Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum in Udaipur
Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum, one of the most popular attractions of Udaipur city, was established in the year 1952 by Padma Shri Devi Lal Samar. The museum has the sole intention of preserving the culture and art of Rajasthan and its adjacent states.
Interesting Collection of Rajasthani Folk Art
There is quite interesting collection exhibited in this small museum including dresses, dolls, masks, musical instruments and paintings.
The henna handprints, the terracotta shrines, and the colored decorative pieces made out of cow dung floors are exquisite. These come from the Molela village near Nathdwara.
Just adjacent to it is a laudable collection of musical instruments which was primarily used by tribal folks. The museum also exhibits a collection of tribal ornaments.
Puppet Theater in Museum
A puppet theater is also located within the museum. Puppet shows are quite popular in Rajasthan and are considered to be an inimitable way of entertainment. In this section of museum, puppet shows are held at regular intervals.
Since the Mewar Rajputs have always held onto their traditions and culture, this was an important means of entertainment even for them.
Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal
The people from Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal has taken all the pains and gathered outstanding items of Rajasthan. These include miniature paintings, sculptures, leather items and several other handicrafts that make Udaipur as well as Rajasthan unique.
In this museum various artist perform their art on stage from time to time and thus becomes part of tourist attraction itself.
