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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
5 destinations to make the Udaipur–Kumbhalgarh–Mount Abu trip epic
If you thought Rajasthan was only about golden sands and camels, the Udaipur–Kumbhalgarh–Mount Abu circuit is here to change your mind, with serene lakes, misty hills, and forts with walls so long than you could have imagined. This route offers a mix of royalty, wilderness, and mountain air that feels like a mini-vacation within a vacation. Here are five must-visit stops that make this circuit one for the bucket list. City Palace, Udaipur Considering Udaipur is your starting point of journey, the City Palace is the perfect first chapter. Built over 400 years by various Mewar rulers, it's not just a palace, it's a sprawling complex of balconies, courtyards, and corridors that overlook Lake Pichola. The museum inside gives a glimpse of royal life, but honestly, you'll be too busy snapping pictures from every mosaic window. Sunset from the palace terrace is pure cinematic magic. Lake Pichola Well, you are in Udaipur, and Lake Pichola is that one place that you can't just ignore. Hop on a boat ride and glide past the iconic Lake Palace and Jag Mandir, both floating in the middle of the lake like dream sequences. Whether you're here for the photo ops or just want to channel your inner Maharana, it's a ride worth taking. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Try to catch the golden hour, when the sun sets and the water turns into a sight that you won't forget for the longest time. Read more: Top 5 African safari parks and what makes each wildly unique Kumbhalgarh Fort After that, Kumbhalgarh should be in your travel itinerary, as it's more than just a fort. It's a fortress that will change your perspective of visiting forts. With walls stretching over 38 km (second-longest in the world, this 15th-century marvel is perched dramatically over the Aravalli hills. Besides its sheer size, Kumbhalgarh is famous as the birthplace of the legendary Maharana Pratap. Walk the ramparts, peek into ancient temples, and don't miss the evening light-and-sound show that makes history feel like theatre. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary If you are the adventure kind, and love to spot wildlife, step into the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. You won't regret it for sure. Spread across rugged terrain, it's home to leopards, sloth bears, antelope, and a surprising number of birds. You can take a jeep safari or go trekking with a local guide for a deeper forest fix. Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu Finally, cool down in Mount Abu, which is famed as Rajasthan's only hill station. The standout here? The Dilwara Jain Temples, a complex of five temples that might just be the most beautifully carved stonework you'll ever see. Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, the intricate marble carvings are so fine they seem almost impossible. Read more: Top unmissable stops on the Guwahati–Shillong–Cherrapunji road trip This circuit offers a slice of everything: history, architecture, nature, and a little mountain mist. So whether you're a culture vulture, a nature lover, or someone who just needs a break from city chaos — the Udaipur–Kumbhalgarh–Mount Abu trail might just be the trip you didn't know you needed.
New Indian Express
29-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
SJTA to examine Taladhwaja pulling, cordon overcrowding
BHUBANESWAR: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) will take up the issue of Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja not maneuvering properly during Rath Yatra with the Maharana and Bhoi sevayats who are in charge of chariot construction. The presence of uncontrollable crowds in the inner cordon of the chariots during 'pahandi' will also be investigated. Temple chief administrator Arabinda Padhee said it was noticed that the Taladhwaja chariot was veering off towards the corners and did not move straight resulting in the delay in pulling it. 'Taladhwaja chariot has 14 wheels and every year, initial problems are seen in pulling of the chariot. We will discuss with Maharana and Bhoi sevayats on the issue,' Padhee said. He added that the chariot moved without any hindrance on Saturday and reached the Shree Gundicha temple. On Friday, pulling of Taladhwaja was delayed for over 1.5 hours as it kept veering towards its left and right due to improper handling of the four ropes of the chariot by both devotees and security personnel. As a result, the chariot could not take a straight direction and due to less distance between Taldhawaja and Devi Subhadra's Darpadalana, the latter's pulling could not start before 6.10 pm. Lord Jagannath's Nandighosha could not go beyond Bagadia Dharamshala near the Lions' Gate.
Hans India
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
National Shooting: Anish bags double, Narmada wins air rifle
Dehradun (Uttarakhand): Former world champion and Olympian Anish Bhanwala won back-to-back trials in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol (Men) event, while Tamil Nadu's Narmada Nithin clinched the top spot in the Women's 10m Air Rifle on Day Four of the National Selection Trials 3&4 for Group 'A' Rifle and Pistol shooters, currently underway at the Trishul Shooting Range, Maharana Pratap Sports College, here in Raipur. Narmada shot a composed 253.7 in the 24-shot final to edge out ISSF World Cup Final silver medalist Sonam Uttam Maskar by 1.7 points. Delhi's Rajshree Anilkumar secured third place with a score of 230 after 22 shots. Earlier in a star-studded women's air rifle field, Narmada finished sixth with a score of 629.5 in qualification. World Championship medalist Mehuli Ghosh topped the qualification round with 632.2, just 0.1 ahead of Sonam, while Rajshree was a close third at 631.9 after six series of 10 shots each. Shreya Agrawal (630.5), 50m 3P T4 winner Vidarsha K Vinod (630.3), Ayonika Paul (629.4), and Dnyaneshwari Jayveer Patil (629.3) completed the T3 final line-up. In the men's 25m RFP T4 final, Anish maintained his top form to register a score of 30 and claim his second consecutive final win of the trials. Navy's Pradeep Singh Shekhawat pushed him all the way but had to settle for silver with 29, while Anish's teammate from Haryana, Adarsh Singh, took third place with 23 shots. Anish had also topped the T4 qualification round with 584-20x, again bagging a double in the qualifications. Adarsh followed with 581-14x, finishing ahead of fellow Haryanvi shooter Mandeep Singh (579-16x). Bhavesh Shekhawat (577-10x), Udhayveer Sidhu (576-15x), and Pradeep Singh Shekhawat (574-22x), all contributing to a tightly contested field. The trials continue on Day Five (Saturday, June 28, 2025) with three finals on the schedule: 10m Air Rifle Women T4, 25m Pistol Women T4, and 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men T3. Anish is coming into the third and fourth rounds of the trials after the Munich World Cup. Anish, as has been for a while now, was a facile winner in the men's Rapid Fire Pistol. He qualified third for the six-man final with a score of 581 and then shot two perfect series of 5-hits in the eight 5-shot series decider, to ensure all others were always playing catch-up. Rajasthan's Bhavesh Shekhawat came in second with 34 hits, while Punjab's Vijayveer Sidhu won bronze.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Time of India
Chariot built in city to be pulled during Rath Yatra in Ireland
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: A specially crafted chariot built in Bhubaneswar will be pulled during the Rath Yatra in Dublin and Cork this year, after being assembled in Ireland. Components of the chariot, which is 12-ft high and 8-ft wide, and decor, weighing 1,322 kg, completed a 9,000-km journey over 4 months, from Bhubaneswar to Delhi, then to a Gujarat port to Rotterdam, and finally to Dublin by road. The chariot was assembled at Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre Ireland (VHCCI), Dublin, where it remains stored following a successful road test. The chariot has been built by Basudev Maharana, a carpenter from Old Town area along with his two associates. "Getting a skilled carpenter capable of constructing a portable and cost-effective rath proved difficult and required months of searching. Eventually we selected Basudev Maharana, who completed the work in July last year," said Amit Misra, a member of Odia Samaj. Odisha craftspersons created custom-made cloth, horses and wheel components. Maharana used sal wood for its water-resistant properties and longevity. "On Akshaya Tritiya, we worshipped the wood as per our tradition and started work," said Maharana. The logistics presented significant challenges, particularly transporting the consignment of chariot parts, covers and décor to Dublin. The total expenditure, including construction, transport, customs and handling, amounted to Rs 10 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Что о вас может рассказать поза во время сна? Удивительные Новости Undo From now on, the chariot will be assembled and dismantled annually. "Volunteers with DIY expertise assembled the chariot components using photographic references," he added. "As Lord Jagannath's devotees, we maintain the traditions and custom. The chariot and Rath Yatra celebration following complete rituals as practised in Puri, demonstrates our gratitude, love and dedication to Lord Jagannath, who governs our hearts and minds," said Misra.
News18
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Gurmeet Choudhary's Mumbai Home Robbed By Staff Member
Last Updated: Gurmeet Choudhary revealed a robbery at his Mumbai home by a new domestic worker. Most stolen items were quickly recovered. Gurmeet Choudhary has revealed that a robbery took place at his residence in Mumbai, involving a newly hired domestic staff member. The actor shared the details in a post on social media, urging fans to remain cautious and thoroughly verify anyone employed for household work. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Gurmeet wrote, 'Alert. Today, a new worker stole some items from our home and ran away. Thankfully, we always verify anyone who comes to work, so we could act quickly. I'm especially grateful I was home, and my babies were safe in their room." He added that most of the stolen items were recovered swiftly due to prompt action and a few timely phone calls. 'Most importantly, everyone is safe. Just a bit of bad luck, but a strong reminder: Stay alert. Always verify anyone who enters your home for work," he said in his post. Take a look: Gurmeet did not disclose specific details about the stolen items or whether a formal police complaint was filed. Gurmeet Choudhary married actress Debina Bonnerjee on February 15, 2011. The couple renewed their vows and tied the knot again on October 4, 2021 in a traditional ceremony. They welcomed their first daughter on April 3, 2022, followed by the birth of their second daughter on November 11, 2022. On the work front, Gurmeet Choudhary was last seen in Season 2 of the Netflix series Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen, which premiered last year. He was also expected to star in Maharana, a web series based on the life of Maharana Pratap. However, there have been no recent updates regarding the project. Gurmeet first rose to fame with his portrayal of Lord Rama in the 2009 television series Ramayan, where he starred opposite Debina Bonnerjee as Sita. The couple also appeared together on the reality show Pati Patni Aur Woh during their engagement. Following Ramayan, Gurmeet gained further popularity as Maan Singh Khurana, a powerful businessman in the hit series Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi, where he starred alongside Drashti Dhami. He later played the lead role of Yash Sindhia in Punar Vivah, opposite Kratika Sengar. First Published: June 04, 2025, 07:22 IST
