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!
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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.
Ashwa Poojan 2013 became a huge hit with all our guests, especially the international visitors. The rich heritage, the culture, the traditions and the enthusiasm with which they are kept alive even today, and then the people with big smiles that reach their eyes, took them by surprise. All our guests were awed at the grandeur with which each ceremony was performed starting with the elaborate procession carrying Shirji Arvind Singh Mewar in the 19th century carriage to Manek Chowk and then the worship of the equinity followed by the long-lived ‘Nazrana’ at Khush Mahal. Needless to mention the intricacy with which the Marwari horses were decorated with pure silver ornaments.
Struggling to word their feelings, some of our guests have left us their feedback, which we have put together in a video. To watch, please click on the thumbnail above. We’d love to hear from you as well. If you had attended the event, please leave us a comment telling us what you think of Ashwa Poojan. If you missed it this year and would like to attend the next one, please leave us your email id in a comment and we’ll remind you in time next year to get your donor passes.
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Come Navratri, the auspicious nine day festival that secures its position in the Hindu calendar, the Rajputs will be seen celebrating will full pomp and show. The ninth day is celebrated by paying tribute to all aspects of life that a Rajput’s life depends on. The horse, being a prime one, is given due respect and worshipped every year on this day. The ceremony, popularly known as Ashwa Poojan, continues to be conducted in the same grandeur as was done centuries back. Even today, on this day, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar, the 76th custodian of the House of Mewar, leaves his palace on a beautiful carriage made in England and pulled by six ‘Marwari’ horses to where he sits and pays tribute to this loyal and majestic species.
As the name suggests, ‘Marwari’ horses originated in Marwar and are proudly bred by the House of Mewar. This species is known for being sure-footed even on the rockiest of terrains while being equally at ease in the sand. Excellent battle companions, the Marwari horses have sure been the Rajputs’ best friends.
This year, Ashwa Poojan ceremony will be conducted on Sunday, the 13th of October at 5.30 pm. To know more about Ashwa Poojan, please watch the video below. We’d be happy to hear from you on +91 294 2419021-9 or on mmcf@eternalmewar.in.
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