Events of the month

Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur held the Annual Awards Distribution Ceremony 2009 on the 15th March 2009 at The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex, Udaipur

The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation was established in 1969 under the leadership of the His late Highness Maharana Bhagwat Singhji Mewar. Today, the Foundation derives its funds both from interest on the original endowment and from entrance fees to The City Palace.
The Annual Scheme of Awards constitutes a major part of the activities of the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF), Udaipur. From a modest beginning of awards only for scholars in Udaipur, the orbit of this Annual Scheme of Awards has steadily grown to become a recognised event in the national and international arena. Today, the Awards honour recognition of service of permanent value already rendered to society in which, eminent scholars, students and common citizens who, through their chosen field of activity, have contributed to society. They include awards for historical research, art and painting, music and dance, education and journalism, and a variety of other contributions to social welfare. In addition, the Foundation set up a number of subsidiary trusts for religious and charitable purposes to give assistance without distinction of caste or creed or religion. The present custodian Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur has since, added considerably to his inherited legacy, extending the scope and size of the various charities operated by the trust.

On Saturday the 14th March Ms. Vrinda Mundkur gave a music recital hosted by The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation at the Manek Chowk, City Palace Complex. As a classic Hindustani vocalist Ms. Mundkur performs with ease and dexterity in the style of Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Tarana and Bhajan. She is currently following a rigorous working schedule with the eminent scholar- musician and composer of the Agra-Jaipur Atrauli Gharana, Pandit Babanrao Haldankar.

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur inaugurating the music recital

The first gallery dedicated to the rare and historic photographs from the pictorial archives of the Maharanas of Mewar was formally launched on the 15th of March 2009. Situated at the Bhagwat Prakash Gallery within the Zenana Mahal of the City Palace Complex, the gallery was inaugurated by Shri Ebrahim Alkazi, Chairman of the Alkazi Collection of Photography.