[Photos] Goonj 2013 concludes at MPUAT

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Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology’s student fest ‘Goonj-2013’ concluded today with Fashion Show, Song and Dance Competition, and prize distribution ceremony.

Chief Guest on the occasion was MP Raghuveer Meena while the special guests were District Congress President, Neelima Sukhadiya and Former MLA Trilok Purbia. The program was led by MPUAT Chancellor Professor O.P.Gill. [Read more...]

Photos of Gangaur Celebration 2013

gangaur-oneThe festival of Mewar – Gangaur was celebrated with its everlasting charisma and devotion. Women dressed in colorful attire were seen holding highly adorned idol of Gauri denote to Gangaur.

Gangaur procession was carried out from Jagdish Chowk to Gangaur Ghat, where a large mass was congregated to offer the custom which is being followed since many years.

In Udaipur, the festival is organized by local administration with the close coordination of Department of Tourism. [Read more...]

[Photos] Crackling Fireworks Welcome 2070 Vikram Samvat

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On the last day of Nav Samvatsar celebrations organised by Nav Varsh Samaroh Samiti, a number of activities were carried out at Dudh Talai.

In the morning, around five thousand students of Alok School applied tilak on foreheads of the passing denizens while splendid fireworks lightened Dudh Talai to welcome the New Year. [Read more...]

[Photos] Cheti Chand Procession

chetichandThousands of Sindhi community members came together for a mass procession taken out today on the occasion of Cheti Chand, organised by Baluchistan Panchayat Udaipur.

The procession started at around 11.30 am from Sanatan Mandir at Shakti Nagar after a Maha Arti earlier this morning. The procession passed through all the major circles of the city and was welcomed by the local businessmen with flowers and edible items.

Tableau of Lord Shiva and Parvati remained one of the major attractions including the Maharashtrian folk band playing drums and traditional instrument kept the feet tapping. [Read more...]

[PHOTOS] Holi in Udaipur, Locals and Foreigners blend into Colors of friendship

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The colors of Holi gripped the City of Lakes, Udaipur, as both the residents and tourists celebrated the festival of colors to its fullest.

Since morning, several groups of youth gathered on roads and started playing with colors, greeting each other and enjoying the day.

At Jagdish Temple Road, the day continued with joy and laughter as more and more people joined in to make a large group of men and women, both locals and foreign tourists to celebrate Holi. [Read more...]

[Photos] Udaipur Ghats Turn Golden at Night

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Is this the same ghats of famous Lake Pichola where we see people washing clothes and dumping filth? Or our city is blessed overnight by some Chamatkaar?

Apart from the Great Palaces and multi star hotels at Pichola, the whole lake area including the famous ghats have been revamped by the film crew of Raam Leela. The ghats have turned golden with the sparkling lights reflecting in the lake water.

Here are some astonishing photographs clicked by Rahul Soni – Photojournalist of UdaipurTimes.com. [Read more...]

Road Safety Week: 10 Very Inspirational Posters

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The current week (16/01 till 22/01) is being observed as the Road Safety Week all across Udaipur. Taking the Road Safety Week as an opportunity to spread the awareness of the road safety measures and repercussions of carelessness while driving, there is an exhibition of posters put up at Suchna Kendra, Udaipur.

Here are some of the exclusive posters from the exhibition for our readers. These posters are made by Mahesh Sharma, one of the very active social worker, environmentalist and photographer of Udaipur. [Read more...]

[Photos] St. Paul’s Alumni Meet: Old School Boys met after 25 Years

There were moments of extreme joy and excitement when 90 students of the 1987 batch from St. Paul’s Senior Secondary School, Udaipur met after many years in alumni meet held today at St. Paul’s school campus.

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2012, The Silver Jubilee Year of 87’ batch mates was celebrated by hosting various exciting events, which started from early in the morning today amidst splendid music played by the Army Band, closely followed by a group photo session with the teachers.

The Alumni then addressed the current batch of students and the day culminated after a round of sport and game activities between alumni and current students of the school. [Read more...]

Pre-Deepawali Photos of Udaipur

The princely town of Mewar has once again dressed in its royal attire; apparently it is festive time. Every nook and corner, shops and houses are decked with colorful lightning, flowers and rangoli. The city of lake is all set to celebrate Deepawali- the festival of lights.

Ignoring the rising prices for everything, people are enjoying shopping and shops are attracting customers with the most possible offers they can provide.

Bursting sound of crackers has started piercing ears and dozens of ‘Happy Diwali’ messages has pulled out the cellphone inbox.

Saving themselves from contaminated sweets and horrifying traffic situation, Udaipurites will mark the day of Deepawali tomorrow on Oct 26.

Laxmi Puja is the main ritual to be performed to please the Goddess of Wealth, Laxmi. We the UT team wishes our every reader, subscribers, sponsors and advertisers a Very Happy Diwali!

Here are some pictures clicked by Sayeed Ahmed in the last two days of Deepawali. We hope it is the best way to ‘not-to-miss’ Udaipur for those who are far away from their homeland.

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[Pics] Diwali Mela 2011: Local Talents Rocked

With glittering lights and cheerful crowd Diwali Mela 2011 begins today at Municipal Corporation’s ground at Town Hall. This formally marks the beginning of the festive season; Diwali which is much awaited by all very eagerly and anxiously.

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The fair was inaugurated by Bhanu Kumar Shastri, former Chairman, Khadi Gramudyog Board under the pious presence of Mahant Mahamandeleshwer Rasbihari Sharan of Asthal Ashram.

The other dignitaries who graced this occasion include Shantilal Chaplot, former Speaker of Legislative Assembly, Sajjan Katara, MLA (Rural), Dinesh Bhatt, President BJP etc. All the guests took a round of the stalls and also inquired about various items available there.

Cultural evening started with lightning of lamp by the Guests. In her welcome speech Rajni Dangi, Chairperson, Municipal Council, Udaipur said that this fair has been organized for healthy and clean entertainment of the natives.

The evening started with Sai Baba’s aarti which made the milieu religious followed by Vande Matram by Maharana Kumbha Kala Kendra turning the environment from religious to patriotic.

What followed after, were the scintillating performances by local artists which spell bound the spectators. In all 35 programmes were presented in today’s cultural night.

The ground in front of the stage was packed and the performers received grand applause from audiences. The coordinator of Cultural Committee, Dhanpal Swami informed that today’s function was a fusion of Bhawai, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Western and Bollywood Songs and dances.

He further added that 18 October is dedicated to students of Udaipur, where different institutions of Udaipur will get a chance to show their talent on the stage.

Here are few pics of the first night of Diwali Fair 2011 taken by Sayeed Ahmed

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