Making Someone’s Diwali a Special Diwali

Written by Sanjit Chohan on . Posted in Events, Social

There is a saying in Hindi: “Sukh Bat-ne se Badh-ta hai aur Dukh Batne se Ghat-ta hai” We all celebrated Diwali with our family and friends and busted crackers and enjoyed a lot but what about those who either don’t have a family or those whose family have left them… Divine Heart Society took an initiative to make this Diwali a special one for a few of them by spending time with them and distributing among them sweets and fruits. A few members of DHS went to Asha Dham Ashram,MullaTalai Read more [...]

Videos and Pictures – Diwali 2010

Written by Sanjit Chohan on . Posted in News, Social

Yesterday was a Unforgettable day to Visit The City and See the Beauty of the Gleaming Lights, Diyas and Fireworks. It was a Joyous time and I decided to move out to see whats Hot and Buzzing to make you all updated about the Udaipur City By Just Sitting at Your Home. So I moved from Hiran Magri Sector 4 to Bapu Bazaar. The Crowd was something I can't forget... Take a Glimpse over what I Captured. :) :D Have a Great Time. Videos: Photos: Read more [...]

A Sneak Peak into Udaipur’s Diwali Celebration

Written by Prasun Bannerjee on . Posted in Social

Diwali or Deepawali is a festival of lights symbolising the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. The word 'Deepawali' literally means rows of diyas (clay lamps). This is one of the most popular festivals in the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated on the Amavasya,15th day of Kartika (October/November). This festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile. There might be many more definitions on the internet but here Read more [...]

5 Best things to Buy this Diwali

Written by Lokesh Motwani on . Posted in Lifestyle, Social, Top 5

Hey guys, Festival season has started and so the craze for festival shopping is on with it all are busy buying stuff for them and their dear ones. Here are some suggestions for u all, about the things that you can shop in this festival season. Let’s start with SWEETS : Every festival brings happiness with it and. We all need something sweet to express our happiness. So this Diwali let us make all our near and dear ones happy by adding a li’l more sweetness of sweets and chocolates in Read more [...]

Happy Dhanteras !!!!

Written by Lokesh Motwani on . Posted in Events, Social

Dhanteras marks the first day of five-days-long Diwali Festival. Dhanteras takes place two days before Diwali. Dhanteras Festival, also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanwantari Triodasi, falls on the auspicious thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik (October/November). In the word Dhanteras, "Dhan" stands for wealth. On Dhanteras Goddess Laxmi is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being. Legendary stories to explain the Origin of Dhanteras : One Popular Read more [...]

When UdaipurBlog Helped

Written by Sanjit Chohan on . Posted in Social

This incident happened about a month ago when some of my relatives met with a road accident near Neemuch. Some of our close relative had expired and to attend the funeral my aunty's family was going there in a car when this unfortunate incident happened. The car in which they were travelling met with a dangerous accident and all the 4 persons inside the car were injured badly. The worst injury happened to my aunt, Shamim Mansuri. She was hit on the head and chest. Her lungs were damaged Read more [...]

Dussehra: Victory of Good over Evil !!

Written by Lokesh Motwani on . Posted in Social

Struggle between the forces of good and evil, and the eventual victory of good over the evil, is the basic theme of Ramayana. Now u might have understood why I am telling all this here and now , yes because friends today’s the festival of Dussehra, which you all know symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It is being celebrated throughout the country including Udaipur with immense joy and delight. Do you know Dussehra also symbolizes the triumph of warrior Goddess Durga over the buffalo Read more [...]

Fun- O -Carnival

Written by Lokesh Motwani on . Posted in Events, News, Social

Carnival !! Nowadays an earshot for Udaipur people !!! Really because what Udaipur celebrated on 10-10-10 was actually a history !!! The people who attended the Lakecity Carnival were amazed by the glory of unforgettable performances, fireworks, and definitely the unforeseen gathering & environment. Moreover the people who missed it, still feels miserable !! Resembling that they have missed something big, something really entertaining & pleasing. So Everyone, this time another huge event Read more [...]

Bengali Celebration of Durga Pooja Starts Today

Written by Prasun Bannerjee on . Posted in Featured, Social, Udaipur Speaks

Durga Pooja is an iconic perception of victory of good over the evil. Durga, the beautiful, but fierce goddess rides her mount of the lion, killing the demon Mahishasura. In each of her ten hands she holds one of the god's special weapons like Vishnu's discus, Shiva's trident, Varuna's conch shell, Agni's flaming dart, Vayu's bow, Surya's quiver, Indra's thunderbolt, Kuber's club, a garland of snakes from Shesha, and as a charger a lion from the Himalayas. A fierce battle raged between Durga Read more [...]

Dainik Bhakar Lakecity Carnival on 10th October

Written by Lokesh Motwani on . Posted in Events, Featured, Lifestyle, More, News, Photos and Videos, Places to Visit, Polls, Reviews, Social, Top 5, Udaipur Speaks

Finally all waiting is over!!! The much awaited Date for Lakecity Carnival that was somehow not declared due to the Ayodhya-Babri Masjid Verdict but after the upshot Of the Verdict and much anticipated Peace in the whole Country including Udaipur has filled every heart with joviality and liberty hence the date for The Lakecity Carnival has been declared and Finally we gonna have The Biggest Ever Event in the History of Udaipur on 10th of October. Ya all our lingering should now be ended. After Read more [...]