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Eco Hut: The Eco-Friendly Store In Udaipur For Your Ganpati

Everyone talks about the environment, nature, mother earth and how it is important to protect them. But how many of us actually step up and work in that direction? We must have an answer for that.

Yes! must is the word I am using here because it’s high time to just think over and over. The Eco Hut is doing its own part in contributing towards the environment.

About Eco Hut

  • Eco Hut was founded by Guddi Prajapat, Ritesh Shekhawat, and Vishal Singh. 
  • It started in the year 2014 with an aim to encourage environment friendly products.
  • Eco Hut is a nonprofit social business that aims towards conserving the environment in the best way possible.
  • The organization also conducts workshops with children and youth on how to upcycle waste and make something creative out of it by producing and selling eco-friendly products.
  • Their products include herbal items, handmade jewelry, upcycled creative products, décor items and anything environmental and eco-friendly. 

About Eco-Friendly Ganesha Murtis

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the prominent festivals of our culture where we welcome the lord of prosperity, happiness and wisdom with open hands. So, why not bringing Lord Ganesha this year with a touch of eco-friendliness.

  • This time Eco Hut has stepped up and preferred the murtis of Lord Ganesha to be made by potters.
  • The potters have made these beautifully carved sculptures with their hands instead of using pre-designed moulds to make the sculptures more authentic.
  • Eco Hut said that with this initiative they wanted to create more employment opportunities as instead of giving the assignment to one person, giving it to 7 to 8 different potters will generate employment and will promote our culture.
  • Each design has its uniqueness and the murtis can be custom made too. 
  • The artists have used stone colors on the sculptures instead of synthetic colors.

This Ganesh Chaturthi welcome your very own eco-friendly Ganesha and take a step towards saving the environment.

Click here to know about prominent Ganesh temples of Udaipur.

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Food

Udaipurite’s Favorite Samosa Places in Udaipur

We are Indians and we love food and specifically, we thrive for fried food; That’s not a complaint at all. Our lifestyle is incomplete without it.

Must be wondering, why did we jump straight onto fried food, especially when everyone around is all about eating healthy. Well, one thing i would like to convey is eating healthy food is good but eating hardcore Indian food is badass!

Now pouncing on our favorite go-to breakfast and snack material Samosa, would just like to confess on behalf of my co-citizens that ‘you’re the best and you are a wonder of culinary. Happy World Samosa Day’.

Today on this joyful occasion we’re going to know about some of the most loved and favorite samosa places in Udaipur, voted by our very own Udaipurites.

SAMOSA TAPRI

The name Samosa Tapri itself suggests the dedication of the place towards the dish. The place at present is serving 10 types of samosas and 8 types of teas to go with it; Best combination, samosa and chai, isn’t it. Cheese Corn Samosa, Manchurian Samosa, Pasta Samosa, Chocolate Samosa and Noodle Samosa are a few to mention from their unique menu.

Address: 291, Akashdeep apartment, Sector 11, Udaipur

DAYA NASHTA CENTER

Daya Nashta Center is one of the favorite samosa destinations for Udaipurites. They serve the snack in a very distinctive way. Samosa is crushed and served with small balls of dahi vada and chutneys. Craving already right?

Address: 100 Feet, University, Corner, Ayad, Pahada, Udaipur

Here's where you can get the best samosa, kachoris in Udaipur

PRATAP JI KE SAMOSE

If you are looking for some finger licking samosas in Udaipur then your destination is Pratap ji ke samose.

Address: Below Sevashram, Hiran Magri, Udaipur

BHAWANI CHAT CORNER

From the past few years, Bhawani chat corner has placed its name quite steadily when it comes to one of the best samosa places in Udaipur. They serve the samosa with a never before tasted and the very tasty heeng-pudina (asafoetida and mint) chutney.

Address: Bapu Bazaar, Opp. Rani Sahiba, Udaipur

RAM JI KE SAMOSE

Looking for the spicy samosas in town? Then you will definitely love and admire Ram ji ke samose. They are definitely the must try one’s.

Address: Ayad Puliya, Udaipur

JOGMAYA FOOD CORNER

Jogmaya Food Corner’s samosas are extra ordinarily pleasing to one’s taste buds. The samosas are quite sumptuous and tasty.

Address: RK Circle, Udaipur

JAIN NASHTA CENTRE

Jain Nashta Centre is one of the most prominent breakfast destinations of the city. People crave for the yummy samosas here and if you are a samosa person, then you would definitely know this place.

Address: University Rd, Shakti Nagar, Udaipur

SUNIL TEA STALL

Tangy Samosas with a pleasant lake view. What else one needs? The location is an aid to the mouth watering samosas.

Address: Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur

BHERUNATH SAMOSA CENTRE

Bherunath Samosa Centre provides some appetizing and distinctive tasted samosas and yes you would wanna try them for sure.

Address: Old RTO Road, UIT Colony, Pratap Nagar, Udaipur

NEELAM RESTAURANT

Neelam’s samosas are famous for it’s palatable yet tangy flavors. If you want to taste one, you better run early in the morning because no one misses to make their mornings best with it’s amazing snacks.

Address: Bohra Ganeshji, Udaipur

You know what, samosa is also called small triangle pastry. So, try these yummylicious, anti-resisting triangle pastries and relish this Samosa day.

If you want to get featured in this listicle or you know someone who can be part of this list, then send the details on nivedita@udaipurblog.com.

Thank you Udaipurites for helping us in curating this list. You are Amazing!

Check out these Chai Places in Udaipur to go with your samosas!

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Social

Piplantri: The Village of Eco-Feminism

It just takes a step to move forward and set a benchmark. One can work and work throughout life but to set an example, asks a lot.

There hasn’t been a moment when we are not proud of our co-citizen’s wonders, but today the chest dwells up to another level. Sh. Shyam Sundar Paliwal of Piplantri Village, Rajsamand District is no lesser than a superhero. His work in the fields of plantation, water conversation and girl child attracts the whole world down to this astounding village.

About Piplantri Village of Rajsamand

  • Piplantri is a village located in Rajsamand district in Rajasthan State, India.
  • The villagers of Piplantri plant 111 trees every time a girl child is born and the community ensures that the trees survive and rigorously take care.
  • To ensure financial security, after the birth of a girl child, the villagers contribute collectively and  from the parents and put the amount in a fixed deposit.
  • To make sure that girl child receives proper education, the villagers make the parents sign an affidavit which also restricts them from marrying her off before she attains the legal age for marriage.
  • This initiative was started by Sh. Shyam Sundar Paliwal, the former sarpanch (the village head) and a Padma Shri awardee in the memory of his daughter Kiran, who passed away a few years ago.

Benefits of the campaign

  • The initiative has also helped the village’s economy a lot.
  • Village has planted more than 2.5 million Aloe vera plants around the trees, just to keep termites away from all the trees, especially the fruit bearing one.
  • The villagers used the aloe vera as a remedy and gradually realized that it can be processed and marketed in a variety of ways.
  • After that,  the community started to produce and market aloe vera based products like juices and gels and other products.
  • The campaign has also involved building check dams on the pastures on nearby hills to recharge the groundwater level.

Not only this marvelous village has excelled in the campaign to save the girl child and make them self-reliant but also their efforts to save the ecosystem and encourage the concept of plantation and water conservation are extraordinary .

In a country where male children are blindly supported and the rate of girl child foeticide is still not decreasing, this noble step surely has brought a change, which is a lesson to each and everyone that if one tries, one can!

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Featured

Young Mountaineer From Udaipur Chooses Humanity Over Dreams

Wrong and right are two different sides of the same coin. But lesser do we know that there’s something above than just two sides and a mere coin i.e. humanity; The most noble act one can do is to showcase it.

There have been heroes in the past we’ve been proud of. It’s time to bring that feeling back. A young mountaineer from Udaipur, Kartik Khandelwal has shown the courage to drop his dreams in the midst of a hike and hence saved a life.

About Kartik Khandelwal

  • Kartik is a 21 year old youngster from Udaipur, studying BSc from BN college.
  • He is a an active cadet in NCC 6 RAJ AIR WING SQN.
  • He is a passionate mountaineer, a skyrunner, a rock climber and much more than explained.
  • Kartik also runs his own trekking group known as Ekjagah.
  • Apart from this he has nearly completed 20,000 climbs.

Now, in his recent hike ,the young mountaineer Kartik faced a situation where he had to choose between his hard earned dreams and saving a co-trekker’s life.

Unforgettable Mt. Yuman Journey

  • It was Mt. Yuman (Himachal) where he and other five of his co-trekkers with their coach started to head up to achieve the 20,000 ft summit.
  • The 7 memebers of IMF (Indian Mountaineering Foundation) used to trek in the night to face less of the danger and glacier melting threats.
  • The climb began on 17th July 2021 and their base camp was Bharatpur, Lahaul.
  • The trekkers crossed the snowed mountain as well as forest terrain and ice cold river streams to set up their first camp at 17,000ft.
  • It was dark in the night and thee trekkers started to move at 2:25 am for their final move towards the summit.
  • Nothing was visible due to the snow and haze. Still they moved ahead.
  • The team was just 800m away from the dinal summit and suddenly a team mate started to feel Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS); a sickness that every avid mountaineer dreads of.
  • This time, Kartik Khandelwal has achieved a 20,000 ft climb to Mt. Yunam, or rather gave up touching the summit by a distance of 800m to fulfill another imperative task.
  • The co-trekker was Kartik’s trek buddy (During trekking two mountaineers are paired and called buddy). With his health detoriating, Kartik had to take a call of choosing between his goals, that he aspired the most and had come to achieve it with grave difficulties or to save someone’s life.
  • Normally, if a person in a group is down during trekking then the whole crew stops dismisses the further journey on stop. But in this case as the crew was very close to their final height and seeing his friends situation deteriorating, Kartik took a call to let his team move forward and carry his friend by himself back to the base.
  • He carried his buddy with both of their heavy rucksacks. And finally was able save him.

It’s truly said that life is an adventure and full of surprises. You never know what may come and when. You might plan things but things may not go accordingly. Today, Kartik Khandelwal has set an example that humanity is above everything. To safe a life he was ready to drop a dream for which he was prepping for so long and was so close to achieving it.

Not everyone has the courage to do that and we are proud of his acts and accomplishments.

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History and Culture

Freedom Fighters From Mewar: Independence Day Special

Freedom is just not flying with a bunch of feathers. One can not emphasize enough on its importance. The struggle, the pain, the oppose and the obstacles to attain freedom has hardships one can barely imagine.

Today, when India is entering into the 75th year of its independence, let us acknowledge and honor the work and sacrifices of the freedom fighter from Mewar, who not only contributed in attaining freedom but also helped in the foundation of this nation.

Shri Bhurelal Baya

  • He was born in 1904.
  • He participated in the movement against Simon Commission, 1928 and Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt Satyagraha called Dandi March in 1930.
  • He was also in Pune’s Yerwada Jail with Mahatma Gandhi in 1930.
  • He was also elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Praja-Mandal in 1938.
  • He spent 13 months in Sarada Jail after his movement against the dissolution of Praja Mandal.
  • He started the Charkha Mandal in Mewar and also participated in the Quit India Movement in 1942 called by Mahatma Gandhi and served in Udaipur’s Iswal Jail  for 18 months.
  • Then, he founded the Mewar Relief Society to help the flood victims of Khari River.
  • Shri Bhurelal led the Bijoliya Praja Mandal session and devoted his life towards the achievements of Praja Mandal.
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Image Source: Eternal Mewar

Shri Manikyalal Verma

  • He was born on 4 September, 1897 in Bhilwara.
  • He was inspired by the poetry of the legendary poet and freedom fighter Shri Vijay Singh ‘Pathik’.
  • He served for about 14 years in jail.
  • He was in the founding committee which later organised the Praja Mandal in Mewar.
  • He was again arrested during the Quit India Movement in 1942 by the British.
  • He traveled continuously to remote villages and collected great public support.
  • He played a vital role in social reforms at Dungarpur.
  • He was the key organizer of the 9th session of Bhartiya Desi Rajya Parishad held in Udaipur and administered its welcome committee.
  • After the Rajputana Princely States merged into the Union of India which was formally inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 18 April 1948 in the Durbar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur, the cabinet was formed under the leadership of Shri Manikya Lal Verma.
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Shri Mohanlal Sukhadia

  • He was born on 31st July 1916.
  • He participated in the Rajasthan Sahitya Sabha organised by Rajasthan Vidyapeeth in 1940 which drove him towards the independence movement.
  • He participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942, due to which he was sent to the Iswal Jail for 18 months by the British government .
  • He served the flood victims of Khari River flood in 1943. He summoned relief workers and arranged food, medicines, clothing and other necessities for the victims.
  • He also participated in the Akhil Bhartiya Hindi Sahitya Sammelan in 1944.
  • In 1946, Praja Mandals of various states merged to form a statewide organization and named it Rajputana Prantiya Sabha. Shri Mohanlal Sukhadia was introduced in the Executive Committee of this newly formed organization.
  • Shri Mohanlal Sukhadia’s  efficiency and effectiveness in problem solving tactics were highly valued in the organization’s meetings that earned him recognition as one of the top leaders in Rajasthan.
  • Shri Mohan Lal Sukhadia joined the cabinet of Union of Rajasthan as Irrigation and Labour Minister.
  • After a long political career, he became the youngest Chief Minister of any state in India. He continued on this post for record making 17 years from 13 November 1954 to 8 July 1971.
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Shri Balwant Singh Mehta

  • He was born on 8 February 1900 in Udaipur.
  • He started the Pratap Sabha in 1915 and played a vital role in the celebration of Maharana Pratap Jayanti at Amal ka Kanta, Udaipur from 1917.
  • During his Presidency, in 1933-34 the Haldighati Mela was started.
  • He solely represented Udaipur in Congress sessions; Lahore (1929) and Karachi (1930).
  • He participated in the tax movement of 1932 against the state.
  • The foundation of Praja Mandal of Udaipur took place on 24th April 1938 where he was elected as the Chairperson.
  • He was arrested on 4th October 1938 and served jail for 1 year.
  • He was actively involved during the Quit India Movement in 1942 and was arrested and put in the Central Jail of Udaipur.
  • After his release from the jail, he supported the Bhil Andolan and founded the Vanvari Sewa Samiti in 1943.
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Shri Kanak Madhukar Agrawal

  • He was born on 12th July 1912 in Banera village of Bhilwara.
  • He started the weekly newspaper called ‘Dainik Navjivan’ which was published from Ajmer.
  • He usually printed against the British Government in his newspaper and as a result was warned multiple times.
  • Whatever be the circumstances, he did not stop and continued to get public support for which he was arrested and sent to jail for 14 months during the Quit India Movement of 1942.
  • After his jail tenure, he was banned from Ajmer.
  • He then traveled to Udaipur in 1944 and re-established his printing press and started the newspaper ‘Dainik Navjeevan’ because of which he again had to serve in the jail for 15 days as per the orders by the British government.
  • He was given Maharana Mewar Special Award by Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur in 1990.
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Shri Heeralal Kothari

  • He was born on 8th August 1905 at Gogunda.
  • He was elected in the First Prajamandal Executive Committee.
  • He also helped in providing basic amenities to the freedom fighters who were serving in jail.
  • Shri Heeralal Kothari took part in the Quit India Movement, 1942.
  • He was the Treasurer and Vice -Chairperson of ‘Vanvasi Sewa Sangh’.
  • He was a member of the Mewar Relief Committee during the Khari River Flood of 1943.
  • He handled the finance department in Desi Riyasati Prajaparishad Adhiveshan in 1946.
  • In the independent India, he was one of the primary Ministers from Mewar.
  • He promoted education and in 1933 he opened Manohar Sewa Sadan School in Udaipur.
  • He also served as a home and education minister of the state. And not only that, he was the first Chairperson of Nagar Nigam, Udaipur.
  • He played a vital role in developing the wool industry in Devgarh.
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Shri Prem Narayan Mathur

  • He was born on 15 October 1912 at Kurabad.
  • He started working for ‘Rajasthan Saptahik’ in 1937.
  • He actively participated in the 1938 Prajamandal movement and Quit India Movement, 1942.
  • He was chosen in the cabinet of First Chief Minister of Rajasthan with Shri Heeralal Shastri, where he was chosen as the Home and Education Minister.
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What mighty heroes has our soil produced. These might be a few freedom fighters to be mentioned but the contribution of each and everyone in the formation of us as a nation has been scripted in the history, that too in golden words.

Their remarkable work can not be just appreciated with mere words. We are thankful to all the fighters of our freedom, whether sung or unsung, who despite of all the complications and obstructions stood strong and hard. Entering with pride in the 75th year of Independence. 

 

Source of the article & images: Eternal Mewar

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Featured

Animal Rescue in Udaipur: Udaipur Rescue Team

There is a saying that every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day. It is definitely well said! Doing a good deed especially for someone is a the most noble thing mankind can offer.
A gesture or initiative to help and rescue a being is an honest hand of righteousness. Following to which Udaipur Rescue Team is putting their foot forward in this direction and engaging in animal rescue in Udaipur.

About Udaipur Rescue Team

  • A bunch of youngsters from Udaipur have started a rescue group called Udaipur Rescue.
  • They help in rescuing wildlife and street animals along with human accidental cases.
  • The team is properly trained and experienced as they have handled rescue cases in the past.
  • All the personnel rescuing have been trained under proper rescue trainers.
  • The rescue team is well prepared with the required and proper knowledge of handling the animals, so that after rescuing the animals, they can be safely sent back to its original habitat.
  • A proper comprehensive study is done about the strengths and weaknesses of the animal which is to be rescued and where can be an accurate releasing point for it.
  • For human accidental cases the team makes sure that the person reaches in real quick time and gets a proper medical care, whenever required
  • There is a 24/7 helpline number i.e. +91-8769222872

Reason to start the group

  • The first and foremost reason to start the group to help the needy, whether it is animal or human.
  • There are people who need help and require rescue operations but are not capable of affording the minimum fee. So, in that case no money is charged by the team.
  • The actual focus and primary motto is to help both animals and humans in the best way possible.

For further information and queries on animal and human rescue contact on:

The helpline number i.e. +91-8769222872

Email: udaipurrescueteam@gmail.com

You can also visit on their social media pages for inquiries:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/udaipurrescue

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Udaipur-Rescue-108698571444001/

They have extended a helping hand towards us to make our surroundings a better world. Let us all make this possible with our combined efforts and contribute towards humanity.

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जानिए घर-घर औषधि योजना के बारे में

उदयपुर में 1 अगस्त 2021, रविवार को वन विभाग और जिला प्रशासन के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में 72वां जिला स्तरीय वन महोत्सव व घर-घर औषधि योजना आगाज हुआ।

शहर के गोवर्धन विलास स्थित स्मृति वन में कोरोना गाइडलाइन के अनुसार आयोजित जिला स्तरीय समारोह में विधानसभा  नेता प्रतिपक्ष गुलाबचंद कटारिया, पूर्व सांसद रघुवीर सिंह मीणा सहित विभिन्न जनप्रतिनिधियों, वन विभाग, जिला प्रशासन के अधिकारियों ने इस अवसर पर स्वस्थ राजस्थान-हरित राजस्थान का संकल्प दोहराया।

फतहनगर-सनवाड़ नगर पालिका में कर्मचारियों सहित आम लोगो को भी पौधे बांटे गए।पूरा देश और दुनिया कोरोना संकट से जूझ रही है। कई अनुसंधानों में ये भी सिद्ध हुआ है की कई बिमारियों का सामना करने के लिए ऐलोपैथी के साथ आयुर्वेद का भी महत्त्वपूर्ण योगदान है।

योजना

  • घर-घर औषधि योजना के तहत वन विभाग द्वारा संभाग भर में 80 लाख औषधीय पौधे बाटे जाएंगे।
  • योजना के तहत प्रत्येक परिवार को पांच साल में तीन बार तुलसी , अश्वगंधा, कालमेघ और गिलोय केआठ-आठ औषधीय पौधे निःशुल्क वितरित किए जाएंगे।
  • पौधों का वितरण घर-घर जा के किया जायेगा। अगर आपको इन पौधों की आवश्यकता अभी है तो ये चारों पौधे वन विभाग की सभी नर्सरियों में निःशुल्क उपलब्ध है। पुरे संभाग में आप कही से भी ले सकते है। 

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प्रमुख उद्देश्य

  • प्रदेश में औषधीय गुण वाले पौधे अपने घरों में उगाने के इच्छुक लोगों को वन विभाग की पौधाशालाओं में पौधे उपलब्ध कराया जाना।
  • इम्यूनिटी बढ़ाने तथा चिकित्सा के लिए उपयोगी औषधीय पौधों की उपयोगिता के बारे में बताकर आमजन को जागरुक करना।
  • औषधीय पौधों के प्राथमिक उपयोग को बढ़ावा देने के लिए आयुर्वेद एवं भारतीय चिकित्सा विभाग के सहयोग से प्रमाण-आधारित जानकारी उपलब्ध कराना।
  • जन-प्रतिनिधियों, पंचायतीराज संस्थाओं, विभिन्न राजकीय विभागों व संस्थानों, विद्यालयों और औद्योगिक घरानों का सहयोग लेकर क्रियान्वित करना।
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In remembrance of Udaipur’s first pilot: Ashutosh Tiwari

With a heavy heart and utmost sadness, we are dejected to inform you that on July 28, 2021 Wednesday, Udaipur lost its first pilot Shri Ashutosh Tiwari. The 86 years old pilot was the first who flew a four seater Piper Super Cruiser plane on 16 november 1957 from jaipur and landed the first plane at Maharana Pratap airport. A true gem and a precious dignity.

Early life and career

  • He landed the first flight at Maharana Pratap airport, Udaipur.
  • Pilot Ashutosh Tiwari use to fly planes with former Defense Minister Jagjivan Ram, Singhania and many others.
  • Ashutosh Tiwari has also been a former member of Rajasthan Flying Club.
  • During his association with the Flying Club, Tiwari was in touch with the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Chief Minister Mohanlal Sukhadia, Governor Gurmukh Nihanl Singh.
  • Along with this, from 29 September to 1 October 1960, Tiwari was also the incharge of the Fourth All India Vayu Mela.
  • It is been said that former Prime Minister Rajeev Gandhi was an admirer of Ashutosh Tiwari. In fact, in the 80s when he used to fly for Air India, Rajeev Gandhi was his junior. He also praised Ashutosh’s flight skills fiercely. He also said praising the pilot that ‘it’s not everyone’s cup of tea to fly as long as you do and there is no one in his competition’. 
  • He also used to have talks with other and current Prime Minister.
  • Not just this, Pilot Tiwari wrote a book an year ago name ‘Hum ude Kab, kese?’ (‘हम उड़े कब, कैसे ?’). The book was about what a future pilot should know to become a skilled pilot, how to proceed patiently, the experiences of a pilot and all this was mentioned in extremely simple words.

What a gem of a man, we all are proud of. This truly is a greater loss to all of us. Condolence to his family and loved one’s . May his soul rests in peace. You will always be remembered sir.

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History and Culture

AHAR – The Heritage on the verge of extinction

The Ahar river which encircles the Udaipur city is one of the few ancient rivers of the early ages, and is still hiding great mysteries within itself.

The significance of this river goes way back to the time of Indus Valley Civilisation, when there was also a contemporary civilisation going alongside, that is Ahar Civilisation, which was nurtured by this Ahar river only as those people resided on the banks of this river, the river which is now a mere sewage & dumpyard for the whole city. 

If we turn a few more pages in history we find some lesser known facts about Ahar civilisation that existed even in the pre & early Vedic period and flourished in the Chalcolithic age (copper age) which is surprisingly dated around 3500-1500BC. 

Although it is the lack of archaeological excavations and people’s attention that there is still a huge potential for new discoveries about Ahar. Archaeological survey of india (ASI) has designated a museum for the Ahar civilisation, it is situated near Gangu kund (Cenotaphs). 

Similar to Harappa and Mohenjodaro, Ahar civilisation was well versed in pottery (painted red & grey ware), Stone statues & tools, terracotta figurines, clay toys etc. All these artifacts found in the excavations are exhibited in the Ahar Museum. The metal statue of Buddha and stone statues of Jain tirthankaras are the unique attraction of this place for the scholars & historians. This museum is lesser known & is among the least visited places even for the Udaipurites, due to the lack of information regarding the Ahar & its heritage values. 

Don’t let the Ahar die beneath the urban garbage, save it from becoming an open sewerage and let it again sing the tales of our glorious past. Our history requires our attention!

By Guest Author – Avi Paliwal

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जानिए उदयपुर के लेखक श्याम सुन्दर भट्ट के बारे में

कई विद्वानों और बुद्धिमान व्यक्तियों ने एक ‘शब्द’ को अपने तरीके से परिभाषित किया है। पर आखिर में शब्द क्या है, महज भावनाएं ही तो है। बस किसी को उन भावनाओं को पिरोना आ गया और कोई अब भी सीख रहा है। और इसी शब्दों को एक सुन्दर से लेख में पिरो के लिखने की कला को ही तो लेखन या लिखना कहते है। 

लिखना, एक ऐसी कला है जो आपके अंदर की भावनाओं को सुन्दर और सुचारु रूप से व्यक्त करती है। इसी कला का प्रदर्शन झीलों की नगरी उदयपुर में भरपूर मात्रा में देखा और पढ़ा गया है। यहाँ के एक लेखक है श्याम सुन्दर भट्ट जिन्होंने कई प्रसिद्धः किताबें लिखी है और अपने शहर का नाम रौशन किया है। आइये जानते कुछ उनकी जीवन शैली और उनकी किताबों के बारे में।

निजी जीवन

  • श्याम सुन्दर भट्ट जी भूगोल शिक्षक है।
  • उनका जन्म रेलमगरा के पास एक गांव में हुआ।
  • स्कूल, कॉलेज और करीब ग्यारह साल तक की नौकरी उदयपुर और उदयपुर के आस पास के प्रांतो में की।
  • ग्यारह साढ़े ग्यारह साल की नौकरी के बाद 3साल फिजी में रह कर काम किया।
  • ये बात साल 1979-80 की है जब उन्होंने भारत वापिस आ के बांसवाड़ा के एक स्कूल में काम किया। वह ही उन्हें मेवाड़ पर लिखी गई एक प्रसिद्ध किताब मिली। उसे पढ़ कर इन्हे लगा की मेवाड़ में रह के भी वे कितना कम जानते है अपनी ही भूमि के बारे में।
  • किताबे पढ़ने और लिखने में कम रूचि होने के कारण उन्होंने दुसरो को मेवाड़ पे नयी किताबे लिखने के लिए आग्रह किआ पर वहाँ से भी उन्हें हतोत्साहित हो के लौटना पड़ा।
  • लेकिन मेवाड़ की धरती पर जहा जहा प्रताप ने पैर रखे वो उनके दिमाग में घूम रही थी।
  • राजस्थान के विभिन्न माध्यमिक तथा उच्च माध्यमिक के शिक्षक एवं प्रधानाचार्य व प्रधानाध्यापक भी रहे है।
  • उसके कुछ वर्ष पश्च्यात ही उदयपुर में उन्हें शिक्षा विभाग का उप निदेशक बना दिया गया। इतना ही नहीं उन्हें गुलाब बाग़ में स्थित सरस्वती भवन लाइब्रेरी का प्रभारी भी बनाया गया।
  • यही के एक साहित्यकार की मदद से खुद से लिखना शुरू किया। मेवाड़ पर और 30-40 किताबे पढ़ी और उनका पहला उपन्यास 52 साल की उम्र छपा।
  • राजस्थान शासन द्वारा सम्मानित तथा राजस्थान साहित्य अकादमी द्वारा पुरुस्कृत भी है।

किताबें

  • अब तक श्याम सुन्दर भट्ट जी के द्वारा लिखी गई 23 किताबे और उपन्यास छप चुके है।
  • कई अलग-अलग शैलियों में पुस्तके लिखी हैं लेकिन अधिकांश प्रकाशित पुस्तकें इतिहास शैली की हैं। उनके द्वारा लिखी हुई पुस्तकें बड़े बड़े पुब्लिकेशन्स से छपी हुई है।
  • इन्होने के सांस्कृतिक भूगोल कोष भी लिखा है जिसमे वेदिक साहित्य जैसे महाभारत या रामयण अथवा नदियों सागरों और कई पुराणों के नाम भी अर्जित है।

पुस्तकों के नाम

  • दर्प
  • महाराणा संग्रामसिंह
  • कालजयी श्री परशुराम
  • चेतक घोड़े का सवार
  • अपराजेय
  • मेवाड़ का सूर्यपुत्र
  • धरती का सूरज
  • राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति
  • बंद मुट्ठियों के सपने
  • सिंधुपति महाराज श्री चचदेव
  • शक्तिपुत्र
  • महर्षि श्री हारीत एवं श्री बप्पारावल
  • सिंधुपुत्र महाराज श्री दाहर
  • सांस्कृतिक भूगोल कोष

पिछले तीस सालों में लिखने पढ़ने से दूर भागने वाले एक भूगोल के शिक्षक ने मेवाड़ के पन्नों में नए सुनहरे पंख लगाए है। आज 82 साल की उम्र में भी वे किताबें लिख रहे है और अपनी शहर की भूमि से पूरी दुनिया को अवगत करा रहे है। आपका योगदान सर्वतः सराहनीय है।