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Udaipur Museums |
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| Ahar |
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Located about 2 kms east of Udaipur is an impressive cluster
of cenotaphs of the Maharanas of Mewar. There are about nineteen
cenotaphs of Maharanas cremated there. The most striking cenotaph
is that Maharana Amar Singh, who reigned from 1597 to 1620.
Nearby is also Ahar Museum, where on display is limited but
very rare earthen pottery. Some sculptures and other archaeological
finds. Some pieces date back to 1700 BC and a tenth century
metal figure of Buddha is a special attraction.
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| Bhartiya
Lok Kala Museum |
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The museum deals
mainly with the tribal and folk art of India. It has an extensive
collection that includes dresses, dolls, masks, musical instruments,
paintings and the famous puppets of Rajasthan. |
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| Timing : 0900 Hrs
to 1800 Hrs |
| Closed : Govt. gazetted
holidays. |
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| City
Palace |
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The main part
of the palace is now preserved as a museum displaying a large
and diverse array of artefacts. Down steps from the entrance is
the armoury museum exhibiting a huge collection of protective
gear, weapons including the lethal two-pronged sword. The City
Palace museum is then entered through the Ganesh Deori meaning
the door of Lord Ganesh. This leads to the Rajya Angan, the royal
courtyard that is the very spot where Maharana Udai Singh met
the sage who told him to find a city here. The rooms of the palace
are superbly decorated with mirror tiles and paintings.
Manak Mahal or the Ruby Palace has a lovely collection of glass
and mirror work while Krishna Vilas display a rich collection
of miniature paintings. Moti Mahal or the pearl palace has beautiful
mirror work and the Chini Mahal has ornamental tiles all over.
The Surya Chopar or the sun square depicts a huge ornamental sun
symbolising the sun dynasty to which the Mewar dynasty belongs.
The Bari Mahal is a central garden with view of the city. Some
more beautiful paintings can be seen in the Zenana Mahal or the
ladies chamber, which leads to Lakshmi Chowk a beautiful white
pavilion. |
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| Shilpgram |
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Literally meaning
a "Craftsmen's Village" is a living ethnographic museum
depicting the enormous diversities in craft, art & culture
between various Indian states, but the exquisite terracotta work
mainly in dark red and dark brown sand material along with the
wooden carvings are the forte of this ethnic village .
Shilpgram comprises 26 huts set in 70 acres of natural surroundings
at the foot of the Aravali Hills.A colourful craft festival during
winter seasons to the whole set up induces viatanity and zeal. |
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| Vintage
Collection of Classic Car |
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The collection
within the grounds of the Garden Hotel comprises a variety of
classic and interestingly rare transportation vehicles; some stately
and vintage like Cadalec, Chevalate, Morais etc., while the others
are sleek and fast.
The Maharanas of Udaipur once possessed and used these regal splendours
of automobiles as their luxuries but most of the other models
are gradually being added to the collection ,since it provides
a unique aristocratic safari for the exclusive guests. |
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