Big gets bigger. Good gets better. When the reel gets real with Ashwa Poojan's Aerial View!

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!

Enchanted by the Ashwa Poojan ceremony, ET Travel’s Editor covers her memorable experience

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.

The strokes of nature

This 11-day International art workshop showcasing works of 21 artistes of national and International repute has travelled to the City Palace, Udaipur. The workshop, after touching thousands of art connoisseurs at Ranakpur, will be held at Zenana Mahal, City palace, Udaipur. It gets inaugurated today at 5pm and continues through 2nd September, 2013. 

The Inspiration

Art is inspiring. But what inspires art? The nature that surrounds us and the culture that’s inside us. What better inspiration than Rajasthan and Mewar per say? With its glorious heritage, rich culture and striking natural mix of mountains, greens and lakes, Mewar was an obvious inspiration for improving the art works that had captured the vivid Rajasthan on the canvas.

So, nature does inspire art. And art returns the favour and captures it forever. In the heart and mind of the artist. And on the canvas. For us to see what they see and feel what they feel. And for the generations to know their history better. So, what really led Art Symposia to kick start?

•  The desire to give a new dimension to the cultural milieu of Rajasthan through an appreciated medium.
•  To enhance the interest of masses and upcoming artistes in contemporary art
•  To initiate a process of assimilation of artistic atmosphere with the prevalent naturally green environs of Udaipur.
•  To start a process of integrating art with the prevalent education system
•  To bring budding artists on a common platform with renowned artists of the world to initiate a dialogue and make this platform available to generous patrons and art lovers as well.

The Palette

The hundreds of artworks that have touched so many hearts and will continue to do so were not born overnight. It’s the souls of 21 seasoned artistes that have been spilled on their canvasses. So who are they?

Jyoti Bhatt | Parmjit Singh | Suresh Sharma | Mahendra Kadya | Jai Zarotia | Shabbir Hasan Quazi | Vidhyasagar Upadhyay | P.D. Dhumal | L.L Verma | Yusuf | Vilas Shinde | Jinsook Shinde | Jamal Ahmed | Mona Rai | Cristina Taniguchi | Dinesh Kothary | Ingrid Pitzer | Abrahim Ghazala | Naseem Ahmed | K.D Lakshman | Santosh More

They are prominent figures with their works showcased online. So just ‘google’ their names to know them better. Better still, be there at Zenana Mahal, City Palace, at 5pm today or anytime between 10 am and 5 pm tomorrow or day-after to see their works in person

We prepare for the worst and hope for the best

At the City Palace, we strive to ensure that the museum’s architecture along with the invaluable treasures on display remain intact and disaster free. Be it natural disasters like environmental, biological and chemical or man-made disasters like theft, terrorist attack or even structural like cracks, warping, blistered paint etc. Regular workshops on Disaster Management are organized at the City Palace to manage any such crisis in the best way possible if it cannot be avoided. These include exhaustive surveys, drills, researches and knowledge-sharing. As part of it, Mr. Rohit Jigyasu, M.Arch. Dr. of Eng., Conservation & Risk Management Consultant, INDIA was here to share learnings and observations on Risk Management on 14th August. 

Eternal Mewar is a living example of protecting the heritage and its protectors. During our workshops and drills, we ensure that the staff is well aware of the surrounding hospitals, police stations, etc that fall in the closest range. It is also ensured that the emergency supplies like first-aid kit, face masks, wheelchairs, stretchers, etc are stocked up and kept handy. Mewar is a dynasty of its people. Along with the architecture, it is our endeavour to protect our esteemed guests and the people who make Mewar!

International Conference on 'Living Heritage' during World Living Heritage Festival, 2012

World Living Heritage Festival, 2012

Day 1: International Conference on 'Living Heritage'
at the Sabhagaar Conference Hall, The Durbar Hall, Fateh Prakash Palace, The City Palace Complex