Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar

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

Early life, family, and education alt=Princely arms of Udaipur State featuring a shield, bhil warrior, and rajput warrior supports.

Mewar was born to Arvind Singh Mewar and his wife Vijayraj Kumari Mewar. He is an agnatic grandson of Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar. His mother is the granddaughter of Vijayarajaji, the Maharao of Kutch. He attended Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School in Australia, where he graduated with a BCom. Later, he studied management at the Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management in Singapore.

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

Career He works as the executive director of HRH Group of Hotels. He also looks after the day-to-day affairs of Maharana Mewar Public School and Maharana Mewar Vidya Mandir.

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.

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.

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". The Victorian Business Ambassador program enlists well known and connected business leaders to assist in promoting Victoria’s trade and investment overseas.

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

Mewar's Gaddi Utsav was held on 2 April 2025 at the Rai Angan courtyard of the City Palace in Udaipur. A havan was performed during the event. He then offered flowers to the image of Eklingji. Afterward, he sought the darshan of Dhuni. In the evening, he performed the worship of Hathi Pol at City Palace, Udaipur, followed by the ceremonial Rang Palatai . 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. 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.

Philanthropy and records He has set nine Guinness World Records till now.

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.

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.

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

Honors and awards

Honorary degree Country Date School DegreeReferences 20 December 2022Mohanlal Sukhadia UniversityDoctor of Literature (D. Lit.)

Awards July 2019: Received the 7th Bharat Gaurav Award at the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. August 2026: Received the Grand Cross of Order of Rana Raghubir (GCRR)