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The Elephant Zone at The City Palace, Udaipur
Posted by Admin on Friday, May 27th, 2016
The area between Badi Pol, the main entrance gate of the City Palace, Udaipur and Tripoliya, the triple arched gate, was known as Hation ka Halka or the Elephant Zone area. …[Read More]
My classic connection with Udaipur
Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
Like I had a message from the clouds above that the journey that began at the Pebble Beach is not destined to end. Maybe that’s why I gave my first post (back in 2013) a title like ‘A journey from Pebble Beach to beyond. Via Udaipur!‘ …[Read More]
Braving turbulent waters
Posted by on Monday, September 9th, 2013
When the going gets tough, that’s when we need to get tougher. And doing it innovatively is just like a pinch of salt! …[Read More]
Fun and learning goes hand in hand at MMPS
Posted by on Friday, August 30th, 2013
Learning never stops at MMPS. Be it through interactive intellectual games and quizzes. Or through music and dance. The culture here still finds its roots in the culture of Mewar which is full of celebration, colour and music. Last week saw all children at the school in high spirit, dancing and performing, learning and enjoying all the way. …[Read More]
To capture a journey is a journey in itself!
Posted by on Thursday, July 4th, 2013
My laptop is placed strategically on the table overlooking the magnificent Lake Pichola. My camera full of treasures from Mewar is plugged into the laptop. A pile of archival paperbacks has made its place on the edge of my table. The coffee maker is brewing fresh coffee and I let the aroma of the beans surround me. I let open the window and let the fresh breeze in and type the first few words of what is soon going to be an intimate, yet openly classic, oral history at the center of which stands the living legend of contemporary Mewar – Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar. …[Read More]
The Udaipur-Strasbourg Duo on a roll to immortalize Udaipur’s endowment
Posted by on Wednesday, June 26th, 2013
A painstaking research was conducted by students from France and Udaipur on the heritage and infrastructure of Udaipur. Conducted over 12 days in February and collated into an insightful presentation at the Durbar Hall, the research enlightened the audience on the historical significance of the city proposing avenues for increased tourism and employment. The topnotch officials were all ears to how the students perceive the city and are beaming with suggestions to safeguard its heritage. Proposals were put forward to introduce a ‘Heritage Walk’ on the paths heading towards Jagdish Temple and City Palace, for one. …[Read More]
Symphony of Mewar spreading music far & wide
Posted by on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Monday, May 20th 2013 saw the opening of the royal gallery of musical instruments – Symphony of Mewar at The Zenana Mahal, The City Palace, Udaipur. This gallery is a tribute by Shriji to the Living Heritage of Mewar and a haven for music connoisseurs. It was inaugurated by Ms. Rolee Agrawal, IRS, Commissoner of Income Tax, Ahmedabad on the 20th. …[Read More]