Focus Areas

Culture

"Celebrating Mewar culture and performing centuries old rituals of the House of Mewar till today"

Past & Present

Projects

Eternal Mewar Portal (2007-2008):
The portal presents the entire network of organisations under Eternal Mewar, encapsulates the myriad Mewari cultural experience for the visitor and facilitates intellectual access to 1500 years heritage through a well researched knowledge centre.
Organisations: MMCF and HRH Pvt. Ltd.

The Mewar Sound and Light Show (2005):
The show is an endeavour to present Mewar's ancient culture. Pitched against the backdrop of the marvelous palace façade, it uses the latest DMX protocols. ‘The Legacy of Honour’ (English) was launched in January 2005 and 'Yash ki Dharohar' (Hindi) was launched in June 2006.
Organisations: MMCF and HRH Pvt. Ltd.

The Regal Festivals are an unparalleled cultural and heritage tourism initiative by the philanthropic arm of the House of Mewar. These festivals are a testimony to the ‘living heritage’ of Mewar. The Regal Festivals see the participation of the 76th. Custodian of the House of Mewar, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, performing centuries old royal rituals with the royal family in attendance. Holika Dahan, the festival in March every year celebrates respect for mankind – one of the cardinal values of Eternal Mewar, the many colours of life and the many shades of culture. Ashwa Poojan is a proud testimony to the acknowledgment of the historic ties between the Rajput and the horse as well as patronage of the Marwari breed of horses. Kartik Poornima the only day in the indian calendar when Lord Brahma is worshipped, one of the brightest moonlit nights of the year is a proud testimony to the patronage of the performing arts and a vision of achieving a harmonious integration of man and environment.

Festival Calendar (2006 - 08)

Theme	Year	Collaborators	Targeted Groups
Basant Panchami; Surya Saptami; Maha Shivratri	January -March	MMCF and Shree Eklingji Trust	Local residents, devotees and visitors
Rangoli: A food festival for four-days with regal festival of Holika Dahan	March 2007 and starting 18th -21st March 2008	HRH Pvt. Ltd.	Drawing from the theme of Holi, Palkikhana Chefs develop a truly colourful array of dishes for the visitors
Mewar Festival and Rajasthan Diwas Gangaur Pooja; Durga Ashtami; Rangteras; Sheetalashtami Dheenga Gangaur; Patotsav	March - April	MMCF	Local residents
Jeeman; Maha Pooja; Rana Pratap commemoration	May - August	MMCF	Local residents and visitors
Jal Jhulni Ekadashi; Navratri Sthapana; Durga Ashtami; Ashwa Poojan	September -October	MMCF	Local residents and visitors
Guru Purnima - Swaranjali - A musical performance of classical and semi classical music by national level artists	Yearly 21st July 2005 11th July 2006 30th July 200	Shree Eklingji Trust and Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Kala Trust	Local residents and visitors
Kartik Poornima	October	MMCF and HRH Pvt. Ltd.	Local residents and visitors
Shriji’s Birthday	Annually on Dec. 13th	MMCF and HRH Pvt. Ltd.	Local residents and visitors
Christmas and New Year	Annually in Dec	HRH Pvt Ltd.	Local residents and visitors

Future

Projects

Cultural Tourism Plan and Interpretation Plan for The City Palace Museum

MMCF is synthesising and expanding its cultural activities in a Cultural Tourism Plan with a focus on brand building. The Museum will also generate an interpretation plan with innovative and interactive means to engage the visitor with Mewari history and culture.

Activities & Events

Shree Eklingji Trust proposes to organise cultural activities at the SunTemple at Ranakpur on a large scale at least once a year. The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation plans to record, exhibit and organise workshops on various aspects of Mewari culture such as traditional headgear, dresses, textiles, lifestyle, games, cuisine etc. The business and charitable organisations under Eternal Mewar continuously engage in cultural activities and events for the promotion of intangible cultural heritage.The annual calendar for the regal festivals and events is fixed anditserves to anchor additional culturalprograms with selectpartnerorganisationsandinstitutions.

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