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Mahashivratri In Udaipur

For people in Mewar, Shivratri that was celebrated on Feb 13 has special importance as they and the rulers of Mewar have great reverence for Shaivism. All through the years, the Mewar & Maharanas have regarded Eklingnathji as the master and they just as ministers who carried out the Lord’s orders.

According to scriptures, Mahashivratri has a long history. During Sagar Manthan, churning of the ocean, by the gods and the demons, there emerged a pitcher full of poison that was so strong that it could destroy the whole universe. All of them were so frightened that for protection they went to Lord Shiv. the kind Lord agreed to drink the deadly poison and kept it in his throat that turned blue. Because of this miracle, Shiv is called Neelkanth. To commemorate this event, Mahashivratri is celebrated with great fervor.

On Mahashivratri, so important was the worship of Eklingnathji at Kailashpuri that the Maharana himself used to go there in a procession for Darshan. He offered five gold “Mohars” and rupees fifty to the Lord. After spending some time in the temple, he would go to the nearby places on the bank of Indra Sarovar for rest and listen to Shivratri Katha. At midnight he returned to the temple for worshiping and making offerings. As it was a day for fasting, he took only fruits. He would return to his place, after the mid-day puja. Sometimes, on this occasion, the Maharani would accompany him to Eklingnathji Mandir and present a dress to the Lord. The Maharana and his consort would attend two ‘pujas’, have darshan and make offerings. Mahashivratri was kind of a public festival on which the common man also observed fast and took part in worship.

Courtesy: Yash Sharma

A day before Mahashivratri, a grand procession was taken out that passed through the main roads of the city. It was led by elephants and horses. There were tableaux of the twelve Jyotirlinga’s on bullock carts. So also, those of Shiv Barat, Om Banna, Kallaji Bauji, Eklingnathji, Bharatmata, Chandra Shekar Azad and Subhash Chandra Bose. The Bahurupias and acrobatic feats were some of the other attractions.

On Shivratri, Feb 13th, a large number of devotees went to Eklingnathji and among them were those who walked all the way several ‘anusthan’, rituals, were performed in the famous Eklingnathji Mandir on Udaipur Nathdwara road. The special ‘puja’ was started at 10 pm that continued for 4 ‘praharas’ till 12:00. In each ‘prahara’ there were 13 ‘rudra-abhisheks’ that is 52 in all. In each ‘abhishek’, 9.25 kilo of milk, ghee, sugar, and honey was being special ‘Shringar’ was done. All through the period, the band of the royal palace was in attendance playing lilting tunes. Devotees were able to have ‘darshan’ till 11:30 am. Then the regular ‘trikal puja’ started. A special police force was deployed in the area for three days and special buses were run for the devotees.

Thronged by devotees on this auspicious occasion was the famous Mahakaleshwar Mandir on Rani Road, the biggest Shiv temple in the city. It was decked with flowers and special lights. With the recitation of Vedic ‘mantras’, the ‘sahestra abhishek’ was done by Brahmins. There was ‘mangala aarti’, ‘madhyan aarti’ and special ‘shringar puja’ and ‘mahaarti’ was performed in the evening. All through the four ‘paharas’ special rituals were performed.

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Mahakaleshwar Mandir

Highly revered is the Mahakaleshwar Mandir as it is believed to be as old that of Eklingnathji temple at Kailashpuri. Another unique thing about it is that the idol is ‘Sayambhu’ that is it appeared on its own and was not brought from or made anywhere. So, it is considered to be highly auspicious. The Lord gives ‘darshan’ in different forms at different times of the day. In the morning during ‘mangla darshan’ the idol in its child form is white. It takes on the form of a teenager person with dark colour at noon and that of an old man in the evening. Devotees near Picchola lake worshipped the black stone idol of Shiv with three ‘netras’ at the Gadia Devra Mandir that often gets flooded during monsoon and people have darshan of the idol reflected in a mirror. The not so old idol of the Lord built of black stone in Badleshwar Mahadev Mandir located at Dhan Mandir near Delhi. It gets its name from the huge ‘Bad’ tree that stands in front of it. Also crowded was the ancient Shiv Mandir Gangodhara ‘talab’ near the cremation ground of the Rajputs in the Ahad area. Other Shiv Mandirs in the town such is Bheem Parmeshwar in Chandpole and Patelshwar also attracted a big number of devotees. At Hanuman Shiv Mandir in Ashok Nagar ‘prasad’ in form of ‘segari pakode’, kesar milk and fruits were distributed.

The Shiv Idol in the famous Ubeshwar Mahadev Mandir located behind Sajjangarh also attracted a large number of devotees. It is said that once when Maharana Pratap was worshipping there, the Mughal army reached the palace suddenly the ‘lingam’ burst, a huge flock of bees came out of it and drove the enemy away. Built by Mata Devkunwar, mother of Maharana Sangramsingh Second, Baijnath Mahadev Mandir in village Sisarama became the venue of worship by devotees of Shiv on Mahashivratri.

Nestled among hills on three sides, Amrakhji Mahadev Mandir at the foot of Chirwa valley and believed to be the venue of austerities performed by Ambreesh Rish attracted a big number of Shavites on Shivratri. So also, the ancient Vameshwar Mahadev temple at Paldi on Shivratri. So also, the ancient Vameshwar Mahadev temple at Paldi on Udaipur-Iswal route that had been a ‘math’ of the Lakuish sect and about 225-year-old Raj Rajeshwar Shivalaya situated near the Debari Dwar, the cast gateway to Udaipur had big crowd Mela was also held at Jargaji, a place full of scenic beauty among the lush green Aravali hills, about 90 km from Udaipur. It was an event that showcased the rich culture of Mewar and Marwar.

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A person dressed up as Lord Shiv

In Shri Kulum Ashram Segura Dhuni Shivratri was celebrated in a unique way. The five-day Shiv Parvati Vivah ceremonies started with the sending of Lagna Patrika when ladies from the bride’s side went to the groom’s house singing ‘mangalgeets’ and the pandit read it out without recitation of ‘mantras’.

In Gupteshwar Mahadev Mandir that is perched on a hilltop in Titardi area on Shivratri day flowers were shower from a helicopter in addition to the performance of other rituals and night long singing of ‘bhajans’.

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The Beautiful Festival of Makarvilakku in Udaipur

Makarvilakku Mahotsav

Lake City has a rainbow-like multi-colored horizon due to the rich contribution from different communities. One such community is Keralite Hindus, who celebrate their festivals throughout the year in a highly fascinating manner. However, the most attractive of them is the two-day long Makarvilakku festival that falls on 13th and 14th January. It coincides with three other festivals viz., Makar Sankranti by Hindus, Lohadi by Sikhs and Lal Loi by Sindhis. No wonder Lake City vibrates with festive fervor in mid-January.The Beautiful Festival of Makarvilakku in Udaipur

Makarvilakku festival is related to Lord Ayyappa and his temple in Sabarimala. As the interesting story goes, Lord Shiva was very pleased with Bhasmasura’s worship and asked him to get any boon of his choice. The latter asked for the ability to burn to ashes anything on which he placed his hands. No sooner had the Lord granted him the boon Bhasmasur ran after the Lord threatening to test the boon on him.The Beautiful Festival of Makarvilakku in Udaipur

Lord Shiva sought help from Lord Vishnu and hid in a peepal tree as Bhasamsur ran here and then searching for him. Aware of the happenings, Lord Vishnu decided to take the form of enchantress Mohini and try to trap the demon. When Bhasmasur saw Mohini, he was bewitched by her beauty and tried earnestly to court her. Mohini put a condition that he must dance with her. Mesmerized by her beauty, Bhasmasur agreed and began to dance. During the course of dancing, he put his hand on his head as did Mohini on hers. The boon worked and Bhasmasur was reduced to ashes. Lord Vishnu disclosed everything to Shiva who asked if he could have a glimpse of Mohini. When Vishnu appeared in the form of Mohini, the Shiva united with her. The two gods thus became Harihara Murthi. From this union was born Lord Sree Dharma Sastha, a synonym of Lord Ayyappa who took this ‘avatar’ to annihilate Mahishi, the demon.

The newborn, left in the forest was adopted by the childless Raja Pandalam who had come hunting at the spot where the child was left. Named Ayyappa, he grew up as the Raj Kumar. Later on, the Rani conceived and gave birth to a son. However, the king wanted Ayyappa to become the king. In connivance with the minister, the queen sent him to the forest to bring leopard milk to cure her pretended illness. To everyone’s surprise and horror, Ayyappa brought home not just the milk but a whole flock of leopards in case the milk was not adequate. The queen realized her mistake and apologized. Having completed his mission of killing Mahishi, Ayyappa returned to the forest and requested the king to build a temple for him at the place where the arrow shot by him fell. The arrow fell at Sabarimala and a temple was erected there. Ever since believers go on pilgrimage to Sabarimala.

The peak on the high ranges of the Western Ghats in Pathana Mithitta district of Kerala, where the temple of Ayyappa stands is known as Sabarimala. Ayyappa is the presiding deity at Sabarimala. According to Valmiki Ramayana, when wandering in search of Sita, Rama reached this hill he was greeted by Shabiri who lovingly offered fruits to him, each fruit after tasting it herself.

Sabarimala is considered to be the most sacred temple of Ayyappa. The pilgrimage to this temple located in dense forest is very refreshing for body, mind, and soul. Pilgrims have to follow strict discipline for a long period to be eligible for ‘darshan’ in this temple. After a refreshing bath in Pamba River, they set on barefoot walk on a 5 km long hill path. There are some other temples of Ayyappa in Kerala. All the idols of the Lord taken by the devotees wherever they went are from this state. The one brought to Udaipur was kept in the temple in the premises of RSMM but now it has been shifted to the new temple in Shobhagpura. All the rituals in the temple are performed on the lines of those in Sabarimala.

The two- day grand festival of Makarvilakku has been celebrated on Makar Sankranti with great enthusiasm with the fall cooperation of the devotees for over three decades. Elaborate rituals start a day before Makar Sankranti and the temple decorated attractively. In the morning are performed rituals such as ‘abhishek’, Nada Thurakal, Ganpati Homam and Usha and Navaham Pooja. In the evening is there is the annual holy outing of Lord Ayyappa that starts from the temple in New Jyoti Nagar, Shobhagpura and wends its way through CPS school road, Bansi Pan Chouraha, Court Chouraha, Delhi Gate, Shastri Circle, Ashok Nagar, Ayad Puliya, 100 feet road and returns to the temple. 

The grand procession is an eagerly awaited event for Udaipurites. It is led by Lord Ayyappa clad in yellow robes riding an elephant. The ‘rath’ is decked with flowers, garland, and flags. It is followed by men and women attired in traditional South Indian dresses. In front walk children holding flags, men carrying colored umbrellas were dancing. Woman with flowers coconuts in ‘thalis’ welcomes the Lord.  Artists who come from Kerala are there playing on typical south Indian musical instrument. The fascinating procession is watched with great attention and reverence by passersby. The first day’s program concludes with scintillating fireworks at the temple and some more rituals.The Beautiful Festival of Makarvilakku in Udaipur

On the Makar Sankranti day, elaborate rituals like Poojas, Homas, and singing are performed throughout the day. A 35 member troupe of artists from Kerala is a special attraction of this year’s celebration.

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Shilpgram Utsav: An Alluring Summation of Indian Handicrafts Ends with a Promise to Come Next Year

Shilpgram Utsav In Udaipur • December 21 to 30 December 2017

All roads led to Shilpgram, craftsmen’s village, a huge ethnographical museum that comprises over 31 rural dwellings from the four-member Western States of India viz Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, re-erected in 70 acres of picturesque countryside amongst the foothills of the Aravalli range, just 5 km west of Udaipur. The ten-day long Shilpgram Utsav in which 600 folk artist from 18 states and 400 artisans participate was inaugurated on Dec. 21st by Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh.

According to Mohd.Furqan Khan Director West Zone Cultural Centre Udaipur, the annual festival was organized with the aim of displaying the handicrafts of craftsmen from all over the country and marketing their products directly without any middlemen.The Shilpgram Utsav was staged with the cooperation and contribution of the seven zonal cultural centers, the ministry of Culture Govt. of India, Development Commissioner Handicrafts New Delhi, Development Commission Handlooms, New Delhi and National Wool development Board New Delhi and in it over 1000 folk artists participated.Shilpgram Utsav In Udaipur

A new feature introduced this year in the Utsav was the Kamal Kothari Memorial (Life Time Achievement) Lok Kala Award. Dr. Kamal Kothari was born in Jodhpur and educated in Udaipur, devoted his whole life to the preservation of Rajasthan’s folk arts, folk music, and folk music instruments, research in folk arts and their development collection of folk songs and research in all these areas. With Indian’s one of the greatest story writers are Vijaidan Detha he launched Prerna Magazine with the aim of collections, recordings and making a musical notation of folk songs. He worked for Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy. It was due to him that Langa Mangniiyar musicians became famous all over the world. He was honored with Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan Awards. He was given Nehru Fellowship for the collection of Rajasthani Literature, folk songs, folk tales etc. The Govt. of Rajasthan honored him with Rajasthan Ratna in 1989 Columbia University, made a documentary named ‘Kamal Da’.Shilpgram Utsav In Udaipur

This year’s Kothari Life Time Achievement Award worth 2.51 Lac was given by Rajasthan Governor on 21st December to folk artist Bansi Lal Khiladi of Chvee village of Degana in Mansaur district, who has acted as Raja in folk plays. He has been a Mand singer and Ramleela player. Looking to his proficiency in Kuchamani Khayal style, his guru Nath Dasji made him the leader of the troupe. He has given thousands of presentations organized by different places. He has been honored by Rajasthan Sangeet Academy and Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi. His presentations on the first three days of Shilpgram Utsav were greatly appreciated by the audience.Shilpgram Utsav In Udaipur

One of the main attractions of the Utsav this year was the fusion of three kinds of styles, out of which the fusion of two classical and one semi-classical style was presented in place of that mixings of one ‘raga’ and ‘tal’ of two different styles. In this special presentation were added Lavni of Maharashtra, Gotipua of Orissa and classical Kathak. In this Lavni exhibited classical element with folk element while Gotipua was a fascination of classical elements that was mesmerizing. Kathak was a mix of beautiful step work and facial expressions. There was a similarity of musical instruments; the three styles produced a highly enjoyable effect.

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Performances in the Shilpgram Utsav In Udaipur

The exhibition of wood statues prepared by artists from different parts of the country during a wood sculpture workshop organized earlier turned out to be another big attraction. Also on display in the Darpan hall were different paintings by well-known painters from all over the country painted in a workshop organized by the Centre from time to time.

For the first time in Utsav were on display the different characters such as Devi Amba, Raee, Budiya, Banjara, Chor-police, Bhiyawa of Gavari; made of sand. Gavari is a folk festival of the Bhil caste of Mewar that is min. Of dance, music, and actions and celebrated enthusiastically in the month of Shrawan.Shilpgram Utsav In Udaipur

Visitors got an exciting opportunity to showcase their talent in the ‘Hiwda Ki Hook’ programme when every afternoon they sang, danced and related their interesting experiences before a big audience. They were also able to win prizes in the Sanskritik Quiz.

For their own use and giving gifts, visitors were seen busy buying different handicrafts products from Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Bengal, Goa etc.Shilpgram Utsav In Udaipur

The crowds swelled during the last few days as they were able to get products they liked at a much lower price. Young and old were seen riding camels and horses with the huge variety of cuisine foodies had a whale of a time. A large number of tourists, both inland and foreign, also enjoyed themselves immensely.Shilpgram Utsav In Udaipur

With better marketing, this big Mela can easily become an even bigger national level Mela that would also boost tourism.

Photo Credits: Dimpy Chundawat & Fouzia Mirza

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खाने के शौक़ीन लोगो के लिए जन्नत – शरद रंग महोत्सव(Food and Music Festival)

शिल्पग्राम, जो यहाँ गए है वो इस नाम से वाकिफ़ है और जो यहाँ नहीं गए वो लोग इसके नाम से अर्थ निकालने की कोशिश करेंगे। लेकिन यहाँ हम शिल्पग्राम के बारे में आपको नहीं बताने वाले, हम आपको बताने जा रहे है यहाँ पर 25 अक्टूबर से शुरू हुए फ़ूड और म्यूजिक फेस्टिवल के बारे में। जो लोग खाना खाने के दीवाने है या गानों के मामले में मस्ताने है उनके लिए ये पांच दिन किसी जन्नत से कम नहीं है(खैर अब तो चार दिन ही बचे है, आज को मिलाकर) 29 अक्टूबर से पहले शरद रंग महोत्सव ज़रूर जाए।

अब हम आपको वर्चुअल्ली ले चलते है इस फेस्टिवल में जो कि हमारा काम भी है। बाकी ये पढ़कर आपके क़दम खुद-ब-खुद  शिल्पग्राम की ओर चल पड़ेंगे।

यहाँ से शुरू होता है शरद रंग महोत्सव का सफ़र

अच्छे से सजे गेट में एंटर होते आपको बड़े करीने से सजाया हुआ एक गाँव दिखाई पड़ेगा और सीधे हाथ की ओर आपको नागौर से आए सरवन कुमार एंड बैंड आपके स्वागत को तैयार रहेंगे। सरवन कुमार इस बैंड के मुखिया है और बड़े विनम्रता से आपसे बात करेंगे। उनसे हमने तकरीबन 20 मिनिट तक बात करी इस दौरान उन्होंने अपनी 2 बार प्रस्तुति भी दी। वो मशक बजाते है जो एक स्कॉटिश इंस्ट्रूमेंट है जिसे इंग्लिश में बेकपेपर कहा जाता है। राजस्थान सर्कार से सम्मानित हो चुके है। यहाँ उनके फोटो और एक परफॉरमेंस शेयर कर रहे है। इनकी ये परफॉरमेंस आपको सीधा नागौर ले जाएगी वो भी शिल्पग्राम बैठे-बैठे।

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सरवन कुमार एंड बैंड

जैसे आप थोड़ा आगे जाएँगे तो अलवर से आए नूरदीन मेवाती और उनका ग्रुप आपको उन्ही के बनाए गानों को सुनने को मजबूर कर देगा। उनके गाने समाज को लेकर बनाए होते है और सटायर से भरपूर होते है। ये अन्तराष्ट्रीय लेवल पर भी परफॉर्म कर चुके है और इंडियाज़ गोट टैलेंट में भी परफॉर्म कर चुके है। ये रही उनकी झलक

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नूरदीन मेवाती एंड ग्रुप – अलवर

वल्लभनगर तहसील – उदयपुर का फोक बैंड लेकर आए है देवीलाल जी और उनके बेटे कमल जी दमामी, बैंड का नाम पाइप बैंड उदयपुर रखा है। ये भी मसक बजाते है पर साथ में इनके उदयपुर में बजाये जाने वाले और इंस्ट्रूमेंट भी होते है। अच्छी बात ये है कि कमल जी बेकपेपर(मसक) सिखाते भी है, वो अलग-अलग स्कूलों में जाकर इसे सिखाते है। वो चाहते है इससे ये लोगो के ज़हन में रहेगा और लोग भूलेंगे नहीं।

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पाइप बैंड : उदयपुर

ये हमारा म्यूजिक में आख़िरी पड़ाव था। इन्ही लोगो की वजह से राजस्थान का फोक संगीत फिर से जिंदा हुआ है हम बात कर रहे है मंगनियार ग्रुप की जो बाड़मेर से यहाँ आई। उनसे हमारी आर्टिस्ट की सोच और दुनिया को किस नज़र से वो देखते है इस पर काफी बात हुई। उनकी ये दमदार परफॉरमेंस ये रही

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गाज़ी खां मंगनियार ग्रुप – बाड़मेर

 

इसके बाद शुरू होता फ़ूड बाज़ार… वैसे गाज़ी खां साहब के यहाँ आते ही पता लग जाता है, खुश्बू की वजह से। इस बाज़ार में आपको लखनवी बिरयानी से लेकर बिहार के लिट्टी-चौखा, अवध की कुल्फी, कश्मीरी वाज़वान, राजस्थानी कबाब, दाल-बाटी और साउथ इंडियन डिशेज़ तक की वैरायटी मिल जाएगी। उम्मीद है अब तक आप लोगो के मुह में पानी तो आ ही गया होगा, नहीं आया तो ये फ़ोटोज़ देख कर आ जाएगा।

 

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चार अलग-अलग जगह के खाने

 

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वाहिद बिरयानी – लखनऊ
मुग़लई डिशेज़ के अगर आप शौक़ीन है तो ये आपका जंक्शन ही है। इनकी बिरयानी और लखनवी मेहमान नवाज़ी दोनों ही आपको पसंद आएगी।

 

राधेश्याम तेली : ये यूँ तो दक्षिण भारतीय खाना बनाते है पर ये है उदयपुर से ही। इनके यहाँ का स्पाइडर रोल ज़रूर खाना चाहिए। स्पाइडर रोल उतना ही दिलचस्प है जितने की ये ख़ुद, फ़ूड फेस्टिवल के सबसे मजेदार और खुशमिजाज व्यक्ति है। ये नोटबंदी के दौरान चर्चा में भी थे तब इन्होने ज़रुरतमंदों को फ्री में खाना खिलाया था।

 

 

कश्मीरी वाज़वान : आप फ़ूड फेस्टिवल का अंत यहाँ से कर सकते है वो भी कश्मीरी कावा से इसके अलावा रिश्ता और गोश्ताबा यहाँ का ज़रूर चखिए। वैसे भी कश्मीरी खाना ज़ायका हर कहीं मिलता भी तो नहीं है। 🙂

अगर आप फोक परफॉरमेंस देखना चाहते है तो वो आपको 12, 2, 4 और 6 बजे देखने को मिल जाएगी शाम में 7 बजे से ओपन ऑडिटोरियम में हर दिन अलग-अलग परफॉरमेंस होगी। और अगर आप खानाआहते है ज़ायकों का मज़ा उठाना चाहते है तो आप दिन के 12 से रात के 10 बजे तक  कभी भी पहुँच जाइये।

 

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[Pictures] Lakecity Carnival 2012

Dainik Bhaskar – Miraj Lakecity Carnival united the whole city with the purpose of getting all the craziness out of  youth this sunday(15th January, 2012). Another energetic celebration of music, dance and exhibitions in City of Lakes. Reciprocating the success of last year celebration this Carnival began from Town Hall and ended at Fatehsagar Lake.

In order to make this carnival one of the most exuberant carnivals it took many weeks of hard work, an energetic approach, lots of creativity and patience. From Townhall to Fatehsagar people were in full swing celebrating the festivities with all the happiness and good fortune.

Udaipies are known for loving the city wholeheartedly and discovering the fullness of life in the hills and lakes that adds sparkles to Udaipur 🙂

Lakecity carnival began with lots of enthusiasm; students from schools, colleges were dressed up in awesome costumes, various artists mesmerized people with their dazzling performances. There were 36 floats and 50+ performances in total displaying various art forms, dance and activities.
This carnival proved to be a dynamic tool for self exploration and to develop new forms tourism in our Udaipur.

The power of creativity that underlies these performances did transform lives of many. People gathered in groups at the squares to celebrate colors of this fantastic carnival. The Competitions held at the lakeside attracted large crowds and ended with the judgments which made this carnival memorable for the participants .

We at UB believe that such activities are very helpful in promoting a new culture in our City and promoting tourism in our City. 🙂

Article by : Chani Soni  ||  Contribution by : Sanjit Chohan

Here are some Great Clicks by Our Team Photographers : Mujtaba R.G. and Gaurav Bhattacharya

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Photos

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Photos

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Photos

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Photos

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Photos

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Pictures

Lakecity carnival stage

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Pictures

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Pictures

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Pictures

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Pictures

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Pictures

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Pictures

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Pictures

Lakecity Carnival 2012

Lakecity Carnival 2012

Lakecity Carnival 2012

Lakecity Carnival 2012

Lakecity Carnival 2012

Lakecity Carnival 2012

Lakecity Carnival 2012

Lakecity Carnival 2012

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Udaipur

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Udaipur

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Udaipur

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Udaipur

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Udaipur

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Udaipur

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Udaipur

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Udaipur

Lakecity Carnival 2012 Udaipur

Carnival in udaipur

Carnival in udaipur

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Dusshera Preparations in Full Swing

Today is the last day of Navratri, and tomorrow is the day of Dusshera, or Vijaya Dashmi, which denotes the victory of Good over Evil.

Every year, the entire Udaipur gathers at the Bhandari Darshak Mandap, popularly known as Gandhi Ground for witnessing the spectacular Ramleela. Preparations for the same are in a full swing; gigantic structures for Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran have been created, and soon will be a centre of attraction for tomorrow’s celebration. When Team UdaipurBlog reached the venue, there were the structures, waiting to be erected.

Here are the photographs from Gandhi Ground, clicked by Gaurav Bhattacharya. Do have a look and share your views. 🙂

Dusshera Festival Udaipur

Dusshera Festival Udaipur

Dusshera Festival Udaipur

Dusshera Festival Udaipur

Dusshera Festival Udaipur

Dusshera Festival Udaipur

Dusshera Festival Udaipur

Dusshera in Udaipur

Dusshera in Udaipur

Dusshera in Udaipur