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A new attraction at Chittorgarh Fort

JAIPUR: A sound-and-light show, established at a cost of Rs. 2.9 crore, is a new attraction at the majestic Chittorgarh Fort.

First of its kind in Rajasthan under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the hour-long entertainment has been financed by the Union Ministry of Tourism and executed by India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC). The event is being operated by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) and Hindustan Zinc Limited on a partnership basis.

The Chittorgarh Fort has always been a great attraction for the large number of tourists coming to the historic city with the same name but the new value addition by the sound-and-light show has proved a hit with visitors. As many as 1,500 visitors are coming to witness the show which begins with the story of the 6th Century king Chitrangada, who is in search of land for his Capital. He finds Chittor to be a safe place from invasions.

The story then meanders to the valiant defence of the city by Bappa Rawal from the Arab invaders who brought Mewar on the political map of the country. Episodes in the show also relate to the beauty of Rani Padmini and the sense of pride she had. Rana Kumbha is portrayed as a versatile and able ruler.

The spirituality and devotion of Meera, the treacherous plan to kill young Udai Singh and the supreme sacrifice by Panna Dhai are some other gripping features of the show which has the voice of well known actors such as Hema Malini and Shah Rukh Khan. The vocalists include Lata Mangeshkar, Rehmat Khan and Radhika Chopra.

Rajasthan Minister of State for Tourism Usha Punia said the Department of Tourism had been making concerted efforts to improve tourist facilities in Chittorgarh.

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