As the wedding season is approaching people all over India are hunting for places to hold their wedding. Hosting a Destination wedding is a thing for ages now, and couples from the globe are looking for places to celebrate a wedding never seen before. Udaipur has become a hotspot when it comes to getting married as a lot of weddings, especially celebrity weddings have been hosted in the city making it the prime choice of people across the globe.
Why people are choosing our city and why more people must choose the City of Lakes is what the expert wedding planner, Sahil Thakur (founder at Frozen Apple Weddings) is telling us.
As per Sahil, he hears from a lot of people that they want to marry in Udaipur as they have heard about celebrities and big names getting married in the city. He told us about the main aspects, as per him, that give Udaipur an edge over other destinations in Rajasthan as well as the whole of India.
You get to marry in a PALACE
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The city boasts of palaces and forts such as the City Palace complex, which alone houses several breath-taking venues. Apart from that you also have Devigarh Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Lake Palace and many more in the city. Beautiful weddings can be hosted in Udaipur in all these sumptuous palatial properties.
Some of the Most Luxurious Hotels are in Udaipur
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Besides having palaces, the city also has some of most stunning 5-star contemporary as well as heritage hotels that have a charm of their own.
Known as the Most Romantic City
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The City of Lakes known for its beauty is also known to be the most romantic city. This is because it houses some of the more exquisite locations in the whole of Rajasthan.
Beautiful Lakes Adorn Every Part of Udaipur
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It doesn’t matter where you go, you shall always find a place which overlooks the majestic waters of the city.
You Get to Experience the Unique Rajasthani Hospitality and Food
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‘Padharo Mahre Des’ meaning ‘Welcome to my Country’ is the dictum here and the people of Udaipur live up to it.
Hassle Free Transport!
The city’s closeness to states like Gujarat makes it quite easier for families to flock to Udaipur. The city also boasts connection with Delhi and Mumbai Airports and stations as there are daily Flights, Trains, and Buses available.
One added quotient!
The Backdrop of the Aravalis and Lot of Tourist Spots
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Udaipur has a lot of tourist attractions that is an added benefit to the people coming here to stay in your wedding. They can get to see a lot of places of interest in Udaipur and can relax amidst the nature having a gala time altogether.
Udaipur is encompassed by the Aravali Ranges, so wherever you go you can get an amazing view of the hills around the city. The wedding photography can totally be aced as there will be a perpetual background of beauty.
You can also visit the website for gaining more knowledge about wedding destinations and venues in Udaipur and other cities at Frozen Apple Weddings
Star Photoworks: Creating Moments That Last Forever
Who doesn’t want to have memories of their big day of life saved in the form of pictures to cherish for a lifetime? It’s every bride’s dream of having a lavish wedding; these moments are to be captured and can only be taken by some professional. Planning on for a party and thinking about the snaps? Or are you organizing a live performance by some great artist? If you are into any of these then look no further, Star Photoworks is to your rescue!
Pre-wedding
The dreamy pictures taken by Star Photoworks have made many faces smile and cherish memories forever. So whether you are looking for unmatched candids or posing a smile, Star Photoworks can make you feel not less that prince or a princess. The enthusiastic team of Star Photoworks makes it happen for you in real life.
Who are the faces behind Star Photoworks?
Praveen, Kushal, and Hemendra are the main faces behind the brilliant photographs. Capturing candid moments is a tough task, but these photography enthusiasts have taken it not just as a job but as creating memories of people across India. They work in Udaipur, Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi, and Goa.
Kushal -Cinematographer, and EditorHemendra -Lighting HeadPraveen- Photographer
What makes them stand out?
Devotion towards one’s work is what makes anyone stand out. The team Star Photoworks works on the motto of creating happy moments for its precious and beautiful clients. Their pictures speak for them and are much loved by the clientele.
Themed Party
When you would go through their photos, you can see a myriad of emotions imparting from a single click! That’s the beauty of a photograph.
What projects does Star Photoworks undertake?
They take pre-wedding, wedding, parties, live gigs, commercial shoots, portfolio, baby shoots, maternity shoots and many more.
So what are waiting for? Capture memories of your wedding day or any event, call Star Photoworks and let them spread their magic.
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“They made my pre-wedd shoot so much fun. I was camera conscious and was feeling a bit unready about being shot, but these guys made it so easy for me. After a year too, whenever I go through the albums of my shoot with Star Photoworks, each image comes to life! Literally, they have created memories that last forever”- Rashmi (A beautiful Bride)
“The pictures are absolutely enticing and you can see kid’s happiness while enjoying our party through each photograph of Star Photoworks”- Ashutosh (Organizer of a kids pool party)
Sharad Rang - Food and Music Festival, reviving traditional delicacies
Udaipur recently hosted a one of its kind food and music fest, organized by the West Zone Cultural Centre (WZCC) almost a week ago from October 25th to 29th at Shilpgram, which inevitably was one of the biggest food festivals to have been conducted in the city, funnily enough, agreeing to the fact that not many food festivals have been arranged in the city within the past few years. Nevertheless, as they say, its never too late, and so with the setting up of Sharad Rang – Food and Music Festival, we received an opportunity to witness exhilarating performances by different artists from all over the country delivering breathtaking dance and musical performances while hogging on some mouth-watering traditional delicacies of various states of India.
For those who missed a chance to munch on some of the very many delicious food items presented at the fest, here’s a quick overview of the different stalls and the mélange of food served :
Awadh ki Mithai
The stall, as the name suggests had decorated containers of mithai (sweets) but didn’t quite boast of Awadhi sweets in particular. Although whatever that we tasted was very fresh and good, it didn’t totally feel like we were trying something new. They had Rabdi, Kulfi, Gulab Jamun and Kesariya Doodh (Saffron Milk) and were very affectionate, because obviously, ‘Muskuraiye, ap Lucknow mein hai!’
2. Lucknowi Chaat
This was yet another stall owned by the same smiling face who served us Kulfi and Gula Jamuns. This stall had Basket Chaat, Baingan Chaat (Brinjal Chaat), Palak Chaat (Spinach Chaat), Moong Daal aur Mewa ka Dahi Bada. We tasted the Palak and the Basket Chaat and the first bite alone left us ordering a second one! Crispy and tangy just what a chaat should taste like.
3. Kashmiri Food
Well, Kashmiris weren’t far behind in the race too. Coming all the way down to Rajasthan, they obviously had something appetizing in their menu too. While we sipped on Kahwa (a Kashmiri drink made of green tea, saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and almonds), the owner of the stall told us about the delicacies he had prepared. Specialities included Rista, Gushtaba, Chicken Dhaniya Korma and Rogan Josh! Beginning of a Daawat surely, no?
4. Maharashtrian food – Neelam food
Maharashtrians came with their set of preparations as well. Serving Zunka Bakar (a tempting preparation of Jowar and Gramflour, the staple food of rural Maharashtra), Chaat Cone, Sabudana Vada, Puran Poli (sweet flat bread made with gram flour and jaggery stuffing) and Matka Roti, it was no doubt one of the major attractions of the festival, having already hooked the nation to the world famous Vada Pav! Are you addicted too!?
5. Gujarati Food
Gujaratis never lag behind, you just name anything, and Gujaratis are sure to put you in awe. Nothing less can be said for Gujarati food and the love that they sprinkle over it. How could anybody not like the food served with so much of love and warmth? Gujarat brought a dozen of dishes on the plate to devour. Ranging from Thepla, Methi Gota, Ragda Patis, Undhiyu, Khandvi to Dabeli, Fafda, Jalebi, they had almost all of Gujarat kept on the table. Even we got confused what to eat and what not to!
6. Bihari food
This was apparently the most talked about stall of all. Food from Gujarat, Maharashtra and the South is much talked about these days, but we know very little of what Bihar has to offer. We were quite impressed seeing the crowd rushing to savor food from Bihar and eating with such fervor their specialties like Litti Chokha (Litti – lentil stuffed balls made of wheat, Chokha – dip made of eggplant, mashed potatoes, and tomato), Mawa ki Anarsa, Shahi Hing Kachori, Ghugni, Sattu Kachori, Mawa ka Chandrakala, Lal Mohan. Litti in the Litti Chokha had striking similarities with Baati, the only different thing being the gram flour stuffing.
7. South and Punjabi food – Radha Rasoi
South Indian and Punjabi food is not new to Rajasthan. It has become a part of almost every restaurant menu and wedding and other celebrations. We had hoped for some better and new dishes apart from the Masala Dosa, Aloo Paratha, Gobhi Paratha, Spider Roll (similar to spring roll) but it failed to amaze us. The food was cold and double fried (referring to the Spider Roll here). There was one similar stall also serving Punjabi food in the form of Chole Bhature, Amritsari Kulcha, Sarso ka Saag, Makai ki Roti, which was otherwise fresh and tasty but didn’t quite hit the mark.
8. Lucknowi food – Wahid Biriyani
Lucknow has seen the footfall of various Nawabs in history and unlike any other stall we had high hopes for finding nice non-vegetarian food from Lucknow and just when we started feeling the absence of one, this came to the rescue! This was a huge setup and served vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian delicacies but with a drawback; they cooked both veg and non-veg in the same pan using the same oil which made it really worrisome for some vegetarians to choose to eat there. Apart from this, Mr. Aabid Ali Qureshi was a jolly person and insisted us on tasting each and everything. We tasted the Zaafrani Phirni which was mindblowing and some other specialties being Galauti Kebab, Chicken Masala, Mutton and Chicken Biriyani, Warki Paratha, Reshmi Tikka and Roasted Chicken. It was truly a treat for non-vegetarians.
9. Padam Thaal and Aapno Rajasthan
How can Rajashtanis be left behind when there’s food been talked about on the counter!? People ate Daal Baati Churma, Besan Gatte ki Sabzi, Papad Methi, Ker Sangri, Sev Tamatar, Mawa Kachori, Jodhpuri Mirchibada, Ajmer Kadi Kachori, Bikaneri Jalebi, and Bajre ki Roti with equal craze and excitement and enjoyed beyond limits. Afterall, a happy stomach is a happy soul!
What are your views? Should we have more festivals like these in our city?
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Are you a groom-to-be? Then look nowhere else! ‘Wewaah’ Store in Udaipur is creating awesome embellished clothes for grooms who seek to be quite different from the crowd. While there are several showrooms and stores that cater to wedding wears, Wewaah devotes itself to today’s grooms. Dealing in exclusive grooms clothing; Wewaah boasts some of the finest forms of menswear.
What’s so special about Wewaah?
The Wewaah store caters to no cliché stuff just like its name! (No ‘vivah’) they have very chic clothing for the grooms which range from velveteen finish to very fine type of brocade fabric. The store has some really cool and fresh colored interiors which are new to the city as well. The flowery wall and door murals also add charm to the beautiful store.
What all can you get there?
At the Wewaah store, grooms can get cufflinks, sherwanis, waist coats, Jodhpuris, belts, kamar-bandhs, broaches, saafas, paags and so much more. In addition to this, you can also get cloth material at the store from which you can get apparels customized at the store itself to fit your size.
The store not only caters to clothes but accessories that a groom can utilize in his wedding. The broaches and cufflinks are super awesome and have a fine touch of the Rajasthani style. The other embellishments like neckpieces and head gears are something to swoon over. They also have gifts that can be given to your guests to make them feel special. Wewaah can also get you wedding cards which have a royal touch. You can also get some specially designed buttons and shirts which have unique patterns and motifs.
Last but not the least; they have the traditional Mojaris, which any groom would love to wear. They also keep swords which are much liked by the grooms for carrying on their big day.
Apart from the whole clothing and accessories, they also provide wedding photography solutions; from pre-wed to all the functions of a wedding. So what are you waiting for! Dive into the royalty and charm of being a groom- visit the Wewaah store today.
Also, if you have visited the store already or are planning to visit, do share your reviews of the awesomeness.
We have been watching wrestling since childhood. Well, it’s time to see it LIVE! It is happening in Udaipur and Indian Wrestling Entertainment (IWE) is bringing the dreamy world of wrestling and fighting in our city of lakes. There are going to be international wrestling stars and Indian wrestling stars in the arena.
For Arjun Paliwal (Indian Wrestling Entertainment) the main objective is to relive a dream – a dream of watching these wrestling stars live. He belongs to the city of lakes and is proud of the city; hence he has chosen Udaipur to be the hosting venue.
Arjun Paliwali with the great Khali
Thinking who are artists making it big at Udaipur? Well, the event has some of the huge names as their physique! There are going to be female and male wrestlers who will fight at the arena in front of Udaipur’s crowd. Excited aren’t you?
Let us reveal the big names that are going to be at Udaipur for this event- The Great Khali, Rey Mysterio, Brody Steele, Ryback, Katy Forbes, Bobby Leshlye and many more.
Wrestling championships have been like a dream and many of us are big fans of these stars. With Indian wrestler Khali in the league, wrestling competitions have taken a new path of excitement and amazement in India.
We are quite excited ourselves to witness such a huge event in the city. We hope that such humongous events will bring a lot of people especially tourists from across the globe to the City of Lakes. It is a great honor for the people of the city that such events are being held in Udaipur. We wish all the very best to Arjun Paliwal and his team for organizing an event like this and making it happen in lakecity.
For other announcements on the event, stay tuned and find out the rest of the story with us!
अब तक उदयपुर की झीलों में आपने नावों को चलते देखा होगा, लोगो को तैरते देखा होगा उन्हें कपड़े धोते देखा होगा… और तो और आपने झीलों में सीवरेज के पानी को गिरते भी देखा होगा, लेकिन अब इन सबके आलावा एक और कमाल होने की सम्भावना है वो भी उदयपुर की झीलों में। अगर ये बात मंत्री-महोदयों को जम गई तो जल्दी ही अपने शहर की झीलों में सी-प्लेन(seaplanes) भी उतरेंगे। मजेदार बात तो ये है कि इस योजना में जापान दिलचस्पी दिखा रहा है, वैसे ही जैसे उसने बुलेट ट्रेन में दिखाई थी। हम आपको बता दे कि जापान की दिलचस्पी पहले ही भारत को 1,10,000 करोड़ की पड़ी है, अब देखते है ये कितने की पड़ती है? वैसे अभी तो बात ही निकली है, और बात निकलने का मतलब ये तो नहीं हो जाता की शादी पक्की मान ही ले, तो अभी ज्यादा बवाल मचाने वाली बात नहीं है।
तो बात ये है कि स्पाइस जेट जापान की एक कंपनी “setouch holdings” से 100 कोडिआक प्लेंस खरीदने की सोच रहा है। केंद्रीय मंत्री नितिन गडकरी साहब कहते है कि रूस और जापान ने डील में इंटरेस्ट दिखाया है जिनमे 50 सीटर वाले प्लेंस भी शामिल है।
नितिन गडकरी ये भी कहते है : ” भारत में एअरपोर्ट की कमी है। ज्यादातर कारोबार उन जगहों से होता है जहाँ ढंग से कनेक्टिविटी नहीं मिल पाती। हम उसी के समाधान के रूप में इसे देख रहे है। हम चाहते है भारत का आखिरी कोना तक बाकि जगहों से कनेक्ट हो, ये प्रोजेक्ट से हमें लाभ मिलने की उम्मीद है। उदयपुर के टूरिज्म को भी इससे फायदा मिलेगा।”
अम्फिबिअस एयरक्राफ्ट ज़मीन और पानी दोनों पर उड़ान भर सकते है ये भारी और धीमे ज़रूर होते है पर ज्यादा वर्सटाइल भी होते है। जिसकी वजह से इसकी उपयोगिता बढ़ जाती है। हमारे प्रधानमंत्री का कहना है कि ऐसे एयरक्राफ्ट दूरियाँ कम करने में साथ देंगे। नदियों और दुसरे बड़े जल स्त्रोतों का उपयोग करके इस काम को आसन किया जा सकता है।
लेकिन ये सब में बहुत टाइम लगेगा अभी ये सब पर सिर्फ बात की जा रही है, लागू करने में वक़्त लगेगा। क्या पता उदयपुर का नाम आएगा भी या नहीं आएगा..
पर ये सब बात उठने पर हमारी भी जिम्मेदारी बढ़ जाती है की इस पर चर्चा की जाए। आप अपने व्यूज़ रखे कि क्या वाकई देश की नदियाँ, झीले अभी इन एयरक्राफ्ट के लिए तैयार है? इतने करोड़ो खर्च करने के बाद गंगा, यमुना जैसी बड़ी नदियाँ अब भी प्रदूषित है। ऐसे में क्या ये प्रोजेक्ट लागू करना सही है?
अगर लागू होता है तो क्या उदयपुर इस प्रोजेक्ट के लिए तैयार है? जब इतनी मेहनत से शहर के कुछ लोग झीलों को साफ़ करने में लगे हुए है। बावजूद इसके अब तक होटल्स और आसपास के घरो का गिरता सीवरेज पानी इन झीलों में जाने से नहीं रोक पाए है, आयड़ को अब जाकर साफ़ कराया जा रहा है तब क्या ये प्लेंस उदयपुर के लिए सच में ज़रूरी होंगे?
लेकिन ये सब अपने-अपने विचार है, आप भी अपने थॉट्स कमेंट बॉक्स में लिख सकते…. आप कैसे देखते है इस तरक्की को?
Are you an Instagram enthusiast and can’t get enough of it!? Then you are at the right spot! Keep reading to find out about 11 Instagrammers from Udaipur who are making it big on Instagram. Instagram is a platform where people express their feelings, emotions, their profession and everything else that falls in between these.
There are people from the city of lakes who do oodles of amazing work but we are unknown to them. These people have an influential profile and can change the way you perceive people of Udaipur. From various fields I have summed up people; from artists, business persons, designers to models and bloggers. Instagram is a great platform to showcase your skill and trust me these Udaipurites are creating a buzz.
Have a look at these Insta-stars from Udaipur.
Princess Bhargavi
Source: Instagram
A beautiful lady, an inspiring personality, the daughter of the king of Udaipur Shri Arvind Singh Ji Mewar; Princess Bhargavi of Udaipur is a lady to look up to. She runs a lifestyle store by the name ‘Aashka’. At Aashka, they transform traditional & modern art forms into deftly crafted merchandise. You can find the Instagram page of the store @aashkabhargavi
Bhuvnesh Ojha is an activist whose prime aim is to make the society greener and the atmosphere cleaner. His profile’s bio tells how passionate he is about his work. He devotes his time in plantation and calls himself as an ‘Earth warrior’, Tree planter, Change maker. He has come up with his organization known as Pukaar and works for making the environment better. UdaipurBlog had previously taken an initiative to make the locals aware about Pukaar by creating a very resourceful video about Bhuvnesh’s organization.
You can visit his profile on Instagram:@pukaarwala
Aikarth Purohit
Source: Instagram
There are a lot of people who love music but there are only a few of them who turn their mere love for music into a celebrated career. Aikarth is the director and owner at the Baselard Studios in Udaipur. He is a music producer, composer, and a guitarist. He has recorded many songs, sung many covers, worked with eminent artists and so much more. Now, he has come up with an inspiring concept of taking new and budding local talents, who do not get a chance to feature or get their songs recorded, to the mainstream of Indian music industry.
Bhawani Singh Chandel is the director and co-founder of Lets Trip Cycle Tours. He takes cycle tours to Jaipur, Udaipur, Panchgani, Pushkar, Leh. So if you are a fan of bike tours then surely you can click on @letstripcycletours which is on Instagram to get an insight of the fun and adventurous track of a cycle tour! You can also go to his website www.letstrip.in
You can visit his profile on Instagram:@chandela556
Aashna Shaikh
Source: Instagram
Aashna Shaikh is a young girl in her twenties, studying designing from Gandhinagar. She is an aspiring lifestyle and accessories designer who boasts an amazing Instagram profile. Her photos are appealing and have a placid theme all over. She is audacious in her pictures and aspires to follow the same career path in the future as well.
You can visit her profile on Instagram:@aashna_skh
Rahul skull
Source: Instagram
The most celebrated tattoo artist is here. Rahul Skull has been in the fashion and tattoo industry in Udaipur for more than a decade. He is one of the most known and famous tattoo artists, Stylist, Piercist in the city. He runs the Skull Fashion Studio and is a major fashion icon and inspiration to a lot of guys in Udaipur. An intimidating persona, his love for his work can be seen as he has tattoos and piercings all over his skin.
She is a young entrepreneur from Udaipur and deals in greeting cards, art prints, stationery, gifts and so much more. The Mixtape Store is the name of her page and has some very quirky, inspirational themed frames; something you would love having in your room. The collection is colorful and eclectic, and a must-have for your living space.
You can visit her profile on Instagram:@mixtapestore
Anurag Mehta
Source: Instagram
Anurag Mehta is an eminent and undoubtedly amazing watercolor artist. He draws and colors his surroundings, heritage buildings, and monuments. His profile has awe-inspiring watercolor paintings that feature Udaipur’s beauty at its best. The paintings are inspiring as they show experience and his love for the city of lakes.
Saurabh Patwari is a well-known Instagrammer in Udaipur. A pioneer in drone photography and levitation photography in Udaipur, Saurabh is known for his unique and eclectic angles. If you are a budding photographer you must visit his profile to gather some immense inspiration. He shoots portfolios, portraits, pre-wedding, landscape and so much more. A chartered accountant by fate and a photographer by passion, Saurabh Patwari is a person to look for on your Instagram.
Earrings, chokers, bun-sticks, rings, hair bands, rubber bands, headband, leashes, hair clips and so much more. Shadab Khan is making fabowlous bows and shipping it to your doorsteps where ever you are in India. The bows at Fabowlous are handmade and are quite versatile. For all the pretty girls who love cute things, Shadab’s bows are something to swoon over.
Hurratul Maleka Taj is a young entrepreneur, fashion blogger, stylist from Udaipur. She is a well-known face in the city and runs her own organization named Chics Connect with an objective to connect women across the globe in a trusted network and help them grow personally as well as professionally. Her website can be visited for a detailed know-how of what Chics Connect is, www.chicsconnect.com
Amazed, aren’t you? Yes, these people belong to the city of Udaipur and live amongst us. Looking for an inspiration- well, inspiration is all around us, we just need to keep our eyes open.
If you know any of these people, do thank them for making a difference. Also, if you feel that you or your friend can be a part of this list and I have missed out on you; do tell us in the comment section below. We would love to know you!
This Duo From Udaipur Will Give You A Chance To Record Your Own Song!
Rajasthan is a land of eclectic music and musicians. The state has diversified and unique talents hidden beneath the blanket of lack of opportunities. This Duo from Udaipur, Aikarth Purohit, and Sahil Thakur, is taking an initiative to bring these hidden talents to the mainstream. Aikarth, who is the owner at Baselard Studios, is himself a Music Producer, Guitarist, and Composer. Sahil, too, has set up Frozen Apple Records which allows musicians to spread their talent across all platforms. As both of them have started their musical journeys from scratch, they are well aware of the tribulations a budding artist has to face.
Baselard Studios | Aikarth Purohit
Also, they run an organization called FAAM which helps artists to perform on various platforms like social events and concerts.
This music enthusiast team is helping artists from scratch to make them a well-known face in the music industry. Managing Frozen Apple Artist Management, Sahil and Aikarth are looking for passionate and zealous people who are willing to give a shot in the music industry. Prime yourself and your skills to make it large with this duo!
What is the aim behind this thought?
The prime objective is getting local artists to the mainstream. Artists who have never gotten the break to record their composition in a studio can actually live up to their dream. A professional recording studio can, in fact, boost their talent as well as can be a turning point in their lives. The aim revolves around the ideology of bringing up new talents in the domain of music.
Sahil Thakur
How are you going to get selected for the recording?
If you wish to get your composition recorded at the Baselard Studios then you would face an audition. Post-audition one can easily get their song recorded. So if you are a budding artist and want to enter into the world of mainstream music then you must not miss this opportunity.
Thinking how to reach to them?
Well, you can call or direct message them on the following given handles. Just click on the below-given links.
This Duo From Udaipur Will Give You A Chance To Record Your Own Song!
A great opportunity for the singers and music composers! So what are you waiting for? Prep yourself and get ready to enter the mainstream of the Indian Music Industry!
Dancing to the beats of international artists, we enjoy a lot. And why not! The beats are electric and so energetic that it compels us to dance and we get carried away. I am sure everyone reading this would agree with my opinion. But sometimes, we need a more subtle music which is away from the hustle and takes us back to our roots, takes us back to the very foundation- that ties us to our birthplace. In the same way, a lot of people prefer listening to folk music, whether they belong to any place; they crave for raw voices, ‘desi’ instruments, and vernacular dances and music.
Everyone has a different taste in music, but when it comes to folk music- we enjoy it hands down.
The music of Langa and Manganiyar of Rajasthan
Mangniyar Musicians
Who are Langa and Manganiyar?
Langa and Manganiyar are folk musicians who follow a rich oral tradition which they have inherited from their forefathers. These balladeers from Rajasthan sing of everyday chores and emotions. They become highly relatable and probably that is the reason why they are able to mesmerize their listeners.
Manganiyars have expertise over percussion instruments like Dholak and Khadtal, whereas Langas are known for Sarangi, Murali, Surnai, etc. Their musical compositions are masterpieces and are quite complex. The word Manganiyar means those who ask for charity. On different occasions, they would go to patron’s house and sing songs and in turn, would be awarded.
Langa community musicians
If you go through the roots of these musical groups then we come to know that these Langas and Manganiars were groups of professional musicians, whose music was supported by wealthy landlords and aristocrats. This tradition and hierarchy are maintained till now. Both the groups sing in the same language but their styles differ. This difference of style came into existence as per the tastes of their patrons. Both the communities belong to the Islamic origins but many of their songs are in praise of Hindu deities. Similarly, they are known to celebrate Hindu festivals such as Diwali and Holi. The Manganiar performers evoke the Hindu God Krishna and seek his blessings before the commencement of their music recital.
Khartal- a music instrument majorly used by both the communities of musicians
It is also believed that the Manganiars were musicians of the Rajput courts. They used to accompany their chiefs to war and providing them with entertainment before and after the battles. In addition to this, these singers and musicians also performed at the event of the chiefs’ death and would perform at the ruler’s vigil day and night until the mourning was over.
Coming to the second music community of Rajasthan, the Langas which literally means a song giver is a group of poets, singers, and musicians from the Barmer district of Rajasthan. The Langas are versatile players of the Sindhi Sarangi and the Algoza (double flute), which accompany their magical voices. They used to perform at events like births, and weddings, exclusively for their patrons, who were cattle breeders, farmers, and landowners.
Langa community musicians
Today, these musical groups perform in various realms and acquire major acclamations not just in the country but also internationally. Rajasthan hosts one of the most energetic and redolent music cultures of the world. The land of sand dunes and camels imparts the fragrance of vernacular music and folklores that touches the hearts of many. These musicians have such an impact on the listeners that they are bound to listen to them again and again.
Mangniyars performing in Shilpgram Udaipur
In Udaipur, you can find these musicians in Shilpgram during the annual Shilpgram Festival quite commonly.
It’s said that music transcends time and space, and indeed it holds true in the case of these folk musicians.
Such is the music of Rajasthan!
If you have ever listened to any Langa or Manganiyar, do let us know your experience in the comment section below.
A cheering crowd, a colossal stage, amazing artists, whimsical music, delectable food, and beverages- all at a single destination!
Udaipur Lantern Festival 2017 will linger in our minds for the years to come. And, why not! It is the only festival in Udaipur that gathers the energetic people of Lakecity every year at a common place by the onset of Diwali.
In association with Livspace Designs, Udaipur witnessed more than 8000 people at Shouryagarh Resort & Spa celebrating the festivities of Diwali.
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Since five years, Udaipur Lantern Festival has made efforts to bring everyone together at a common place to celebrate the onset of Diwali. Packed with mind-blowing live performances, selfie booths, food stalls and beautiful art installations ULF 2017 brought some of the staggering activities for the people at the fest.
Relive some of the amazing moments of our festival! And share your experience at the ULF 2017 with us.
Unveiling Happiness
The festival commenced at 4:00 pm with several on ground activities like Dances by Rajasthani artists accompanied with Dhol & Nagada which added pinches of the eclectic culture of Rajasthan.
As the crowd started to gather on the ground, the fest also attained its momentum. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and one could see a blend of happiness and amazement on the faces of the crowd gathered to witness a night of enjoyment and entertainment with their loved ones. The photo booths and stalls were overflowing with people taking pictures and having food and drinks and enjoying the fest.
Here comes the moment of the Fest!
At 6:30 pm the first performance of the Udaipur Lantern Festival 2017, Swaraag (Folk-rock Sufi Fusion Band) all the way from Jaipur took charge of the stage and totally mesmerized the gathering with their indo-western fusion music. No wonder, they were simply amazing and people were completely abounded by their enthralling performance. They were well taken by the crowd and received unmatched applause.
‘Mere Rashke Qamar’ made the crowd go Ga-Ga over the music of Swaraag and the energy was electric and could be easily seen by the applause from the spectators.
Post the performance of Swaraag, came the most awaited moment of the night- the live performance of PAPON.
His energy and love for the city resonated with the audience and we could hear the crowd screaming and cheering in utter liveliness for his songs. His soulful voice took over the stage at 8:00 pm and made the crowd swoon over his songs.
Unquestionably, the people of Udaipur loved PAPON and so did we!
An Electrifying DJ Session
Who does not love EDM! The DJ session pumped up the crowd post PAPON’s performance. DJ Kavish made the fest’s conclusion an electrifying one. The crowd was literally jumping with the beats of the music. What a night!!!
Last but not the least, we express gratitude to our partners, contributors, supporters, enthusiastic volunteers, our team and especially to the people of our city who have been supporting us and helping us in making the ULF happen each year successfully.
Thanking,
Associate Partner: Livspace Designs
Sound Partner: Mega Sound
Stage Light Partner: Ananta Stage Craft
Venue Partner: Shouryagarh Resort & Spa
Food Partner: Spicy Sigdi
Production Partner: The Backdrop
Radio Partner: 91.9 FM Radio City
LED Partner: Bharat LED
Set Design Partners: Shubh Beginnings
Merchandise Partners: Mrig.in
Online Partner: WittyFeed
Print Media Partner: Dainik Bhaskar
Digital Marketing Partner: Vivir Media
Self Drive Partner: Zoom Car
Mall Partner: Celebration Mall
Water Partner: Insta Qua
Photography Partner: Prakash Creation
Party Props Partner: Astronomia Shoppe
Helicopter Ride Partner: Mewar Helicopter
Dance Partner: Rajeev Surti Dance Factory
Stalls Partners: Sai Sagar, Brewberrys, Mom’s Ghar Ka Khana, Book A Surprise, Giani Ice Cream, Social Affairs, Spicy Sigdi, Hello Boho, Navneet Motors.
We will love to acknowledge the support of District Administration, District Police, Rajasthan Tourism for their unparalleled support.
Cheers to the People of Udaipur and To Udaipur Lantern Festival 2017!!!
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