Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high
Where knowledge is free
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments
By narrow domestic walls
Where words come out from the depth of truth
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way
Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit
Where the mind is led forward by thee
Into ever-widening thought and action
Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.
- by Rabindranath Tagore
Rightly written and well absorbed for years, the words are still valued as ever-inspiring and help us break away from the clutches of time and social pressures and lead the mind into the new. Into the NOW.
Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur delivered an inspiring talk at ‘I Next Generation (NxG) International Convention on Family Business’ focusing on ‘Step Up: Taking the Family Business to the Next Level’ at Taj Exotica, Goa on 26th October 2013. He picked out living examples to bring home the point that the past must not be allowed to bind one’s actions of today. Why belong to a generation when we belong to NOW. True education as he said is new learning. And that must be applied to let yourself wander, explore and experiment. That’s how the new can be created. And the time to do this has never been better. Let’s begin NOW! “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”
As the beautiful winter sets in, those cosy times with family and friends are awaited. To set the right mood and tempo of the night, Garden Hotel, Udaipur is going to be the choicest places to be in. Starting this November, the euphonic Ghazal Nights by handpicked singers, coupled with great food and exclusive beverages to sip on will be a regular at the hotel.
So join us between 7.30 and 10 pm here with your loved ones and enjoy the winter chill like never before. To make it even more exciting, there are no cover charges!
Diwali is most certainly a time for food. Lots of it. So this Diwali, how about a stroll through the choicest dishes prepared exclusively by our chefs? Life’s all about choices and that’s what you get in plenty at HRH Group of Hotels. Can it get any better if that comes to you at surprisingly slashed prices?
Be it lunches or dinners, our chefs just know how to tease your taste buds. So join us during the Diwali Food Festival between 1st and 5th November to be served finger-licking food dipped in fun and festivities.
If you’re coming down for lunch, chose Palki Khana at Shiv Niwas Palace and splurge with a Vegetarian buffet for just Rs. 500 per person (inclusive of all taxes). Dinner is best enjoyed at Sunset Terrace, Fateh Prakash Palace, in these slightly chilly evenings. Dine here at just Rs. 1000 per person (inclusive of all taxes) and spice up your evening with the live jazz! Needless to mention the great menu options to choose from at both restaurants. Connect with us at crs@hrhhotels.com right away to book the best table!
Ashwa Poojan 2013, a ceremonial worship of the equinity was a spectacular sight. Well, maybe till you didn’t see this! As the ceremony kept unfolding its charismatic leaves at Manek Chowk, a whole new perspective was being shot from the skies above. All the breathtaking perspectives have been wrapped into a beautiful 3D shot and a video for you to have a holistic view. Don’t miss.
Click on the above video now and let the curtain rise!
Click on the link below to have a virtual tour of the aerial view!
One of the royal guests at the Ashwa Poojan ceremony in Udaipur this year was the editor of ET Travel, Nimisha Tiwari. When she got back, she presented her experience of Dussehra, Ashwa Poojan, and her interaction with the royal family in a beautiful article, published in the Editor’s Pick section.
Her write up takes you through her journey of wonder and discovery as she recounts celebrating Dussehra with the Suryavanshi clan of Udaipur, direct descendants of Lord Rama’s son Luv. She marvels at the dressing and adornments of the hosts as well as royal guests and the regal Rajput pomp and grandeur. She captures the essence of the Ashwa Poojan ceremony, how the celebration unfolds and the various rituals performed through words and pictures. She even touches upon the efforts of the royal family to conserve the heritage of Mewar, generate employment through heritage hotels and boost tourism in the region through well maintained museums and other initiatives.
Nimisha’s article in ET Travel presents a beautiful picture of the fine Mewar heritage and the tradition of Ashwa Poojan, and will surely intrigue you.
Please click here to read the article.