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Lord Ram’s mystical cave at Banswara!

Lord Ram’s mystical cave at Banswara!

Located just 156 KM (3-hour drive) from Udaipur is Banswara. Banswara is immensely beautiful, having a lot of places to explore. One such mystical and mysterious place is Ram Kund in Banswara. Having said that it’s a kund, you might infer that it would be a small pond. Let me reconfirm your beliefs that this place is not a small pond but a cave.

Let us read through to know about this amazing place.

All about Ram Kund:

Ram Kund, also known as ‘Phati Khaan’, is situated at a distance of 25 km from Banswara. It is nestled amidst a barren and deserted area. It is surrounded by hills and located inside one of them. The whole cave inside the hill has a reservoir and turquoise waters flow through it, which is truly a mesmerizing thing to watch noting the fact that we are in Rajasthan.

source: rajasthan tourism

The cave is situated 300-400 meters below the ground, so one has to climb up the hill and then go inside where the cave can be found. The temperatures fall down drastically when one enters the cave; the outside temperature can be taken as double when compared to the temperature in the inside of the cave. The water in the reservoir is always freezing cold.

Mythology related to Ram Kund:

According to the Hindu mythology, Lord Ram with his wife Sita and brother Laxman visited this place during his exile and drank water from the reservoir. This is the reason why the place is known as Ram Kund. Not only this, it is also believed that Tatya Tope, a great Indian Freedom Fighter in the year 1857, used this place for hiding from the British and making war strategies against them.

source: sightseeings

Best time to visit Ram Kund:

The best time to visit this place is during the monsoon seasons because the hills are lush green and the whole atmosphere is blissful.

The present state of Ram Kund:

Ram Kund is not commercialized up till now but the present state of this baffling place is not very good. People come here and litter around, rather than saving the natural beauty it is.

Here is a glimpse of the situation at Ram Kund, Watch Here:

https://youtu.be/L1wN-z0ABvI

What can the government and locals do to save this natural marvel?

I am awestruck by the beauty of the place Banswara is and I am thinking to update you more about beautiful places in and around Banswara. What are your thoughts upon this wonderful place? Pen down your thoughts in the comments section below.

Also, if you want to suggest changes or additions in the above write-up you can drop an email at fouzia@udaipurblog.com

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List

Best Dental Clinics in Udaipur

Health care is the most important thing for an individual. And in the middle of all of it, we often underestimate our oral care which can lead to severe problems. And for the same reason, we bring to you a list of best dental clinics in Udaipur.

Saurabh’s Dental Clinic & Implant Center

Address – Shop No 1-B, Vinayak Residency, Keshav Nagar, University Road, Udaipur City, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001, Nagda Restaurant Lane

Contact – 9152618429

Services – Preventive Dentistry, Teeth Whitening, Root Canal Treatment, Dental Implants, Prosthetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Extractions, Oral & Maxillofacial Trauma

Source: HBG Medical Assistance

Bansal Dental Clinic

Address – House Number 53, Moti Magri Scheme, Udaipur City, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001, Near Zinc Park Colony

Contact – 9152651879

Services – Fillings and root canal treatment, Braces and aligners, Treatment of gum problems, Dentistry for children, Crowns, Bridges and Dentures, Dental Implants, Tooth whitening and smile makeover, Laser dentistry, Special Dental care for diabetics and cardiac patients, Metal free dentistry

 

Shree Ji Dental Clinic Orthodontic Center

Address – 1st Floor, Delhi Gate Link Road, Udaipur City, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001, Shastri Circle, Opposite Gurudwara

Contact – 9152394293

Services – Tooth Crowns and Bridges, Partial Dentures, Bleaching, Dental Implants, Orthodontic Treatment (Braces), and Root Canal Treatment

 

Ritus Orthodontic & Dental Care

Address – 27-28, Indraprasth Complex, Shastri Circle, Near Delhi Gate

Contact – 9414155512

Services – Orthodontic Treatment, Root Canal Treatment, Teeth Whitening, Tooth Filling, Dental Implant, Dentures, Crown and Caps, Scaling and polishing, Veneers, Tooth Jewelry

Source: India Dental Clinic

DEAR Battisi

Address – 20, Gold Square, Bhatt Ji Ki Badi, Madhuban, Udaipur HO, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313004, Near Court Chouraha

Contact – 9152529595

 

Gupta Dental Care

Address – 358 Block A, Bhuwana Highway, Chitrakoot Nagar, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001, Opposite Mahila Police Thana

Contact – 9152632316

 

Dermadent Clinic Skin Hair & Dental Clinic

Address – 60 – Meera Nagar Shobhagpura, New Sukher Road, Udaipur City, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001, Near Shobhagpura Circle

Contact – 9152643903

Source: India Dental Clinic

Crescent Smiles Dental Clinic

Address – 14, Ashwini Road, Udaipur City, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001, Delhi Gate

Contact – 9152677006

 

Porwal’s Dental Park

Address – 54, 1st Floor, Ashwani Bazar, Opposite M.B Hospital, Hathipole Gate, Udaipur City, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001

Contact – 9152479968

 

Susheela Dental Clinic & Implant Center

Address – H 41, 100 Feet Road, Sector 14, Hiran Magri, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313002, Near Community Hall

Contact – 9152643913

Source: Udaipur Dental Clinic

Shobha Dental Clinic

Address – 218-A, Mayura Apartment, G-7 Ground Floor, Sardarpura, Udaipur City, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001, Near Central Academy School

Contact – 9152724957

 

Udaipur Dental Clinic

Services available – Esthetic Dentistry, Dental Implant, Prosthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Restorative dentistry & Endodontics, Laser Dentistry, Periodontal Surgery, and Geriatric Dentistry

Address – 57, Pathon Ki Magri, Subhash Nagar, Sevashram, Udaipur

Contact –  +91-294-2425727

 

If you think we have missed something, feel free to mention it in the comment section below or write to me at juhee@udaipublog.com.

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News

Udaipur becomes the second most favourite travel destination across the country!

Source: UdaipurTimes

Too much crowd on the city streets and congestion on the road? Well, we bet that would increase every year. Udaipur is indeed a sought after destination for people across the country as well as in the whole world. Diwali vacations have just ended and we can still spot many tourists on the streets.

Source: UdaipurTimes

A recent report from the famous travel website MakeMyTrip.com cites that with Goa topping the charts, Udaipur had the second highest domestic travel bookings in the country at the time of the festive Diwali season. And not only this, stats show that the city of lakes has witnessed an upsurge of 56 percent in travel bookings across the nation.

The same number or more would be repeated at the time of Christmas and New Year, hopefully. Undoubtedly, day by day Udaipur is becoming the ‘hot spot’ for holiday getaways or one of the most favourite travel destination across the country.

What are your thoughts on Udaipur becoming a touristic hub? Comment below your thoughts or write to me at fouzia@udaipurblog.com

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Places to Visit

6 Offbeat Rooftop Restaurants that Will Show You a Different Side of Udaipur

Imagine a weekend eve with a bunch of lip-smacking dishes for you to relish while you have an amazing panoramic view of the city? There’s nothing more you would need on a lazy Sunday. And so that you don’t have to worry about going to the same places repeatedly, we have got a list of the 6 best offbeat Rooftop restaurants in Udaipur that not just offers scrumptious food but a view to die for.

Shaharkot

Resting in a beautiful corner of the city, Shaharkot restaurant will give you an astonishing view of Lake Palace and Jagmandir in the Pichola Lake and the cool breeze coming from the lakeside will make your time ten times happening.

Address: 25-26, Nav Ghat, Near City Palace, Udaipur

Contact: 093144 55001

 

Bluemoon Kinaraz

Bluemoon Kinaraz will offer you a calm and serene atmosphere to spend a perfect evening with your friends and family. You will get an amazing view of the City Palace and Lake Pichola. Moreover, the place will become more romantic if you visit in the evening time as the entire surroundings will be perfectly enlightened.

Address: Wonder View Palace 6, Panch Devri Marg, Hanuman Ghat, Outside Chandpole, Udaipur

Contact: +91 9460726436

 

Vantage Restaurant By Panna Vilas

If you are one of those who wants to revere the sunset view while you enjoy the meal then this is the place to be. It will give you a great view from both sides of the restaurant. From one side you will be able to witness the Pichola Lake and the Majestic Palace and the other side will let you see the cityscape.

Address: G-14 Haridas Ji Ki Magri, Shavri Colony, Pichola, Udaipur

Contact: 8003092144

 

Sabor

Resting away from the chaos of the city stays Sabor. The restaurant will offer you a view of a perfectly enlightened Monsoon Palace if you visit it in the evening time. Apart from that, you can experience the concept of the live kitchen in the restaurant which offers different cuisine such as Asian, BBQ, Continental, Indian, Israeli, Italian, Mediterranean, and Singaporean.

Address: Opposite Biological Park, Near Sajjangarh Main Gate, Udaipur

Contact: 7503766933

 

Jannat Rooftop Bar

The traditional Jharokhas on the rooftop restaurant will give you the authentic Rajasthani feel while you enjoy your leisure time with your friends or family. The place has a wide range of cocktails and some scrumptious bites to go with them. One can have an amazing view of Lake Fatehsagar from the place.

Address: 5, Ambavgarh, Fateh Sagar, Udaipur

Contact: 0294 2432245

 

Sun n Moon Restaurant

The restaurant has three levels of rooftop where you can actually get different views altogether with every level. From one side you’ll get the view of the awe-inspiring Pichola Lake and from the other side Jagdish temple as well as the city view.

Address: Near Jagdish Temple, Gangaur Ghat, the rooftop of Hotel Udai Niwas, Chandpole, Udaipur

Contact: +91 9571458436

Do you have any feedback regarding the article or want to share anything with us? Then write to me at juhee@udaipurblog.com

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Events

Know about the most loved festival of Udaipur- Udaipur Light Festival 2018

Udaipur’s Most Loved Festival made history on 4th November 2018! A whooping footfall of 8000+ people was witnessed on the event day. Yes! You heard me right! 8000+ people; which is undoubtedly the highest number ever seen in any private festival In and Around Udaipur. This whole write-up is dedicated to the tiniest to the largest elements of Udaipur Light Festival 2018, which made the festival ‘Oh-So-LIT’!!!

For all those who were a part of this colossal and magnificent festival can relive the memories, while for the ones who didn’t show up- we are giving you reasons why to attend the festival NEXT YEAR!

The 7th Year of Udaipur Light Festival was not just bigger and better but an epitome of excellent celebrations for the people of Udaipur. A one-of-a-kind and state-of-art concept of UDAIPURBLOG that is new and fresh every year- as they say, “Fine Wine Gets Better with Time”.

So, what made ULF so LIT…LIT AF?

A festival for the people of Udaipur

ULF is indeed the most loved and happening festival and we the people of Udaipur long to attend such an amazing day around Diwali. Starting from the venue I have listed everything that has made ULF 2018 a MEGA HIT.

Venue

The spanking venue, little away from the hustle bustle of the main city, nestled amidst nature- Shouryagarh Resort & Spa was one idyllic place for ULF. All green and ample space for creating the magic of ULF 2018.

Theme

This year ULF was inspired by Light so you wouldn’t have to guess or be surprised to find a décor with a lot of light and LIT elements. An amazing theme to compliment the concept of Diwali Season, sure to transcend you to another world!

Artists

Kutle Khan at ULF 2018
BPRAAK at ULF 2018
DJ DUO Shameless Mani & Shanaya at ULF 2018

A power-packed lineup is all you need to make the crowd ga-ga! Kutle Khan Project was the first artist to perform at ULF 2018 and no doubt the folk artist took our hearts away with his energetic stage presence. Headlining the event was ‘Musical Journey by B PRAAK’ who has sung some amazing songs including the very famous, Mann Bharrya. The artist gave a powerful performance and the people of Udaipur loved him.

Last up, the amazing DJ-Duo Shameless Mani & Shanaya took the stage and dropped some pounding bass. Their performance was dripping in energy and electric vibe! The event flow was amazingly managed by dashing Emcee Vishaal Aloysius Rasquinha.

How many of you did actually lose track of time? I know a lot would say yes!

Stages

Never-seen-before, there were 2 stages at ULF 2018. The LBERT acoustic stage which I could call the eye-candy stage became the major attraction during the daytime. With back to back singers, percussionists and lot many multi-genre artists performing live, this stage was on fire.

The Main Stage got the best of the attention of the crowd after the dusk began. The blinding lights coordinated with music were amazing and peeps were TRIPPIN’ over it which made it totally LIT!!!

Sound 

The never seen before heart throbbing Sound on LAcoustics K2 which touched everyone’s heart and soul.

Production

Seriously, guys, that is something you can call LIT AF! The entry was lit and then my favorite part- the LED screen placement of ‘UDAIPUR’. The stage, the photo booths, the décor at the food court and whatnot; the production was never seen before a no-brainer.

Food Court

8 food stalls at the food court of ULF catering to diverse taste buds were located just as you entered the main arena close to the LBERT acoustic stage. The food stalls also accepted electronic mode of payment easing out hassle, giving you a cashless experience.

Adventure Zone

First time in Udaipur, Body Zorbing was introduced in any festival or an event. Also, there were Water roller and Meltdown which were also new to any event in Udaipur.

LIVE Men’s Grooming

In association with our men’s grooming partner, LBERT Men’s Grooming, ULF 2018 witnessed a whole new concept of LIVE men’s grooming. Guys could actually go there and get themselves groomed at the stall. There were two hair stylists present at the stall who were styling hair and beards of the guys. It was again a one-of-a-kind concept in any event in Udaipur.

Zero tolerance to drugs and any malpractices

“We cannot control everyone present at the venue, but we make sure to check everyone prior to entering in the venue. We have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to any kind of narcotics or malpractices. When someone is caught with drugs or indulged in any kind of ill-practice we immediately expel them out of the festival,” Ronak Chauhan, Team ULF.

The presence of drugs, cigarettes and other forms of narcotics cannot be denied at any festival but we keep our policies straight.

Behind Udaipur’s most loved festival

Behind the scenes is too mainstream, we work on the front! Hard work, dedication, round-the-clock work and days of sweating in the sun has made ULF a masterpiece as it is. A special thanks to all our team members and volunteers, without them it can never have that essence of glory!

We would also like to extend our gratitude towards our main sponsors without whom ULF would not have emerged as one great festival: MIRAJ Group, Rivona Naturals, LBERT Men’s Grooming.

The amazing production team which made it well coordinated and LIT –

Mega Sound – For the Amazing Sound that Udaipur got to experience. 

Ananta Stage Craft – For the LIT Stage Lights.

Apsara Tent House –  For the Ground Production & Decor.

Bharat LED Wall – For the Creative ‘UDAIPUR’ LED. 

Associates and Supporters: 94.3 MY FM, Pearl Suzuki, Astronomia Shoppe, VJ Ravi, Thrill zone, Shouryagarh Resort and Spa, Bling Ping Motion Pictures, Star Photoworks, Sancheti Automobiles, Forum Celebration Mall, Assure IT Infra, Naman Fireworks & Events, The Enchanted Affair, Phonographic Performance Limited, NOVEX, Royal Stache, Robin Hood Army, Pukaar Foundation, Dynamic Security, and BFSA. 

Food Stall Partners: The Rolls Carro, Book A Surprise, Desi Bites by MN, Foodies Cafe, Ice Cream Works, OMG Gaming Zone and Food Court, Sai Sagar, and Sigdi Chai.

Wishing you a delightful year ending and a great start of the new year.

Looking forward to writing about this amazing festival once again in 2019!!

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Travel

Budget traveling to Udaipur Under Rs. 800

Udaipur has gained a very good reputation amongst the travelers all around the world. It’s a fascinating and diverse city with a little pinch of historical flavors and modernization blended perfectly well.

While traveling to any place, the first thing that concerns any traveler is the budget. What if I say that you can spend an entire day in Udaipur for as little as Rs. 800 a day? Getting shocked by the above statement is quite natural as being a touristic city, the expenses in the city can be a bit high for the budget travelers. Though with a little amount of prior information before traveling to the city can save you a fortune.

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Accommodation

Accommodation is a major add up to the budget of your travel plans. So while you are at a budget travel plan, choose for hostels or dormitories instead of those heavy on pocket lakeside Hotels. Hostels or dormitories won’t just fall into your budget but will also give you the opportunity to connect to the travelers of your likes.

Some of the budgeted hostel and dormitories in Udaipur are –

  • The Journey Hostels

Standard 8 Bed Mixed Dorm: INR 249.00

Address: 60/9, Hanuman Ghat, Opp. Udai Kothi Hotel, Chandpole, Udaipur

 

  • Moustache Hostel

Standard 8 Bed Mixed Dorm: INR 249.00

Address: 44, Panduwari, Gadiya Devra, Near Jagdish Chowk, Girwa, Udaipur

  • Banjara Hostels

Basic 4 Bed Mixed Dorm: INR 240.00

Address: 83, Banjara Hostel, Udai Niwas Hotel, Gangaurghat Road near Jagdish temple, Udaipur

Want to read more about the Hostels and Dormitories of Udaipur? Click here.

 

Food

Food is one of the major components of a city which let you come across the culture of the place. While you are in the city, you would want to have a traditional scrumptious meal which doesn’t even burn a hole in your pocket.

One of the golden rule related to food for all the budget travelers is ‘Find good street food joints’. Street food will offer you a wide range of food items at a minimal cost. Udaipur has an umpteen number of street food joints where you can give a genuine treat to your taste buds in your budget.

Read about the Best Street food markets in Udaipur

Or if you want to have some of the best dishes in the city, click here. 

 

Places to visit

Picture by: @michailvorobyev

Udaipur is filled with a number of places which attracts a lot of tourists every day. Some of these places require a nominal amount of entry charge while most of them are absolutely free. Choose what all destinations you want to cover on your trip. Skip the idea of visiting all the places if you have a defined number of days for your trip.

You may want to read: Planning for a trip to Udaipur? Here’s the itinerary!

Some of the recommended FREE places to visit in the city of Lakes are –

Lake Fatehsagar

Ganghaur Ghat

Lake Dudhtalai

Jagdish Temple

Lake Pichola and Daiji footbridge

Ambrai Ghat

Karni Mata Temple

Neemuch Mata Temple

Saheliyon ki Badi

Gulab Bagh

Goverdhan Sagar Lake

Sukhadiya circle

 

Mode of Transportation

The mode of transportation within the city completely depends upon your budget. Hiring a personal cab or auto could be expensive while if you opt for a public transport such as bus or auto can really save you some money. Public transportation charges as less as Rs. 5 to Rs. 20. The only condition for choosing public transport is that you might have to walk a certain distance as it won’t drop you right outside your destination.

The public tempos are usually the large ones which has the capacity of around 12 people. Look for the large tempos or nowadays TATA Magic is being run in the city for the same purpose. The route of these tempos is specified. Below are the routes of different tempos being run in the city.

Route No. 1 City station To Rampura

Railway station – Bus stop –  Surajpole –  Delhi Gate –  Hathipole – Chetak Circle – Shiksha Bhawan – Fatehsagar – Radaji Chouraha – Mahakaleshwar Chowk  – Malla Talai Chouraha – Rampura

 

Route No. 22 City station To Badgaon

Railway Station – Bus stop at Udiapole –  Surajpole –  Delhi Gate –  Hathipole – Chetak Circle – Panchwati Chouraha – Sukhadiya Circle – Fatehpura Chouraha – Syphon Chouraha – Badgaon

 

Route No. 20 Krishi Mandi to Bedla

Reti Stand –  Railway Station Gate No.2 – Police line – Bus Station at Udiapole –  Surajpole –  Delhi Gate –  Hathipole – Chetak Circle – Panchwati Chouraha – Sukhadiya Circle – Fatehpura Chouraha – Syphon Chouraha – Bedla

Route No. 7 City station to Amberi

Railway Station – Bus stop at Udiapole –  Surajpole –  Delhi Gate –  Hathipole – Chetak Circle – Panchwati Chouraha – Sukhadiya Circle – Fatehpura Chouraha – RK Circle – Celebration Mall – Bhuwana chouraha – Sukher – Amberi

 

Route No. 9 Chetak to Savina

Chetak Circle – Court Chouraha – Shashtri Circle – Delhigate – Surajpole – Udiapole – Policeline  – Reti Stand –  Hadi Rani Circle – Titardi – Savina

 

Route No. 4 – Chetak To Sector 4,5,6

Chetak Circle – Meera Girls College – Sardarpura – Court Chouraha – Shashtri Circle – Ashok Nagar Road – Durga Nursery Road – Bhatta Chouraha – Sevashram Chouraha – Sector 4,5,6

 

Route No. 2 Dhudhiya Ganeshji to Goverdhan Vilas

Dudhiya Ganeshji – Malla Talai Chouraha – Mahakaleshwar Chowk – Radaji Chouraha – Fatehsagar – Shiksha Bhawan –  Chetak Circle  – Delhi Gate – SurajPole – Udiapole – Railway Station – Patel Circle – Paras Circle – Goverdhan Vilas

 

Route No.  25 Pratap Nagar to DelhiGate

Transport Nagar – Pacific University – Pratap Nagar – Thoker Chouraha – Ayad – Lakecity Mall – Ashok Nagar Road – Shashtri Circle – DelhiGate

 

Court Chouraha to Bohra Ganesh Ji

CourtChouraha – ShashtriCircle – AshoknagarRoad – DurgaNurseryRoad – UniversityRoad

 

Apart from that, you could also rent a bike if your budget allows you to. There are some city buses too that run in the city in around the same cost.

Don’t let anything stop you from discovering places, not your budget at least. Whether you’re headed to the historical places in the city or the temple, one thing is for sure that you won’t be able to forget your first trip to the city.

If you have any interesting travel story of Udaipur, write to me at juhee@udaipurblog.com. We would love to feature it.

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People

Kanta Kumari Bhatnagar | People from Udaipur You Should Know About

Our city – Udaipur is completely filled with beauty in and out. And this beauty is not reflected in just its history, culture and its places, but also in its people. There is some gem of the people belonging from Udaipur who, with their hard work and success, have not just made the city but the entire nation proud.

But sadly, with time we tend to forget the accomplishment of such people of the city. The series ‘People from Udaipur you should know about’ tends to glorify the journey of these famous and triumphant people from Udaipur who have become an epitome of success in their lives.

Source: Wikipedia

Kanta Kumari Bhatnagar

Kanta Kumari Bhatnagar was born in the year 1930 in Udaipur. She was a judge as well as a human rights activist in India. She became a district and session judge at Jodhpur, Bhilwara, Ajmer, and Kota.

Apart from that, Kanta achieved many ‘firsts’ in her lifetime. She became Udaipur’s first lady Advocate, followed by being the first Lady Judge of Rajasthan in 1968. In the year 1992, Kanta became the first women to become a Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and served there for the whole year. Moreover, she became the first chairperson of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission in the year 2000.

At the age of 81, Kanta passed away due to a heart attack on 13 August 2011 in Udaipur.

Throughout her life, Kanta Kumari Bhatnagar has empowered many women out there and gave a very powerful message to the world, that if a woman makes her mind to do something, nothing can ever stop her.

Do you have a feedback regarding the article? Or have something to share of your own? Write to me at juhee@udaipurblog.com, we would love to feature your story.

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Places to Visit

Amrakh Mahadev Temple – A 1500 Year Old Treasure of Udaipur

Resting beautifully at a distance of 10 km from the Udaipur city is the ancient Amrakh Mahadev temple. The history of the temple ages back to 1500 years. The temple is under the supervision of Prabhav Kumar Dashora, who is the chief priest there. He told us that the temple and the nearby land was acquired by his ancestors in lieu of the astrological work they did.

The less known temple near the city is scarcely visited by the locals, let alone the tourists. However, the footfall increases a bit during the monsoon season as people consider the temple as picnic destination being surrounded by the lush greenery of the Aravali hills.

Picture by: Vikram Chouhan

History of the temple

Around 1500 years ago, there was a king named Raja Ambrish. The king left all the worldly pleasures and came to the place to worship Shiv Ji. Every day to worship the Shiv linga of the Mahadev, he used to go to the River Ganga to bring water which he would use in the Abhishek of the Shivlinga. Goddess Ganga was so impressed by his faith and devotion that one day she decided to come along with the king and from then on it is said that the water of the River Ganga is flowing in the temple. The place where the water flows is known as Gang Kund. According to the Pujari, the kund has never dried even during the situation of drought.

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The King later became popular with the name Amar Rishi which is why the temple is named as Amrakh Mahadev temple.

About the temple

There are two temples in the premises. One is where the idol of Raja Ambrish is situated who achieved salvation at the place and the other temple homes the statue of four faced Mahadev who was worshipped by the King. This statue was constructed by the rulers after the King Ambrish as per his wish.

Picture by: Lakshit Samar

Most of the temple was ruined during the Mughal era where the Mughals fragmented the temple as well as the statues. The temple took 10 years to get renovated beginning from the year 1993 and getting completed by the year 2003.

The remains of the temple can still be seen in the temple where pillars and the lower portion of the temple reflect the 1500 years old architecture. Some carving can be seen on the upper side of the inside of the dome.

Picture by: Pradeep Jitarwal

Gang Kund can be spotted outside the temple where one can witness a variety of fishes. It is said that drinking the water of the kund heals several diseases.

Major events at the temple

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Every year on the next day of Rakshabandhan, which is also known as ‘Thandi Rakhi’ a fair is conducted at the place. Vibrant food stalls, eateries, and rides can be seen in the fair which is attended by 20-25 thousand people from nearby villages every year. It is said that the fair is taking place from the mythological era. Apart from that, on every new moon day, a grand Kaalsarp Pooja takes place at the temple which is attended by the devotees of the lord.

How to reach the temple

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History and Culture

Here’s Everything You Need to Know about Mewari Language

Mewari is one of the major dialects (A language which is only spoken, not written) of the Rajasthani language. Although, in modern times some written forms of the language are available in the Mewar region such as the Mewari dictionary by Nirmaan society. Along with Mewari, Rajasthani language includes some other dialects too such as Marwari, Malvi, Dhundhari, Harauti, Mewati, Shekhawati, Wagri, Bagdi, Dhatki, Godwari, Gujari, Gurgula, Goaria, and Lambadi.

The name of the language is taken from the region it belongs to which is Mewar. In the present day, the region of Mewar includes districts of Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Udaipur, Pirawa Tehsil of Jhalawar District of Rajasthan, Neemuch, and Mandsaur of Madhya Pradesh and some parts of Gujarat.

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Mewari is the second largest language in Rajasthan and plays a vital role in Rajasthani literature. It is spoken by five million speakers in Rajasthan. However, the existence of the language is getting diminished as Hindi and English is taking over it in Rajasthan.

Origin of Mewari language

All the Rajasthani languages belong to the Western Indo-Aryan language family. The origin of the language is not specifically known but it is said that the earliest use was found in the late 19th century (1865 – 1936) in a book by Rudyard Kipling. As for the Rajasthani language, the rich tradition of the literature of it ages approx. 1500 years ago.

In 779 AD, Udhyotan Suri wrote Kuvalaya Mala partly in Prakrit and partly in Aprabransh. Apart from that, Maru Gurjar or Maruwani (1100-1500 AD) was spoken by Gurjars in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Some texts of this era also display some Gujarati characteristic features. It had three genders as the Gujarati language does today. It was during the medieval period, the literary language split away from Gujarati.

Source: The Indian Wire

By around 1300 CE, a fairly standardized form of the language emerged. The language which was known as Old Gujarati was called as Old Western Rajasthani preferred by some scholars.

Official status of the language

Rajasthani language wasn’t recognized by the national and international authorities before 1873. In the same year, westerners like Samuel H. Kellogg considered the dialects of Rajasthani language as a subgroup of western Hindi. Samuel possessed enough knowledge about the Indian languages. He revised the Hindi translation of the Bible and wrote the book ‘Hindi Vyaakran’ which was a well-received grammar book.

Samuel H. Kellogg | Source: Revolvy
George Abraham Grierson | Source: Wikipedia

After that, in 1908, George Abraham Grierson, who was an Irish British administrator and linguist in British India, considered the dialects jointly under the name of Rajasthani.

In today’s date, Sahitya Akademi and University Grants Commission has recognized Rajasthani as a distinct language and is taught in both Jodhpur’s Jai Narain Vyas University and Udaipur’s Mohanlal Sukhadiya University. The state Board of Secondary Education has included Rajasthani in its course of studies and it has been an optional subject since 1973.

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Nature of Mewari

Source: Omniglot

Mewari language has

  • 31 consonants, and 10 vowels
  • Two numbers – Singular and plural
  • Two genders – Masculine and feminine
  • Three tenses – Present tense, past tense and future tense
  • Four Moods

In India, Rajasthani is written in the Devanagari script, a segmental writing system which is written from left to right. Earlier, the Mahajani script or Muriya script was used to write Rajasthani. In Pakistan where Rajasthani is considered as a Minor language, a variant of Sindhi script is used to write Rajasthani dialects.

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Heave a Sigh of Relief! There won’t be Any Internet Shutdowns in Udaipur for Govt. Exams

Internet shutdowns have become a weekend affair for all the Udaipurites as every now and then it takes place in the city and the reason is the same ‘To stop students from cheating in the government exams’. It doesn’t just frustrates the citizens but affects several aspects in the city including IT companies, digital platforms, online banking, online booking, education sectors, the stock market, and the list is endless.

Well, if you are the one who thinks the same, then it’s a good news for you. According to a letter issued by the Rajasthan Government, it has been clearly instructed to the authorities of the city that they cannot suspend internet services of the district to prevent cheating at the Government exams getting conducted in the city.

 

Now, all the citizens can heave a sigh of relief for those internet-less days are gone now. At the end of the day, our authorities have finally taken a smart decision for our smart city and it won’t face any internet shutdowns now, not for a government exam at least.

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