1. उदयपुर - Udaipur
Udaipur also known as the City of Lakes, is a
city, a Municipal Corporation and the
administrative headquarters of the
Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in
western India. It is located 403 kilometres
(250 mi) southwest of the state capital, Jaipur,
248 km (154 mi) west of Kota, and 250 km
(155 mi) northeast from Ahmedabad. Udaipur is
the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in
the former Rajputana Agency. The Guhils
(Sisodia) clan ruled the Mewar and its capital was
shifted from Chittorgarh to Udaipur after founding
city of Udaipur by Maharana Uday Singh. The
Mewar province became part of Rajasthan after
India became independent

2. Udaipur was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai
Singh II as the final capital of the erstwhile Mewar
kingdom, located to the southwest of Nagda, on the
Banas River, the first capital of the Mewar kingdom.
Legend has it that Maharana Udai Singh II came upon
a hermit while hunting in the foothills of the
Aravalli Range. The hermit blessed the king and
asked him to build a palace on the spot, assuring him
it would be well protected. Udai Singh II consequently
established a residence on the site. In 1568, the
Mughal emperor Akbar captured the The Red fort of
Chittor, and udai Singh moved the capital to the site of
his residence, which became the city of Udaipur.

3. Geography and
climate
Udaipur is located at 24.58°N 73.68°E.[5] It
has an average elevation of 598.00 m
(1,962 ft). It is located in the southern region of
Rajasthan and is close to Gujarat. It has five
major lakes, which are under restoration with
funds provided by the National Lake
Conservation Plan (NLCP) of the Government
of India.

4. Jagdish TempleJagdish Temple
TheThe Jagdish TempleJagdish Temple is a largeis a large
Hindu temple in the middleHindu temple in the middle
of Udaipur. It was built byof Udaipur. It was built by
Maharana Jagat Singh Ist inMaharana Jagat Singh Ist in
1651 A.D. It is an example1651 A.D. It is an example
of Indo -of Indo - AryanAryan architecturearchitecture..
This temple is a greatThis temple is a great
example of architecture andexample of architecture and
art. The area is the mainart. The area is the main
tourist place in the city. Youtourist place in the city. You
can also find some specialcan also find some special
kind of things like rajasthanikind of things like rajasthani
dress, paintings etc.dress, paintings etc.

5. Jag Mandir is another
island in Lake Pichola
which is known for its
garden courtyard.
Shah Jahan took refuge
here while revolting against
his father. There is a
restaurant run by the HRH
group of hotels.

6. The Lake Palace was built in
1743-1746. It is made of
marble and is situated on
Jag Niwas island in
Lake Pichola. It was
originally built as a royal
summer palace, but is now a
luxury 5 Star hotel, operating
under the "
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
" banner.
: Lake PalaceLake Palace

7. Gulab Bagh was started by Maharana SajjanGulab Bagh was started by Maharana Sajjan
Singh in the 1878. It is the fourth oldest zooSingh in the 1878. It is the fourth oldest zoo
in the semi-continent. By Maharana'sin the semi-continent. By Maharana's
volition, a horticulturist from Madras, T.H.volition, a horticulturist from Madras, T.H.
Story, was appointed in 1882 to stock theStory, was appointed in 1882 to stock the
garden with plants with medicinal values ongarden with plants with medicinal values on
the 66.5 acres of land and worked there tillthe 66.5 acres of land and worked there till
1920. The garden consisted of a Lotus1920. The garden consisted of a Lotus
Pond, and many prominent trees thatPond, and many prominent trees that
included many species of mangoes, guava,included many species of mangoes, guava,
grapes, lemon, bor, mulbury,grapes, lemon, bor, mulbury,
rayan, pomegranate, bananas, sapota, tamarind, bullock’s heartrayan, pomegranate, bananas, sapota, tamarind, bullock’s heart
(ramphal), lichi, arjun trees, wood apple, karonda, campher, citron,(ramphal), lichi, arjun trees, wood apple, karonda, campher, citron,
jamun, pummelo, meetha neem, kargi lime, ficus species, anola,jamun, pummelo, meetha neem, kargi lime, ficus species, anola,
jack fruit, dhanverjia, grandi flora, jasmin, dawood etc. In the yearjack fruit, dhanverjia, grandi flora, jasmin, dawood etc. In the year
1882, all the trees had their name-plates denoting Hindi, English,1882, all the trees had their name-plates denoting Hindi, English,
and systematic botanical names, which are not the same now. Aand systematic botanical names, which are not the same now. A
small pond existed in the garden before it was demolished for thesmall pond existed in the garden before it was demolished for the
construction of Water works complex. In this pond a water lily, construction of Water works complex. In this pond a water lily,
VictoriaVictoria sp., was initially planted. The leaf ofVictoria could withstand sp., was initially planted. The leaf ofVictoria could withstand
a child on a chair kept on it, a property common to all the water-a child on a chair kept on it, a property common to all the water-
lilies of the genus due to plant's structure.lilies of the genus due to plant's structure.
Gulab BaghGulab Bagh

9. Doodh Talai is a small tank, located adjacentDoodh Talai is a small tank, located adjacent
to Shiva Niwas Palace (residence of Maharanato Shiva Niwas Palace (residence of Maharana
Fateh Singh) is 24 km away from UdaipurFateh Singh) is 24 km away from Udaipur
Airport. Originally a beautiful rock garden,Airport. Originally a beautiful rock garden,
Doodh Talai gives wonderful panoramic viewDoodh Talai gives wonderful panoramic view
of the city and palaces of Udaipur. From thisof the city and palaces of Udaipur. From this
site, the sight of sunset in Pichhola lake issite, the sight of sunset in Pichhola lake is
awesome. Earlier Doodh Talai was used as aawesome. Earlier Doodh Talai was used as a
bathing ground. Another attraction of Doodhbathing ground. Another attraction of Doodh
Talai is the musical fountain manufactured byTalai is the musical fountain manufactured by
Yagnik Mechanical Engineering Works.Yagnik Mechanical Engineering Works.
Doodh Talai
Doodh TalaiDoodh Talai

11. 8वीं से 16वीं सदी तक बप्पा रावल के वंशजो ने अजेय शासन िकया,
और तभी से यह राज्य मेवाड के नाम से जाना जाता है। बुद्धि तद्धि तथा
सुद्धन्दरता के ि तलये ि तवख्यात महारानी पि तद्मिनी भी यहीं की थी । कहा
जाता है िक उसकी एक झलक पाने के ि तलये सल्तनत िदल्ली के सुद्धल्तान
अल्लाउदीन ि तखिलजी ने इस िकले पर आक्रमण िकया । रानी ने अपने
चेहरे की परछाई को लोटस कुद्धण्ड में िदखिाया । इसके बाद उसकी इच्छा
रानी को ले जाने की हुयी । पर यह संभव न हो सका । क्योंकिक
महारानी सि तहत सभी राि तनयोंक और सभी मि तहलाऐं एक एक कर जलती
हुयी आग ि तजसे ि तवख्यात जौहर के नाम से जानते है, में कूद गयी, और
अल्लाउदीन ि तखिलजी की इच्छा पूरी न हो सकी ।
मुद्धख्य शासकोंक में बप्पा रावल (1433-68), राणा सांगा (1509-27)
ि तजनके शरीर पर 80 घाव होने, एक टांग न (अपंग) होने, एक हाथ न
होने के बावजूद भी शासन सामान्य रुप से चलाते थे बि तल्क बाबर के
ि तखिलाफ लडाई में भी भाग ि तलया । और सबसे प्रमुद्धखि महाराणा प्रताप
(1572-92) हुये ि तजन्होने अकबर की अधीनता नहीं स्वीकार की और
राजधाने के ि तबना राज्य िकया ।
मेवाड

12. Fatah Sagar Lake is situated inFatah Sagar Lake is situated in UdaipurUdaipur city in thecity in the IndianIndian state ofstate of
RajasthanRajasthan. Said to be the pride of the City of Lakes of Udaipur, it is an. Said to be the pride of the City of Lakes of Udaipur, it is an
artificial lake constructed byartificial lake constructed by MaharanaMaharana in north ofin north of Lake PicholaLake Pichola in 1678in 1678
and to the north-west of Udaipur.and to the north-west of Udaipur.
It is one of the four lakes of theIt is one of the four lakes of the UdaipurUdaipur city; the other three lakes are:city; the other three lakes are:
thethe Lake PicholaLake Pichola (within the Udaipur town), Udai Sagar Lake (13 km to(within the Udaipur town), Udai Sagar Lake (13 km to
the east of Udaipur) andthe east of Udaipur) and Dhebar LakeDhebar Lake or Jaisamand Lake (52 km southor Jaisamand Lake (52 km south
east of Udaipur).east of Udaipur).[1][1][2][2]
Within the confines of the Fatah Sagar Lake, there are three smallWithin the confines of the Fatah Sagar Lake, there are three small
islands.; the largest of these is the island called the Nehru Park (4 km2islands.; the largest of these is the island called the Nehru Park (4 km2
area), which is a popular garden with a restaurant and a zoo, the secondarea), which is a popular garden with a restaurant and a zoo, the second
island (0.06 km2 area) houses a public park with an impressive water-jetisland (0.06 km2 area) houses a public park with an impressive water-jet
fountain and the third island (1.2 km2 area) is the address for thefountain and the third island (1.2 km2 area) is the address for the
Udaipur Solar ObservatoryUdaipur Solar Observatory (USO). The Nehru park is accessed by(USO). The Nehru park is accessed by
inboard motor boats from the bottom ofinboard motor boats from the bottom of Moti MagriMoti Magri. Blue waters of the. Blue waters of the
lake and the backdrop of green has given the soubriquet of ‘the secondlake and the backdrop of green has given the soubriquet of ‘the second
Kashmir’ to Udaipur town.Kashmir’ to Udaipur town.
Udaipur Lake Conservation Society’s reports indicate that the lakeUdaipur Lake Conservation Society’s reports indicate that the lake
supports and sustains ground water recharge, drinking water, agriculturalsupports and sustains ground water recharge, drinking water, agricultural
use, industrial use, ecological water availability and provides employmentuse, industrial use, ecological water availability and provides employment
to 60% population of Udaipur.to 60% population of Udaipur.
FatahFatah
SagarSagar

14. Udai Sagar Lake is another striking lake
that falls under the category of five lakes
of Udaipur. Udaisagar Lake is located at
a distance of about 13 kms in the east of
Udaipur. The construction of this lake
was started in 1559 by Maharana Udai
Singh and got completed in 1565. Udai
Sagar Lake extends to 4 km in length 2.5
km in width and deep to the extent of 9
meters at the maximum. Actually, Udai
Sagar Lake was the result of a dam that
took its start in 1559.
Udai Sagar
Lake
Maharana Udai Singh constructed this dam on Berach River, to ensure
adequate supply of water in his kingdom. Dam at Udaisagar Lake drains
about 479 sq km of the country and covers an area of 10.5 sq kms. It has a
storage capacity of 23.4 milli cubic meter. To manage the overflowing lake
during rainy season, one channel has been made connecting to Berach
River. Today, the water of this lake is used in the zinc smelter close to
Debari. The lake usually has plenty of water with the exception of lean
years.

16. Gangaur is a festival celebrated in the Indian state of
Rajasthan and some parts of Gujarat and
Madhya Pradesh.
Gangaur is the colourful and the one of the most
important festivals of people of Rajasthan and is
observed throughout the state with great fervour and
devotion by womenfolk who worship Gauri, the consort
of Lord Shiva during March–April. It is the celebration of
spring, harvest and marital fidelity. Gana is a synonym
for Lord Shiva and Gaur which stands for Gauri or
Parvati who symbolizes Saubhagya (marital bliss). The
unmarried women worship her for being blessed good
husband, while married women do so for the welfare,
health and long life of their husbands and happy married
life.
Gangau
r

18. सावन मास में महादेव के पूजन का िवशेष महत्व है।
इसके साथ ही हिरियाली अमावस्या का संयोग 19 जुलाई
को गुर-पुष्य नक्षत्र के साथ आ रिहा है। यह संयोग करिीब
आठ वषर्ष पश्चात िनिमत हो रिहा है। जो सवार्षथर्ष िसिद्घि योग,
अमृत योग के साथ अमावस्या को श्रेष्ठ बना रिहा है। इस
मुहूर्तर्ष में इिच्छित फल के िलए भक्त िशव का अनेक तरिह से
अिभषेक करिते हैं।
इस संबंध में ज्योितषाचायर्ष पं. सौरिभ दुबे के अनुसारि पुष्य
नक्षत्र का स्वामी ग्रह शिनदेव हैं, इसिलए हिरियाली
अमावस्या के िदन िशवजी परि जल चढ़ाने से कालसपर्ष
दोष, शिन की साढ़ेसाती, शिन का ढैया एवं िपतृ दोष से
रिाहत िमलती है
हिरियाली अमावस्या
अत: हिरियाली अमावस्या परि जािनए कै सा रिहेगा रिािशयो परि पभाव।
हरि रिािश परि आने वाली परिेशािनयो से मुिक्त पाने के िलए िनमानुसारि
उपाय आजमाएं। िनिश्चत ही आप अपने सारिे कषो, परिेशािनयो से मुिक्त
पा सकें गे।

20. DIWALIDIWALI
• Diwali is an official holiday in India,Diwali is an official holiday in India,[4][4] Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar,
Mauritius, Guyana, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore
and Fiji.and Fiji.
• For For HindusHindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and
is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together inis celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in
their homes. For their homes. For JainsJains, Diwali marks the attainment of , Diwali marks the attainment of mokshamoksha or or
nirvananirvana by by MahaviraMahavira in 527 BCE. in 527 BCE.[5][5][6][6] Arya SamajistsArya Samajists, celebrate this, celebrate this
day as Death Anniversary of day as Death Anniversary of Swami DayanandSwami Dayanand Saraswati. They also Saraswati. They also
celebrate this day as celebrate this day as Shardiya Nav-ShasyeshtiShardiya Nav-Shasyeshti..
• t begins in late t begins in late AshvinAshvin (between September and October) and ends in (between September and October) and ends in
early early KartikaKartika (between October and November Diwali marks the end of (between October and November Diwali marks the end of
the the harvestharvest season in most of India. Farmers give thanks for the bounty season in most of India. Farmers give thanks for the bounty
of the year gone by, and pray for a good harvest for the year to come.of the year gone by, and pray for a good harvest for the year to come.
Traditionally this marked the closing of accounts for businessesTraditionally this marked the closing of accounts for businesses
dependent on the agrarian cycle, and is the last major celebrationdependent on the agrarian cycle, and is the last major celebration
before winter. before winter. LakshmiLakshmi symbolises wealth and prosperity, and her symbolises wealth and prosperity, and her
blessings are invoked for a good year aheadblessings are invoked for a good year ahead

22. he word "Holi" originated from "Holika" sister
of Hiranyakashipu. The festival of Holi is
celebrated because of a story in the old
Hindu religion. InVaishnavism
, Hiranyakashipu is the great king of
demons, and he had been granted
a boon by Brahma, which made it almost
impossible for him to be killed. The boon
was due to his long penance, after which he
had demanded that he not be killed "during
day or night; inside the home or outside, not
on earth or in the sky; neither by a man nor
an animal; neither by astra nor by shastra".
Consequently, he grew arrogant and
attacked the Heavens and the Earth. He
demanded that people stop
worshipping gods and start praising
respectfully to him.
"Holi"

24. Rakhi is basically a sacred thread of protection
embellished with the love and affection of a sister
for her brother. This day is also known as Raksha
Bandhan and celebrated on the full moon day of
the Hindu month of Shravana in India. This frail of
thread of Rakhi is considered as stronger than
iron chains as it binds the most beautiful
relationship in an inseparable bond of love and
trust. Rakhi festival also has a social significance
because it underlines the notion that everybody
should live in harmonious coexistence with each
other.
Rakhi
he festival of Rakhi has taken a broader significance worldwide as it spreads
harmony and bring together the family members under one roof. Rakhi stands for
the love between brothers and sisters, the bond of love that they have shared
since their childhood. This festival holds immense significance in India. The
custom of celebrating raksha bandhan started in ancestral period and even today
people consider it must to express their affection in traditional manner. Rakhi has
strengthen the bond of love between brothers and sisters.

26. MADE BY
MUKUL
PALIWAL