| Events of the Month Swaranjali 2006 - Guru Purnima celebration at Shri Eklingji temple On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, an exclusive programme of Hindustani Classical Music - "Swaranjali" was organised by Shri Eklingji Trust, on 11th July at Shri Eklingji Temple, Kailashpuri. As in the past, renowned classical singers were cordially invited to perform. Their musical praise and worship of Lord Shiva reverberated through the sacred temple. The programme was held in two sessions Morning (10:30 am to 1:10 pm) and Evening (5:30 pm to 8:05 pm). Eminent artists Ms. Vinay Bhatnagar, Om Tak, Akhilesh, Parmeshwar (Udaipur), Mr. Bhagwati Prasad, Chandra Prakash and Yashoda Nandan (Nathdwara & Udaipur), Dr. Poonam Joshi (Udaipur) and Seema Jain (Sirohi), Mr. Vijay Dhandhra (Udaipur), Chatraj P. (Kankroli) mesmerized the audience with their vocal (bhajan) and instrumental performances (sarangi, sitar). Devotees came from all around the area and greatly appreciated the devotional music. Shri Trilok Sharma, Secretory Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation generously felicitated all the artists. The idol of Shri Eklingnathji bedecked in a white dress with white flowers and white ornaments, presented an enchanting vision. Hundreds of devotees were able to take a private darshan. Prayers were specially offered to Lord Indra at the onset of the monsoon season. |
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Vocal perfomance on the occasion of Guru Purnima at Shri Eklingji Temple |
| The French Connection HRH Group of Hotels paid tribute to the 4th Earl of Sandwich a French nobleman, John Montagu who is said to have been an avid gambler too lazy to move off the tables and thus chose to eat his meals -- meat between two slices of bread thereby giving birth to the trend popularly known ever since as 'Sandwich'. A weekend sandwich festival was held at The Palkikhana from July 14- 16 where a variety of sandwiches, cunningly christened after the Earl, were served. The event was sponsored by Cobra Beer. |
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Yale Whiffenpoofs concert at the Durbar Hall |
‘The Yale Whiffenpoofs' concert in udaipur Some 97 years ago, 4 seniors at Yale University, USA, laid the foundation of a much celebrated and hallowed tradition - meeting every Friday for weekly concerts at Mory's Temple Bar and singing for their Champagne if not supper! These seniors founded the Whiffenpoofs which today is the world's oldest and best known collegiate acappella group. Every year, 14 senior Yale men are selected to be in the Whiffenpoofs. They perform over 200 concerts during the year. These include tours, TV appearances and even performing for the president. Upon graduation, the Whiffs embark upon a 13-week world tour in aid of a chosen charity. This year the Whiffs are travelling to over 25 cities and visited India as well. It was a proud privilege for the HRH Group to host this celebrated guild and have them perform at the Durbar Hall whose construction commenced around the same time as the Whiffenpoof tradition was started. The event was hosted by Mr. J.S. Rathore and attended by our members and privilege card holders on Tuesday July 18, 2006. |
