Chronicles of the Royal Weddings

The most eligible bachelor tied the knot finally with the highest in political, royal and social milieu gracing the occasion. Arikesh Singh Deo, young politician, son of Ananja Udaya Singh Deo and scion of the Patna Bolangir family tied the…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAPJI

The leading royal families of India were in Jodhpur to celebrate the 70th Tithi birthday of Bapji, possibly India’s most respected and veneered royal.    The Maharaja of Jodhpur and an able custodian on his inherited legacy HH Maharaja Gaj…

Royal Fables Gazette

It was a happening month for Palace Karkhanas by Royal Fables, as we welcomed winter with a classy edit of clothes designed by Kanwarani Ritu Sinhji of Wankaner at her atelier. Classic coats in silk, embroidered and beaded; sassy sheraras…

From the founder’s desk

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…

A life with wildlife

Maharani Radhika Raje Gaekwad of Baroda pens down a few lines on the legacy of her father, renowned authority and author of wildlife books, Maharaj Kumar Dr Ranjitsinh. He was awarded lifetime achievement award in 2014 for his conservation works. His book A…

OF GARLIC AND GYRATIONS

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…

The haveli trail by a bunk bed traveller

 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,…

Twirl with grace with Tripti Singh

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…