Hariyali Amavasya: A Photostory of the Tradition and Celebration

Written by Prasun Bannerjee on . Posted in Events, Featured, Photos and Videos, Social

Hariyali Amavas Hey friends. First and foremost I would like to extend my warm greetings on the occasion of our tradition and cultural day: Hariyali Amavasya. As you all might know this year it is being celebrated the 30th and 31st of July, where the 31st will be restricted for the women only. This year saw a great crowd and joy in the fair, as well as the drizzle added to the energy and worked as a stressbuster, and kept the name Hariyali worth its sake. The crowd was huge, the excitement unmatched, all Read more [...]

Monsoon Temptations: Best Pictures of Week 1- iUdaipur.com

Written by Prasun Bannerjee on . Posted in Events, More, Photos and Videos

Winner of the Week iUdaipur.com Hey Udaipies. As you all know that your own UdaipurBlog.com has initiated a platform for the photographers, and all the monsoon lovers via PiX, where all the click-o-maniacs can submit their Pictures of Monsoon, and Udaipur. Its a great chance for you to showoff your photography skills to the World and specifically Udaipur. For the people, who could not submit their clicks, don’t be disappointed. The competition is still on, and you have got a chance till 18th August, 2011 for submissions Here. Meanwhile, Read more [...]

Udaipur gathered to pay tribute to Lt. Archit Verdia

Written by Palak Jain on . Posted in News, Photos and Videos, Social

Candle March for Lt. Archit “Shaheed ki chitao par lagege har baras mele…. Watan par mitne walo ka baki yahi nishan hoga…..!!!!” Eyes filled with tears, pain of loss easily visible on each face, air filled with patriotic songs. No one could stop their tears from rolling down when candles were lightened in the memory young and brave Lt. Archit Verdia. A huge crowd gathered at the ‘Shaheed Smarak’ of Town Hall yesterday, the 26thof July, co-incidentally, which was also the Kargil day, to pray for his departed Read more [...]

Lakecity floated in the Voice of Shahnawaz

Written by Palak Jain on . Posted in Events, News, Photos and Videos, Social

Thumb Who doesn’t know about Shahnawaz of Deewana Group, who has already won hearts of lakhs of people all over India? Udaipur is proud to be the home town of such a talented singer.   Our very own Shahnawaz, popularly known as Bunty, visited Udaipur yesterday.He had visits to few schools and to the candle march at fatehsagar organized by The Yuvaz in the evening, to pay tribute to the victims of the recent blasts in Mumbai. Then Bunty moved to Celebration Mall where his rocking live Read more [...]

Honda CBR 250R Unveiled Officially at the Celebration Mall

Written by Prasun Bannerjee on . Posted in Events, Featured, Lifestyle, News, Photos and Videos, Reviews

Finally the much awaited sports bike for youngsters, the CBR 250R by the automobile giant, Honda, was officially launched yesterday, 19th June 2011, in a grand event at the new happening and promising place of Udaipur, The Celebration Mall. In the event, there were performances by the Sparkle group, and the entire event was hosted by the very popular RJ Ankit Mathur. During the event, Mr. Sandeep Rana, Sales In-charge (Rajasthan area), Honda motorcycle and scooters Pvt. Ltd. unveiled the new devil, Read more [...]

Plant Kingdom: A Kingdom of Greenery

Written by Mujtaba R.G. on . Posted in News, Photos and Videos, Places to Visit, Social, Udaipur Speaks

‘Plant kingdom Garden Centre’ is a unique garden known especially for growing both the indigenous as well as exotic varieties of plants in Udaipur. Here plants from abroad are sowed, grown and developed under the local temperature and climatic conditions. The idea and the interest developed in 1999 when the piece of land was purchased by Late Mr. Bhawarlal Ji Bolia in the drops of Aravalli’s near Sisarma in 1999. In a conversation with Mr. Rakesh Bolia, he explains “When we purchased Read more [...]

Blessings of the Rain: A Relief from the Sun

Written by Prasun Bannerjee on . Posted in News, Photos and Videos, Social, Udaipur Speaks

One fine Monday morning. Everyone on their routine business. No one could ever imagine that by the evening, intense clouds would be covering up the entire heated up sky. It was about 6 p.m. when the almighty was a bit merciful on the climate of Udaipur and showered his blessings on us in form of rains, beginning with small showers to continuous rain for more than an hour, followed by strong winds and thunders in the sky. Here are few photos showing few of the scenes of the city of Lakes enjoying Read more [...]

Holi : A Day To Celebrate Colours

Written by Mujtaba R.G. on . Posted in News, Photos and Videos, Social

Holi is a festival of colors, brotherhood, integrity and prosperity. The festival seems to have started several centuries before Christ as can inferred from its mentions in the religious work of Jaimini’s Purvamimamsa-Sutras and Kathaka- Grhya-Sutra. Since then the festival is celebrated around the globe at its heights. The date of Holi is decided according to the Hindu calendar according to which the date lying on the Phalgun Purnima is considered the day for Holi. Like all Indian and Hindu Read more [...]

A Holi Close to Our Roots

Written by Prasun Bannerjee on . Posted in Events, Lifestyle, More, Photos and Videos, Places to Visit, Social

Heartiest greetings on the colourful occasion of Holi. We all know the importance of Holi as well as the story behind celebrating Holi as well as Holika Dehen. It dates back to very ancient history and mythology when king Hiranyakashayp ordered his son Prahlad to be burnt who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashyap’s sister Holika consented to accompany Prahlad in the fire as she had a blessing that no fire could ever burn her so as to ensure his demise.  Holika sat on pyre with Prahalad. Read more [...]

Gandhi Shilp Mela: Art and Craft Fair in Udaipur

Written by Prasun Bannerjee on . Posted in Events, News, Photos and Videos, Places to Visit, Udaipur Speaks

The National Crafts Fair, also known as the GANDHI SHILP MELA started in Udaipur from 4th March and will continue till 13th March 2011 at Town Hall. The craftsmen and artisans from all over India have gathered in our city to show their extraordinary masterpieces as well as talent. This event is organised by Rural Non Farm Development Agency (RUDA). According to an estimate, this year the trade till date has exceeded Rs. 10.5 Lakhs. A huge overwhelming crowd is seen enjoying the fair.many items Read more [...]