Official engagements of Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur

The Yale Whiffenpoofs visit Udaipur
Founded in 1909, the "Whiffs" began as a senior musical quartet meeting for weekly concerts at Mory's Temple Bar, a famous Yale tavern. Today, the group has become one of Yale's most celebrated traditions. Every year, 14 senior Yale men are selected to be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world's oldest and best known collegiate a cappella group. The Group have performed for generations at a number of venues including The Lincoln Centre and the White House.
After graduation the Whiffs traditionally embark on a 13 week world tour in aid of a chosen charity. In 2008 during their visit to India they stayed in Udaipur for three nights at the Dovecote Wing of Fateh Prakash Palace. On the 7th July Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur hosted a cocktail party for the group at Shambhu Niwas Palace. The whiffs were enchanted by their visit to India's famous heritage City of Lakes and delighted to meet members of Mewar royal family.

Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur
with The Yale Whiffenpoofs

Major refurbishment takes place at HRH Properties
A major refurbishment programme is taking place over the summer months at the Gorbandh Palace, Jaisalmer and Gajner Palace, Bikaner to ensure these hotels meet the demands of today's ever discerning visitor. Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur personally visited the properties in early July to supervise and check the work being done.

Alakh Nayan Mandir plans to open a regional Eye institute in Udaipur
On the 15th July Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur, member of Board of Trustees, Alakh Nayan Mandir visited the site of an upcoming Regional Eye Institute. The Institute is being developed at Pratap Nagar Extension, Airport Road, Udaipur. Dr. Laxmi Jhala accompanied her to explain the architectural planning of the Institute.

From left: Dr. Laxmi Jhala and Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur

Michigan State University, USA Study Tour visit Udaipur
Students of Michigan State University visited Udaipur from the 26th July to the 31st July where they held a conference at Durbar Hall.
On 29th July 2008 Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur gave a talk to the students on the management of heritage hotels, concepts and challenges. In the evening joined Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, the Princess hosted cocktails for the students at The Durbar Hall. On the 30th July they visited the Palace Island of Jagmandir on Lake Pichola. The group stayed at Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel.

Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur addressing the students of Michigan State University