The 527th Birth Anniversary of Maharana Ratan Singh II was celebrated on 13th April 2023 by Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation. This is according to the Vikram Samvat Calendar - dated Vaishakh Krishna Ashtami 1553 (Gregorian calendar 1496 CE). He was the 51st Ekling Diwan of Mewar. At the city palace museum a lamp was lit along with chanting of prayers, his portrait was garlanded and his historical information was displayed for the visiting tourists.

The 541 st Birth Anniversary of Maharana Sangram Singh I was celebrated on 14th April 2023 by Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation. This is according to the Vikram Samvat Calendar - dated Vaishakh Krishna Navami 1539 (Gregorian calendar 1482 CE). He was the 50th Ekling Diwan of Mewar, was the first prominent ruler of medieval India, who is also known in history as Rana Sanga. The economic stability of Maharana Sangram Singh I can be traced to the land grants given during his reign. Many inscriptions and copper plates describe his generosity and charity. The Sangramshahi coin issued during his time was very popular. Till now 6 types of his coins are found, on which his name etc. is engraved.

Garlanded frame of Maharana Sangram Singh I

Instrumental performance at Baadi Mahal

MMCF has always been a patronage in supporting the artists and musicians of Mewar in preserving the rich and cultural heritage of the region. Time and again the trust has come up with activities to promote these artists. The trust initiated weekly performance of artist at the Badi Mahal, The City Palace, Udaipur. These performances are witnessed by tourist visiting the palace. On the 04th March 2023 Mr. Nand Lal Gandharv presented his performance on Jaltarang, an artist from Udaipur, he is proficient in playing Jaltarang and Santoor. He began learning Jaltarang under the inspiring guidance of his uncle, Shri Narayan Lal Gandharv. He had been playing Jaltarang and Santoor from the past 10 years now.

Mr. Nandlal Gandharv playing Jaltarang

On the 11th March 2023 Mr. Dharmendra Panwar presented a flute performance. He began learning flute under the inspiring guidance of his guru, Shri. Mahendra Byawat. He is pursuing his second year in flute from Maharana Kumbha Kala Kendra Music College, Udaipur.

Mr. Dharmendra Panwar presenting a flute performance