Wed, 13 Nov

Showcasing Kartik Poornima to our guests, responsibly

An event of immense pride for Eternal Mewar, Kartik Poornima 2013 holds a special place next to our hearts and in the calendar of House of Mewar. As much as we like to preserve the tradition of celebrating it, we make all possible efforts to spread it to the world, respectfully and responsibly.

Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) took an initiative on 13th November, the day of the festival, to brief 150 tour guides about Kartik Poornima with correct and relevant details on the festival. This initiative was taken to ensure that the trusted sources of information for our tourist guests - tour guides, give away enough and relevant information without deceiving them. The briefing meeting was held at Lakshmi Chowk, The City Palace, where Mr. Bhupendra Singh Auwa, Deputy Secretary MMCF – Administration, also briefed the tour guides about the Microsite that was developed for Kartik Poornima as a comprehensive source of information on the festival.

Mr. Bhupendra Singh Auwa briefing the guides

Sun, 17 Nov

Kartik Poornima Celebration

On the 17th November Eternal Mewar celebrated the festival of Kartik Poornima, as part of a cultural and heritage tourism initiative by the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation in association with HRH Group of Hotels at Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur.

A great bharatanatyam performance was presented by leading exponents of the art Rama Vaidyanathan and Dakshina Vaidyanathan. They were accompanied by live orchestra Nattuvangam – K. Sivakumar, Vocal-K. Venkateshwara, Mridangam- Arun Kumar and Flute- Rajat Prasanna.

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, the 76th Custodian of the House of Mewar and Chairman and Managing Trustee of the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF), graced the occasion with Smt. Vijayraj Kumari Mewar, Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar and special invitees from the city and International guests visiting Udaipur.

Kartik Poornima is the only day of the year when Lord Brahma, the Creator of the Universe, is worshipped. At Udaipur's City Palace, this ancient festival has always been a celebration with dance and music on this night of the full moon during the month of Kartik, according to the Hindu calendar.

The dazzling full moon of Kartik Poornima reflecting in the waters of Lake Pichola set an atmosphere of intense splendor for Rama Vaidyanathan and Dakshina Vaidyanathan's mystical dance performance.

A special exhibition displayed merchandise from Aashka - The Lifestyle Boutique conceptualized by Ms. Bhargavi Kumari Mewar. 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, 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, Udaipur. 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.