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What Jaipur bazaars are famous for

November 25, 2017August 6, 2021

Visitors in Jaipur may be surprised to find store after store in every space imaginable in the heart of the city. One bazaar leads to …

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Chennai, Jaipur and Varanasi join the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network

November 12, 2017January 18, 2018

We have grown listening and learning one form of art or another. The city of Chennai in India is known for its dance forms as …

Built Heritage, Travel

Havelis in Jaipur, India

September 21, 2017September 19, 2017

Havelis or mansions are a constant sight in Jaipur. An interesting constant feature in bazaars around Jaipur (the capital city in the northern state of …

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The remarkable water collection system in Jaipur, India

August 19, 2017

There’s a rainwater collection tank at a haveli-turned-guesthouse in Jaipur, Rajasthan, that has been my humble abode for the past few days. India, unfortunately, …

Heritage Nominate, Student Program, Travel

Nahargarh Fort- A Hilltop Retreat

February 1, 2015July 26, 2019

Located on the ridge of the Aravalli hills, the Nahargarh Fort forms an impressive northern backdrop of the Pink City, Jaipur. Me along with eight …

Selfie, Student Program

central museuem, jaipur

June 14, 2014December 24, 2015

albert hall

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The Albert Hall

June 12, 2014December 24, 2015

The Central Museum of Jaipur, popularly known as the Albert Hall is the oldest museum in Rajasthan. It is also the State Museum of Rajasthan. …

Blog, Built Heritage, Spotlight, World Heritage Sites

Amber Fort – A Conglomeration of Ancient Legacies

November 7, 2013August 6, 2016

By JYANESWAR LAISHRAM Republished from UNESCO Power of Creativity Magazine Vol 1 with permission from and the courtesy of UNESCO New Delhi. Other articles published …

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The Jantar Mantar

March 7, 2012February 26, 2016

The Jantar Mantar? is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja (King) Jai Singh II at his then new capital of Jaipur between …