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Folklore Museum, Jaisalmer - Explore Royal Past of Jaisalmer

 

Gadissar Lake, Jaisalmer

Gadissar Lake, Jaisalmer

For anyone interested in seeing the culture of Jaisalmer on display through the ages, the Lok Sanskritik Sangrahalaya or the museum of Folk culture situated on the bank of Gadsisar Lake in Mehar Bagh Garden is a must.

 

 Excellent Collection of  Artifacts and Mementos of the Royal Past of Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer Folklore Museum, a relatively recent tourist attraction in Jaisalmer, was founded in 1984 by N K Sharma, a local connoisseur. 

The museum exhibits the established art of Rajasthan including excellent collection of art, artifacts and mementos of the royal past of Jaisalmer.

The initiator, NK Sharma painstakingly collected paintings, old coins, post cards and manuscripts and articles related to the folk and culture of the land for the people to learn more about the art and traditions of Jaisalmer.
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