Witness the Festival of Mewar from Tomorrow 13th April [Full Schedule]

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One of the most awaited vibrant festivals for tourists and locals in Udaipur, Mewar Festival, organized by Rajasthan Tourism and Udaipur District Administration, will commence from 13th April this year.

The three-day festival celebrated to welcome the spring season coincides with the festival of Gangaur. The festival showcases traditional Rajasthani folk dances and songs performed by artists in colorful attire. [Read more...]

Ranbeer Kapoor apologies for smoking in public

K.K. Purohit, legal advisor of Ranbir Kapoor filed a Legal Document in Udaipur Court today, according to which he would be representing Ranbir Kapoor and appearing on his behalf at the court hearing session for the case where Kapoor was accused of Smoking at a Public place in Udaipur.

Purohit (on behalf of Ranbir Kapoor) wrote in the document that, “I accept the accusation of smoking in a public place and solely state it as an unknowing act.  Though as per law, I see myself guilty and promise not to repeat the same again”.

The ‘Vakalatnama’ that K.K. Purohit presented in court is a document in which Ranbir Kapoor chose K.K. Purhoit to plead on his behalf.

The next hearing of the court is scheduled on 27th Aug, 2012.

Reported By: Sohail Khan

Ranbir Kapoor Misses Court Hearing

ranbir-smokeRanbir Kapoor, the “Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani” star was supposed to be present at the Udaipur Sessions Court today as the court had released an Istagasa against him on 31st May for smoking at Gangaur Ghat, a public place on 28th May. The star did not show up for the hearing that was scheduled today.

The hearing has now been postponed to 26th July. [Read more...]

Change 80 Year Old Sewage Lines, Lake Conservators Demand Admin

The Monsoon season just around the corner, the administration has been asked to initiate precautionary measures by the Lake Conservation Committee.

The Lake Conservation Committee, Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta Memorial Trust, Chandpol Residents Committee, Jwala Janjaagriti Sansthan and Jheel Hitaishi Naagrik Manch officials stepped out for inspection of potential problem prone areas, viz. Chandpol, Ghadia Dewra, Nayi Puliya and Rangsagar.

The inspection group found problems with the sewerage line alongside Pichola Lake, Construction-waste on Nayi Puliya and old sewerage line laid in the Ghadiya Dewra area. [Read more...]

Harassed Residents Demand Police Chowki

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The residents of the Helo Ki Guwadi area near Gangaur Ghat have approached the administration to seek help as they have become victims of increasing street brawls and other unlawful activities in their locality.

They have demanded that a Police Post (Chowki) be established in their area to control such activities.

In a letter addressed to the ADM City, Yasin Pathan, they have also mentioned about the Memorandum that the residents of the area had filed in order to initiate an investigation against certain anti-social youth roaming the streets and creating a nuisance. [Read more...]

Ganga Aarti and Deepdan at Gangaur Ghat

Shree Mahakaleshwar Anna Kshetra Yagya Samiti and Sarv Brahmin Samaj Samiti, Women Branch collectively organized Deepdaan and Ganga Aarti on Gangaur Ghat, Udaipur on the occasion of Shree Parshuram Jayanyti.

Today being the fourth day of the five day event, ritualistic pooja of Lord Parshuram started the days celebrations, which was then followed by fireworks at the Gangaur Ghat.  After the Aarti, the devotees performed the Deepdan custom.

The officials of Shree Mahakaleshwar Anna Kshetra Yagya Samiti including Tejshankar Paliwal, President; Pradeep Ameta; Gopal Rain Aagar; Surendra Diwedi, Educationalist; Vasudev Shastri; Jaikrishna Deva; Dharmanarayan Joshi; K.K Sharma; Shivratna Tiwari; Natwar Lal Sharma; Bhanwar Lal Sharma; Ranjanraj Aachrya; Indira Rajpurohit, President, Women Committee; Sumitra Acharya, Vice President, Women Committee and Chandrakanta Menaria, General Secretary were present on the occasion. [Read more...]

Foreigner Gone Desi at Mewar Festival

The foreign tourists of Royal Udaipur got a chance to get a Royal Rajasthani Makeover today on 7th April 2011 at Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal.

The glorious “Gangaur Mahotsava” (3 days), which is also called “Mewar Mahotsava” was organized by The Tourism Department & District Administration, casted a spell on not just localites here but Foreign Tourist too felt lost in the event. [Read more...]

Traditional Colors Sprinkled At Gangaur Ghat

6th April 2011. One of the whopping & eminent festival of Gangaur was blissfully celebrated at Gangaur Ghat. The magnificient event was organized by District Administration & Tourism Department Of Udaipur. Sumita Saroch was the head organizer.

A long series of Tableaus, were performing awe-inspiringly. The performers came in groups from distant districts like Baadmer, Bharatpur, Ajmer & Jaipur. Traditional vibes filled the air. [Read more...]

Mewari Pagdi Adds Shine to Jyoti Kalash Yatra

3rd day of Hindu New year was a noteworthy event which consisted holy Jyoti Kalsh Yatra from Nathdwara to Gangaur Ghat. This Vidai (farewell ) was co-organized by Akhil Bhartiya Nav Varsh Samaroh Samiti, Udaipur Municipal Council & Alok Institute.

The presence of all Crème de la crème (Rajni Dangi-Chairman of Muncipal Corporation, Sudharak Shastri, Radhe Radhe & all members of Bharat Vikas Parishad) of the city made it a blend of Imperial & Divine occasion. [Read more...]

Gangaur – The Festival of Rajasthan

As soon as we give farewell to Holi – The Festival of Colors, we Rajasthani women welcomes another traditional festival of Gangaur with typical mewari songs like “poojan do gangaur bhanwar mhane poojan do gangaur”.

We Indians are inherent with celebrations on every small and big occasion, precisely to talk about Rajasthan then fairs and festivals are very important part of our lives. We have celebrations for every religious occasion; we celebrate even for every season. [Read more...]