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.