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Kanore – The Mewari Land of Paan, Knives and Lotus

History of Kanore

Kanore was established by Rawat Ajja Singh Ji who was the first Thakur of Kanore. Rawat Ajja Singh Ji was the son of Maharana Lakha Singh Ji (1382 – 1421).

There are many theories behind the name of town ‘Kanore’. The first one is that there was a lady monk known as ‘Kani Meeni’, who used to pray there to achieve salvation. During this phase of hers, she achieved divine powers. The town was named as ‘Kanore’ after this holy lady. The second theory is that the town had a large number of devotees of Krishna. Thus, after the name of Krishna, the town was named as Kanore.

Rawat Yogendra Singh Ji | Current Rawat Saheb of Kanore

But according to Rawat Yogeshwar Singh Ji, who is the 20th Rawat Saheb of Kanore since 2011, ‘When Maharana Ajja Singh Ji came to Kanore, there was a Bheel lady who owned a hut at the place. To establish the town, Maharana told her to remove her hut. The lady agreed but only on one condition. The condition was that the town would be named after her and from then on, the town became famous from the name Kanore.’

 

What is Kanore famous for?

Kanore is located at a distance of about 75 km from Udaipur in the southern region of Rajasthan. Since it is at the border of tribal caste majority area, in the earlier times, it was a very less educated region. Then a saint known as Acharya Shri Jawaharcharya inspired Mewad Malviya Pt Udai Jain to build a university here and he did exactly so with the name ‘Jawahar Vidhyapeeth’ and this evolved the education in the entire South Rajasthan. Jawahar Vidyapeeth became the educational center for Southern Rajasthan. This entire episode gave rise to a new name of Kanore which is ‘Shiksha Nagari’.

Few Lines have been written in the appraisal of Kanore by ancient poets during the monarchical era:

Pan Parkha wala Nipje,

Chaku he Bejod,

Kamal Khile, Khokha Vane,

Ya Sursat ri Kanore

The above poem about Kanore boasts about the agriculture of betel leaves (Paan) in Kanore. It is said that no one was able to farm betel leaves even around 1 km near Kanore and it was only cultivated in Kanore in ancient times. The Paan of Kanore was so famous that people from America came all the way to the town just to taste the paan here. Yogeshwar Singh Ji says that Mohanlal Sukhadiya, Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, used to come here regularly especially to have the paan of Kanore.

Kanore is also famous for its knives and the lotus ponds which can be spotted at every 2 km there.

 

Tourist attractions at Kanore

Kanore Palace

Source: Kanore Palace Blogspot

Kanore Palace, situated in the middle of Kanore, belongs to the royal family of the Kanore. The construction of the Palace was begun by Maharawat Sarangdev II in 1711 AD. It is said that the artisans who made the City Palace of Udaipur were the same who made the Kanore palace of Kanore. This is the reason why Kanore Palace is a replica of the City Palace. Although, the size of the City Palace is a bit larger. Just like the City Palace of Udaipur, parts of Kanore Palace were also made by different rulers during their respective reign.

The architecture of the Palace reflects the Rajputana style. It has three major portions which are –

Sarang Villas which was built 700 years ago by the forefathers of the Kanore Royal family.

Nahar Niwas built 300 years ago

Kesar Niwas built 150 years ago

Bhabhuka Mahadev

A prominent picnic spot near Kanore which homes an idol of Lord Shiv amidst natural and peaceful environment. The main highlight of the temple is the festival of Mahashivratri when a large number of people are gathered here to worship Lord Shiva.

Adeshwar Ji temple

Source: Temple Advisor

Adeshwar Ji is an ancient Jain Temple, about 800 years old at a distance of 3 km from Kanore towards Dhariyawad. The temple is devoted to first Tirthankar of Jain Rishabh Dev Ji. It is situated in a village named Rajpura, which was known as Rajgad previously. Many religious processions take place in the temple such as Tirth Khetra like Akshay Tritiya Parna Mahotsav and a fair taking place once a year known as Janam kalyanak of Bhagwan Adinath.

Keleshwar Mahadev

Source: Youtube

Keleshwar Mahadev is a set of temples built on the bank of Gomti River and a prominent picnic place which attracts a large number of tourists. A pristine waterfall can be witnessed at the place which looks stunning during monsoon season. An ancient idol of Lord Shiva is worshipped at Keleshwar Mahadev.

Kundia Dam

Kundia Dam is the major source of water for the people in Kanore. During monsoon, the dam becomes an exceptional sight to witness.

Kamal Wala Talab

As mentioned above, there are multiple lotus ponds near and in Kanore. These pond homes a variety of beautiful Lotus flowers which can be seen on the surface of the water.

Do you have any feedback for the article or have any such interesting story to share with us? Then write to me at juhee@udaipurblog.com.

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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

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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.

Picture by: @nefelibata.21__

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.

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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.

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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.