The ubiquitous Thar-Parkar desert, the Aravalli hill range and water are three crucial factors that have shaped the culture, cultural landscapes and Rajasthan’s tangible and intangible heritage. Crafts, industries, agriculture, pastoralism, rituals and most other human activities have always needed water. Thus, the modern-day State of Rajasthan – with its many erstwhile kingdoms and chiefdoms, […]
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“How do you get to Ambagarh?” A question that I have been asked often in the recent past. Part of the reason may be the current news flow and the urge among residents to rediscover their city because of the Covid restrictions on travel. The interest in the Garhs of Jaipur is undoubtedly high. And […]
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Jaipur is lit!
However, this is not new. The streets of Jaipur have been lit since the reign of Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II, with the establishment of Jaipur Gas works in 1878! The lighting of the main streets was further enhanced during the reign of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II. In 1923, an electric powerhouse was constructed to […]
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Jaipur, the UNESCO World Heritage Site
The City of Jaipur is an exceptional example of indigenous city planning and construction in South Asia. In a remarkable difference from the existing medieval practices where settlements developed over a longer period of time, in layers, in response to local geography, topography, climate and socio-cultural systems including caste system and occupation, Jaipur was conceived […]