougainvillea Terrace by the lake is a rooftop restaurant that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape to showcase the beauty of the city at its best.
The restaurant believes in showcasing the concept of co-existing with nature. The interiors cascading with the bougainvilleas perfectly fit with the ambiance of the restaurant.
The bar and the restaurant have sumptuous offerings on the menu, designed by expert chefs, that have something to suit everybody’s taste.
Address: Hotel Lakend, Fatehsagar Lakeshore, Alkapuri, Udaipur.
Grasswood cafe is one of the best solutions for all your gastronomical needs.
The cafe is located in the beautiful old city of Udaipur and provides an extensive, mesmerizing view of Lake Pichola and the striking Aravallis to the visitors.
Experience the enthralling candlelight evening with soothing music, here. This place never fails to romanticize the sereneness of the city of lakes.
The cafe is famous for its coffee. Other than that, if you’re a foodie and like to experiment with cuisine, then this place is for you.
Lal maas and lachha paratha are the must-try dishes at the cafe.
Address: 63 Grasswoodcafe, Above Nirvana Haveli, Next to Leela Palace Main Gate, Chandpole, Udaipur.
Your mouth must be watering by now and your mobile phone might be going crazy to click in these beautiful restaurants and cafes. So, now no waiting! It’s time to visit these instagrammable cafes and restaurants in Udaipur and tingle your taste buds with the rejuvenating cuisines.
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