Vintage and Classic Car Museum

We recently had the opportunity to visit Udaipur to attend Narayan Seva Sansthan’s 45^th grand mass wedding for differently-abled and underprivileged. We also took this opportunity to visit the Vintage and Classic Car museum.  We produce few images of the beauties.

One of the most exciting places to visit is the Vintage and Classic Car Museum. The museum features an exquisite collection of royal antique cars, making it a heritage site worth exploring. Other than the art collectors, historians and royalty explorer, the Vintage and Classic Car Museum is the best vacation spot for both kids, adults and car lovers.

Inaugurated on 15th February 2000 by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, Vintage and Classic Car Museum is owned by Rana Shri Arvind Singh Ji Mewar. Vintage and Classic Car Museum is home to 20 antique cars, which includes four classic Rolls-Royce, one MG-TC convertible, two 1939 Cadillacs, one Ford-A Convertible, one 1936 Vauxhall-12, rare models of Mercedes and some of the solar operated rickshaws and many other vehicles. The spectacular collection of vehicles is housed in the former Mewar State Motor Garage which also serves as a museum site. There is a semi-circular motor garage whose forecourt is enclosed within a much larger courtyard. There is also a Shell Petrol pump located on this property, but it is believed that the condition of the petrol pump is unstable. You will be amazed to find that the vehicles are preserved wonderfully. Vehicles dating late 1900 are still kept speck free.

Narayan Seva Sansthan Hosts 45th Mass Wedding 

In a powerful celebration of compassion, dignity, and social inclusion, Narayan Seva Sansthan successfully concluded its 45th Free Mass Wedding Ceremony for Differently-Abled and Economically Weaker Couples at the Seva Mahatirth, Liyon Ka Guda campus in Udaipur. The two-day ceremony witnessed 51 couples from different parts of the country solemnize their marriages amid Vedic chants and sacred rituals, marking the beginning of a hopeful new chapter in their lives. The ceremony was graced by chief guests Darshana Mehta, Yash Mehta, and Om Prakash Soni, along with the institution’s founder, Kailash 'Manav' Agarwal, Kamla Devi, Vandana Agarwal, Palak Agarwal, and numerous donors, social workers, and distinguished guests.

Held to empower persons with disabilities and promote social harmony, the ceremony brought together couples who have faced significant challenges in life but chose to embrace the future with courage and companionship. With the sacred fire as witness and priests reciting traditional mantras, the couples took the seven sacred vows, symbolizing lifelong commitment, trust, and partnership. Many of the newlyweds are individuals living with different forms of disabilities, some with mobility impairments, others visually impaired, and some with limb disabilities. Despite these challenges, they demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination to build meaningful lives together. Several of these beneficiaries had earlier received free corrective surgeries, artificial limbs, calipers, and rehabilitation services at the institution, enabling them to regain mobility, confidence, and independence. Through skill-development programs offered by the organization, many have also gained livelihoods and become self-reliant.

Of the 51 couples, 25 include persons with disabilities, while 26 belong to economically weaker sections of society. Among them is Vijay Gamar from Banaskantha district in Gujarat, who married Manju from Chikhla Guda in Udaipur, who has a disability in her legs. Vijay shared that while Manju may be physically challenged, he believes she will bring immense joy, strength, and hope into his life. Addressing the gathering, Prashant Agarwal, President, Narayan Seva Sansthan, emphasized the organization’s mission by stating, “Our goal is to ensure dignity, confidence, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. When society comes together with empathy and a spirit of service, it becomes possible to build a more inclusive and compassionate nation.”

The wedding festivities began with the ceremonial welcome of the couple amid traditional music and auspicious chants. The ceremony formally commenced with the Toran ritual, followed by the exchange of garlands. Priests then conducted the wedding rituals at 51 sacred altars, where the couples took the seven vows, pledging lifelong companionship and support. To help the newlyweds begin their married life with dignity and stability, the institution presented each couple with essential household items, including beds, bedding, wardrobes, utensils, gas stoves, dinner sets, fans, and other daily necessities. Guests, donors, and well-wishers also blessed the couples with gifts such as mangalsutras, bangles, anklets, and other traditional ornaments.

With this ceremony, Narayan Seva Sansthan has now facilitated 2,510 marriages of differently-abled and underprivileged individuals, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to compassion, empowerment, and social upliftment.