Funeral Service for Arvind Singh Mewar, Maharana Pratap's Descendant, Scheduled for Today
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Synopsis
The final rites of Arvind Singh Mewar, a descendant of Maharana Pratap, are scheduled for today in Jaipur. The funeral procession will begin at Shambhu Niwas and pass through several notable locations before concluding at Mahasatiya.
Key Takeaways
- Arvind Singh Mewar's funeral takes place today.
- Final journey starts at Shambhu Niwas in City Palace.
- Significant public turnout for last respects.
- Vedic mantras chanted during the ceremony.
- Udaipur mourns a prominent royal figure.
Jaipur, March 17 (NationPress) The final rites of Arvind Singh Mewar, a significant figure in the Mewar royal lineage and a descendant of Maharana Pratap, will take place on Monday. The procession will begin at Shambhu Niwas within the City Palace and will traverse through Badi Pol, Jagdish Chowk, Ghantaghar, Bada Bazar, and Delhi Gate, culminating at Mahasatiya for the final rites.
In the early hours, around 7:30 a.m., the body was taken from Shambhu Niwas for public viewing. A large crowd gathered at City Palace Chowk to pay their last respects. His son, Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, carried the bier alongside his son, Haritraj Singh Mewar. Former cricket player Ajay Jadeja also came to express his condolences.
Arvind Singh Mewar, who had been in poor health for an extended period, passed away on Sunday (March 16). He had been living at Shambhu Niwas under medical care. His father was Bhagwat Singh Mewar, and his mother was Sushila Kumari Mewar. His elder brother, Mahendra Singh Mewar, passed away on November 10 of the previous year. As the ceremony progressed, Vedic mantras were chanted continuously.
He is survived by his wife Vijayraj Kumari, son Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, and daughters Bhargavi Kumari Mewar and Padmaja Kumari Parmar.
Arvind Singh Mewar was an alumnus of the esteemed Mayo College in Ajmer, where he also studied hotel management in the UK and the US, gaining experience in various international hotels.
A long line of individuals formed at Shambhu Niwas to offer their floral tributes. His final journey will end at Mahasatiya, where his remains will be dedicated to the Panchtatva (five elements of nature).
The city of Udaipur mourned the loss of a significant member of the Mewar lineage, with thousands gathering to pay their respects to Arvind Singh Mewar. Many local markets were closed in tribute.
