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Fairs and Festivals Everyone Should Attend in Chittorgarh

Not just the locals but even tourists are too enticed by the glory of Historical Chittorgarh. The charm and the splendor of the city have attracted people from other parts of the country as well. Although, the city of Chittor is magnificent whenever you visit it, there are some parts of the year in particular when one can witness the city in its complete glamour. It is when Chittor is celebrating the heritage it got from its ancestors i.e. festivals.

Here are the major fairs, festivals, and processions that you need to attend while you are in Chittorgarh.

You may also want to read – Places to visit in Chittorgarh

Maharana Pratap Jayanti

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Maharana Pratap was a warrior and an epitome of bravery and heroism. He was the true patriot who initiated the first war of independence. Throughout his life, he kept fighting from enemies to save his motherland and his people. Pratap was born on May 9, 1540, in Kumbhalgarh and this very day is celebrated every year in Chittorgarh to respect and honor his patriotism, pride, valor, and bravery. The birth anniversary of Maharana is celebrated as a full-fledged festival in Chittorgarh every year on the 3rd day of Jyestha Shukla phase.

In his remembrance, several puja and processions take place on Maharana Pratap Jayanti every year. Several cultural programs and debates are also held.

 

Meera Mahotsav

Source: culturenorthindia

Meera Bai is very popular in the entire country for her faith and love for Lord Krishna. She was the foremost exponents of the Prema Bhakti (divine love) which also inspired her to become a poet. Meera Bai was a Rajput princess born in about 1498 in Metra, Rajasthan. Her father Ratan Singh was the youngest son of Rao Duda, ruler of Merta and founder of Jodhpur. Meera Bai was married to the ruler of Chittor, Bhoj Raj.

Every year, on Meera’s birth anniversary which is the Sharad Poornima, a 3-day celebration is organized by Meera Smrithi Sansathan (Meera Memorial Trust) along with the Chittorgarh district officials. Along with puja, discussions, dances, and fireworks, many famous musicians and singers get together on this day to sing bhajans in this celebration.

 

Teej

Source: Rajasthan

Teej is one of the major festivals in not just Chittor but entire Mewar region. It is dedicated to goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva. On this day, Goddess Parvati is worshipped by her devotees. It also marks the advent of monsoon month of Shravan (August).

It is also known for being the festival of swings where swings are hung from the trees and decorated with flowers and other objects and young girls and women dressed in green clothes who sing songs in celebrations of the advent of monsoons.

 

Gangaur

Source: Jan Prahari Express

Gangaur is the most important and colorful festival of not just Chittorgarh but entire Rajasthan. It is celebrated with great fervor by the womenfolk who worship Gauri. The meaning of the word ‘Gangaur’ can be understood by breaking it down in two words where Gan means Shiva and gaur stands for Gauri or Parvati. Gauri symbolizes the marital bliss or Saubhagya. Gauri is the embodiment of perfection and conjugal love which is the reason why the unmarried women worship her in order to be blessed with a good husband, while the married women do it for the welfare, health and their happy married life. It is celebrated between March and April.

 

Jauhar Mela

Source: Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh fort hosts the biggest Rajput festival which is known as ‘Jauhar Mela’. The occasion is believed to commemorate Rani Padmini’s Jauhar which is the most famous one. It marks the bravery of Rajput ancestors and all the three Jauhars that happened at Chittorgarh. Jauhar is a Hindu custom of self-immolation where women commit suicide to avoid capture, enslavement or rape by any foreign invaders.

On this day, a huge number of Rajput including the descendants of most of the princely families holds a procession to celebrate Jauhar.

 

Rang Teras

Source: Patrika

Rang Teras is a tribal fair of Mewar celebrated on the 13th moon night of the month of Chaitra. This big colorful fair includes a huge gathering of tribal to rejoice the harvest of wheat. Rang Teras celebration is customary since the 15th century. It is a thanksgiving festival of farmers where they pay their honor to Mother Earth for providing them with food for the next year. As a part of Celebrations, young men in the village perform their gallant skills while dancing. It is also celebrated is Sri Krishna Temples all around North India and ISKCON Temples.

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People

Muni Jinvijay Ji | People from Udaipur You Should Know About

Our city – Udaipur is completely filled with beauty in and out. And this beauty is not reflected in just its history, culture and its places, but also in its people. There are some gem of the people belonging from Udaipur who, with their hard work and success, have not just made the city but the entire nation proud.

But sadly, with time we tend to forget the accomplishment of such people of the city. The series ‘People from Udaipur you should know about’ tends to glorify the journey of these famous and triumphant people from Udaipur who have become an epitome of success in their lives.

 

Muni Jinvijay Ji

Muni Jinvjay Ji was born in the village Rupaheli in Mewar region on 27th January 1888. His birth name was Kishansinh Parmar. Kishansinh lost his parents at an early age. His interest in Jainism arrived after he met Muni Devihans. At the age of 15, in the year 1903, Kishansinh was initiated as a Shvetambar Jain monk where he was given a name Muni Jinvijay. For 6 years Muni Jinvijay followed the ordination (Deeksha) where he migrated to various places including Dhar, Ujjain, Indore, Ratlam Nagar and traveled to many parts of Khandesh and South Maharashtra. During this time, he also learned Sanskrit and Prakrit literature under Kanitivijay who was a Jain ascetic from Patan, Gujarat.

Source: Veethi

Later in his life, Muni went to Pune wherein the atmosphere of cultural, educational and national awakening, he met several renowned personalities such as Lokmanya Tilak, Sir Ramkrishna Bhadarkar, etc. It was during this time when he also met Mahatma Gandhi. After getting bored of the conventional life of an ascetic, Muni decided to become a professor. On the invitation of Mahatma Gandhi, he joined Gujarat Vidyapith as a principal of archeology department.

After that, in the year 1928, he went to Germany to study Indology, academic study of the history and cultures, languages, and literature of India and as such is a subset of Asian studies. He returned to India in the year 1929 to participate in the Indian Independence movement. He went in the Salt March in 1930 and was imprisoned in Nasik Jail where he met K.M. Munshi.

statue in Chanderia | Source: apnimaati

Notable work

  • Muni joined Shantiniketan as a professor of Jain literature and taught there for 4 years from 1932 to 1936.
  • In the year 1939, he headed archeology department of Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan.
  • He became director of Rajasthan Oriental Research Institute in 1950.
  • He served as a head of history and archeology department of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad.
  • More than 20 of his books are published while he has edited and translated many of them in his lifetime. Some of these books include Puratana Prabandha Sangraha, Prabandhakośa, Sandesh Rasak and many more.

In the year 1967, he retired. In the same year, Muni Jinvijay Ji died of lung cancer on 3rd June at Ahmedabad. Throughout his life, Muni has spread wisdom and a message to always go where your heart leads you to.

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Events

Bhagyashree launched Durriya Kapasi’s second book ‘Neverfound land’ in Udaipur

Bollywood actress Bhagyashree launched Durriya Kapasi’s second novel ‘Neverfound Land’ on Saturday at Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival which was conducted at Park Exotica Resort.

During her conversation with the media, Author Durriya Kapasi informed the media that the book ‘Neverfound Land’ is the sequel of her first bestselling novel named ‘Once Upon A Genie’. The storyline of the first book revolves around a human-genie love story. And on the other part, ‘Neverfound Land’ is based on the hybrid character of human and genie named ‘Solomon’. With the power he acquired, Solomon discovers the mysterious world of Genies and the tribe he belongs to.

Kapasi said “The storyline is very different and I am sure readers of all age and background will love it”

In this launch, the founder of the event Salil Bhandari and Sushmita Singha were also present along with Bhagyashree’s husband Himalaya.

The book is published by Delhi based publisher Half Baked Beans and is now available on Amazon and Flipkart for purchase.

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Food

5 Things you HAVE TO TRY at Khaugali

Khaugali needs no introduction in Udaipur. It has become the new ‘Meet-up’ junction for friends, bucket list place for the foodies, and a selfie spot for the studs and divas of the town. But while you are there, one thing that remains the biggest confusion is what all should you try and from where given that there are an umpteen number of food joints all around.

Well, worry not, we have brought the absolutely new foodie bucket list for you all at Khaugali. Below are the things that may stun you or drool you. Whatever it may, make sure you DO NOT miss these 5 dishes while you are at Khaugali.

Magizza at Bhukkad

 

Want to have Maggi? But love pizza as well? What if I tell you that you can have both at the same time? You heard it right! Magizza is one lip-smacking combination of your favorite masala Maggi turned into a pizza with lots of cheese and veggies topped onto it. This two in one dish will surely give you the ultimate foodgasm of your life.

Price – 150

Also try – A steaming cup of hot Chocolate with it will bring an end to your dream meal, I’m telling you!

 

Falafel pita sandwich at Pita Ji

Falafel pita sandwich will wake your unstoppable love for Lebanese cuisine. Moreover, it’s the first street Lebanese joint which serves a bunch of finger-licking Lebanese dishes, one of which is the Falafel pita sandwich. Hummus, falafel Tikki, veggies and loads of liquid cheese filled in scrummy pita pockets will be an absolute bliss to your taste buds. They are served with Lebanese dip hummus and our very own green chutney.

Price – 89

Also try – to complete your blissful Lebanese treat, go for ‘Shahi Tukda’. This nut and rabdi filled toasties will definitely satiate your sweet tooth.

 

Panchratan Uttapam at Ice n Spice

All the south Indian food lovers, gather around because this one is just for you. Panchratan Uttapam is a combination of 5 different flavored Uttapams served at once. These 5 flavors include corn and cheese, onion uttapam, mix veg uttapam, onion tomato capsicum and a plain one. These are served with two types of chutney – coconut chutney and tomato chutney and a steaming hot bowl of sambhar to go with.

Price – 100

Also try – If you have any more space in your stomach, try the Rawa Masala dosa there and thank us later.

 

Cigar rolls at Desi Firangi

Don’t go on their simple looks, these inside-out cheese filled cigar rolls will give you a gastronomical experience that nothing else can give. These rolls are made from two simple ingredients gooey potato mix and liquid & shredded cheese. This irresistible snack is served with ketchup and green chutney.

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Price – 120

Also try – Fruit cocktail ice cream after these rolls and you can call it a day!

 

Smoking poppers at Oh Crepe

Why smoke cigarettes when you can smoke desserts? As soon as you put these icy cold poppers in your mouth, you’ll emit smoke like a dragon. This smoke is not harmful so you need not to worry about that. It is actually the liquid oxygen that is added to the poppers that cause the smoke.

Price – 100 for 4 pieces

 

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Know the Count of Voters in Udaipur City and Udaipur Rural Region

Here’s the entire statistics of Voters and Voting booths in Udaipur city and Udaipur Rural –

Udaipur City

Female voters – 117305

Male voters – 119915

Total voters – 237220

Total number of voting booths – 218

Source: Youth ki awaaz

Udaipur Rural

Female voters – 126873

Male voters – 130272

Total voters – 257145

Total number of voting booths – 207

Rajasthan Assembly Elections are on 7th December 2018. We request you to take some time out of your busy schedule and go vote. We are the only one responsible for our own tomorrow.

‘Mharo Kehno, Vote Deno’

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Miraj Retails Awarded with the Prestigious ‘Business Excellence Award’ by ABP News

Miraj Retail, a leading entrepreneurial entity of industrial group Miraj, was awarded the ‘Excellence in Retail Business’ award in the fourth edition of ABP Business Excellence Awards 2018. The aim of the ABP group, through this award, is to identify businesses and individuals with different specializations in the field of retail business. In the grand ceremony held at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, the Vice Chairman of Miraj Group, Mantraraj Paliwal received this award.

He further told that “based on the line ‘Aapka Vishwaas hi hamaari pehchaan’, Miraj Group has made its mark on an international level today. Using new innovations in the retail sector is a key feature of the Miraj group. In the coming years, more than 1000 new stores of Miraj Retails will be started, where under one roof, all the items related to day-to-day life will be provided. In addition to that, the group will start different ventures all across the country including the Public Mall and Apparel Stores.”

During this time, several dignitaries were present along with the chief operating officer of ABP Group Avinash Pandey, CEO of Den Network Group Vivek Bhargava, and CEO of Miraj Retails Silash Paul.

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Events

The Grand Festival of Kumbhalgarh will Start from Tomorrow

Kumbhalgarh Festival is a 3-day festival organized by the Department of Tourism of Rajasthan every year at Kumbhalgarh fort. The grand event commemorates the contribution of Maharana Kumbha’s contribution towards art and culture. Throughout the fest, the fort is embellished so much so that the tourists and even the locals are just astonished by its beauty.

Source: Oh my rajasthan

This 3-day fest will begin from tomorrow i.e. 1st December 2018, coming to an end by 3rd December 2018. It showcases all the colors of Rajasthani culture through its dance performance and other activities. The competitions and programmes carried out in the fest simply escalates the zeal and enthusiasm of the people and makes them feel what it was like in the bygone era of Mewar.

The fest includes performances by various renowned artists from all over the country. Sound and light shows are conducted too with the Kumbhalgarh Fort in the background.

Day 1 – Dance performances like Ghoomar, Kalbeliya dance and Kachchi Ghodi will mark the beginning of the fest at Yagya Vedi Chowk of Kumbhalgarh. These Rajasthani dance performances will be followed by a Kathak dance by Sayani Chavda of Kolkata in the evening.

Source: Travup

Day 2 – Second would be a fun-filled day with the most happening Tug of war competition between locals and foreigners. In addition to that, turban tying competition will be conducted on all 3 days.

Source: Oh my rajasthan

Day 3 – The last day of the fest will include Sufi song performances, Rajasthani folk dance and music, and classical songs and dance.

Source: Ohmyrajasthan

The most awaited performance of the fest is that of Gulabo who is a Rajasthani dancer. Gulabo has gained international fame from her outstanding dance moves. One of the most famous works of her is ‘Kaalyo kood padyo mela mein’.

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Candidate List for 28 Seats covering Mewar & Vagad Region | Rajasthan Election

Rajasthan Assembly election will be conducted on Friday, 7th December 2018. As a citizen of this city, it is important for you to know about who is going to be the future MLA from your city. These 28 seats from the Mewar and Vagad Region will play a very crucial role in the Vidhan Sabha elections.

So, here are the names of all the candidates standing for the State Assembly elections from Mewar and Vagad region which includes 6 districts namely Udaipur district, Banswara district, Chittorgarh district, Dungarpur district, Rajsamand district and Dhariawad district. These candidates belong to different parties the major ones being Bhartiya Janta Party and Indian National Congress. Some candidates don’t belong to any particular party and are standing in the elections as an individual.

Udaipur District

Udaipur City

Party Name Sign
BJP Gulab Chand Kataria Lotus
INC Girija Vyas Hand
BSP Pushkar Lal Elephant
SHS Dimple Rathore Bow and Arrow
JSR Dalpat Singh Surana Pan
AAAP Bharat Kumawat Broom
JD(S) Ramchandra Salvi A Lady farmer carrying paddy on her head
Independent Kalu Lal Salvi Gas Cylinder
Daulat Ram Sahu Belt
Praveen Ratlia Key
Rajesh Vaishnav Wall
Udaipur city

Udaipur Rural

CPI Ghanshyam Singh Tanwar Ears of Corn and Sickle
BJP Phool Singh Meena Lotus
BSP Laxman Elephant
INC Vivek Katara Hand
BMUP Prabhu Lal Meena Gas Cylinder
JSR Someshwer Meena Pan

 

Udaipur Rural

Udaipur District

Salumber(ST) Gogunda (ST)
BJP Amritlal Meena Pratap Lal Gameti
INC Raghuveer Singh Meena Dr. Mangilal Garasia
 

 

Jhadol(ST) Kherwara(ST)
BJP Babulal Kharadi Nanalal Ahari
INC Sunil Bhajat Dr Dayaram Parmar

 

Mavli Vallabhnagar
BJP Dharamnarayan Joshi Udailal Dangi
INC Pushkar Lal Dangi Gajendra Singh Shaktawat


Banswara District

Banswara(ST) Ghatol(ST)
BJP Hakru Maida Harendra Ninama
INC Arjun Barnaniya Nanalal Ninama
 

 

Garhi(ST) Bagidora(ST)
BJP Kailash Meena Khemraj Garasiya
INC Kanta Bheel Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya
 

 

Kushalgarh(ST)
BJP Bheema Bhai Damor
INC Alliance (Loktantrik Janta Dal)

Chittorgarh District

Kapasan(SC) Badi Sadri
BJP Arjun Jeengar Lalit Ostwal
INC Anandi Ram Khatik Prakash Choudnary
 

 

Nimbhaera Pratapgarh(ST)
BJP Shrichand Kriplani Hemant Meena
INC Udaylal Anjana Ramlal Meena

 

Begun Chittorgarh
BJP Suresh Dhakad Chandrabhan Singh Akyan
INC Rajender Singh Bidhuri Surendra Singh Jadawat

Dungarpur District

Dungarpur(ST) Aspur(ST)
BJP Madhav Lal Varhat Gopichand Meena
INC Ganesh Ghogara Raiya Meena
 

 

Sagwara(ST) Chaurasi(ST)
BJP Shankarlal Decha Sushil Katara
INC Surendra Kumar (Bamania) Manju Devi Rot

Rajsamand District

Bhim Kumbhalgarh
BJP Hari Singh Rawat Surendra Singh Rathore
INC Sudarshan Singh Rawat Ganesh Parmar
 

 

Rajsamand Nathdwara
BJP Kiran Maheshwari Mahesh Pratap Singh
INC Narayan Singh Bhati Dr. C.P. Joshi

Dhariawad District

Dhariawad(ST)
BJP Gautamlal Meena
INC Nagaraj Meena

Rajasthan Assembly Elections are on 7th December 2018. We request you to take some time out of your busy schedule and go vote. We are the only one responsible for our own tomorrow.

‘Mharo Kehno, Vote Deno’

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Rahul Gandhi to Address a Rally in Udaipur on Saturday | Election Update

Both BJP and Congress seems to be exerting great power during this State Assembly Elections. After BJP brought their President Amit Shah to be a part of the road show in the city followed by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who addressed a gathering the next day, Congress, on the contrary, brought in Sachin Pilot and now is all planned to bring in Congress President Rahul Gandhi on 1st December 2018.

Source: Moneycontrol

The AICC president Rahul Gandhi has already visited Ajmer dargah and Pushkar and addressed rallies at Jaisalmer, Jalore, and Jodhpur on Monday. Along with that, he is likely to visit Chittorgarh and Bhilwara as well.

A ferocious competition can be expected between candidates of both the major political parties with State Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria from BJP and ex-MP and former president of National Commission for Women of India, Girija Vyas from Congress.

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Whatsapp Helpline Number Launched by Udaipur Police for Public and Tourist Safety

District Police of Udaipur launched three new innovations for the safety of people in the city of Udaipur. These innovations involve a WhatsApp helpline number, a software named as ‘Intezaam’ and a police help card for the tourists.

 

What is Intezaam software and what will it do?

Source: jaagruk

During unpredictable situations and while deployment of heavy police force, till date, the allotment of police was done by manual systems such as roll calls after which they were briefed about their duties separately. This entire process was a time consuming one and even after all this sometimes, some policemen were not updated about their role and duties.

In order to diminish the problem, a software named as ‘Intezaam’ was envisioned by the SP of Udaipur, Kunwar Rasthradeep. The software will process the allotment of duties and dispense the information across the force. Once the duties would be allotted, each member of the force will receive an SMS where their duties, locations and reporting authority would be mentioned. This will turn out to be an extremely time-saving process and also maintain a mutual coordination amongst the police force.

 

All about the WhatsApp Udaipur Police helpline number

Source: Udaipurtimes

This Whatsapp helpline number i.e. 9413012299 will be displayed at all the entry points of the cities along with tourist locations and public places, restaurants, hotels, etc. Moreover, all the telecommunication companies are contacted too so that anyone arriving in the city gets the helpline number on their phones through an SMS. During the time of distress and need, any local or tourist can contact the police department directly. This service will be managed and monitored by the office of ASP Paras Jain.

 

Help card by the police department

Source: Dailyhunt

SP Kunwar Rashtradeep has designed a help card for the locals and the tourists which will be available at the public places and the tourist attractions of the city. It will also be available at the entry points of the city such as railway station, airport, bus stands, etc. Authorities that of hotels and restaurants will also be provided by this card so that they can distribute the cards to those who can be benefitted by them.

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