Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar

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Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar (born 28 January 1985) is an Indian businessman, and the 77th custodian of the House of Mewar.[1][2]

Early life, family, and education

Mewar was born to Arvind Singh Mewar and his wife Vijayraj Kumari Mewar.[3][4] He is an agnatic grandson of Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar.[5] His mother is the granddaughter of Vijayarajaji, the Maharao of Kutch.[5]

He was educated at the Mayo College, Ajmer.[6] He attended Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School in Australia, where he graduated with a BCom.[7] Later, he studied management at the Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management in Singapore.[8]

He is married to Nivritti Kumari, the daughter of politicians Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo.[9][10] Nivritti is also the great-granddaughter of Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo, former Chief Minister of Odisha.[11] Mewar and Nivritti have three children: Mohlakshika Kumari Mewar, Praneshwari Kumari Mewar, and Haritraj Singh Mewar.[12]

Career

He works as the executive director of HRH Group of Hotels.[13][14] He also looks after the day-to-day affairs of Maharana Mewar Public School and Maharana Mewar Vidya Mandir.[15][16]

Overseas engagements

Involvement with the Australian Football (AFL)

Mewar, and sprinter Usain Bolt are honorary members of Richmond Football Club, based in Melbourne, Australia.

During his Australia visit in June 2017, Mewar was made the number-one ticket holder of Richmond Football Club (Richmond Tigers). He is the first, and only Indian male, to be bestowed with such an honour in the AFL.[17]

Mewar was presented with honorary membership of Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), in presence of former Victorian premier Hon.Ted Baillieu.

He was also given an official tour of the MCG, including its fully operational central Kitchen during a live match.[18][19]

Victorian Business Ambassador program

In May 2018, the main opposition political coalition of Victoria, Australia - the Liberal Nationals proposed to nominate Mewar as a "Victorian Business Ambassador".[20][21] The Victorian Business Ambassador program enlists well known and connected business leaders to assist in promoting Victoria’s trade and investment overseas.[22][23]

Succession

Following the death of his father, Arvind Singh Mewar, on 16 March 2025, the City Palace, Udaipur, announced that his Gaddi Utsav (Template:Translation) as the 77th Maharana of the now-defunct Kingdom of Mewar, along with the Rang ka Dastur (Template:Translation), would be held on 2 April 2025.[24] The Maharana is the head of the Sisodia clan of Rajputs and holds the highest rank among all Rajput princes.[25][26] The Maharana is also regarded as the Diwan or hereditary high priest of Shree Eklingji, the tutelary deity of the House of Mewar.[27][28] The Maharana is sometimes addressed as Shriji or Bapji, meaning "honorable" or "sire/father," respectively.[29][30]

Mewar's Gaddi Utsav was held on 2 April 2025 at the Rai Angan courtyard of the City Palace in Udaipur.[31][32] A havan was performed during the event.[32] His father-in-law, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, and Shailesh Lodha, along with other dignitaries, attended the event.[32] Vagishkumar Goswami, the head priest of the Mewar royal family, applied tilak to Mewar’s forehead after the completion of Gaddi Puja (Template:Translation).[32][33] He then offered flowers to the image of Eklingji.[34] Afterward, he sought the darshan of Dhuni.[33] He then performed the religious rites of the Ashwa Puja (Template:Translation).[34] He then visited the Eklingji Temple in Kailashpuri.[34][35] In the evening, he performed the worship of Hathi Pol at City Palace, Udaipur, followed by the ceremonial Rang Palatai (Template:Translation).[35] He then visited Jagdish Temple in the evening.[34][35]

Dispute

Template:Main Following the demise of his grandfather, Bhagwat Singh Mewar, in 1984, both his father and uncle, Mahendra Singh Mewar, claimed to be custodians of the House of Mewar.[36][37] After his uncle's death, his cousin, Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, was declared the 77th Maharana of Mewar by all the Sardars and Umraos at Fateh Prakash Palace, Chittorgarh Fort, on 25 November 2024.[38][39] The title, which he and his cousin claim, is merely symbolic and serves as a means of carrying forward the family legacy. The 26th Amendment to the Constitution of India abolished the official recognition of titles, privileges, and special rights previously granted to the rulers of former princely states.[40]

Philanthropy and records

He has set nine Guinness World Records till now.[41][42][43]

On 2 November 2023, he sponsored the full tuition fees for all the girls at Government Girls' Senior Secondary School, Udaipur, for the academic year 2023-2024.[44]

Brand ambassador

On 15 February 2024, the Indian Hotels Company Limited, known as Taj Hotels Group, announced that Mewar has been appointed its brand ambassador.[45]

On 2 April 2024 the Arvind Mills, announced that Mewar has been appointed brand ambassador for Primante, its premium suiting and shirting brand.[46]

Honors and awards

Honorary degree

Country Date School Degree References
Template:Flagu 20 December 2022 Mohanlal Sukhadia University Doctor of Literature (D. Lit.) [41]
Template:Flagu 1 February 2025 Ajeenkya DY Patil University Doctor of Letters (D. Lit.) [47]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Indian Heir. Sydney Morning Herald(7 June 2005).
  2. ↑ Lessons from the rich and famous. The Indian Sun(19 Jan 2018).
  3. ↑ City Palace of Udaipur: Historical View and a Guide{{#if:Meininger|, Meininger}. D.K. Printworld(2000). ISBN 978-81-246-0149-5
  4. ↑ From Waiter To Holder Of 8 Guinness World Records: The Story Of Udaipur's Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Indiatimes(30 May 2024). Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Kingdom of Mewar: Great Struggles and Glory of the World's Oldest Ruling Dynasty{{#if:Meininger|, Meininger}. D.K. Printworld(2000). ISBN 978-81-246-0144-0
  6. ↑ Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur on what royalty means to him, family's hospitality empire, penchant for miniature cars and trains, and more, Rana, Priya Kumari. GQ India(24 June 2024). Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  7. ↑ 5 things to know India's Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur. South China Morning Post(12 November 2019). Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  8. ↑ A Look Inside the Luxurious Lives Of Indian Princes - Features -. www.cosmopolitan.in. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  9. ↑ City Palace dazzles as Lakshyaraj Singh gets engaged with Nivritti Kumari. udaipurtimes.com(4 December 2013). Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  10. ↑ Udaipur prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar gets married to Nivritti, daughter of Odisha BJP president at Bhubaneswar. The Times of India(23 January 2014). Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  11. ↑ Odisha’s first BJP CM, Deputy CMs to take oath today: Who are Mohan Charan Majhi, K V Singh Deo, Pravati Parida?, Bisoyi, Sujit. The Indian Express(12 June 2024). Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  12. ↑ Celebrations at The City Palace, Udaipur: 'Grah Pravesh' Ceremony performed for New-born Grandson of Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  13. ↑ It's the collective effort of all stakeholders that helped Udaipur maintain its preeminence: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar - ET HospitalityWorld, www.ETHospitalityWorld.com. ETHospitalityWorld.com. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  14. ↑ Addressing micro-level disruptions must get priority: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar - ET HospitalityWorld, www.ETHospitalityWorld.com. ETHospitalityWorld.com. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  15. ↑ Management - Maharana Mewar Vidya Mandir (A Unit of Adarsh Vidya Mandir Society). mmvmschool.org. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  16. ↑ MMPS School Management Team | Best School in Udaipur, Rajasthan. mmpsschool.org. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  17. ↑ An Indian Prince turns Aussie Tiger. The Indian Sun(27 June 2017).
  18. ↑ Hidden facts about the MCG. Travel + Leisure(20 January 2021).
  19. ↑ Prince Story. Start Up Talky(17 April 2025).
  20. ↑ Liberals to nominate Prince Lakshyaraj as Victorian Business Ambassador. The Indian Sun(29 May 2018).
  21. ↑ The Prince of ties. The Indian Sun(8 June 2018).
  22. ↑ Brad's China Trip. The Indian Sun(16 Nov 2025).
  23. ↑ Waiting for Jess's India Trade Strategy. The Indian Sun(6 Jan 2026).
  24. ↑ Rajasthan: लक्ष्यराज सिंह मेवाड़ का राजतिलक कल, गद्दी महोत्सव में जुटेंगे देशभर के गणमान्य लोग. rajasthan.ndtv.in. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
  25. ↑ Encyclopaedia Britannica{{#if:Chicago [u.a.] Encyclopaedia Britannica|, Chicago [u.a.] Encyclopaedia Britannica}. Chicago [u.a.] Encyclopaedia Britannica(1962)
  26. ↑ The Handbook of India{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Central Publicity, Delhi
  27. ↑ Life in the Courts of Rajasthan, During the 18th Century{{#if:Kathuria|, Kathuria}. S. Chand(1987). ISBN 978-81-219-0144-4
  28. ↑ Recollections and Reminiscences: Memoirs{{#if:Bahadur)|, Bahadur)}. Vedic Yantralaya(1951)
  29. ↑ The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated, of the Indian Empire{{#if:Lethbridge|, Lethbridge}. Macmillan(1893)
  30. ↑ Honour, Status & Polity{{#if:Jain|, Jain}. Rawat Publications(2004). ISBN 978-81-7033-859-8
  31. ↑ Udaipur News: डॉ. लक्ष्यराज सिंह मेवाड़ का गद्दी उत्सव शुरू, प्रतिष्ठित पुरोहितों की मौजूदगी में अनुष्ठान जारी. Amar Ujala. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 मेवाड़ पूर्व राजपरिवार के सदस्य लक्ष्यराज सिंह मेवाड़ का गद्दी उत्सव शुरू, Bharat, E. T. V.. ETV Bharat News(2025-04-02). Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar Highlights: शंखनाद से गूंज उठा सिटी पैलेस, गद्दी पर विराजमान हुए लक्ष्यराज सिंह मेवाड़, फिर किए धूणी दर्शन. rajasthan.ndtv.in. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 Udaipur's royal tradition continues: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar is enthroned by the Kulguru amid mantra chanting and conch blowing; set to visit Eklingji temple in the evening - Udaipur News. Bhaskar English(2025-04-02). Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 Lakshyaraj Singh installed as Eklingji Temple ‘Diwan’. The Times of India(2025-04-03). Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  36. ↑ Clashes erupt at Udaipur Palace: What is the Mewar dynasty dispute?, Mukherjee, Vasudha. Business Standard. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  37. ↑ Bitter succession row between Indian royals spills over into public eye, Yasmin, Shahana. The Independent(27 November 2024).
  38. ↑ Dispute between members of erstwhile royal family triggers clash at Udaipur palace. Hindustan Times(2024-11-26). Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  39. ↑ Udaipur royals' feud: Can't force themselves into our home, cousin warns BJP MLA. India Today(27 November 2024). Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  40. ↑ The Constitution of India (26th Amendment) Act 1971{{#if:Parliament of India|, Parliament of India}(1971)
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar sets ninth Guinness World Record, Archives, Royal. Royal Archives(30 January 2025). Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  42. ↑ Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Sets Ninth Guinness World Record. udaipurtimes.com(30 January 2025). Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  43. ↑ Udaipur Prince collects 300 K plus clothing items, breaks world record. The Indian Sun(18 March 2019).
  44. ↑ Revisiting The First Ever School For Girl Students In Udaipur, Mansukhani, Raju. Tatsat Chronicle Magazine(27 August 2024). Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  45. ↑ Taj joins hands with Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Hospi Buz(15 February 2024).
  46. ↑ Arvind and Lakshyaraj won their legacy. Economic Times(4 September 2024).
  47. ↑ Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar receives Honorary Degree from Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Archives, Royal. Royal Archives(2 February 2025). Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  48. ↑ Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur - Passion Vista Magazine(13 March 2021). Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  49. ↑ Indian Royals for the XXI century, Mundy, Carlos. Metaphore(23 September 2024). Retrieved 31 January 2025.
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