Maharana Mewar Special Library: Mewar's Scholarly Treasure

The Maharana Mewar Special Library (MMSL) stands as a premier resource for scholars, housing over 37,338 books as of February 2026 on literature, religion, history, arts, zoology, sports, and global geography-with rare volumes on the Mewar dynasty. Books are meticulously processed via Accession Registers, Dewey Decimal Classification (19th Rev.), AACR II cataloguing, and Libsys software, with details accessible on the Eternal Mewar website. All volumes feature stamping, tagging, and scanning for preservation.

In January and February 2026, 55 new titles enriched the collection, this include Gita- Madhurya, Kamdhenu Kripa Prasad, Bhag-1-2, Shri Hanumat Kripa, Shakti, Rashtrasanta Pulaksagaram: Ek Bachche se Muni aur Muni se Mahatma Banane ke Safar ki Kahani, Kanyadan, Botal Ka Tufan, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, Hay budhapa, Samasya: Mere Sath hi Eesa Kyon?, Jindagi ka Nam Dosti, Lohe ki Deevare, Prem Jeevan ka Mahamantra, Sant Sadhana, Aatmahatya, Meri Najaron Main Aajadi , Sanskaro ka Shankhanad, Aur Maa Ro Padi, Bhookh, Gar Bhai Na Hota, Mithi Vanee,Anasakt Yogi, Shrimad Bhagavad-Gita, Bhagwat- Navneet,Rajput Vanshavali, Charan Singh 'Suman' Smriti Grantha,Jyotish Anusar Rog Vichar, Mewari: Paheli Pothi, Ek Aansoo: Ek Moti, Conservation of Cultural Property in India, Vol.-43, Sada Atal: Anchhue Kisse, Samvad, Sansmaran, Hadouti Darshan, Global Ram, Manas Manthara, Gita ke Geet Arthat (Shrimad Bhagvadgita) Atharah Adhyay, Ekling Gungan, Mamluks Legacy of An Empire, Louvre Abu Dhabi: A Celebration, Bollywood Super Stars: A Short Story of Indian Cinema, Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia, Shri Mewar Vijay Panchagam, Agni Samadhi: Chittor ki Gaurav Gatha, Rangayan: Varsh-58, Parat Dar Parat, Shabd Sarita (Vimarsh), Aao Chalen (Travelogue), Sanson ki Sargam, Kuchh Bachpan Aise Bhi, Sapnon ki Chhanv, Darkte Rishte, Alula Arts Festival, In Interludes and Transitions.

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Heritage Conservation and Promotion

Ms. Katya Grineva's Piano Recital at Manek Chowk

On January 24, 2026, City Palace Museum, Udaipur, hosted an enchanting piano recital by internationally acclaimed pianist Ms. Katya Grineva at Manek Chowk. Described by The New York Times as "liquid" and "dreamlike," the Russian Steinway Artist captivated audiences with her deeply expressive, poetic performances. A leading exponent of romantic classical music and record-setting soloist at Carnegie Hall, Ms. Grineva created an evening of elegance blending Indian heritage with global artistry. Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Chairman and Trustee, MMCF graced the event as Chief Guest.

Ms. Katya Grineva performing a captivating piano recital at Manek Chowk

Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar presents a floral bouquet to Ms. Katya Grineva following her mesmerizing performance