Not only students but Faculties also do a certification at Techno India NJR in their respective fields through well-known organizations like NPTEL, Udacity.
The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) was initiated by seven Indian Institutes of Technology (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Guwahati and Roorkee) along with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2003. Five core disciplines were identified, namely, civil engineering, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering and mechanical engineering and 235 courses in web/video format were developed in this phase. The main goal of NPTEL Phase II (2009-14) was to build on the engineering and core science courses launched previously in NPTEL Phase I. An additional 600 web and video courses were created in all major branches of engineering, physical sciences at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and management courses at the postgraduate level. Several improvements such as indexing of all video and web courses and keyword search were implemented.
हर शहर अपने अंदर बहुत सारी कहानियाँ समेटे हुए होता है। जिसके शहरी उन कहानियों से अनजान होते है,और वो कहानियाँ इतिहास के तह-खाने में कहीं पड़ी पड़ी धूल फ़ाँक रही होती हैं। उदयपुर शहर की भी कुछ ऐसी ही कहानियाँ जो इतिहास के झरोखों से किसी नयी पीढ़ी के ज़हन में बस जाने के इंतज़ार में झांक रही है, पर आज की पीढ़ी की ज़रूरतों ने ज़िंदगी को इस क़दर व्यस्त कर दिया है कि हमें उन बातों को जानने की फ़ुरसत ही नहीं मिलती है। लेकिन हमने आपका काम आज आसान करने की सोची और आपके लिए लाए हैं शहर की कुछ बातें।
क्या आपने कभी उदयपुर शहर के चौराहों के नामों पर गौर किया है?
हर एक शहर में कुछ चीज़ें उसकी पहचान से जुड़ी होती हैं । आप आम तौर पर किसी शहर में चले जाओ तो वहाँ आपको शास्त्री सर्कल, प्रताप सर्कल,अम्बेडकर चौराहा या गांधी चौराहा मिल जाएगा। लेकिन उदयपुर शहर में प्रवेश करते ही आपकी मुलाकात ठोकर चौराहा,सेवाश्रम चौराहा, भट्टा चौराहा से होगी और तब तक होती रहेगी जब तक कोई योगी जी आकर इनका नाम ना बदल दें । आप अक्सर इन चौराहो को पार करते समय सिर्फ इतना ख़याल रखते है कि कोई पुलिस कांस्टेबल आपको ना पकड़ ले और झट से उसे पार कर लेते है और अगर बिना पकड़ाए पार कर लेते हैं , तो खुश हो जाते हैं |
लेकिन क्या कभी आपने थोड़ा ठहर कर इन चौराहों के बारे में जानने कि कोशिश की है, कि इनके नाम ऐसे क्यों है?
नहीं की होगी, हम बता देते है।
ठोकर चौराहा
शहर में प्रवेश करते ही आपका सामना ठोकर चौराहे से होगा. “ठोकर” एक मेवाड़ी शब्द है जिसका मतलब एक ब्रेकर भी हो सकता है, और कोई ऐसी जगह भी होती है जहाँ लोग आकर कुछ पल के लिए रुकते हो। अब नाम भी जनता ने रखा है तो जनता के पास अलग अलग कहानियाँ भी है।
सिंघानिया लॉ कॉलेज के डीन डॉ.धर्मेश जैन ने बताया कि मादड़ी इंडस्ट्रियल से आते वक़्त यहाँ चौराहे से पहले चढ़ाई होती थी जिसकी वजह से इसे ठोकर कहाँ जाने लगा और इस चौराहे का नाम ठोकर चौराहा पड़ा।
वहीं आयड़ में रहने वाले एक बुजुर्ग से बात की, तो उन्होंने कहा कि आयड़ से आने वाली सड़क पर यह पहला चौराहा था और यहाँ आस पास के लोग मजदूरी पर जाने से पहले रुका करते थे, बातचीत किया करते थे, और इसे ठोकर कहा जाने लगा, एक लैंडमार्क की तरह। फिर बाद में साल बीतते गए और मादड़ी से आने वाली चढ़ाई को भी ख़त्म कर दिया गया पर इस चौराहे ने ठोकर नाम को अपना लिया और खुद का एक अस्तित्व स्थापित कर दिया है।
सेवाश्रम चौराहा
सेवाश्रम चौराहे पर बजाज कॉर्प लिमिटेड नाम की एक कंपनी का ऑफिस है जिसकी स्थापना 1965 में हुई थी। अब आप सोच रहे होंगे कि कैसा लेखक है, चौराहे की बात करते करते कंपनियों की बात करने लगा है, पर सेवाश्रम चौराहे के नाम के पीछे हाथ भी इसी कंपनी का है। इस का नाम पहले बजाज सेवाश्रम था और इसी कंपनी के नाम के कारण इस चौराहे ने सेवाश्रम नाम से अपनी पहचान बनाई जो आज भी कायम है।
कुम्हारों का भट्टा
अगले विचित्र नाम के साथ नंबर आता है भट्टे चौराहे का और आप सोच रहे होंगे इसमें क्या है, यह तो सामान्य नाम है, और हम सभी इसके बारे में जानते है। पर ज़रा ठहरिये! कुछ नया लाये है।
यह हम सभी जानते हैं कि यहाँ रहने वाले कुम्हार समुदाय के कारण इसका नाम कुम्हारों का भट्टा है पर क्या आप यह जानते हैं कि भट्टे पर रहने वाले कुम्हारों को मेवाड़ राजघराना उत्तरप्रदेश से लेकर आया था, मिट्टी के सामान की अपनी ज़रूरतों को पूरा करने के लिए। आज यहाँ रहने वाले लोगो की छठी, सातवीं पीढ़ी है| शहर का फ़ैलाव होने के बाद यह चौराहा शहर के बीच में आ गया और भट्टों से निकलने वाले धुँए के प्रदूषण कारण सरकार ने भट्टों पर रोक लगा दी। आप जब चौराहे के अंदर गलियों में प्रवेश करेंगे तो लोग आपको आज भी वहां मिट्टी के सामान बनाते हुए मिल जायेंगे और दीवाली के मौके पर शहर के दीयों की जरूरत भी यही पूरी करते है। भट्टे तो रहे नहीं पर एक छाप रह गयी है उन भट्टो की, जो इस चौराहे के नाम के रूप में लोगों को अतीत की याद दिलाता रहेगी ।
दुनिया में चल रही रेट रेस हमें अपनेपन के एहसासों से बहुत दूर ले गयी है। हम उन चीज़ों के बारे में भी कुछ नहीं जानते जहाँ अपनी ज़िंदगी के सबसे हसीन पल गुजार दिए हैं ।
कुछ जगहों से आपको जुड़ाव जरूर होगा पर आप उनके बारे में अगर कुछ नहीं जानते हैं तो वो जुड़ाव आपको आनंदित नहीं करेगा। मैं आशा करता हूँ कि इस आर्टिकल को पढ़ने के बाद आपका इन चौराहों को देखने का नज़रिया बदलेगा। ऐसी कई बातें और कहानियां हैं जो आपका इंतज़ार कर रही हैं । ज़रूरत है तो बस आपकी कुछ पलों की फुर्सत की…
अगर आप भी शहर की ऐसी जगहों के बारे में जानते है तो हमें बताएं कमेंटबॉक्स में और अगर किसी जगह की कहानी जानना चाहते है तो भी सुझाएँ ताकि हम आपके लिए ऐसी और कहानियाँ निकाल कर ला सकें |
यह एक गेस्ट आर्टिकल है जिसके लेखक अंसार मंसूरी है.
Udaipur, the city of lakes is not only well-known for its alluring palaces, traditional food, scenic lakes but also for the scorching heat during summers. Almost everyone is complaining about the quivering heat. But this doesn’t stop the Udaipurites from visiting different places, hanging out with friends or going to work, does it?
As the summers in the state are moving towards its apex, there are some things that we all must make a note of. Keeping our bodies hydrated and healthy is most significant. Most of us head out to work at the peak hours of the day. While there are several ‘Nuskhas’ to safeguard ourselves from the hot spell, one foolproof plan is to gulp down a chilled glass of fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated.
There are various juice shops spread across the city, but we have found the best juice shop in the town to put an end to the summer dehydration woes.
JJ JUICE CORNER:
JJ Juice corner near Ghanta Ghar.
The famous juice shop near GhantaGhar was started by Lt. Jamiatmal Jagatram Karira in the 1950s. The business started as a fruit retailer where Chikoos and other local fruits were imported from Mumbai.
Lt. Ramesh Chandra, son of Lt. Jamiatmal Jagatram Karira overtook the shop and took the business in his hands. The legacy is still running, keeping the rapport up to the mark.
In our conversation with Mr.Rakesh Karira, the current owner of the JJ Juice Corner, we learned significant things about the shop and its clientele.
The journey started with just Mosambi and Pineapple Juices in 1991. Now, with over 200 varieties of shakes, smoothies, and juices, JJ Juice Corner has always been in news for its delectable taste. Mr. Rakesh believes in innovation and has been trying every permutation and combination with the fruits and dry fruits.
The juices are made according to the client demands, fresh fruits are handpicked to get the best taste. Keeping in mind the current scenario of unhealthy eating habits, honey and dates are used to sweeten the juices which is a very thoughtful initiative taken by the owners. The current staff at JJ Juice Corner has been associated with the business from more than 20 years now.
The Juice corner has been featured in the famous travel and fashion magazine, Femina and the travel website TripAdvisor. As the shop is near the famous City Palace, it receives a great tourist attraction, majorly foreigners. Mr. Rakesh tells that Israelis are the most common customers. The bestseller Mix Fruit Juice with Dates is the favorite amongst the foreign customers, especially Israelis.
JJ Juice Corner in the famous Femina magazine.
Everything served at JJ Juice Corner is filling and must-try.
Mix Fruit Museli BowlSpecial Mango LassiMix Fruit Shake with DatesSpecial Bhang Lassi
Udaipurites always roam around the city in search of new and fashionable places to spend a good time and click some amazing pictures. But to choose from so many places, it turns into a mental dilemma every weekend to find a good place. A place which offers an unforgettable view, delectable food and n number of points where you can click good selfies and so-called candid pictures
Voila!! Here’s where the Enigma Restaurant and Lounge pop up in the head. This restaurant has exactly got everything that one is looking for.
Here are the top 5 reasons why Enigma Restaurant and Lounge is the serenest place to hang out!
An unmatched feasting experience:
No matter what the place has to offer, until and unless you aren’t served with an unforgettable dining experience, you won’t visit the place again most probably. Food served at Enigma Restaurant and Lounge will not just satiate your taste buds with amazing food but also take care of all your cravings. A special and the most romantic seating arrangement for 2 on the rooftop is the paradise for the lovebirds. A Private Silver Dining Room that can accommodate10 people and Personal Butler Service. What more can anyone ask for?
Dining arrangement at Enigma.Silver Dining arrangement at Enigma.
Private Terrace lounge:
A breath of fresh air while you are enjoying the different taste of your favorite dish served. Ever fantasize to have a meal like this? If yes, you surely can fulfill it at the terrace lounge of Enigma Restaurant and Lounge. This also brings us to our next point.
Terrace Lounge at Enigma.
Eye-Soothing view, in front of you:
A breathtaking view of Lake Pichola and the magnificent City Palace while you savor every taste with your loved ones? Who wouldn’t love it? And if you are wondering where you can get such a view. I guess, you already know the answer, The rooftop setting, and the Terrace lounge will give you a panoramic view that will allure you for sure.
View from Enigma.
Photo-Friendly Interior:
The restaurant is designed with exclusive interior artifacts that will surely lit up your Instagram handle. From special Hand-Carved Winged Couple chairs to Hand shaped ones at the rooftop, from beautiful chandeliers to astonishing wall arts, you won’t be able to resist yourself from clicking pictures.
Interior at Enigma
Lavish services:
At Enigma restaurant and lounge, one thing you’ll experience for sure is a great butler service. The credits go to the services available at the restaurant. These services include A La Carte Service, Valet Parking Service, Personal Butler Service, and much more.
So, it’s time to go easy on your phone screens looking for a perfect weekend spot. Enigma restaurant and lounge promise an unforgettable meal experience.
Been to Enigma Restaurant and lounge? Share your memories with us in the comment sections, We would love to hear from you.
Cover of 'Tum Apni si lagti ho' by Udaipur's Ayush Chauhan
Ayush Chauhan, a 19-year-student writer who hails from the city of lakes Udaipur, began his writing journey 4 years ago. From a very young age, he started developing interests in renowned Ghazal singers and poets. Some of his favorites included the well-known Rahat Indori, Mirza Ghalib and Waseem Barelvi. Ayush initially started wordplay to nibble down his daily endeavors, but soon this habit changed into a hobby and then turned into a passion.
Cover of ‘Tum Apni si lagti ho’ by Udaipur’s Ayush Chauhan
He chose love, heartbreak, and life as a genre of his poems. Being an average student in school, apart from writing, he was also a football lover. He deeply enjoys riding and often meanders from place to place to find some soulful inspiration for his poems. Being a science student, he always wanted to fulfill his father’s desire of seeing him become a successful doctor.
Ayush Chauhan
But, again, like every other Indian boy’s story, it seemed like destiny had already planned his way into a different direction. Even though he was overwhelmed with his efforts towards the arduous studies and syllabus, he never gave up on writing. He started penning down his stress and sorrow in his diary. That later on turned into the idea of writing the book, “Tum Apni si Lagti Ho”. This came when he felt the need to connect with people through his words. The whole process of writing this book took 3 months, but the poems were already nibbled down 4 years ago. From being a common teenager to an author of the book, the journey will surely motivate readers to believe in one-sided love and relationships. In the era of new age love stories, Ayush hopes to showcase the power of one-sided love through his poems.
ABOUT THE BOOK AND THE AUTHOR:
The book “Tum Apni si Lagti ho” is a combination of Hindi and Urdu words, penned down by Ayush Chauhan. It describes the different phases of love and affection and surely takes you on a poetic ramble of one-sided love, patience, heartbreak, and acceptance. The poems of the book are imaginative and can be best described by just 3 words, “togetherness in separation”.
It includes 55 poems inscribed by the newly started poet, Ayush Chauhan. While reading, the book will take the readers on a poetic excursion of first love, patience, heartbreak, separation, and acceptance, leaving them thinking and pondering about the whole idea of love. The poems might sound raw but the emotions and feelings attached to them are very sagacious and true. Ayush, the 19-year-old enthusiastic poet began writing 4 years back.
This book is an amalgam of 55 out of 100s of poems written over this period of time. The idea of writing this book struck him when he needed a platform to showcase his poems. By sharing these poems, he believes he is sharing a part of himself with the audience. The whole process of writing “Tum Apni si Lagti ho” took 3 months of time, which included intense work, writing, and thoughts. With this book, Ayush hopes to connect with his readers and explain them the concept and beauty behind the one-sided admiration.
India’s first online custom furniture store Wooden Street instigates to make its physical presence in the ‘Capital of Mewar Kingdom’ – Udaipur.
Amidst the beautiful lakes and the lavish island hotels, Wooden Street planned the 14th brick and mortar store in a 1238 Sq.ft. to bring this royal city one step closer to their dream furniture.
On this, Mr. Lokendra Ranawat, the CEO of the company stated, “Every home has some sense of commonness and this is why we have designed the entire store like a lived-in apartment. This is the place where the Udaipur folks will be able to see the reflection of their home’’.
Why Brick and Mortar Store in the form of a House?
Believing that the people connect more to a well-furnished home rather than the chaotic stores, Wooden Street is showcasing its products in a 3-BHK apartment.
From the social center of the abode, i.e., living room to the cooking mansion, i.e., kitchen, Wooden Street has showcased all of its wooden furniture delicacies in the different rooms.
A Store Tour- Discover Your Home Vibe
Living room: With the loveliness of the floral fabric upholstered wing-back chair to the naturalness of the wooden sofa set, everything is painted in a singular theme to provide an inspiring regal living room decor.
Bedroom: The bedroom sanctuary stretches from a comfortable king size bed with the floral bed-sheet and assorted cushions to the upholstered bench and a lounge chair, everything is brought up together.
Dining: In accordance with the wooden theme, the dining room consists of all the necessary furniture units, ranging from the ‘essential’ wooden dining table set to the storage space ‘backer’ dining cabinet.
Kitchen: Coming to the cooking mansion, they have equipped it with the right furniture units that excel in storage as well as functionality to satiate current requirements with a traditional vibe.
Wooden Street’s Journey to the Top – The Blooming Success
Wooden Street embarked its journey in 2015 with only 10 efficient employees, and now has a team of 300+ powerful creative minds.
Their great skills of customizing furniture have served happiness and allowed customers to reflect their personalities in their homes.
With the vision of PAN India presence, the company continues to extend painstakingly with 13+ experience stores including major cities such as Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.
In the past 4 years, they have served 50,000+ customers in 100+ cities across India. Towards the end of the financial year 2019, they have planned to expand their experience stores to 25!
“Shopping is all about experience and spreading love in form of furniture across 300+ cities, and this gives us the confidence to provide you different buying experience through our brick and mortar stores,” says COO, Virendra Ranawat.
Do Visit, bond and thoroughly inspect the quality of furniture at Wooden Street’s first brick and mortar store in our lovely city Udaipur at Mangalam Complex!
It is good if you have been to Venice, but if not and would still like to feel how lovely that atmosphere would be, hurry up and catch a flight to ‘The City of Lakes’, Udaipur. A small city in Rajasthan is perfect mélange of culture, history and royal traditions. This beauty around the city makes Udaipur a perfect honeymoon destination, cultural center and the showstopper of Rajasthan. The palaces built in the city reflects the architectural grandeur which prevailed during the period of Maharanas. On the other side, the dawns at lakeside show how mesmerizing nature can be.
We wouldn’t be wrong if we label Udaipur as one of the most romantic places in India. Udaipur is a pretty face of the brilliant architecture built by the Mewars. These clever rulers literally created an oasis amidst the desert. There is so much that one can see in Udaipur, so let’s narrow it down with the best ones.
Presenting you the list for the TOP Must-Visit Places while you are in UDAIPUR:
City Palace: The true reflection of the splendor of Rajasthan, City Palace which belongs to the royal family of Mewars is a must visit. It has a number of features that attract tourists magically. Needless to say that the architecture is exquisite, also there are a few structures that leave the visitors enthralled.
City Palace, Udaipur
Lake Palace: Stunningly built on Lake Pichola, Lake Palace is one of the most visited places in Udaipur. Situated on Jagniwas Island is popularly known as Taj Lake Palace. Situated amidst the Aravalli Hills, Lake Palace is one of the most romantic places to stay in Rajasthan. Built by Late Maharaja Jagat Singh II, the palace is an example of exquisite architecture.
Lake Palace, Udaipur
Lake Fatehsagar: The charm of Udaipur is incomplete without FatehSagar Lake, situated in the north of Lake Pichola. This lake is also one of the major tourist attractions in Udaipur. There are three islands situated in the lake out of which Nehru Park is the most famous one.
Lake Fatehsagar, Udaipur
Saheliyon Ki Bari: ‘The Garden of the Maidens’, the literal meaning of the ‘Saheliyon ki Bari’ was constructed by Maharana Bhopal Singh. Located in the northern part of the city, this exquisite place was constructed for the maids who accompanied the Princess to Udaipur. Saheliyon ki Bari is one of those places where the maids used to cheer, sing, and dance for every festival celebrated around the city. The garden is decorated with well-maintained fountains, kiosks, elephants carved out of marble and a delightful lotus pool. Saheliyon Ki Bari is truly one of the most delightful places in Udaipur.
Saheliyon Ki Bari, Udaipur
Ambrai Ghat: Located on the banks of Lake Pichola, Ambrai Ghat is a brilliant place for photographers. Overlooking City Palace and Lake Palace, this beautiful ghat, ensures that one gets an exclusive view of the two palaces from here. The Ghat often remains crowded with a large number of local couples in the evening as the place is quite romantic.
Ambrai Ghat, Udaipur
Sajjangarh Palace(Monsoon Palace): Located at a distance of about 9kms away from the Old City of Udaipur, Monsoon Palace is amongst the most favored destinations of the royal family during the monsoons. The palace is hung up on a hill and looks like one of those castles from a magical story that we all have heard in our childhood.
Sajjangarh Fort, Udaipur
Forum Celebration Mall: Forum Celebration Mall, Udaipur, the first mall in the city offers world-class shopping and lifestyle experience under one roof. Built and designed in the ethnic architectural style. Forum Celebration Mall is one of the first iconic heritage malls build across the whole with a unique blend of ethnicity on the outside and modern conveniences within. It is considered a landmark of Udaipur, iconic and different.
Forum Celebration Mall, UdaipurForum Celebration Mall, Udaipur
Some famous and well-known brands in the Forum Celebration Mall are:
For Shopping:
For Men:
Top Men’s Wear brand at Forum Celebration Mall, Udaipur.Top brands at Forum Celebration Mall, Udaipur.
For Women:
Top Women’s brands at Forum Celebration Mall, Udaipur.
Famous food outlets at Forum Celebration Mall, one can enjoy:
Top Food brands at Forum Celebration Mall, Udaipur.
Conclusion:
This city is full of surprises and still much left that you can discover in this gorgeous city. There are also some great places near Udaipur like Ranakpur, Ekling Ji, Nathdwara that one can visit, so make sure you go through this guide a bit more carefully before traveling to the city of lakes.
Akshay Nandwana, 2018 Alumnus of Techno India NJR is selected as a DroidCon Speaker for DroidCon Berlin Conference. He was previously also selected as DroidCon Speaker for DroidCon Boston Conference. Akshay is currently working as Android developer at GetMeAnApp and he is also a Mentor of Changer for Atal Innovation Mission. He had completed his B.Tech in Information Technology from Techno India NJR last year.
Various Achievements by Akshay during his B.Tech:
Akshay was Invited by Google for Google I/O 2018 at California with Full Expense paid by Google.
He was also Invited by Google for Developer Student Club India Summit 2018 at Goa with Full Expense paid by Google.
He was chosen as the lead for Developer Student Club by Google – Udaipur Chapter during his B.Tech.
About DroidCon:
Droidcon is the largest global network of developer conferences which bring together the industry’s foremost experts dedicated to advancing the Android platform. Droidcon engages a global network of over 25,000 developers attending our events in 22 cities. Their first Droidcon conference was held in 2009 in Berlin and since then it has spread its influence across the globe and has established itself as the world’s foremost community-driven conference format. Droidcon is the place to meet the international Android community, learn from expert speakers and dive into the latest Android advances and explore cutting edge technologies.
Bedrooms, club space, café, restaurant, co-working space, a roof terrace, pizzeria, and one large tropical pool, all this in a single venue, sounds like fantasy land?
The Artist House, Udaipur is all set to open its doors for the Udaipurites. The most unique themed place designed in Udaipur is going to be inaugurated on 18th May 2019. The founders of The Artist House also the think tanks of the idea, turned this vision into reality. They have worked day and night to bring this unmatched experience into reality.
To match the unparalleled experience, the prime movers decided to organize one hell of a launch event for the place. They are all set to give you a night full of unforgettable memories, Are you all set for it too?
Embrace yourselves for the most exclusive rhythm of the night. The event lineup goes like:
DJ Ravi: Opening Artist for Sundowner. DJ Ravi is a very well-known DJ who plays in Mumbai’s top clubs. He is going to play some really amazing Chill out music at The Artist House.
DJ Naren: One of Udaipur’s most experienced artist, who has also performed with world’s no.1 DJ Hardwell and many more. He has been in the game from the last 12 years. He has also been a part of some of India’s top Night Club Such as Hype. DJ Naren is going to play Deep & Tropical House Music. Being the 1st visual artist from Udaipur, groove yourselves for this very well.
Priyansh Paliwal & Band: The sensational artist from Udaipur. We think you guys know him better than us. Do we need to say more? He is also going to jam live with the event’s headliner ‘Atrangi’.
Gafur Khan: a well-known artist from Jaisalmer, who was also a part of the famous ‘Kutle Khan Project’ is also going to perform at the launch event. Gafur’s gonna do a special act with the Headliner artist ‘Atrangi’.
Atrangi: The Headliner Artist for the launch of The Artist House. Atrangi is the alter ego project of Udaipur’s No.1 DJ Bash. Atrangi is also a collaborative electronic band where Atrangi a.k.a. Bash plays Electronic music inspired and fused with different cultures. At times he also likes to take some of India’s finest artists to jam with him live. (Music Style – Spiritual, World, Fusion, Tech & Future House).
The vibe, the ambiance, and the feel at The Artist House is so bang on that you make some connection with the place and don’t wish to live it once. It’s one of its kind in Udaipur. It’s a must visit and we betcha you can’t have enough of it!
General view from the north-west of the City Palace, Udaipur
Every city deserves a birthday celebration, a royal one deserves after party. According to tradition, Maharana Udai Singh founded Udaipur on this day i.e. Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej in 1553. Today on the foundation day of this beautiful lake city where all lakes are man-made. Let’s go through some of the important stories that everyone out needs to know. Udaipur was a strategic foundation as it is surrounded by Girwa valley that is approximately 20 Km in length and 15 Km broad. Aravalli range separates Mewar from the desert area of Rajasthan. A circular fertile Girwa valley was a perfect place to settle our future in.
A history that was created:
Travelling in past always interest people because the city we live in has a part of us and that is roots. Walking on the roads of the city and thinking about how things reached here, how this valley turned into a city beautiful. The brilliant time of wonder of Chittorgarh that started with Bappa Rawal and proceeded under Rawals Khumaans to Maharana Sanga (Sangram Singh 1509-1527) lost its unmistakable quality after Sanga’s demise. The third child of Sanga i.e. Maharana Udai Singh II, luckily rescued the circumstance through balanced and venturesome standard. The political circumstance in India was changing quickly which the youthful Maharana needed to battle with.
Maharana Sanga
The Portuguese built up themselves on the western bank of India with the new weapon of fighting the mounted guns, they set up themselves on the western shoreline of India-beginning in 1509 with development of ports and posts at Calicut, Cochin, Pulicat (Podouke), Goa, Bombay, Cambay, Diu, lastly landing in Gujarat by the 1530s. The Mughal ruler Babur set up himself in the north in 1526. He as well took the response to the new innovation of mounted guns. With the assistance of Portuguese, Bahadur Shah of Gujarat effectively attempted and tried the adequacy of cannons fighting on Chittaurgarh in 1535. They needed to inspire the Muslim ruler with the end goal of getting a decent footing on the Gujarat coast. They were likewise the primary “merchants” of black powder and gun in India. This viewpoint needs thought particularly in connection to the general discernment that Babur presented mounted guns fighting in India. Actually Portuguese beat the Mughal ruler by 25 years!
Maharana Udai Singh | Source: Eternal Mewar
With this foundation of an unfriendly and unstable north, a southern kingdom outfitted with new innovation and his own home in turmoil, Maharana Udai Singh admirably chose to conform to the changed circumstance in and around Mewar with “Krishan-Neeti”.
A Silent Warrior:
In around 1568, when Chittorgarh was attacked by Mughal Empire then Maharana moved his kingdom to Udaipur and hence the purpose of founding the city was served. Now the kingdom was defended by nature. The tall hills of Aravalli range fought hard all these years in the favour of Maharana. A silent knight.
Source: www.rajasthantrekking.com
It might interest you those Aravalli Hills are now broken beyond repair. What nature has given us we all know but maybe we don’t know how to return the favour. Inside one age, millions who once discovered it the hub of their sustenance, are presently accommodated to the loss of one of the planet’s most established physical highlights. This notwithstanding the way that a great many villages have announced changes in the nearby environment after the mountain range’s corruption, with critical effect on the general population’s lives. Knowing history might be easy but to preserve history is a task. A task for all the generations living the era that was gifted by the descendants.
Let’s take a pledge to preserve the beauty of the city and steer towards some interesting dates and facts about ‘Our Udaipur’.
1931- 1st cinema Hall – Mewar talkies
1943 1st Bank – Bharat bank ltd.
1915, 1st-time electricity was utilized in the palace.
1960 Feb 6, 1st flight from Airport- Air India (Delhi – Jaipur – Udaipur – Ahmedabad)
jag mandir island during the 18th century
Jag Mandir was the Inspiration for Taj Mahal: Shah Jahan mother was a Rajput woman, Maharana Karan Singh remained him securely inside the Jag Mandir Palace that was noted as ‘Gul-Mahal’ at the time. Shah Jahn adjacent to his better half and children were solid safe in Gul Mahal, it’s equivalent that sovereign religion got awed by the structure of Gul Mahal and planned Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the earth.
Udaipur- Kashmir of Rajasthan
Udaipur is also known as the ‘Kashmir of Rajasthan’: Udaipur is created like Kashmir once it comes regarding its beautiful landscapes, exciting sights and if truth be told a great thing about lakes. One more reason that connects Kashmir to Udaipur is that each of these cities is positioned on valleys that results in their spectacular beauty.
City palace
Maharana Udai Singh designed a six-kilometre-long town wall, with seven gates: Significantly Surajpole, Chandpole, Udiapole, Hathipole, Ambapole, Brahmpole are worth capturing. The realm among these walls and gates continues to be said the Old City or the walled town.
Gulabbagh
The sculpture of Queen Victoria is presently show-cased among the Saraswati Bhawan Library: In February 1890, a sculpture of Queen Victoria was unveiled among the Gulab Bagh. With the sculpture of Mahatma Gandhi stands amidst the luxurious garden; collectively the Saraswati Bhawan Library in Gulab Bagh was initially called as ‘Victoria Museum’.
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Sahastra-Bahu (Sas-Bahu) Temples is on a list of India’s Heritage Monument: Sahastra-Bahu Temples area is magnificently noted as ‘Sas-Bahu’ temples. Historical records say, that Sahastra Bahu means ‘Vishnu with one thousand arms’ but the native stories suggest a definite tale. They’re situated in Nagda at Udaipur, Located 20 km away from the city.
The curious case of Hare: Maharana Udai Singh II is said to have established his new capital city of Udaipur when he chased a rabbit/hare at Akshay Tritiya chase in the Girwa Valley, somewhat northwest of Ayad town. Same way chasing rabbit/hare Ahmedabad and Sirohi was found by their respective founders that too on Akshaya Tritiya.
Old Palace, Udaipur
With these stories, history is left open-ended. There is still a lot we need to know about this magical city, a book with empty pages where words need to be discovered to uncover. In the end, clinking glasses with the lakes, hills and aura of this city. We wish Venice of east a very Happy Birthday!
