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Jai Niwas Garden in Jaipur – Features Classical Mughal Designs

Oct 27

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The Jai Niwas Garden is a beautiful garden located in Jaipur. Featuring a classical Mughal design, the Jai Niwas Garden is filled with interest and offers lush planting, outdoor sculptures, seating areas and even a small temple named “Govid Dev Ji”, which is dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Chandra Mahal Near Jai Niwas Garden

The tourists can look out for the central Chandra Mahal, which features eye-catching marble pillars and detailed lattices.

Attractions Around Jai Niwas Garden

Chandra Mahal

The Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace), the seven tired, pyramid like inner sanctum of the palace. These were the royal apartment, complete with an internal garden. Crowing them is the Mukut Mandir which has superb views.

The Chandra Mandir, Ground floor, has air cooling water channels and delicate floral designs on the ceiling. From its terrace the ruler could look across Jai niwas Garden to the Sri Govind Ji Temple.

Govind Devji Temple

In the central pavilion of the sprawling Jai Niwas Garden to the north of the Chandra Mahal is the spire less temple of Lord Krishna.

The image in the form of Govind Devji, originally installed in a temple of Vrindavan, was reinstalled here by Sawai Jai Singh-II as his family deity. This is the most famous and popular temple in Pink City attracting devotees from all over the country.

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Kanak Vridavan in Jaipur – Exquisitely Landscaped Gardens with Beautifully Carved Temple

Oct 24

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Kanak Vridavan, one of the famous landscaped gardens are located just adjacent to the Jal Mahal in Jaipur.

Kanak Vridavan in Jaipur

According to historical records, the beautiful green valley was labeled as Kanak Vrindavan by Maharaja Sawi Jai Singh, almost 280 years ago. It is situated at the base of Nahargarh hills adjoining the Amber Palace and Road going towards Jaigarh Fort .

Attractions Around Kanak Vridavan

This Kanak Vally highlights a large temple, views of the Jai Mahal Palace, and endless picnicking opportunities.

Lush Green Garden

Kanak Valley, encircled by three forts of Jaipur, covers a vast area of land. The beauty of valley, covered with Dhok and Kadama trees, get enhanced at the sight of the scenic water cascades, blossoms, brook, ponds and lotus ponds.

On the side of Kanak valley, there flows Dharbawati River which soothes the environment with the cool breeze.

The evergreen gardens of Kanak Valley offer a perfect place to the weary visitors for sitting and enjoying the nature.

Divided into eight sections, the garden comprises a series of fountains. The fountain by the name of ‘Parikrama’ is carved out of a single piece of marble. The picture of the garden is amazing and one cannot describe its beauty in words.

Radha Krisna Temple

The temple looks marvelous with its chhatris, lattice and mirror work. “Garba Griha” is the seat of the lord, which is engraved with exotic ‘panni‘ work.

At night, when the temple is brightly lit, it offers a heavenly picture on the earth itself. The sounds of chants and hymns offered to the God complete the celestial picture of the place.

Kanak valley is simply breathtaking and due to its inexplicable charm, it has made background for many Bollywood movies.

Some Myths About Kanak Vally

Kanak Valley is also believed to be the blessed place where holy water from several rivers was gathered to carry out the Ashwamedh Yajna. Govind Deoji Temple, with its beautiful and delicate carvings, spreads a holy aura of spirituality all over the valley.

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Ram Niwas Garden in Jaipur – Provide Open Space and Greenery to the Citizens

Oct 17

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The parks and gardens forms an integral part of the Pink city architecture. Not Just did they provide respite from the blazing sun, but also the Mughal- Rajput fusion creates some fine examples of grandeur in green. One of them is Ram Niwas Garden.

Ram Niwas Garden in Jaipur

Ram Niwas Garden in Jaipur

Ram Niwas Bagh is located in the heart of the city, which makes it easily commutable from all parts of Jaipur. The place is at a convenient distance of nearly two kilometers from the center of the city at Badi Chaupar. The tourists arriving in the Pink City make it a point to visit this place to enjoy the natural beauty of the garden and of the flowering and non flowering plants in the garden.

Attractions Around Ram Niwas Bagh

A Zoo and Bird Park

To provide open space and greenery to the citizens, this large garden with a zoo, an aviary, a green house, a herbarium, several sports grounds was built during the reign of Sawi Ram Singh II in 1868 as a Famine Relief project.

Albert Hall Museum

Amidst the beautiful Ram Niwas Garden, surrounded by pools, fountains and rows of flowerbeds stands the exquisite Albert Hall, built on 1886 A.D. Designed by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob who has crafted other Palaces of Rajasthan, built the Albert hall in honor of the King Edward VII visit to Jaipur, in Indo-Saracenic style.

It contains a fine collection of sculptures, paintings decorative art objects, natural history specimens, an Egyptian mummy and the celebrated Persian Garden Carpet.

Ravindra Manch

Ravindra Manch, an open theater with an auditorium and a modern art gallery attracts a lot of local and foreign tourists.

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Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh in Jaipur – An Oasis of Quietude and A Symbol of True Love

Oct 13

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Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh is a beautiful garden, located at a distance of 10 kms from Jaipur, on Jaipur-Agra Highway.  A visit to Sisodia Rani ka Bagh, which was made for the queen and ladies of the royalty to rejuvenate, will leave you with a sense of the awe at the affluent lifestyle of the royals.

Sisodia Rani Bagh

It is said that the Sisodia Rani Garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, with an intention to gift the garden, to his adorable Sisodia Sisodia Queen from Udaipur. Located at a distance of 10 km from Jaipur, on Jaipur Agra Highway, the garden is a visual treat.

Sisodia Rani ka Bagh Attractions

Sisodia Rani ka Bagh is an idyllic green paradise, an oasis of quietude and a symbol of true love and thereby happens to be one of  the famous tourist spots in jaipur.

The sprawling landscaped garden is an exquisite blend of traditional Indian and Mughal architecture.

The picturesque rambling lawns abounding in lush foliage and colorful vibrancy of the seasonal blooms is replete with pretty fountains with ornate figurines, galleries, pavilions, sparkling pools gleaming like a mirage of quicksilver, beautifully trimmed flowerbeds and murals vividly narrating the legends surrounding Lord Krishna.

The murals are truly appropriate to the garden’s central theme since they mainly portray the love that blossomed between Lord Krishna and his true love, Radha.

Way back in the 17th and 18th century, the elegantly laid multi-tiered garden was a popular summer retreat for the young maidens and royalty of Jaipur. The gurgling springs at Galta housing the revered shrines of Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman is situated in its vicinity and enhance the garden’s sanctity.

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Lagan Mandap – Exhibition on Wedding Services, Designer Jewelery, Clothings at SMS Convention Centre, Jaipur

Aug 30

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Lagan Mandap, a mega exhibition showcasing the comprehensive range of wedding related services by professionals is scheduled for 28-30 Aug’09 in SMS Convention Center in Jaipur Rajasthan.

This 3 days event offers a single platform catering to all the requirements of the bride, bridegrooWedding Managment In Jaipur m & their relatives, wedding panning etc.

The exhibition have experts and specialists coming together to fulfill all the needs & requirements of a wedding like wedding cards, jewellery, designer wear to honeymoon packages.

In this exhibition, exhibit includes Jewelery, Designers wears, Sarees, footwear, Tour packages, Wedding accessories, Catering, Gifts, Fashion Show, Bridal Wear, Designer Wear, Gifts, Fashion Accessories, Beauty Aids & Cosmetics, Hair & Beauty Saloons, Wedding Planners, Event Managers, Caterers, Houses & Flats, Wedding Cards, Holiday and Honeymoon packages.

Royal Weddings in Jaipur

Wedding is the most auspicious moment in one’s life. To make their wedding a great celebration couples across the world come to Jaipur, the pink city of Rajasthan. In fact, it is one of the ‘hot spots’, when it comes to the Royal Weddings. Royal Wedding in Jaipur is popular with the Indians as well as the foreigners.

Jaipur has a lot of wedding venues where one can celebrate his or her wedding in a royal style. The palaces of kings, lush gardens, distinguished jaipur hotels, are some of the wedding venues of the Jaipur city.

Venues of Royal Wedding in Jaipur

Some popular royal wedding venues in Jaipur city are the Jai Mahal Palace, the Samode Palace, the Rambagh Palace, the Oberoi Raj Vilas, City Palace, Samode Palace, Jal Mahal Palace, and Kanak Vrindavan and other famous hotels of Jaipur.

These well equipped with the necessary facilities and modern amenities to handle regal wedding in Rajasthan with convenient ways.

Features of Jaipur Royal Wedding

Some of fantastic ceremonies of Jaipur royal weddings are Haldi Ceremony, Menhadi Ceremony, Sangeet, Fireworks, Baraat Procession, etc. The wedding venues arrange floral decoration, music and cuisine. The cultural dance programs are also arranged to entertain the guests.

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Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Museum in Jaipur – Excellent Combination of the Mughal and Rajasthani Style of Architecture

Jul 3

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Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Museum in City Palace Jaipur

Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Museum in City Palace Jaipur

Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Museum is located within the City Palace complex and nestled amidst old buildings, temples and the palace quarters. This museum was founded in 1959.

The exhibits consist of the ancestral collections built up by the successive rulers of  Jaipur. A small selection of paintings, manuscripts, maps, carpets, textiles, costumes, weapons and armours was displayed in the Pothikhana (library) and the Silehkhana or armoury (both of these in their present form, were established in 1952) of the palace.

Different Exhibits of Museum

Sileh Khana Armoury Gallery

One of the richest collection of the Indian weapons in the world is displayed here in a most artistic and symbolic manner.

Amongst the important weapons displayed here are: Heavy Khanda(sword) probably of Raja Man Singh I, swords of Mughal emperors Jehangir and Shahjahan, night polo ball, Sawai Jai Singh’s pistol and matchlock guns of 17th century probably cast at Jaigarh fort, Amber.

Rekhla(miniature cannon), Jujarba(Camel Guns), lances, Katars(daggers), bows and arrows, Maces and Gunpowder flasks, Howdahs(Elephants seat used during hunting) are also on display.

Art Gallery

The Art Gallery is housed in the Diwan-i-Aam constructed for holding important State functions.

A variety of objects-miniature paintings, illustrated manuscripts, decorated bookcovers, palm-leaf and Sanchipat manuscripts, old printed books, gigantic Mughal carpets, gold and silver Takhis-Rawan (movable throne), covered Ambabadis and open Howdahs, palanquins and carriages with richly embroidered velvet coverings are displayed in this gallery.

There are rare bird and animal studies by Ustad Mansur, court scenes, battle scenes, portraits and mythological paintings by famous Mughal painters can be shown here.

Textile Gallery

The royal costumes are displayed in the first floor of the Mubarak Mahal. The enormous Atamsukh, a beautiful rich Banaras brocade quilted cloak of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I is an object of amazement.

Baggi Khana

There are many Chariots and Coaches of or say baggies are displayed. The most interesting amongst these are the 19th century European cab adapted to Indian conditions and the Thakurji ka Rath.

The two silver jars  the largest silver object in the world, as per entry in the Guinness Book of World record made in The City Palace in 1896 weighing 345 kg each and taken to England by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II filed with Ganges water in 1902 can be seen in Sarvatobhadra.

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Albert Hall in Jaipur – Reflection Of Excellence of Indo-Saracenic Style of Architecture

Jun 27

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Albert Hall Museum in Ram Niwas Bagh, Jaipur

Albert Hall Museum in Ram Niwas Bagh, Jaipur

Jaipur the pink city of India houses lot of attractions for the tourists in which Albert Hall Museum is one of them. The museum is located in the centre of the sprawling Ram Niwas Bagh. This is one of the oldest of Museums in Rajasthan.

This magnificent building reflects the excellence of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. It has been modeled in accordance with the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The exquisitely designed garden with forcentry doors and a vast complex with small pools and fountains, flourishing lawns and beautiful flower beds all around was named after Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria’s husband.

The various sections represented in the museum includes  Armour, Textiles, Carpets, Paintings, Geology and Dolls Sections.

Beautiful and Fascinating Carpets of Persian

As you start looking around, you will get to see many beautiful and fascinating carpets including the magnificent Persian Garden Carpet, one of India’s finest art treasures in the Durbar Hall.

Egyptian Mummy of  Ptolemaic Epoch and Miniature Paintings

There is an Egyptian mummy belonging to the Ptolemaic Epoch. There are miniature paintings of various sub-schools of Rajasthan. A glimpse of the land the people of Rajasthan is presented through well planned dioramas.

Beautiful Galleries in Museum

From 1959 onwards the various galleries along the ground floor of the museum were completely reorganized and renovated. People of Rajasthan from the higher strata of society, such as Rajputs and seths as well as the common tribal people like Mennas, Bhopas, Bhils, Gadoliya Lohar etc. find depiction here in their typical dresses and ornaments.

Typical Designs and Motifs in Mehndi Mandana

Typical designs and motifs in Mehndi Mandana, so characteristic of Rajasthani ladies, are also highlighted in the gallery. In the antechamber of wing is exhibited puppetry from Rajasthan & the painted scroll delineating the scenes from pabuji Rathore’s life, a great folk hero from Marwar.

The central gallery is devoted to Rajasthani music and dance. Original musical instruments, both classical and folk, are displayed in their functional positions. Specimens include typical folk instruments like Masak, Kama, Yacha, Dadh, Madal, Khanjari, Satari, Bankia, Pungi, Alogoja, Iktara etc.

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Museum of Indology, Jaipur – Excellent Collection of Folk, Tantric Art Objects and Paintings

Jun 18

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Paintings in Indology Museum, JLN Marg Jaipur

Paintings in Indology Museum, JLN Marg Jaipur

Richness of culture, tradition and glorified part can be traced in the vista of exhibits that are reserved in the multiple of museums that are constructed in Jaipur. In fact, all the museums in Rajasthan are storehouses of manuscripts, scriptures, and artworks, which waive the aura of the imperial Maharajas.

Some of the museums in State Capital Jaipur are Albert Hall, City Palace Museum and Museum of Indology.

Museum of Indology in Jaipur

Museum of Indology was created and developed by Acharya Ram Charan Sharma “Vyakul in 1960. The museum has an excellent private collection of folk and Tantric art objects, paintings done on rice, manuscripts, ornaments, fossils, clocks and currency.

Different Exhibits of the Indology Museum

Some of the priced collection includes a map of india painted on a grain of rice, misprinted rupees, a 180 million year old fossil,and Gaytri Mantra written on a single strand of hair and manuscript written by Aurangzeb to a glass bed.

The eighteen sections of this museum include old manuscripts and indian textile designs, Tantrik Paintings, gems etc. making it one of the finest museum of Rajasthan.

The museum is situated at Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg of Jaipur City and is open from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs daily except holidays.

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Jantar Mantar of Jaipur To Be World Heritage Site of UNESCO

Jun 15

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Jantar Mantar - An Astronomy Observatory to be included in UNESCO

Jantar Mantar - An Astronomy Observatory to be included in UNESCO

Jaipur’s historic astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar, is likely to be included in Unesco’s list of World Heritage Sites soon. After Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, it would be the second site from Rajasthan to make it to the heritage list.

The government of India has sent the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to the UNESCO to include Jantar Mantar in the world heritage site lists.

According to sources the Jantar Mantar, is already in the tentative list of Unesco, and will finally get the heritage status next year after a visit by Unesco officials from Paris before the end of this year. This move to expedite the approval has also come in the wake of 2009 being declared as the “International Year of Astronomy” at the 33rd session of Unesco General Conference.

Other Famous Astronomical Observatories of the India

The other astronomical observatories of the country which are included in the heritage list are the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the Man Singh Observatory in Varanasi and the Jantar Mantar, Ujjain.

A Quick Insight on Jantar Mantar of Jaipur

The Jantar Mantar Observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh in 1728  represents the pre-telescopic masonry type observatories of the medieval period, marking the last and the most ambitious attempt of creating such architectural ensembles for observational astronomy at a large scale.

Remarkable Collection of Architectural Astronomical Instruments

At first glance, this famous Astronomical monument of Jaipur appears to be a curious if somewhat compelling collection of sculptures. In fact, each construction has a specific purpose, for example measuring the positions of the stars, altitude and azimuth, and calculating eclipses.

Big Sundial – Most Impressive Structure

Over 90 feet in height, the big sundial (Brihat Samrat Yantra) is the most impressive and the largest structure. The ramp that forms the indicator is orientated to the north at 27 degrees, gradient equivalent to the latitude of Jaipur. Thus the ramp points exactly to the Celestial North Pole.

The wing shaped scales are made of marble as the side edges of the indicator are covered with delicate measuring divisions. According to the size and architectural precision, the shadow shows the local time accurate within four minutes.

Jantar Mantar is wholly constructed with stone and marblewas declared a national monument in 1948.

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Amber Archeological Museum – Home of Traditional Mughal Style Artifacts

May 26

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Amber Fort in Jaipur is located 9 kilometer north west of Jaipur and was once the capital of the Minas. This fort set on the banks of Maota Lake, was founded by Raja Man Singh in 1592.

Some Architectural Marvels at Amber Fort

Some of the noteworthy architectural marvels in the complex are the ‘Diwan-E-Khas’, the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ and the ‘Jai Mandir’ with exquisite mirror work, the ‘Diwan-E-Aam’, the ‘Sukh Niwas’, the Shila Mata Temple and Kali temple and the well laid out garden the ‘Kesar Kyari’.

The fort is entered through the ‘Dil-e-Aaram’ Garden, laid out in the traditional Mughal style.

Amber Archeological Museum

Amber Archeological Museum

Amber Archeological Museum

The museum is located in the Dil-e-Aaram Gardens of Amber and was established way back in 1949. Prior to this, the excavated material from Rairh, Bairat, Sambhar, Nagar etc. and the sculptures and epigraphs collected from various sites in the erstwhile Jaipur State were housed at Vidyadhar Gardens in Purana Ghat.

In July 1949 the entire collection was transferred to Dil-e-Aaram Garden, a part of the old palace 1992 in this complex.

Different Sections of  Museum

The museum is divided into three sections :

  • Archaeological section, Which contains material recovered from excavations at Rairh, Bairat,Sambhar, Nagar, Pamvar, Bansi and Virat Nagar.
  • Sculpture section.
  • Epigraphy section.

There are two yupa Pillars (sacrificial posts) with inscriptions from Barnala,  Pratihar sculptures from Abhaneris (8th ccentury A.D.) and Terracotta from Rairh, Bairat, Sambhar and Nagar belonging to an earlyu historical perios.

The material is arranged in chronological sequence, making the visitor familiar with the contribution of Rajasthan in various fields of art through the ages.

Timing: 10 A.M to 5 P.M

Closed  On: Friday and Gazetted Holidays

Personal Note

I have visited this Museum 2-3 times. I find it really interesting as you can learn a lot about the history, culture and other aspects of civilization. There are not a huge number of articles but still a visit to the museum is helpful in knowing a lot of stuff particularly about Amber.

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