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Government Museum in Udaipur – Highlight the Rich Culture of Rajasthan

Jul 8

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Udaipur is a majestic city that presents artifacts of the bygone age by the means of museums. These museums peep into the ancient times of the imperial city.

These museums are made to preserve the priceless objects of the noble kings. They offer a glimpse of the items that used to be the part of the regal lifestyle.

Udaipur Government is making constant efforts to preserve the artifacts of the previous age.

Government Museum in Udaipur

The Government Museum of Udaipur was originally located in Gulab Bagh and was called the Victoria Hall Museum. It has now been shifted to Karan Vilas Mahal within the precincts of the City Palace.

This museum highlights the the richness of the culture and heritage of Rajasthan all the way through its wide-ranging collection of excavated items, inscriptions, sculptures, paintings and handicrafts.

Attractions at the Museum

The inscriptions exhibited at the museum range from those of 2nd B.C to 17th century A.D. The antiquities of the plastic art of Mewar add to the attraction. The sculpture gallery, spread over a big hall, contains some unique and valuable specimens. Inscriptions exhibited at the museum date back to as early as 200 BC.

The most remarkable collection is that of more than nine thousand miniature paintings of Mewar School from the period of Maharana Jagat Singh (1628 – 1652 AD) to Maharana Swaroop Singh (1842 – 1861 AD).

It has a Natural History section called the Children Gallery which has models of animals like tiger, deer etc. The museum also has collection of colourful Mewari turbans.

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Birla Museum of Science & Technology Pilani, Rajasthan – First Technological Museum Established in India

Jul 7

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Birla Science and Technlogy Museum in Pilani, Rajasthan

Birla Science and Technlogy Museum in Pilani, Rajasthan

Birla Institute of Technology & Science is a renowned science and technology university located in Pilani, Rajasthan. Pilani is a small town situated 220 KM West to Delhi and 217 KM North to Jaipur City.

Birla Museum of Science and Technology

Birla Museum is located in Vidhya Vihar Campus of Institute. It was  built in 1954.

It exhibits the accomplishments of technology in various sections including latest scientific equipments, models of material science and illustrative diagrams, working models, charts & photographs explaining the principles of the sciences. It also throws light on the various aspects of engineering science.

The Birla Museum Pilani also contains Aerodynamics Gallery and Gandhi Gallery.

Sharda Peeth – Temple of Goddess Saraswati

Pilani which was once a small village, is mainly famous for being the hometown of the premier business and industrial family the Birlas.

BITS has a temple of Goddess Saraswati – The goddess of knowledge and arts, called Sharda Peeth.  It was built by Dr. G D Birla. The temple is built on a 7 feet high basement, with 70 pillars for support and spread across an area of 25000 feet square is entirely built using white marble.

The temple reflects the mix of ancient spirituality and modern technology. Architecturally it follows the North Indian  scheme of temple construction and is a replica in marble of the Khandariya Mahadeo temple at Khajuraho.

Other places of interest in Pilani are Shiva Ganga  and the Pachwati.

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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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City Palace Museum in Udaipur – Perfect Destination To Trace The Relics of The Bygone Era

Jul 1

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The huge City Palace, towering over the Pichola Lake, is the largest palace  in Rajasthan. Construction of this palace was started by Maharana Udai Singh, the city’s founder. The main part of the palace is now preserved as a museum with a large and varied collection.

City Palace Museum Also Known as  ” Pratap Museum”

City Palace Museum in Udaipur

City Palace Museum in Udaipur

Located inside the complex of City Palace, this museum is also known as Pratap Museum. The name Pratap Museum was given because the museum holds dear the armor of the brave and gallant Maharana Pratap and also possesses the drums and bugles of the great ruler Rana Sanga.

As you enter the City Palace, the straight way will take you to this museum of artifacts. The entrance gate of the City Museum is known as Ganesh Deori, which means “Door of Lord Ganesha”.

It was established in 1890 and is one of the earliest museums of the Rajasthan.

Priceless Possessions of Detailed Rajasthani Art

The museum has priceless possessions of the former age like antique paintings of Mewar and detailed Rajasthani art. You will find an unusual assortment of coins, sculptures, inscriptions, portraits and wall-paintings here.

It also displays the turban of Khurram, who was popularly known as Emperor ShahJahan. The turban still depicts the friendship that survived between ShahJahan and Maharana Khazan Singh.

Different Sections of The Museum

The museum is divided into several pavilions and halls. Every pavilion has a distinct theme of its own.

  • Mor Chowk and Manka Mahal

The museum includes the Mor Chowk with its beautiful peacocks in mosaics. The Manka (Ruby) Mahal has glass and porcelain figures while Krishna Vilas has a remarkable collection of miniatures.

  • Bari Mahal,  Zenana Mahal and Moti Mahal

In the Bari Mahal, there is a fine central garden. Zenana Mahal is the main place where you can see arms and armor, paintings and photographs, majestic insignia, processional accouterments and various other objects that reveals the royal legacy and conventions of the Maharanas of Mewar and Sisodia..

The Moti Mahal has beautiful mirror work and the Chini Mahal is covered in ornamental tiles.

The city museum opens between 10-4:30 and is closed on fridays and gazetted holidays.

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Arabic And Persian Research Institute in Tonk , Rajasthan – Rare Collection of Arabic and Persian Artifacts and Books

Jun 30

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Tonk is a small town, located at a distance of 96 kms from Jaipur. It is popular among tourists for its magnificent mosques, mansions and havelis.

In the ancient times, Tonk was ruled by the tribes of ‘Pathans’ from Afghanistan. The old town boasts of the architecture prevalent in Mughal era.

Arabic and Persian Research Institute

Tonk Institute of Arabic and Persian

Tonk Arabic and Persian Research Institute

There is a research institute in Tonk which has a library of Arabic, Persian and Urdu manuscripts and a rare collection of literature from India, Iran &  Arabian countries.

Famous Art Gallery of Institute

An Art Gallery was started in 2002, in which many artistic presentations of different classes are displayed. The beautiful calligraphic designs enchant the comers. Namda calligraphy, art of charming photography, collection of postage stamps etc. capture the eye of the visitors.

Calligraphy on human hair, pulse, rice and sesame alongwith the lines written inside the transparent glass bottles has made the Institute a centre of attraction of tourists and visitors.

Display Hall

A separate hall with the name of “Display Hall” is also maintained for displaying some of the important and historical manuscripts enriched with some of the seal impressions of kings, princesses etc. and notes in their own hand writings with signatures etc., which are preserved under the intact show-cases covered with a transparent glass for the common people.

The various manuscripts on different subjects written with golden frontispiece and floral designs drawn with the ink made of precious stones are a centre of attraction not only for the scholars but also for the general public.

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Government Museum in Jaisalmer – Insight View On Glorious Past of Jaisalmer

Jun 29

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Situated amid picturesque Thar Desert, the Jaisalmer city commands premiere position among the tourist attractions in Rajasthan. The Jaisalmer city is revered both by Indian as well as foreign tourists.

Like various other cities of Rajasthan, in Jaisalmer too you will find different facets of its own glorious heritage. Although you can find historical monuments scattered all over the city, the Jaisalmer Fort and Museums of Jaisalmer will immediately command your attention.

About Government Museum in Jaisalmer

Government Museum in Jaisalmer City

Government Museum in Jaisalmer City

The Government Museum of Jaisalmer is an important landmark. It was inaugurated in the year 1984. The museum is located on Police Line Road near Moomal Hotel of RTDC and further south of the Jawahar Niwas Palace.

Different Exhibits of the Museum

The large collection of objects like wood and sea fossils help one to get insight into the glorious past days of Jaisalmer and throughout the Rajasthan region.

The main attraction of the museum are 72 stone sculptures and 8 inscriptions, 65 coins, 13 paintings, 179 embroidered dresses and handicraft. These sculptures which belonged to primitive towns like Kiradu and Lodurva, a Jain Pilgrimage, bear proofs of the artistic tradition of the then society. These are as old as 12th century pulsating with glory and grandeur. The uniqueness lies in the beautiful glass case exhibiting the Great Indian Bustard and Tailor.

Time to visit this museum is between 10.00 am to 4:30 pm. No entry fee is required on Monday. This museum remain closed on Fridays and all the gazatted holidays.

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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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Bhartiya Lok Kala Kendra in Udaipur – Remarkable Collection of Rajasthani Folk Art

Jun 25

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Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum in Udaipur

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.

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Jhalawar Govrnment Museum – Houses Rare Manuscripts, Paintings, Coins and Sculptures

Jun 9

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Jhalawar has rocky but water-laden verdant landscape, unlike much of Rajasthan. It lies in the south-eastern region of Rajasthan at the edge of the Malwa plateau.

With some exquisite pre-historic cave paintings, massive forts, thickly wooded forests and exotic wildlife variety, Jhalawar boasts of rich historic as well as natural wealth.

About Jhalawar Government Museum

The Government Museum is situated in the old Garh Palace near the Bhawani Natya Shala. It was established in 1915  and is one of the oldest museums of Rajasthan.

It houses rare manuscripts, paintings, coins, sculptures and statues of various gods and goddesses are specially noteworthy. The sculptures and architectural fragments of the 8th century city of Chandravati and sculptures and epigraphs from Jhalarapatan region fill its galleries. There are many paintings and manuscripts and various other artifacts from the area.

Gagron Fort in Jhalawar, Rajasthan

Gagron Fort in Jhalawar, Rajasthan

Most of the idols recovered form various ruins have been added to this collection. The Ardhnarishvara  Natraj, from this museum, was displayed in Moscow, during the Festival of India celebrations.

Jhalawar Government Museum opens at 10:00 Am and closes at 4.30 Pm daily except Fridays and government holidays.

Other Tourist Attraction in Jhalawar

Jhalawar is also well known for the famous and impregnable Gagron Fort, Bhawani Natya Shala and Jhalarapatan which is 6 kms away from Jhalawar. The city of Jhalawar is also called  “the city of bells”.

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Government Museum in Mandore – Enchanting Place Having Beautifully Carved Cenotaphs, Halls of Heroes and Green Gardens

Jun 5

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Popular Hindu God and Dieties at Mandore Government Museum

Popular Hindu and Folk Deities at Mandore Government Museum

About 8 kms from Jodhpur, is a place called Mandore which in ancient times, used to be the capital of Marwar. This enchanting place having beautifully carved cenotaphs, halls of heroes, palaces and old fort, is of immense historical importance.

There are sixteen gigantic bright colored figures that stand there. All of them are carved out of a single rock and depicts popular Hindu and folk deities.

If you visit this place, don’t miss the caves in crags and the sprawling gardens, which are now shelter place for monkeys and peacocks. The greenery of Mandore which itself is an attraction, makes it an oasis in a true sense.

About Government Museum in Mandore

The Janana Mahal, which was built for the use of royal ladies by Maharaja Ajit Singh (1671- 1724 AD) in Mandore Garden, has been converted to a museum now.

Beautiful Temple at Mandor Gardens near Jodhpur

Beautiful Temple at Mandor Gardens near Jodhpur

There is a Natural History section which has a African Bison and a crocodile of 11 feet. The long Art Gallery exhibits large paintings of Maharajas of Jodhpur and events in their lives. There is a complete section of miniature painting on Raga-Raganis.

The museum also has sculptures of gods and goddess, mentionable among them being the stature of Dancer (12th century AD) and carving of Krishnaleela on one big stone found from Kiradu. The carving in Devals, Dalan, Chattris and Ek Thamba tower make the Mandore museum and example of excellent architecture.

The Museum timings are 10 – 4:30 and its closed on Fridays and Govt Holidays.

Other Famous Tourist Attractions in Jodhpur

Jodhpur is also well known for the famous Mehrangarh Fort, It is largest fort in Rajasthan and Jaswant Thada, 1 km downhill from Mehrangarh contains Royal cenotaphs built in marble, with a picturesque location next to a little lake.

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