Events of the month

Shriji's birthday celebration

On 13th December, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar, 76th custodian of the House of Mewar celebrated his 63rd birthday at Shambhu Niwas Palace in the City Palace Complex, Udaipur. In keeping with time-honoured traditions this august function was attended by a cross section of society, which included family members and visiting dignitaries, as well as staff members from both the corporate and philanthropic divisions of Shriji's business enterprises, HRH Group of Hotels and Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF). In order to celebrate another milestone, Shriji released the Palace Calendar for the year 2007 and the yearly calendar of the World Wildlife Fund for Nature. He also released two new publications 'Vivah Sanskaran' and ‘Shriji Arvind Shatak'. Shriji's birthday was a effortless event, celebrated with elegance and refinement.
The birthday festivities began in the morning with Shriji receiving Aska (blessings) from the shrine of Shri Eklingji as well as blessings from other respected temples within the greater Udaipur region. During the morning Shriji received greetings and nazarana from his relatives and friends where traditional decorum was maintained. Amongst those present were the Thakurs and Raos of Mewar, eminent personalities of Udaipur, industrialists, administrative and police officials

Elegant set-up at The Zenana Mahal

Guru Bireshwar Gautam performing a Kathak dance

Shriji receiving blessings from the Shrine of Shri Eklingji

Shriji accepting greetings from well-wishers

journalists, advocates, several club officials and employees of the palace as well as people from various walks of life including many tourists of both Indian and foreign origin. Shriji was felicitated with fragrant bouquets of flowers, assorted gifts and cards from his well wishers. Shiv Niwas Palace presented Shriji with a cake in the form of a tree depicting Eternal Mewar. The Lake Palace also presented him with an original and attractive cake in the shape of Dolphins. Live music from the Palace band, shehnai and nagada, lent a serene ambience to this joyful occasion. All the guests to the palace were treated to a traditional refreshments.
In the evening, the celebrations continued with a Kathak dance performance by Guru Bireshwar Gautam at The Zenana Mahal. Thereafter Shriji hosted a lavish dinner for family and friends.