Mewar's Living Heritage Resonates at Baadi Mahal
The historic Baadi Mahal in The City Palace Museum, Udaipur, continues to echo with the rich musical traditions of Mewar through weekly classical performances organized by the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF). Every Saturday from10 AM to 1 PM,museum visitors are treated to live recitals by resident artists, highlighting traditional Indian instruments such as the santoor, flute, jal tarang, violin, sitar and sarangi
Celebrating the Living Traditions of Indian Classical Music
Throughout August 2026, the performance series at
The City Palace Museum brought together a distinguished
line-up of master instrumentalists, offering visitors an
opportunity to experience the richness and diversity
of India's classical musical traditions within the
historic setting of Mewar.
The month featured:
- 1st August 2026 | Flute: Mr. Dharesh Pandya
presented a soulful flute recital, opening the month
with the instrument's evocative and melodious character.
- 8th August 2026 | Santoor: Mr. Navin Rao followed
with a resonant santoor performance, filling the
historic surroundings with the instrument's distinctive
tonal richness.
Mr. Navin Rao presenting a soulful santoor recital
at Baadi Mahal, The City Palace Museum, Udaipur
- 22nd August 2026 | Sarangi: Mr. Vijay Kumar
Dhandra showcased the expressive depth of the sarangi
through an evocative classical performance.
- 29th August 2026 | Jal Tarang: Mr. Nandlal
Gandharv brought the month's series to a captivating
close with the delicate and distinctive sounds of
the jal tarang.
These weekly performances form an integral part of
MMCF's continuing endeavour to celebrate, sustain
and share Mewar's living cultural heritage, creating
a meaningful dialogue between traditional performing
arts and the historic spaces of The City Palace Museum.
Anniversary Celebration of Maharanas of Mewar
The
Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF)
commemorates the birth anniversaries of Mewar's
legendary Maharanas, reaffirming its dedication
to preserving the region's illustrious heritage.
These heartfelt observances paid tribute to the
visionary rulers who shaped history, honoring
the timeless values, cultural triumphs and
traditions they championed. Through special
ceremonies, commemorative events and engaging
educational programs, MMCF brought their enduring
stories to life, inspiring future generations
to cherish and carry forward Mewar's glorious legacy.
On 24th August 2026, MMCF celebrated the
443rd Birth Anniversary of Maharana
Karan Singh (r. 1620-1628 CE), the eldest son
of Maharana Amar Singh I and Rani Saheb Kunwar,
was born on Shravan Shukl 12, Samvat 1640.
Even before formally ascending the throne,
he had assumed administrative responsibilities
following the 1615 treaty with the Mughals-a
peace agreement he helped secure after fighting
bravely alongside his father to safeguard Mewar's
interests. His reign ushered in an era of stability,
allowing him to initiate key administrative, judicial
and economic reforms that revived Mewar's trade
centers. Displaying strong diplomatic foresight,
Karan Singh maintained peaceful relations with
Emperor Jahangir while also providing refuge to
Prince Khurram (later Shah Jahan) during his 1622
rebellion, a gesture immortalized by their exchange
of turbans. Militarily, he intervened in Sirohi to
restore legitimate rule under Akheraj after an internal
assassination. Culturally and architecturally, he
restored temple sites-including the Ranakpur Jain
temple damaged by Mughal officers-and substantially
expanded the Udaipur City Palace complex with iconic
structures like the Karan Mahal, Dilkhushal Mahal
and Zenana Mahal. Remembered also for his pious acts,
such as performing Tula-daan (donating silver equal
to his weight) on the banks of the Ganges, Maharana
Karan Singh's impactful reign was cut short by his
untimely death in March 1628 CE.
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