Historic Weapons of Mewar’s Brave Maharanas Worshipped by Descendant Dr. Laxyaraj Singh Mewar

Udaipur. On the occasion of Vijayadashami, a remarkable confluence of Mewar’s valorous tradition and devotion was witnessed. Dr. Laxyaraj Singh Mewar, member of the former royal family of Mewar and Chairman & Managing Trustee of the Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation, conducted a traditional worship of historic weapons at the Salehkhaana (armory) with ritual chants.

During the ceremony, Dr. Laxyaraj Singh familiarized his son, Haritraj Singh Mewar, with the martial skills, heroic tales, and traditions of illustrious ancestors including Maharana Sanga, the legendary Maharana Pratap, and Maharana Raj Singh. The special puja featured seven swords, a shield, a spear, two guns, two katar daggers, and a bow and arrow set. Crafted from steel, these weapons exemplify Mewari craftsmanship, adorned with gold wires, intricate work, kundan, meenakari, and embedded gemstones. The shield displayed exquisite gold artistry, while the spears and katar reflected unparalleled sculptural skill. Notably, bows and arrows of Mewar’s tribal warriors, used in Maharana Pratap’s army, highlighted their historical significance.

Dr. Laxyaraj Singh Mewar also emphasized that worshipping weapons on Ashwin Shukla Dashami holds special importance in the Suryavanshi tradition. Following nine days of Navratri, the Shami tree is worshipped during Mewar’s Dussehra celebrations. Historically, royal assemblies outside the city involved the Maharana, ministers, and army members adorned with weapons.

He added that forces like the Sajjan Infantry (formed during Maharana Sajjan Singh, 1874–1884) and Mewar Lancers (formed by Maharana Fateh Singh, 1884–1930) are now part of the Indian Army. The banners of these historic regiments, along with their insignia, continue to symbolize courage, valor, and pride.