Kelucharan Mahapatra. She has performed in solo recitals and ensemble, all over India and overseas. As a director of the Odissi Gurukul, Bijayini Satpathy creates new techniques for odissi dance.
Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur, Executive Director, HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur said, "We want every guest to experience the original and authentic heritage of Mewar; the regal festival of Kartik Poornima is just one example of our commitment and endeavour to make a visitor's experience memorable in Udaipur".
A special exhibition displayed merchandise from Aashka - The Lifestyle Boutique conceptualized by Ms. Bhargavi Kumari Mewar of Udaipur. Aashka promotes and develops crafts and artifacts from the Mewar region. Stone, marble, metal and semi-precious stone products were displayed for guests together with exclusive Amrapali Jewellery selected by Ms. Mewar, silver objects and Venetian glass were also on display. The Aashka boutique is located at The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex, Udaipur.
Kartik Poornima occupies a pride of place in the calendar of regal festivals organized each year by the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation. Holika Dahan, Gangaur and Ashwa Poojan are the other regal festivals celebrated with traditional splendour at the City Palace Complex by Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF). MMCF was established by His late Highness Maharana Bhagwat Singh ji Mewar in 1969. It has been facilitating the development of Udaipur as a heritage-city. MMCF has launched innumerable developmental activities to enhance the quality of life of the people of this historic city. Education and outreach programmes, health care, heritage preservation and conservation, museum management and preservation of places of religious worship are some of the key activities of MMCF. The foundation has instituted annual international and national awards granted for services of a permanent value rendered to society. In addition, MMCF has set up a number of subsidiary trusts for religious and charitable purposes to give assistance to the underprivileged without distinction of caste, creed or religion.
Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur lighting the lamp
Mr. Jeff Lang and Mr. Bobby Singh performing on the occasion of Kartik Poornima
Ms. Surupa Sen and Ms. Bijayini Satpathy performing
on the occasion of Kartik Poornima
Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur and
Ms. Kate Ben Tovim, Producer Australian Cultural Festival 2012
Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur addressing guests
on the occasion of Kartik Poornima