Today, all the festivals and other ceremonies like Holika Dahan, Ashwa Poojan, Maharana Mewar Foundation Annual Award function etc are celebrated on this ground with participation of the Mewar Family and the locals.

Maharana Bhupal Singh performing Ashwa Pooja ritual at The Manek Chowk, The City Palace, Udaipur Acc.No. 2011.18.0026_R

Philanthropy

Scholarships and Grants

'Charity' has been at the root act of custodianship in Mewar remains the guiding essence of the Foundation. It means contribution which is explained in great detail in our ancient scriptures and is unconditional. It is given to the deserving and those in need, from legitimately earned wealth, with no regrets and with no intention of achieving fame or expecting favours in return.

Charity influences and affects many people in different ways. Good actions like charity are counted as a noble act and an inspiration for others. It means for one to be generous, kind hearted & understanding and thus defines the present 76th Custodian of Mewar, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar for carrying forward this noble act and centuries old tradition.

Also scholarships are awarded to students at every level of education, from primary school to postgraduate research scholars. Both male and female applicants are treated fairly and without discrimination or favour but on the basis of the cause. The numbers can range from a single scholarship granted to a number of students to help subsidies school/ college fees.

Following the tradition the scholarship was granted to Mr. Prashant Lohar to pursue one year post graduate diploma in Museology and Conservation course, CSMVS, Mumbai.

Medical Assistance

Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation has provided medical assistance to Mr. R.K. Shetty, Udaipur for the alleviation of all aspects of human suffering. Similarly the medical assistance was given to Mr. Govind Singh Rathore for his son.

Charitable Dispensary and Medical Aid

Medical Aid is an important activity of the MMCF. Citizens of the region can apply to it for medical benefits and assistance. The Staff's yearly medical checkups are also organized by the Foundation. MMCF runs a charitable dispensary, which operates all year round. It aims to provide free medical advice and medicines to the needy that are unable to pay for medical treatment. A total number of 1501 patients were treated in the months from July 2021 - October 2021.

Academic Initiatives

Building Digital Exhibitions

Ms. Chelsea Santos, Assistant Curator, The City Palace Museum represented MMCF in an interactive workshop on Building Digital Exhibitions, organized by Science Gallery, Bengaluru and ReReeti, on 14th July 2021. The workshop explored how exhibitions can be developed for online engagement; digital platforms available, as well as key questions of interactivity, immersive experience and accessibility in online exhibitions. The session was thought provoking; engaging participants in brainstorming exercises and reading material.

Virtual Museology session for students of Aditya Birla Integrated School

MMCF was represented by Assistant Curator, Ms. Chelsea Santos, as a speaker at the Aditya Birla Integrated School, Mumbai, on 6th August 2021. The school is a coeducational, day school for children with learning difficulties. It is affiliated with the National Institute of Open Schooling, and is promoted by the Aditya Birla Education Trust. The online session conducted by Ms. Santos was to acquaint the students to The City Palace Museum, Udaipur, and curatorial and other potential areas that they could explore from a career perspective. Ms. Santos walked them through several aspects of the Museum, its function, her role, and also curated a fun activity on Mewar paintings to encourage them to observe, critique and explore their creative side!