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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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Techno India NJR Students Win Rs.1 lac Prize

Techno NJR students bring prestige to Udaipur once again by winning the 1st Runner-Up prize of Rs. 1 lakh in #OpenGovDataHack, a national level competition held in New Delhi on 31st October. The event was organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Law & Justice.

The prize to Techno NJR team was given by Hon’ble minister Sh. Ravi Shanker Prasad. First prize was won by the team from VIT and second Prize by Techno NJR team and third by IIT, Patna.

Techno NJR team consisting of Tathagat, Vedant, Bhavya, Mohit & Jeevika and mentored by Dr. Jitendra Shreemali created Datacop Platform using data available with National Crime Records Bureau.

What is Datacop Platform:

The Datacop platform is an attempt to empower the vulnerable sections of society through the use of technology. With increased attention on crimes against women, the team has presented a technology solution to prevent major crimes against women. Going forward this system can be used to prevent all weaker sections of the society, be these, women, older generation or children.

The analysis shows that coastal states have consistently witnessed the highest cases of immoral trafficking of women. Further, correlation analysis identifies the filling up of women SI equivalent rank vacancies as the best solution to the problem since the correlation between both these factors is close to 80%. Similarly, analysis of rape data provides insights into the profile of likely rapists as well as their family background.

As Udaipur is among the select smart cities, this can help make Udaipur a safer place for tourists as well as the residents. Successful deployment at Udaipur would enable other leading cities in the country to consider this as a potential solution to their crime-related challenges.

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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.

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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.

You may also want to read: Common translations of Mewari language to Hindi and English

Nature of Mewari

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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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Events

Things to keep in mind before going to Udaipur Light Festival 2018

The most happening festival of Rajasthan – Udaipur Light Festival 2018 is around the corner and the adrenaline rush of every Udaipurite is going to pump up real soon. But at such festivals, a little carelessness of ours makes our experience unpleasant. So before heading towards the world of amazement, check out the list we have prepared about the things you should keep in mind before going to ULF 2018.

Collect your passes and wristbands beforehand

For the entry to ULF 2018, you have to first buy the passes which will let you redeem the wristbands. The wristband is necessary for you to enter the ULF ground. Now, make sure that you collect your passes and wristbands before the event so that you don’t have to stand in long queues also the chances to miss any of the exciting activities inside reduces.

Style like you own it

Styling for an event like ULF 2018 is a very confusing as well as an important task as there are going to be a lot of people you’ll meet in the festival and you won’t want to leave a bad impression on any of the people around you, right? So it is important to select the right outfit for yourself which will not just look good on you but will also give you all the comfort that you need so that when you groove your feet on the music, you don’t have to manage your outfit repeatedly.

Don’t forget to grab a quick bite in between activities

We know the activities inside the event are too happening but make sure you grab a quick bite in between them. There will be a lot of stalls placed on the venue from where you can choose whatever you want to have. Make sure to remain hydrated throughout. You wouldn’t want to faint in the middle of the event.

Make new friends

At festivals like such, hordes of people throng from different cities. Don’t be a sourpuss and make sure that you make a lot of new friends. Be the social butterfly and I bet you won’t only have the best time of your life but you would also learn innumerable things from people with different mindsets.

Don’t miss the adventure activities

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While everyone is excited about the musical performances, trust me, the adventurous activities before them are as happening as ever. These interactive games and adventurous sports will give you a perfect opportunity to connect to different people while having fun. And who knows who might end up winning a game or two.

What to carry

There are several things that you should carry to the event which will make your event smooth and reduce any hindrance.

Selfie stick – Trust me, you’re going to capture a lot of pictures with a lot of people. A selfie stick will come in handy at such moments and will give you a bunch of stunning pictures.

Face mist – Sweat is very natural with a huge crowd dancing on the beats of amazing artists. A face mist will keep you going and refreshed for the rest of the event.

A water bottle – It is important to stay hydrated and at the same time it is not possible to run from one corner to another to drink water during a concert, so keep a water bottle with you to not get tired and have the most out of ULF 2018.

Some cash to go – keep a little cash with you in case you want to eat something or buy something from the stalls around.

Keep yourself updated

Keep yourself updated about the happenings of the festival you are going to attend. Thus, you can follow the official page of Udaipur light festival on Instagram and Facebook.

Didn’t book your tickets yet? Book it at Allevents or Bookmyshow.

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Helicopter Service from Udaipur to Ahmedabad Will Start Shortly

Mewar Helicopter Company will soon start a helicopter service from Udaipur to Ahmedabad. The helicopter will have a space of 4 people to sit comfortably and the ride from Udaipur to Ahmedabad will have a duration of one and a half hours. The initial to and fro charges for the same would be 1.5 Lacs exclusive of GST.

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For the same, a helipad will be constructed near Pratap Gaurav Kendra on Tiger Hills. It will be started by UIT and it has already been leased by Mewar Helicopter service for 10 years. The helipad has a parking space of 2 helicopters and it will also be used for landing of the government choppers. It will be inaugurated on 15th November and from then on the services will start regularly.

Mewar Helicopter service is currently popular for letting tourists as well as locals to explore the entire city of Udaipur via air and give them an aerial view of the city. And now people wanting to have a ride of the helicopter won’t have to go to the airport.

In this way, the helicopter services will provide a direct connectivity of Udaipur to Ahmedabad via air which has been lacking right now. You can book your ride from www.mhsrides.com.

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Here’s a Complete Guide for You to Attend Udaipur Light Festival 2018

First time to ULF 2018? Don’t worry, we have got everything covered for you. Below is a complete guide for you to attend Rajasthan’s biggest festival – Udaipur Light Festival 2018.

How to reach ULF 2018?

The festival is taking place in the City of Lakes – Udaipur. If you are a tourist, here are the ways you can reach the city.

By air:

  • The nearest airport is the Udaipur Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR)
  • The distance of the venue from the airport – 27 km
  • The direct flight is available to Udaipur from the following cities – Mumbai, Jaipur, , Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai.

For more information about Maharana Pratap Airport, click here.

By Train:

  • The nearest railway station is the Udaipur City Railway station.
  • The distance of the venue from the Railway station – 8 km.
  • Major trains arriving in Udaipur –

Ananya Express (12315/12316): Runs between Kolkata and Udaipur

Bandra – Udaipur Superfast Express (22901/22902): Runs between Mumbai to Udaipur

Udaipur City Jaipur Intercity Express (12991/12992): Runs between Jaipur and Udaipur

Chetak Express (12982/12981): Runs between Delhi to Udaipur

Udaipur Ahmedabad MG Fast Passenger (52927/52928): Runs between Ahmedabad and Udaipur

Udaipur City – Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Humsafar Express (22985/22986): Runs between Delhi and Udaipur

Nizamuddin Express (12415): Runs between Udaipur and Delhi

By road:

  • Volvo and comfort buses are available to Udaipur from all the major cities.

Where to stay in Udaipur?

  • Want to stay in Udaipur in a certain budget? Click here to know about the hostels and dorms in the city.
  • Want to wake up in the morning with a stunning Lake view? Click here to know about the Budget Hotels in Udaipur with a Lake View.
  • Want to experience the royalty of the city of Lakes? Click here to know about the best hotels and resorts in Udaipur.

How to enter Udaipur Light Festival 2018?

Step 1 – Book your tickets from Allevents or Bookmyshow.

Step 2 – You will receive a code on your phone number via text message and an E-mail. Carry your ID proof at the venue.

Step 3 – Reach the venue of ULF 2018 i.e. Shouryagarh Resort and Spa. Show your code and your ID proof on the entry. On showing that you’ll receive a wristband which will let you go further.

Step 4 – Create a bunch of unforgettable memories at Rajasthan’s biggest festival, Udaipur Light Festival 2018.

 

Venue of ULF 2018

Want to explore Udaipur after enjoying ULF 2018? Click here.  

 

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Forum Celebration Mall to Conduct Udaipur’s biggest Chess Championship ‘Moves of Magic’

Forum Celebration Mall has always taken an initiative to engage and give a good experience to its shoppers with a large variety of exclusive brands for shopping as well as fun and interesting activities every now and then.

After Purple Run, ‘Moves of Magic’ CHESS WIZ JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 is getting organized by Forum Celebration mall in association with Chess in Lakecity (affiliated with All Rajputana Chess Association and All India Chess Federation). Chess in Lakecity started with a vision to popularize chess and to coach the budding player.

On the occasion of Children’s day, the children of the city will witness the biggest junior Chess championship where more than 600 students will participate in 5 different categories. The event will be conducted on 13th and 14th November 2018 and for the same, students from all the prestigious schools are invited to participate in the tournament. Winners of the tournament will be awarded exciting prizes and trophies.

A school can send a number of students to the tournament. However, the total registrations are kept as 600 registrations. Apart from that, all the teams should be accompanied by a Teacher/Coach/Manager designated by the participating school.

General information and rules regarding the chess championship

(i) Group (A) Class LKG to HKG (Boys & Girls)

(ii) Group (B) Class I to Class III (Boys & Girls)

(iii) Group (C) Class IV to Class VI (Boys & Girls)

(iv) Group (D) Class VII to Class IX (Boys & Girls)

(v) Group (E) Class X to Class XII (Boys & Girls)

 

For Free Registration call (Last date of Registration 10th Nov. 2018)

  • Vikas Sahu, FIDE Arbiter & National Instructor and Secretary, Chess in Lakecity – 94130 45606
  • Baskaran Adhiban, Chessman Chess Academy – 94148 12453
  • Chess in Lake city, 19, Shabhavnath Marg, Lakhara Chowk, Udaipur – 94294 76158
  • MDS Chess Club, MDS Sr. Sec. School, Hiran Magri, Sec 3, Udaipur – 70145 12245/85628 33261

 

Important Rules

  • System of play: The tournament will be played under the FIDE laws of chess. Total 5/6/7 rounds shall be played. (According to Number of Participants in Group)
  • Time Control:  25 minutes plus 15-second increment.
  • Walk over time maximum 15 minutes. In case the participating student does not reach in time.
  • Players have to come in school uniform.
  • All players must attend the opening ceremony and prize distribution function.
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Udaipur’s National Badminton player to make Badminton courts for underprivileged children

Some of us are lucky enough to chase our dreams and achieve our goals, whereas there are some with just as much talent, but not as privileged in terms of resources. Maybe, that’s what struck the mind of this young man from Udaipur when he decided to make the largest badminton academy in Rajasthan.

Vikramaditya Chaufla has been playing badminton since he was 11 years old. What started as a means to keep himself engaged during the evenings turned into his passion and this is what took him on a journey that is full of achievements and accolades. From being the winner of the West Zone Inter-University tournament in Surat to representing India in the World University Championship in S.Korea, Vikram is one of the only two players (With Ravi Raj Sharma) in the history of Rajasthan to achieve this feat (a record which still stands).

During this journey of his’, he was even offered a central government job but he ditched that only to come back to his own city to build a badminton academy that will specially focus on underprivileged children.

The construction of the court has already started and will be finished by February 2019. The entire project of the court is self-funded and built with the initial help of I.E.V.O. Once the academy is up and running, the training will be provided by Vikram himself and he would be accompanied by international coaches and senior players who have represented the country. Apart from a select lot of underprivileged children, who would be completely funded by Vikram and his team, other people who are interested in the sport would also be welcomed.

Vikram has a noble vision to develop a private institute comprising of a holistic sports infrastructure and supported by the best of coaches in the field as he says that are umpteen number of great players, not just in the city but also in the rural areas who are just in need of a proper sports infrastructure and the right training.

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It’s a Bad News for Kailash Kher Fans in Udaipur

After the famous Indian singer Sona Mohapatra along with several other women accused Kailash Kher of sexual harassment under the #Metoo movement, Udaipur Municipal Corporation has decided to cancel the Kailash Kher night on 30th October in the Diwali Dussehra Mela. UMC further adds up that they want to keep the celebration out of the controversy and the singer is now replaced with another famous playback singer Darshan Rawal.

Earlier, Kailash Kher along with famous comedian Raju Shrivastava was planned to be the part of this Diwali Dussehra fair at townhall. But due to Kailash Kher being the center of several sexual allegations, his show has been canceled in the fair.

Sona Mohapatra, who accused Kailash Kher to have harassed her sexually, tweeted that “I met Kailash for coffee in Prithvi Café to discuss a forthcoming concert where both our bands were playing & after the usual, a hand on my thigh with lines likes, your so beautiful, feel so good that a ‘musician got you’ (Ram) not an actor. I left not soon after”.

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