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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Hawa Mahal Museum, Jaipur - 46

The museum Hawa Mahal, displays the sculptural heritage of Rajasthan. Items on display include antiquities, fish hooks, arrow heads, swords, helmets, all belonging to the Maharajas of Jaipur. A big storage vessel from the 2nd century A.D. is also on display.

Hawa Mahal Museum of Jaipur is located just backside of the Wind Palace, which is not only awe-inspiring, but also one of the most fascinating structures of India.

This museum established in 1983. The museum exhibits articles that are inebriated in the tradition of Ganeshwar, Virat Nagar, Raid, Sambhar and Nagar.

You can find here some of the exhibit articles like terracotta, antiquities, fish hooks, arrow heads, swords, helmets and other armories. Also you can visit here to see the articles of the Maharaja of Jaipur. This museum has been made with a beauteous structure like a small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae in sandstone windows to allow the free passage of air through it. Such amazing structure chipped at delicately with white borders and motifs are painted with quicklime. The design of such beauteous Hawa Mahal was conceptualized by Lal Chand Ustad in 1799.

I would like to add one more interesting thing is this building offers it’s inside entrance from the rear. It comprises some of the oldest works of art in Jaipur, Rajasthan. You can also find here an ancient manuscripts to group photographs, news paper cuttings, coins and armours, would simply cause to be enamored you and leave your attention fixated as though by a spell.

Due to the artistic sensibility and rich creative taste, over the years, the quality of being widely admired of the Hawa Mahal Museum, Jaipur is increasing speedily. Guys, if you plan to visit here then I am sure that it gives you coups d'oeil of our precedings.

Here are the timings that you can see the Hawa Mahal from 09.30 am to 04.45 pm. The authority charged nominal entry fees such as Rs. 5/- for Indians and Rs. 10/- for foreigners. Keep in mind that Hawa Mahal Museum remains closed on Fridays.

Museum of Indology, Jaipur - 45

There is a large collection of folk and tantra art in this museum. Old manuscripts and archives on Indian textile designs, tantrik paintings and “yantras” are also popular exhibits. On Jawaharlal Nehru Marg it houses a large collection of manuscripts,miniature paintings and other artifacts.

The city Jaipur is 260 kms. from Delhi and 240 km. from Agra, built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727. He was not only a great ruler also a mathematician and astrologer. Vidhydhar Bhattacharya designed Jaipur as per the Hindu treatise, Shilp Shastra. You can see enchanting palaces, forts, temples, gardens, shopping centers in Jaipur. It is one of India's prime tourist destinations, which attracts a lot of people in all over the world. The best time to visit here is mid September to March.

Museum of Indology has an excellent private collection of folk and Tantric art objects, paintings done on rice, manuscripts, ornaments, fossils, clocks and currency notes etc. Within the museum, a popular Birla Narayan Mandir and Fort of Moti Dungri are situated.

Visitors can visit here from 09.30 am to 04.45 pm. The charge of entry fees is Rs. 20/- for Indians and Rs. 40/- for foreigners.

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29. Government Museum Mathura, Uttar Pradesh - 29
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33. Government Museum, Alwar, Rajasthan - 33
34. Archaeological Museum, Ajmer, Rajasthan - 34
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40. The Maharaj Sawai Madho Singh Museum, Jaipur - 40
41. Government Central Museum, Jaipur - 41
42. Juneja Art Gallery, Jaipur - 42
43. Maharaja Sawai Man Singh (II) Museum, Jaipur (1) - 43
44. Maharaja Sawai Man Singh (II) Museum, Jaipur (2) - 44

Maharaja Sawai Man Singh (II) Museum, Jaipur (2) - 44

Guys here are some important information for my real visitors. At the present moment, there are three galleries within the museum:

Textile Gallery:

Textile Gallery is placed in the first floor of the Mubarak Mahal, is the Textile and Costume gallery. The tremendous Atamsukh, a capturing rich Banaras fabric tailor-made cloak of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh-I is a content of astonishment. The large variety of hand block prints of Sanganer, Tie and Die Lehariya, Pashmina shawls, rosary bags, caps, Thal Poshes, 17th and 18th century cloth and fine Daca Muslin are displayed here. Musical instruments, glass cutlery and Indian games are also available within the museum.

Sileh Khana (Armoury Gallery):

The Silehkhana of the museum has been made in a attractively beautified suite of rooms. One of the biggest collection of the Indian weapons in the world are edged weapons and age-old handguns, which are displayed here in a most artistic and symbolical manner. The edge weapons are as Heavy Khanda (sword) probably of Raja Man Singh-I, swords of Mughal emperors Jehangir and Shahjahan, Talwars, pointed Guptis and Asas, night polo ball, Sawai Jai Singh's pistol and matchlock guns of 17th century Jujarba (Camel Guns), lances, Katars, Knives and Arrows of various shapes and sizes, Maces and Gunpowder flasks, and Howdahs (Elephants seat used during hunting) are also on display. Other various sections of an enticing gunpowder flasks housed with horn, ivory, leather and sea shell, beautified with exquisitely carved ivory of mother of pearl and embellished with decorate with needlework motifs. Shields made of tough crocodile, rhinoceros, antler and buffalo hide, embossed, lacquered or painted and set with boxes of chiselled steel gilt or studded with precious stones.

Art Gallery:

Art Gallery is the large and very well collection of Indian Miniature Paintings, Carpets from Kabul and Herat of 17th century, paper cuttings, illustrated and unillustrated manuscripts, decorated book covers, palm leaf and Sanchipat manuscripts, 19th century photographs and photographic instruments, items of paraphernalia and regalia are displayed in the Sabha Niwas which is now famous as Art gallery. Sets of Ragamala of 18th century, Durga Path 18th century, Srimad-Bhagavata, 18th century and the life size portraits of the rulers of Jaipur by artists sahib Ram are displayed here. The museum has also a collection of miniature paintings including two unique and priceless manuscripts of the Persian translation of the two Hindu epics, e.i. the Ramayan and the Mahabharata. The painted photograph of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II is a special attraction of the Art gallery. There are rare bird and animal studies by Ustad Mansur, court scenes, battle scenes, portraits and mythological paintings by popular Mughal painters.

The museum encircled by visitors from all over the world especially in winters, it is found over overfilled. A separate entry fee for the Indians, foreigners and students are provided by the Museum staff as follows:

01. Entry Fees of Rs. 35/- for Indians
02. Rs. 70/- for Foreigners
03. Rs. 20/- for Students
04. Rs. 50/- for Still Camera and
05. Rs. 100/- for Video Camera

Everyone can visit here from 9.30 am to 4.45 pm. I suggested to authorities and management of schools and colleges if they have visit with a large group of students, concessional rates are available here. You can also be a part of many good workshops and other educational activities organized by the museum here especially for children. So, visit at Maharaja Sawai Man Singh (II) museum the center of attention for an outstanding feature. For further information please contact here :

City Palace, Chokri Shahad, Jaipur 302 002, India

Telephone: +91 (141) 2608055
Fax: +91 (141) 2603880

Related Links :

01. Museums and Art Gallaries of India : A Survey - 1
02. Museums of Jammu and Kashmir : Sri Pratap Singh Museum Srinagar - 2
03. Art Gallery Jammu :Dogra Art Gallery - 3
04. Himachal Pradesh : The Library of Tibetan Works and Archives Dharmshala - 4
05. Himachal Pradesh : Bhuri Singh Museum, Shimla - 5
06. Shimla State Museum - 6
07. The Nicholas Roerich Gallery, Shimla - 7
08. Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Summerhil, Shimla - 8
09. Uruswati Himalayan Folk Art Museum, Naggar - 9
10. Punjab and Haryana : Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Amritsar - 10
11. Government Museum and Art Callery, Chandigarh - 11
12. The Chandigarh Architecture Museum - 12
13. The Natural History Museum, Chandigarh - 13
14. Anglo Sikh War Memorial Ferozeshah - 14
15. Art Gallery, Patiala - 15
16. Sanghol Museum, Chandigarh - 16
17. New Delhi : The National Museum - 17
18. The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi - 18
19. The Rail Museum - 19
20. The Nehru Memorial Museum, New Delhi - 20
21. The Gandhi Memorial Museum (Rajghat) and the Gandhi Smriti Museum (Tees January Marg) - 21
22. Tibet House Museum, New Delhi - 22
23. The Archaeological Museum at the Red Fort, New Delhi - 23
24. International Dolls Museum, New Delhi - 24
25. The Crafts Museum at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi - 25
26. Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - 26
27. Allahabad Museum, Uttar Pradesh - 27
28. Sarnath Archaeological Museum, Varansi, Uttar Pradesh - 28
29. Government Museum Mathura, Uttar Pradesh - 29
30. Bharat Kala Bhawan, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - 30
31. Lucknow State Museum - 31
32. Rajasthan Government Museum, Ajmer, Rajasthan - 32
33. Government Museum, Alwar, Rajasthan - 33
34. Archaeological Museum, Ajmer, Rajasthan - 34
35. Virat Nagar Museum, Bairat - 35
36. Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, Bikaner - 36
37. Government Museum, Bharatpur - 37
38. Fort Museum, Bikaner - 38
39. Fateh Prakash Palace Museum, Chittorgarh - 39
40. The Maharaj Sawai Madho Singh Museum, Jaipur - 40
41. Government Central Museum, Jaipur - 41
42. Juneja Art Gallery, Jaipur - 42
43. Maharaja Sawai Man Singh (II) Museum, Jaipur (1) - 43

Maharaja Sawai Man Singh (II) Museum, Jaipur (1) - 43

Maharaja Sawai Man Singh (II) Museum of Jaipur is the vast collection of miniature paintings, illustrated manuscripts, decorated book covers, palm-leaf manuscripts and printed books.

He was the member of royal family of the Mughal empire, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. He was founded Jaipur in 1727. His posterity are respected and recalled at the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. This museum is situated in the old city near the palace, the museum exhibits collections and artifacts of succeeding rulers of Jaipur. Paintings, textiles, military paraphernalia, and costumes are among the articles displayed.

This museum was established in 1959 by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II, and located in the City Palace complex in Jaipur. Its art gallery is situated in the Diwan-i-Aam built for holding important state functions. It displays a variety of miniature paintings, illustrated manuscripts, decorated book covers, palm-leaf, old printed books, gigantic Mughal carpets, gold and silver Takhi-e-Rawan (moveable throne), palanquins and carriages with rich embroidered velvet coverings.

Juneja Art Gallery, Jaipur - 42

Guys, it is one of the most famous home of artists. This museum hosts and impressive collection of paintings and artifacts.

Juneja Art Gallery was the first to set up a shop in Jaipur and is situated in the Lakshmi Complex at M I Road, near Ajmeri Gate, Jaipur. This art gallery accommodates a good collection of contemporary art by Rajasthani artists. Traditional miniature paintings are also on display here.

Its a famous art gallery situated in Pink City area, this gallery houses a good collection of stunning Canvasses, Watercolours & Graphics by Artists who are especially standing out above others as well as coming forth artists showing great promise.

You can visit here from 10.00 am to 08.00 pm. This Gallery remains closed on Sunday.
Tel.: 367448, 4142416

Related Links :

01. Museums and Art Gallaries of India : A Survey - 1
02. Museums of Jammu and Kashmir : Sri Pratap Singh Museum Srinagar - 2
03. Art Gallery Jammu :Dogra Art Gallery - 3
04. Himachal Pradesh : The Library of Tibetan Works and Archives Dharmshala - 4
05. Himachal Pradesh : Bhuri Singh Museum, Shimla - 5
06. Shimla State Museum - 6
07. The Nicholas Roerich Gallery, Shimla - 7
08. Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Summerhil, Shimla - 8
09. Uruswati Himalayan Folk Art Museum, Naggar - 9
10. Punjab and Haryana : Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Amritsar - 10
11. Government Museum and Art Callery, Chandigarh - 11
12. The Chandigarh Architecture Museum - 12
13. The Natural History Museum, Chandigarh - 13
14. Anglo Sikh War Memorial Ferozeshah - 14
15. Art Gallery, Patiala - 15
16. Sanghol Museum, Chandigarh - 16
17. New Delhi : The National Museum - 17
18. The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi - 18
19. The Rail Museum - 19
20. The Nehru Memorial Museum, New Delhi - 20
21. The Gandhi Memorial Museum (Rajghat) and the Gandhi Smriti Museum (Tees January Marg) - 21
22. Tibet House Museum, New Delhi - 22
23. The Archaeological Museum at the Red Fort, New Delhi - 23
24. International Dolls Museum, New Delhi - 24
25. The Crafts Museum at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi - 25
26. Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - 26
27. Allahabad Museum, Uttar Pradesh - 27
28. Sarnath Archaeological Museum, Varansi, Uttar Pradesh - 28
29. Government Museum Mathura, Uttar Pradesh - 29
30. Bharat Kala Bhawan, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - 30
31. Lucknow State Museum - 31
32. Rajasthan Government Museum, Ajmer, Rajasthan - 32
33. Government Museum, Alwar, Rajasthan - 33
34. Archaeological Museum, Ajmer, Rajasthan - 34
35. Virat Nagar Museum, Bairat - 35
36. Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, Bikaner - 36
37. Government Museum, Bharatpur - 37
38. Fort Museum, Bikaner - 38
39. Fateh Prakash Palace Museum, Chittorgarh - 39
40. The Maharaj Sawai Madho Singh Museum, Jaipur - 40
41. Government Central Museum, Jaipur - 41

Government Central Museum, Jaipur - 41

Guys, the museum displays various sketches of Persian gardens. There are also miniature paintings of various sub-schools of Rajasthan and an Egyptian mummy belonging to the Ptolemaic epoch.

This Government Central Museum of Jaipur is built in 1876, when the Prince of Wales, King Edward VII has visited India and planned by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob. It was opened to public in 1886. Government Central Museum or Albert Hall is located within the Ram Niwas Garden, which is the oldest Museum in the state.

The museum has several departments of metal ware, ivory work, lacquer work, jewellery, textiles, pottery, carved wooden objects, arms and weapons, clay models, sculptures, educational, scientific and zoological objects, tribal costumes, ceramics, oil and miniature paintings, inlay work, musical instruments, clocks, marble statues. There is also a large accumulation of miniatures from the Bundi, Kota, Kishangarh, Udaipur and Jaipur schools of painting; ceremonial robes worn by kings and queens and samples of wood block printing in the textile section.

Ahead from 1959, the different galleries along the museum's ground floor were completely regrouped and freshened up. The central gallery stands for the Jaipur's musical section. Original musical instrument, 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. The dances illustrated in the gallery include classical ones like kathak for which Jaipur Gharana is famous, as well as famous folk dances as Dandia, Ghoomar Holi etc. festivals & ceremonies (like marriage) are also embellished in a springy manner.

You can visit here from 09.30 am to 04.45 pm. Just take out your entry pass as charged Rs. 5/- for Indians and Rs. 10/- for Foreigners. And Rs. 3/- for Adults and Rs. 1/- for Students who come to visit here. This Central Museum remains closed on Friday and gazetted holidays.
Phone: 0141-2570099

The Maharaj Sawai Madho Singh Museum, Jaipur - 40

Guys this museum is divided into three main sections, the textile gallery, the arms gallery and the art gallery. The museum provides a glimpse into the grandeur and majesty of royal India.

Guys, the Maharaj Sawai Madho Singh Museum is settled in the heart of the walled city. The City Palace Complex gives you an idea about the founder of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh. He left behind a gift of personal property by will of some of the most enforcing and glorious architecture, art and craft structure in the city. Sawai Jai Singh built its many buildings but some of some of the structures were also built by later rulers and some of them are even dated in the in the twentieth century too. The palace is a combine of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives in a part of the palace.

On entering the complex and before the palace proper lies the Mubarak Mahal, the palace of welcome or the manner in which something is greeted. Sawai Madho Singh built the palace in the nineteenth century. It was used as a reception centre for the visiting important person. The building now forms the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and on display here are a wide array of royal costumes, some very dainty and precious Pashmina (Kashmiri) Shawls, Benaras silk saris, Sanganeri prints and folk embroidery. An unusual display is that of voluminous clothes worn by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I (ruled 1750-68).

No need to say, just visit here to take an experience of great museum and richness of the Maharaj Sawai Madho Singh's period.

Friday, September 5, 2008

Shopping In India : Exotic JAIPUR - 34

Guys, one of India's most popular tourist destinations, Jaipur is the "pink" capital of the desert state of Rajasthan. Shopping is one of Jaipur's major attractions. Both the walled city and the adjacent M.I. Road (also known as Mirza Ismail Marg), which runs southwest from Ajmeri Gate, are lined with shops and factories. Amer Road is know for its many handicraft shops. Be sure you bargain hard for everything in Jaipur.

GEMS:

Jaipur is India's major gem cutting and polishing centre and one of the world's most important gem producers. Be careful against synthetic stones being passed off as genuine. Explore the many shops in and around the Johari Bazaar and along M.I. Road.

JEWELLERY:

Some of the best selections are at the Gem Palace and Amrapali, both on M.I. Road.

HANDICRAFTS:

There is a variety of handicrafts to choose from, ranging from brass figures, pottery, marble statues, metal ware to woodcarvings, and stone sculptures.

TEXTILES:

Jaipur is well known for its unique tie-dye (bandhani) and hand-blocekd cotton and silk fabrics. Two villages outside Jaipur are especially famous Sanganer and Bagru, where you can see families producing them.

Carpets and Rugs:

Jaipur is also well known for its wool carpets and cotton durries. Some of the carpet and rug shops also offer hand-blocked cotton and silk fabrics. Try Carpet Mahal and Textile Mahal, Channi Carpets and Textiles.

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