Dear heritage seekers, Many a fables surround Princely India. Stories, legacies and tales of refinement. Welcome to FABLES OF THE ROYALS, a blog that celebrates this rich legacy, seeing it through the eyes of the present day scions. Privy to…
As she cooks Mewar’s interpretation of Laal Maas in piping hot ghee, Princess of Udaipur, Mewar, Trivikrama Kumari Jamval, direct descendent of Rani Padmavati essays a very pulsating take on this dichotomy of creative freedom and the need to keep…
A back packer by choice and bunk bed traveler, Aditya Sharma goes through Mandawa haveli, reliving the erstwhile royal life through the eyes of the young hotelier Shiv Arjun Singh. Its a week to go before I leave for Jaipur,…
Rajasthan is rightfully called the land of culture and traditions. One such tradition being Ghoomar. A dance form practiced traditionally by Rajput women within the four walls of the jenana, it recently came under controversy with the release of the…
The elephants are coming: In a bid to save the Asian elephants, Elephant Family, a charity based out of England hosted the first leg of Elephant Parade India in Jaipur. A public art event that aims to generate vital funds…
All of royal cooking tales stem from one state tucked away in the border between M.P. and Rajasthan: Sailana. Generations of royal food enthusiasts swear by the book Cooking delights of the Maharajas penned by Maharaja Digvijay Singh ji of…