Academic Initiative

The Sikligar Community of Udaipur

Youtube Link:
The Sikligar Community of Udaipur | City Palace Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vM6vZwkdP4

On 5th July 2026, a video titled 'The Sikligar Community of Udaipur' was shared on the museum's social media platforms, including YouTube, highlighting one of Udaipur's enduring living craft traditions.
For centuries, the Sikligar community has been renowned for crafting and sharpening swords, daggers, shields, spears and other traditional weapons. Their exceptional craftsmanship once served the rulers of Mewar and formed an integral part of the region's martial heritage.
The video features Shri Lal Chand Parihar, a master artisan who continued to practice and preserve the traditional craftsmanship inherited from his forefathers. He ensured that the rich legacy of the Sikligar community continues to thrive for future generations.

ScooNews Founder Ravi Santlani Calls Upon Shriji

Mr. Ravi Santlani and Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar

On 8th July 2026, Mr. Ravi Santlani, Founder and CEO of Jaipur-based ScooNews—India's leading K-12 education media platform — paid a courtesy call on Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar at The City Palace, Udaipur. On the occasion, Mr. Santlani presented Shriji with a custom portrait carefully crafted from a collage of photos capturing Shriji across various past ScooNews events.

Mr. Ravi Santlani presents a portrait crafted
from a collage of photos capturing Shriji

From Left: Ms. Debasmita Pani, Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar
and Mr. Prabhir Correa

Waterfield Advisor and
MMCF Representative Meet Shriji

On 9th July 2026, Mr. Prabhir Correa, Head of Philanthropy & Impact (Global Partnerships & Alliances) at aterfield Advisor, alongside Ms. Debasmita Pani, Advisor for the Fund Raising Strategy Cell at MMCF, called on Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar at The City Palace, Udaipur, for a strategic meeting.