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उस उदयपुरवासी की कहानी जिसनें 1971 के पाकिस्तानी हवाई हमले में लिया था हिस्सा

पाकिस्तानी आतंक की खबर सुनकर आज भी इस उदयपुरवासी का खून खौल जाता है. वीर चक्र विजेता 83 वर्षीय दुर्गाशंकर पालीवाल भारतीय रेलवे के वही पायलट है जिन्होंने 1971 के पाकिस्तानी हवाई हमले में काफी महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई थी. दुर्गाशंकर ने भारतीय सेना को सीमा के उस पार जाकर असलहा और बारूद पहुचानें का काम किया था. उस समय भारतीय सेना ने पाकिस्तानी सीमा में करीब 30 किलोमीटर तक कब्ज़ा कर लिया था और जब सेना का असलहा ख़त्म होने को आया था तब और असलहा उपलब्ध कराने की ज़िम्मेदारी दुर्गाशंकर पालीवाल को दी गई थी.

इस दौरान दुर्गाशंकर को 25 बोगियों वाली ट्रेन लेकर पाकिस्तानी सीमा में दाख़िल करना था. वे बाड़मेर के पास मुनाबाव रेलवे स्टेशन और पाकिस्तान के खोखरापर से होते हुए, परचे की बेरी रेलवे स्टेशन तक पहुँचे. उस समय रेलवे ट्रैक टूटा हुआ था तो करीब 10 किलोमीटर का ट्रैक रातों रात बनाया गया. दिनांक 11 दिसम्बर 1971 को दुर्गाशंकर बारूद से भरी हुई ट्रेन लेकर पाकिस्तान की सीमा में दाखिल कर गए.

पाकिस्तानी सीमा में खोखरापर से कुछ ही दूरी पर दुर्गाशंकर को एक विमान दिखा जो की उनकी ट्रेन पर नज़र रख रहा था. ज़रा सी देरी में वो विमान फिर से पाकिस्तान की ओर लौट गया. लेकिन वह विमान खतरा भांप चुका था और सुबह 6 बजे छह मिराज विमान मौके पर पहुंच कर बमबारी करने लगे. इन विमानों ने दुर्गाशंकर की ट्रेन को घेर लिया था लेकिन वे एक पल के लिए भी नहीं घबराए. उन्होंने अपनी ट्रेन की रफ़्तार बढ़ा दी और सिंध हैदराबाद की ओर जाने लगे. पाकिस्तानी विमानों ने कई बम गिराए लेकिन ट्रेन को नुक्सान ना पंहुचा पाए.

इसी तरह से विमानों में भी बम ख़त्म हो गए और रीलोड करने के लिए वे सिंध हैदराबाद की ओर उड़ान भरते हुए निकल गए. इस समय दुर्गाशंकर ने काफी अक्लमंदी और फूर्ति का इस्तेमाल करते हुए वे रिवर्स में ट्रेन को 25 किलोमीटर तब खींच ले गए. उन्होंने पर्चे की बेरी में अपने बटालियन को भी इस घटना की सूचना दे दी. पूरे बटालियन ने करीब 15 मिनट में पूरी ट्रेन का माल खाली कर दिया और एंटी एयरक्राफ्ट मिसाइल रिलोड कर दी.

वहां से लौटते हुए फिर से पाकिस्तानी विमानों ने ट्रेन का पीछा किया और खोखरापर से 5 किलोमीटर से पहले रेल लाइन पर एक हज़ार पौंड का बेम फेंका. बम से निकलती हुई चिंगारियों से दुर्गाशंकर का हाथ और मुँह भी जल गया था लेकिन उसकी परवाह किये बिना उन्होंने अपनी कोहनियों से ट्रेन चलाना जारी रखा. बमबारी के कारण रेल ट्रैक टूट चुका था जिसके बाद दुर्गाशंकर हाथ में बन्दूक लेकर ट्रेन से निकल गए और करीब 2 किलोमीटर आगे उन्होंने भारतीय वायुसेना का हेलीकॉप्टर को इशारा कर उतरवाया और अधिकारी को सूचना दे दी.

दुर्गाशंकर को अपनी वीरता और अदम्य साहस का परिचय देने के लिए, तत्कालीन राष्ट्रपति वीवी गिरी द्वारा वीर चक्र से सम्मानित किया गया था.

पुलवामा हमले के बारे में दुर्गाशंकर का कहना है की भारत ने पाकिस्तान को अभी भी पूरी तरह से जवाब नहीं दिया है. वे कहते है उनमे अब भी इतना जोश है की वे बॉर्डर पर जाने को तैयार है और सरकार के हुक्म पर देश के लिए कुछ भी करने को तैयार है.

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Food

Places to have the best South Indian food in Udaipur

Post author By Juhee Mehta
Post date May 11, 2018
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Udaipur is a city which attracts a lot of tourists. Thus, it has places with various cuisines from all around the world. In the city of Dal, Bati, Churma, there is one more cuisine which is highly loved and consumed by the locals and well as the tourists which are South Indian Cuisine. Apart from being delicious, many of the dishes in South Indian food are healthy and fat-free. So if you are in love with Dosa, Idli, Uttapam, Vada, etc. but do not have many places to go to, worry not, we’ve got your back.

We bring you the places in Udaipur, where you can get the best South Indian cuisine of all time.

Purohit Café

It is a very popular and very old café in Udaipur well known for its South Indian dishes. It is a perfect destination to have your weekend dining with your family. The place is very cozy, comfortable and ambient. The specialty of the café is Cheese Sandwich Uttapam. Since the café is situated in a complex, it is very convenient to reach there and you won’t face any parking issues as such.

Address: Ground Floor, Anand Plaza, Near Ayad Bridge, Ashok Nagar

Annapurna restaurant

Annapurna restaurant is situated in sector 4, Hiranmagri. It is a small restaurant which has half of its sitting arrangement on the street. The dosa and idly is made in front of you on a large tava. Their specialty is special mix veg butter cheese masala dosa which costs only 60 bucks. Cheese lovers, you are going to get a lot of cheese in this dosa. Apart from South Indian food, you can also find other food items such as pizza, burger, dabeli, shakes, ice cream etc.

Address: Sector 4, petrol pump lane, beside Mahadev temple

Dosa Plaza Shobhagpura

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Dosa Plaza is a restaurant which is dedicated to Dosa. You will find a huge variety of Dosas here. Dosas whose name you have never heard of are the charm in the restaurant. Some of these unique and delicious dosas here are Siz-lee noodle dosa, Mushroom choupsey dosa, Tom chi dosa, Salsa lite thin & crispy dosa, Mexi roll dosa and a lot many of such dosas are a treat to your tongue and stomach. Apart from all these amazing dosas, you can also have a variety of Uttapam, Idli, Pav bhaji, etc. Now that all of this has been said, one thing is for sure that you cannot leave the restaurant with a single room in your stomach.

Sankalp

Idli, Dosa, Uttapam, Vada, whenever we think about these South Indian delicacies, the first place that pops up in our mind is Sankalp. Sankalp is one of the largest food chains of restaurants. It is not only famous in Udaipur but almost all the cities in the country. It serves very delicious south Indian dishes. It is also credited with Guinness Book of World Record for preparing the world’s largest dosa. The restaurant is fulfilled with good ambiance, best services, and amazing taste. The specialty of the restaurant is Mysore Masala Dosa.

Address: Mewar Motor Building, 48, Toran Bawadi, City Station Road

Shree Venkatesh restaurant

Shree Venkatesh is a family restaurant. It is situated in the city so you can easily reach there. It has cozy and comfortable surroundings. Along with South Indian food, you can also find continental, Chinese, pizza and Indian meal here. It is a pocket-friendly place for all the South Indian food lovers in the city.

Address: 29, City Station Road, Near Amrit Namkeen, Surajpole

Murugan Idly & Dosa hub

The place with authentic south Indian food with good ambiance, hygiene, and proper sitting arrangement. It has a huge variety of all the type of South Indian food. This is a must visit South Indian restaurant to satisfy your hunger pangs. Crispy dosas and fried idlis are so delicious that you won’t be able to stop at just one. The traditional south Indian food with mouthwatering sambhar and thick coconut chutney will invite you again and again to this place.

Address: Mahadev Complex, Opposite To Ashoka Palace, 100 Feet Road, Shobhagpura

With this list of such amazing cafés and restaurants, your search for South Indian food in Udaipur has come to an end. Now, all you need to do is prepare your appetite and get ready to relish your tongue with the best South Indian food in town.

If you have any more suggestions where we can find the best South Indian food in the city, kindly share with us in the comment section.

Tags city, Dosa, Idli, South Indian, top, udaipur, Udaipur City, Udaipurite, Uttapam

Travel

Reasons why you should NOT visit Udaipur or Else you will end up Loving this CITY!

Post author By Juhee Mehta
Post date May 7, 2018
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Isn’t Udaipur all about just lakes and nothing else? Why should one even think of visiting this small city of Rajasthan when you can totally go to some other place. While everyone is busy praising the so-called ‘City of lakes’ Udaipur, we’ve jotted down a list of reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur.

Amazing traditional clothing, jewelry, and handicrafts will burn a hole in your pocket

Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur — picture by: travel triangle

If you are a shopaholic then visiting Udaipur is a big threat to you. Beautiful traditional clothes with pretty work and decorations, silver, gold and black metal jewelry for both men and women, mind-blowing handicrafts on clothing, décor pieces, and other items will burn a hole in your pockets. So, in Udaipur, you might spend your entire month’s salary and since we don’t want you to regret your shopaholic instinct, it is advisable to not visit Udaipur.

Delicious Dal Bati and regional cuisine will increase your calories

The famous Rajasthani food Dal Bati and all other regional cuisines are so delicious that you cannot stop at just tasting. So you have to prepare your stomach to get entirely filled and then your mind to satisfy itself with just that. Since we don’t want you to spend an extra hour at gym burning the calories gained from the heavenly delicious Dal Bati, you shouldn’t visit Udaipur.

The culture and festivals of Udaipur will leave you spellbound

Udaipur has a brimful of cultures and to celebrate the vastness of these cultures, there are different festivals taking place at every time of the year. From dance, music performance, and regional activities in Shilpgram to festivities and joy on everyone’s faces in Hariyali Amavasya fair, the variety of culture showcase will leave you spellbound. The moment when you are present at such occasions you will feel like you belong here.

Now, who would want to enjoy the colorful and joyful atmosphere of these festivals from their busy and hectic schedule right?

The utterly romantic destinations will make you fall in love

If you are already in love with someone, these utterly romantic destinations in Udaipur will just act as a catalyst to your love. You will feel like celebrating each and every moment of love with your loved ones. From waking up at sunrise in forts and palaces to boating in Lake Pichola at sunset, you will feel nothing less than a king or a queen. It would feel like even nature is a part of this celebration and it would witness every blissful moment you are having.

And if you’re not in love with someone, then better do not enter this magical environment or you’ll fall in love.

Royal palaces and forts will make you look back to history

Most of us literally hated history when they were just some pages in the textbooks of our school but when it comes to the history of Udaipur it will not just teach you some really interesting things but will take you to the time of past. By looking at the walls and structure of these amazing forts and palaces you will actually live the time period that was lived by the kings and queens back then. The royalty of Udaipur is nothing less than the other assets of it, so if you do not want to experience the royalty of the city, you shouldn’t visit Udaipur.

Once you visit Udaipur, it will invite you repeatedly

Udaipur is such a place that you can never get enough of. Apart from the fact that the number of places that Udaipur has, cannot be enjoyed on a single visit, there’s just something in its walls, its sculptures, its people, its street and basically everything that will invite you again and again to the city. So you just can’t quit coming and staying in Udaipur at just once, you will have to keep coming for a number of times to satisfy your soul. And if you are just not ready for that, you better not visit it.

The beauty of lakes and landscapes will hypnotize you

Udaipur which is also known as ‘city of lakes’ is a place full of natural and artificial lakes. Along with the lakes comes its blissful surroundings and eye-pleasing landscapes. Lakes like Badi, Fatehsagar, Pichola will give you a sight that you wouldn’t be able to forget for your entire life. It will make you forget all the worries of your life and you will feel like this is the only place where you truly want to be. When you sit at the edge of a lake, you will be so hypnotized by the beauty around it that you won’t be able to leave the place.

But not everyone wants to get hypnotized by nature, isn’t it?

Fatehsagar – the heart of the city

It is literally the heart of the city. If you look for Fatehsagar in google maps, you’ll see that the lake is heart shaped. It is not just a place, it’s a feeling for every Udaipurite. It’s a feeling of peace and calm. It’s a feeling of relaxation when after a long day you sit on the pal of the lake and the winds just take away all your tiredness. It’s a feeling when school and college kids hang out with their friends every evening giving the place its youthfulness. It a feeling of togetherness when you find people of different color, caste, city, country, and age that no matter what there’s this place that binds everyone together.

So in case you’re not ready to feel all of that, Fatehsagar or even Udaipur is not the place to have a visit to.

Above all these reasons, Udaipur is a city of love and compassion. It’s a city which makes everyone fall in love with itself. You will often hear people saying that ‘there’s no other city such as Udaipur’ and that is quite true, I tell you. Love it or hate it but you just won’t be able to forget the city.

What do you think of Udaipur? Tell us your story in the comment section.

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Post author By Juhee Mehta
Post date April 23, 2018
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Even after exploring all the places in the world, at the end of the day, every Udaipurite will only say ‘There’s no better place than Udaipur’. No matter how much fun we have otherwise but the feeling of home can only be felt in this city. So, there are few feelings that only an Udaipurite can connect to-

Evenings at Fatehsagar

Back in my school days, I remember, I and my friends used to bunk our coaching and used to go to Fatehsagar. There is something in this place that doesn’t tire your eyes even if you are visiting here for the millionth time. The serene feeling you get while sitting on the pal, looking at the sunset and cool breeze taking all your worries away, for a moment it feels like it’s the only thing you’re living for.

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Streets of Old city

Old city doesn’t look old any day. It is one part of the city which always looks decorated with different colors in the shops and all the traditional clothes and jewelry on the display of the shops. While walking in the streets of Old City with all the foreign travelers accompanying you it seems like you are walking in a different part of the city.

Monsoon and Peepliya

Whenever sky pours Udaipur with drops of heaven the first place that comes to mind is Peepliya. While I am writing about it I can literally visualize the entire road and place surrounded by fog. One cannot see more than a meter on the road, the fog is that thick. Tiny droplets of water will neither completely wet you nor will keep you dry. It feels like you are entering a place in the sky via road.

School picnics at Haldighati

When I was 11, the school announced a picnic to Haldighati. The first thought that came to my mind was that does this place has Haldi (turmeric) instead of sand? Well, to my disappointment it wasn’t. But I’m sure every other child would’ve thought the same. I was in awe of Maharana Pratap when I learned the history of him back then. The name of the place still takes me to one of my favorite memories of childhood.

Family outings at Ubeshwarji and Chandni Village

In the season of outings, these are the places that come to the mind of everyone’s family members. I’m sure all of you have visited this place with your entire family at least once. Sometimes we even take all the eatables there and make it a day. Jumping into the water with your siblings and coming back with empty stomachs to hot pakoras is not a distant memory, is it?

Weekends at Sukhadiya Circle

Boating in the pond of Sukhadiya Circle, having ‘chana jor garam’ in the garden and eating at one of the stalls outside was the plan on almost all weekends back then. Every Udaipurite has one favorite stall at Sukhadiya Circle. Although the craze for boating has reduced in Udaipur a bit, the kid in us still enjoys this place.

While every city is beautiful, there’s no place like Udaipur. What connects you to Udaipur? Tell me in the comment section below, I’ll be glad to hear.

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News

Made In Udaipur, The Song ‘Mann Satarangi’ Gets The Voice Of Swaroop Khan!

Post author By Fouzia Mirza
Post date January 15, 2018
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Published on SonyLIV, the song ‘Mann Satrangi’ is made in Udaipur. The entire video is shot in the City of Lakes at various locations that being an Udaipurite you can easily spot! The main point to notice in the video is that it is not just shot in Udaipur but also composed, arranged and produced by Udaipuites. The duo Bharat-Hitarth envisioned this and made it happen in the City of Lakes. Currently, placed in Mumbai the duo is making their name in the world of Indian Music Industry.

It took 3 days to shoot the video at varied locations, from a village to a café and Pipliya Ji, in Udaipur. “It was a very smooth sailing project, apart from the weather conditions. It was raining on the day we shot in Pipliya Ji. And hence we had to shoot under an umbrella. The whole shoot went quite good and the result is in front of everyone”, says one of the team members.

The Indian Idol famed Swaroop Khan has sung this song and has made it even more mesmerizing with his rustic voice. The whole cast and crew of the video belongs to Udaipur and has played their roles beautifully and proficiently.

Udaipur has been a choice of many when it comes to shooting a video or a movie. Recently, the upcoming movie, Dadhak (starring Jhanvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar) was also shot in Udaipur. Due to the city’s suave landscape and beautiful lakes, Udaipur has become an ideal location.

You can watch the video of ‘Mann Satarangi’ on YouTube by clicking on the link: Mann Satrangi

Special mention to the cast, singer and all the people engaged in the making of the beautiful song.

Singer: Swaroop Khan

Composed, arranged and produced: Bharat-Hitarth (From UDAIPUR)

Lyrics Written By: Bharat Menaria

Video Credits: (ALL FROM UDAIPUR)

Director: Samyak Tejawat

DoP: Jay Sharma

Cast: Nitika Jha, Poorvi Jhawar, Subhash Jain, Madhu Jain, Mamta Tejawat

Production Controller: Sahil Jain

Assist. Director: Bhavya Dave, Rimjhim Sharma

Assist. Camera: Akshay Jain

Production Assist: Kshitij Jain

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List

5 Resolutions Every Udaipurite Must Take This Year!!!

Post author By Fouzia Mirza
Post date January 1, 2018
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Every year in the month of January we take a lot of resolutions for ourselves. Some of us follow these resolutions strictly while some don’t. This year let us take some resolutions for our beloved city!!! I know everyone is excited about the New Year and all the new stuff, but there are things that really need the attention of each one of us.

So, get ready to read these 5 Resolutions that every Udaipurite must take seriously and follow to make our city all-the-more healthier, beautiful and prosperous.

Resolution #5

So resolution number 5 is one of the most basic one but un-followed extensively. This is NOT throwing litter around us.

Our city is one of the most beautiful cities in India, but unfortunately, Udaipur doesn’t stand in the list of cleanliest cities of the country. This is quite a shameful thing for the residents. We must not throw any sort of rubbish, garbage, trash on the roads or in your neighborhood and especially in our lake.

Udaipur is known for its Lakes, and we must not destroy them! Hence take this resolution of keeping the city clean and beautiful.

Resolution #4

Be Tourist-Friendly…

Remember, first, Udaipur is developing as a tourist hub; and second, it is us who are developing it as a major tourist hub of the state. So why lose temper and patience while driving in the ‘tourist season’.

Be patient while driving, don’t curse people around you. They are new to our city and of course, Udaipur wouldn’t be the same if there happen to be no tourists from across the globe coming and feeling welcomed in the city.

Resolution #3

Say NO to rash driving and follow safety rules.

It is important to acknowledge safety on roads. Wear helmets and follow safety rules; you might end up having an accident but why take some other poor guy with you! Learn to know the meaning of ‘Speed Limit’ and follow that strictly. Keep rules and regulations in your mind while driving and not cause any inconvenience to other people around you.

Resolution #2

Endorse your City – Be a smart citizen of the Smart City!

Promote your city and learn to appreciate the developments in the city- instead of rambling around why things are changing; be grateful for the changes that are leading to a better and smarter Udaipur.

And here we come to #1…!

Resolution #1

Keep Yourself Updated With The Happenings Of The City with UdaipurBlog.com

Yes, the most important point is that you must be aware of the happenings in and around Udaipur. A lot of people, maybe due to ignorance, have no clue what is happening in our city. It is quite crucial that you know what is going on near you, which developments are taking place in our city, what are the new constructions going on, which roads or bridges are getting build and everything of-n-about the city. BE UPDATED!

Still, if you are someone who is unknown to all the happenings in the city, follow UdaipurBlog on Instagram, Facebook and Website to know everything about our precious City of Lakes.

Are you gonna follow these resolutions? Tell me how many can you strictly follow and if you have been following any resolution mentioned above, do let us know that too. We’ll be delighted!

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