Definition

The House of Mewar, acknowledged as the world's oldest-serving dynasty, has faced challenges which have tested the maintenance of the

Custodianship form of governance and the Custodian's commitment to carry on serving as The Diwan of Shri Eklingji.

In 1947 with India's Independence and again in 1971, with the Abolition of Princely Privileges, the office of the Custodian necessitated reinventions. In 1984 the mantle of 76th Custodian fell upon me. The status of Custodian, as provided in the Constitution of India, ceased to exist. The challenge, therefore, for me was to bring the different identities of inheritance under one umbrella.

Eternal Mewar was conceived to provide the vision for the 21st century. Although, Eternal Mewar does not become a 'legal entity' it however expresses, embodies and encompasses the core values, principles and the legacy of the House of Mewar.
Eternal Mewar has also emerged as a unique heritage brand exemplifying hospitality, cultural preservation, philanthropy, education, sports and spirituality for global audiences.


Arvind Singh Mewar
76th Custodian of the House of Mewar
The Palace Udaipur
Rajasthan, India

  

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  The House of Mewar is the longest-serving, unbroken custodianship on earth.
The ‘Eternal Mewar’ emblem is an expression of the value system of this House.
The House of Mewar has lived upto four perennial values: self-respect; self-reliance; respect for mankind; service to the community.
In order to sustain these values in ever changing times, the House of Mewar invested its skills, time and finances in the living heritage of art, architecture and culture.
This belief system drives all activities of the House of Mewar, whether for profit and not-for-profit. 		 
 
The two brackets represent custodianship: Their’ embrace’ is non-intervening, non-interfering.
What do they embrace?
One is red tikka with rice grains, the eternal symbol of a ‘welcome’ in India.
Second, the rising sun, the first symbol of the family of Mewar.


Eternal Mewar
The City Palace Complex, Udaipur 313001, Rajasthan, India
T: +91 294 2419021-9 F: 2419020 lokesh.mansukhani@eternalmewar.in www.eternalmewar.in

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