Direct flight to Lucknow is going to start soon from Udaipur. However, the official schedule for the flight is still awaited but it is expected to start in October.
This flight will be operated under RCS which is the Regional Connectivity Scheme whose aim is to provide affordable flight charges. Most of the ATR flights are operated under RCS where flight charges are around Rs. 2500.
Source: Reddit
This flight is going to get operated by Jet Airways. Although the announcements are yet to be made, Jet Airways may also start the flight from Lucknow to Chennai and Hyderabad, unlike Udaipur that is going to start in October.
Forum Celebration Mall Udaipur, which is the part of Forum malls, took a great initiative to create awareness about the disease Alzheimer’s. The year 2017 marked the beginning of this inordinate initiative called ‘Purple Run’. The event covering 7 malls in 6 cities achieved humungous success with 10,000 runners across the country.
This year, Purple Run is planned to be Udaipur’s biggest running event where more than 2000 city based runners in 4 different categories will run for a single cause – to create awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a type of disease which causes thinking and memory problems. A victim of Alzheimer’s loses the ability to carry on a conversation and adjust according to the environment.
We all frequently visit celebration mall for shopping and have a leisurely time with our loved ones. But this time, it has given us the opportunity to join in for a cause. It is the time that we reach another milestone in the History of Udaipur.
The first pre-event of the ‘Purple Run’ focuses on some physical challenges that will test the strength of the participant. These fun loaded physical activities will involve planks, pushups, pull-ups, etc. Moreover, the best performers in all the activities would be awarded some exciting gift vouchers. This pre-event will be conducted on 25th August 2018 followed by another pre-event on 1st September 2018.
There are absolutely no registration fees to participate in the event. Thus, anyone and everyone can participate in it.
This Independence day, Max Torque Bikers group organized a rally in Udaipur. The main purpose of the rally was to raise awareness about road safety in the city. From Panchwati, Chetak, Fatehsagar to Nathdwara, the rally was stretched to about 80 km. The group educated people about basic road signs and also hoisted a flag.
Deepak Sharma, Biker, told us that ‘on the occasion, around 17-18 bikers gathered in the rally for a single cause which is safe riding and road safety. Some youngsters in the city, nowadays have forgotten the importance of wearing safety gears like helmet while riding which can be absolutely dangerous. So, it is our duty to spread the message for the safety of the people.’
Apart from the road safety, the group spread the message of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’. Deepak further told us that they conduct such kind of rallies twice a year.
Baby care is all about raising up a healthy, happy baby while making choices that are agreeable with our baby’s health and overall growth. Baby care products come in handy when we want our little ones to be healthy and always in a good disposition. To cater to all the needs of your babies and kids Babyhug is now in Udaipur.
Babyhug offers a myriad of products or a variety of needs of newborns, babies & kids. They have the best products for babies and kids without compromising with quality. The range of products are pocket-friendly and are exclusive as well. Their products vary in the categories like Baby Gear, Clothes & Shoes, Nursery, Diapering, Toys, Health & Safety and boast almost 4000+ products.
Babyhug Udaipur will be a one-stop solution for all the baby and kids needs. With a huge variety of clothes, you will now never have to worry about what your little one would wear to a party or a quick outing! Babyhug will have you covered!
The store is launched in Hiran Magri Sector 3 and will be dealing with a lot of variety of baby care products.
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Independence Day has recently enveloped us into a feeling of patriotism in and out. Obviously, it makes us feel proud that we belong to a country called India or Hindustan but behind that jolly feeling, a lot of efforts has been put. India and Pakistan was a single country before which isn’t alien to anyone. But just when we were on the verge of Independence, the country was divided into two which wrote million unheard and bitter stories in the hearts of people. And in this article, another story is going to unfold. Another story – From Sindh to Mewar.
Partition undoubtedly has led to the biggest mass migration in the history of the world. And Sindhi is one of those communities that saw the aftereffect of this migration very closely. Incidentally, I came across a man who has seen every phase of independence vividly.
Prabhudas Pahuja shared his story of struggle and Migration which left us dumbfounded. In the passage below, I have tried to capture the exact feelings and experience of Mr. Pahuja. I hope you could connect to it as much as I did.
“It all started in 1947. I was 15 years old. Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to be the first Prime Minister of Independent India whereas Muhammad Ali Jinnah either wanted to be the Prime Minister or a separate country. Mahatma Gandhi never wanted this partition. He used to say that Pakistan would be formed over my dead body. And this was the beginning of all.
Source: The Express Tribune Blog
Our life at Sindh was good. There were multiple communities and we all lived like a family. Although, the majority were Muslims Hindus were more dominating. My family owned big lands, properties, retinues, flour and rice mills which were the main source of our income there.
The news of partition reached my father’s ears and we planned to migrate before the intense communal riots. We couldn’t sell our house or properties due to the act where you cannot buy or sell properties in the other country. And so my father gave our house and properties to relatives and left Sindh with Rs. 200 in the pocket. Although, there were a few highly educated people who managed to exchange lands with people in Ajmer, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Bombay and managed to encash some lands too.
Traces of migration could be seen when a large number of people were traveling to different parts of the other country via ships, planes, and trains. People from Sindh started moving towards a completely new land. For once, we thought that this migration would be temporary and that we’ll return to our motherland as soon as the situations get better. Little did we know that destiny had something else planned for us.
Source: Quartz
I was scared in this entire journey from Sindh to Udaipur. After all, situations were such that a little spark could get everything on fire. I palpably remember the images of riots in the train, when even women’s parts were cut down to pieces. But luckily our train went straight from Jacobabad to Hyderabad to Bombay and finally to Udaipur.
The first preference of all the Sindhi migrants was Udaipur. The images of Maharani Meera and Maharana Pratap used to flash in front of our eyes whenever we thought about Udaipur. Pratap was a man who protected Hindu culture so much, who sacrificed his lives for others. At land of people like such, we knew we were safe. And it turned out to be true.
People in Udaipur were very supportive. The king, Maharana Bhopal Singh Ji was too kind. He arranged a stay for us at several places like Oswal Bhawan, Panchayati Nohra, MB College, BN College, etc. We came here as mere refugees. We weren’t much talented or educated so my father and we had to start everything from scratch. I studied till 8th standard in Sindh and even that was too much back then. It was when I came to Udaipur, I resumed my studies, learned some basic Hindi at Vidyapeeth.
Source: Team-BHP
Meanwhile, I gave some money to a soap maker and learned soap making from him. I used to deliver soaps to Bhuvana, Sisarma, which were villages back then, on a rented cycle. I got married in 1951. I and my wife rented a room in just Rs 15 a month where we both started soap making. You won’t believe that everything was so cheap that our expenditure for a day was Rs. 2.
The government helped us with land and properties too but I guess destiny didn’t want that and major part of land got stuck somewhere in politics and mediators. Although I feel life is better here, the environment is suitable but our community has struggled a lot. It is not easy to leave one’s motherland and shift to some strange place. Gujarat got a bit of Gujarat, Maharashtra got a piece of land too and so did Punjab. But it was just Sindhis who weren’t offered even 5 acres of land and had to scatter in the entire country. I still want Sindh to get reunited in India.
My wife has supported me sternly in my thick and thin. Women in our community have shown great courage. Society says that women are fragile and delicate but I think when hard time comes, these women become warriors.
Source: CNN
Gradually, situations got better, I bought my own cycle, motorcycle, car, house. I got involved in social works later on. Today, a lot of Sindhis are into charity. Maybe that’s because they’ve seen the hardships life has to offer from very close. They have seen what it feels like to not have a shelter above your head or a bite of food in your mouth.
But I feel negative situations arise for your own compatibility. Today I am happy and satisfied. My grandsons and granddaughters are pursuing CA and MBA from Switzerland and London. And that soap making business I told you about? That is being managed by my grandson. He has earned 10 times more than me. I think it’s the destiny that decides everything. In fact, the fact that you met me was planned by destiny too.”
The entire episode of flashback brought a teary eye to 86 year old Prabhudas Pahuja. But like they say ‘Everything happens for a reason’.
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“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.”- Colin Powell
One such dream is to have the best education from across the globe. Many students have the dream of studying abroad, which brings along certain myths and as a result, they eventually drop the idea and let their dream stay as it is.
To become a part of glorifying universities, all you need is a will-power and a bit of dedicated efforts to make your dreams come true. How about someone who is always there to help you with your entire studying abroad process and turn this dream into a reality?
Gateway International is the one-stop solution for all the people who wish to study abroad. Gateway International has cleared the air of all the myths which people carry in their minds about studying abroad. It has literally brought the idea of ‘study abroad’ to the doorstep of students who thought studying abroad was impossible
Gateway International has a bunch of energetic people who are pro-active in finding the right universities or assisting the students for visa and accommodation. Gateway International is a solution-oriented company which provides a multi-directional approach towards the career of the students. The team at Gateway International makes it easy for students to choose the right career path from the available options that their journey becomes even smoother.
Why you should ‘Study Abroad’?
Now for the people who ask why one should study abroad, Gateway International has some concrete answers in their bag. There are various reasons which favor ‘Study abroad’. Before deciding anything, let’s have a look.
More Practical Knowledge– The basic course structure in foreign universities involves more practical knowledge which is much needed for a person to actually understand how the real world works. Studying modules which involves hands-on experience about the required skills helps the students understand the concept and its practical applications.
Exposure to different cultures– Studying in a different country allows a student to expand his/her knowledge amongst a variety of cultures, customs, and festivals. Meeting, greeting and befriending making friends with people who are from different parts of the world brings out those traits in their personality which even they don’t expect.
Because it’s affordable – It is the first point that bothers the students and the parents, whenever they think of studying abroad. The chance of studying abroad is affordable with institutions charging low tuition fee and offering scholarships to international students. In fact, Germany has some of the best universities for engineering and marketing and they charge no tuition fee!
Single or No Entrance Exam –Lot many times students don’t have to clear any exam, depending upon the academic profile and their English language proficiency. Those with above-average or rich academic profile can get enrolled in any university of the world without a need to appear in any entrance test. Isn’t that amazing?
Earning and Traveling hand-in-hand – When students are studying in a foreign country, they get a legal opportunity to work part-time while studying. With part-time jobs, one can earn pretty well to sustain as well as to travel. Also, the paid internships offered in the course will make them independent. The student visa stamp which they get on their passport, give them the wings to travel in the countries they want. For example, if a student studies in a European country, he/she gets the Schengen Visa, which gives him/her the access to travel to 26 countries without a tourist visa!!
Gain a Global Mindset –Living in a different country, meeting various kinds of people and getting the practical knowledge allows a student to know the developing world better and help them to gain a mindset which is far ahead of time.
Adds Spice to your Life –Travelling makes a person bold and creative. It gives an individual a bundle of most exotic and thrilling stories to share with his family and friends.
Opportunity to Settle in any Country –Countries like Canada, Australia, and all European nations offer permanent residency. If a student gets employed in a foreign country and stays for some years, he/she can become a proud Permanent Resident. In fact, anyone can become a permanent resident of Canada in just 6 months.
So, let’s make your every dream come true because life is too short to live with regrets. Explore the world while you study.
हर वर्ष श्रावण के शुक्ल पक्ष में सगस जी बावजी का जन्मदिन पूरे मेवाड़ में काफी उत्साह के साथ मनाया जाता है। उदयपुर में सभी सगस जी के मंदिरों के बाहर इस दिन काफी भीड़ रहती है। आखिरकार सभी भक्त सगस जी के दर्शन के एक पल के लिए पूरा दिन इंतज़ार करने के लिए तैयार जो रहते है। इसी अवसर पर हमने सगस जी के बारे में कुछ और बातें जानने के लिए महंत मिट्ठालाल चित्तौड़ा से बात की।
86 वर्षीय महंत मिट्ठालाल चित्तौड़ा वह युवक है जिन्होंने सगस जी की मूर्ती को अपने घर में ही एक छोटे से मंदिर के रूप में आश्रय दे रखा है। 40 साल पुराने इस मंदिर से भी काफी रोचक कहानी जुड़ी हुई है। दरअसल इस मंदिर की शुरुआत सिटी पैलेस में महज़ एक तस्वीर के रूप में हुई थी। उस समय हर एक व्यक्ति का पैलेस में आकर सगस जी के दर्शन करना संभव नहीं था। इस कारण मिट्ठालाल जी के पिताजी को ये सुझाव पहली बार सूझा और तब ही उन्होंने बावजी की तस्वीर को अपने घर में विराजमान किया।
सगस जी के बारे में कुछ और कहानियाँ पढने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें यहाँ
उस दिन को आज 40 साल हो चुके है और दिन-ब-दिन श्रद्धालुओं की संख्या बढ़ती ही चली आ रही है। श्रद्धालुओं की बात करें तो सगस जी ने अपने दर्शन के लिए ना केवल उदयपुरवासियों को बल्कि कई विदेशियों को भी बुलाया है। इसी वजह से मंदिर का उल्लेख कई विदेशी पुस्तकों में भी है। यह मंदिर अब इतना प्रसिद्द हो चुका है की कई राजनेताओं जैसे गुलाबचंद जी कटारिया, किरण महेश्वरी, गिरिजा व्यास, आदि का पधारना भी हुआ है यहाँ। हर रविवार को यहाँ प्रशादी होती है जो करवाने लिए लोग स्वेच्छा से बुकिंग करवा देते है। चौंकाने वाली बात यह है की वर्ष 2020 तक की बुकिंग लोगों ने अभी से ही करवा रखी है।
सगस जी का हर रविवार काफी सुन्दर श्रृंगार होता है जिसमें अलग अलग वस्तुओं का इस्तेमाल होता है जैसे सोना, बादले, केसर, चाँदी, हल्दी आदि। इतना ही नहीं बल्कि अलग अलग त्योहारों पर भी उत्सव सम्बन्धी श्रृंगार होता है जैसे हरियाली अमावस्या पर हरे रंग का श्रृंगार तो प्रताप जयंती पर युद्ध के मैदान जैसा श्रृंगार।
सगस जी के कुछ चमत्कारों की कहानी भक्तों की ज़बानी
सुशील चित्तौड़ा, जो की मिट्ठालाल जी के पुत्र है, उन्होंने अपनी कहानी हमारे साथ साँझा की। उन्होंने बताया की बहुत 17-18 साल तक कोशिश करने के बाद भी उन्हें पुत्र का सुख नही मिल पा रहा था। करीब 80 डॉक्टरों और दिल्ली, अहमदाबाद जैसे शहरों के होस्पिटलों का दरवाज़ा खटखटाने के बाद भी उन्हें कोई परिणाम नहीं मिला। आखिरकार उन्होंने अपना दुःख सगस जी के सामने रखा और 1 ही साल में उन्हें एक पुत्र की प्राप्ति हो गई।
अमित कोठारी, जो की सगस जी के एक भक्त हैं, ने अपनी कहानी बताई। वे कुछ समय पहले कार में कहीं जा रहे थे। उनकी कार की रफ़्तार थोड़ी तेज़ ही थी। अचानक उन्हें सगस जी, जो की नाग योनी में दिखाई देते है, दिखाई दिए और उन्होंने अपनी कार की रफ़्तार कम कर दी। एक और कार उन्हें ओवरटेक करते हुए आगे निकली और कुछ ही दूरी पर उस कार का एक्सीडेंट हो गया। अमित जी कहते है की ये बावजी ही थे जिन्होनें उनकी जान बचाई।
वही विभूति भटनागर ने कहा की शादी की बाद उनके पति की कम इनकम के बावजूद उन्होंने एक घर खरीदा लेकिन घर में काफी परेशानी होने के कारण उन्हें वह कम पैसों में बेचना पड़ा। अब इसके बाद उन्हें रेंट पर रहना पड़ रहा था और पैसों की कमी के कारण घर चलाने में भी काफी दिक्कत हो रही थी। बावजी से अपनी परेशानी बताने पर उनकी एक चौकी में उन्होंने कहा की आने वाले 3 महीनों में तुम्हारे पास अपना एक घर होगा। 3 महीनें पूरे होने में केवल 4 ही दिन बाकी थे और विभूति की काफी समय से अटकी हुई लोन की अर्जी सेंक्शन हो गई और उनकें घर का काम चल पड़ा।
और भी ऐसी कई कहानियां हमें चित्तौड़ा परिवार से और सगस जी के भक्तों से सुनने को मिली और यकीन मानिए जितना ताज्जुब आपको हो रहा है इन कहानियों को सुन के उतना ही हमें भी हुआ लेकिन कहते है की श्रद्धा और सच्चे मन से मांगी हुई हर इच्छा पूरी हो ही जाती है।
सगस जी के इस जन्मोत्सव पर आप भी जाये और उनके दर्शन के लाभ लें। यूं तो सगस जी के मंदिर उदयपुर के कई कोनों में आपको देखने को मिल जाएँगे लेकिन प्रमुख मंदिर इन स्थानों में है – सर्वऋतू विलास, गुलाबबाग, मंडी की नाल, पिछोली, कंवरपदा, मदन पोल, और कुम्हारों का भट्टा।
The Forum Celebration Mall celebrated the feeling of freedom, this 72nd Independence Day in Udaipur through special performances. On the eve of Independence Day, Shourya Season 2 was organized at Forum Celebration Mall Udaipur. The event’s highlight was the special performance by the Military band. The music of the bagpipes filled the entire space with the spirit of the Independence Day!
If you have missed this awesome and heartwarming performance of the military band, you can watch it here:
The military band performed several patriotic songs and it was so mesmerizing to see them perform in such discipline and synchrony. Their performance was followed by group dance performed by students from various schools. They conveyed a message of Unity in diversity and also showcased the famous Indian personalities from the field of sports, science, and education.
The program was attended by senior officers from Armed forces who also encouraged the youth to contribute towards National defense and Security.
For most of us, 15th August is just another holiday where we watch one or two patriotic shows, attend some rallies and feel it is quite enough for today. Because after all, our nation is independent already, right?
Well, even after 72 years of independence, there are numerous regions in the nation that are still slaves of poverty, malnutrition, ill-living conditions and umpteen number of other problems. These problems are prevalent in villages where 60% of the total population of the country resides and where modernization and technology have barely shown their faces.
Before we call ourselves independent and feel all patriotic, it is important that we think about the backward villages of the country. And in the same context, a splendid initiative has been taken by a social entrepreneur Mr. Chetan Pandey.
Since 2009, Chetan is not only contributing efficiently in the development of nearby villages but also empowering local people to raise their voice to the local authorities so that they can be equipped with the basic living amenities. Every independence day, along with his team, Chetan has been organizing a flag hoisting ceremony in these tribal and undeveloped villages. The people of these villages are the one who has never celebrated Independence Day even after 72 years of independence. Neither physically, nor mentally. Not just that, from the very next day they provide free schooling to the children of the villagers. And every penny of this entire event is borne by Chetan himself.
The idea of this Independence Day project is to capture the attention of authorities towards these villages which ultimately will be benefitted by the villagers through the development of their village. If we talk about change and transformation, within 3-4 years, a humongous amount of change could be seen in these villages.
Chetan, the man behind the idea of this flag hoisting event is leading the team of young changemakers and advocates to celebrate Independence Day with the people of these villages. Now the question is ‘what are you doing this independence day?’
If you think you have changed your plans for Independence Day and want to contribute to this flag hoisting event, you can contact Chetan Pandey at 9982617296.
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Udaipur has so much to give to its visitors and residents!!! On 3rd August 2018, Home Minister Kataria inaugurated the “Valley of Flowers” at Chirwa, in Udaipur. 80 hectares of the Ghat section is now covered with different flowering plants sanctioned by the Ministry of Forest and Environment under the CAMPA Yojana. For all those who love that adrenaline rush can enjoy the newly constructed Zip-line in the same area.
Image Courtesy: Pramod Soni for Patrika
It is quite evident that Udaipur has seen a lot of development in tourism in the recent times and ziplining is one of them. After the formation of the four-lane and Chirwa tunnel on the Udaipur-Nathdwara highway, the route of the Chirwa ‘Ghata’ was less traveled. The route once gave the best view of the dense thicket spreading from Amberi to Chirwa. The locals, as well as tourists, were deprived of this beautiful view of the forest post construction of the tunnel.
This valley has been developed by the forest department in the form of a flowering valley, which has been the entrance of Udaipur for years. Here, you can watch birds and animals in their natural habitats from the respective viewing points, which are created with flowering plants on either side of the serpentine road.
The Home Minister has reportedly spoken about making the place a center of interest for activities like Horse Safari, study centers, floriculture and conservation of various species. Carving figures on rocks will also be seen. Nature trails, cycling rides, cafeteria, nature view points at the four places, Interpretation Center will also be deployed.
Image Courtesy: Pramod Soni for Patrika
Also, apparently there will be golf carts in the area too for sightseeing until then visitors will have to walk and enjoy the beauteous nature.
Entry fee for adults will be available at 30 rupees for adults, Rs 10 for students, 100 rupees for foreign nationals, Rs. 50 for video capturing, Video camera will be charged at Rs. 100, Hill cycle 50 rupees per hour and Zip line will be charged at Rs. 200.
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