Jyoti Nayal, student of Saksham Sanchar Foundation shared her experience of what all she visited in her recent tour to City Palace
The students of Saksham Sanchar Foundation visited to an incredible historical structure City Palace Jaipur reflecting the rich heritage of Jaipur. The trip was educational, knowledgeable , historical and showing the royal culture of the Rajasthan.
History : The City Palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1972. He was also the founder of Jaipur City. He belong to the Kachwaha Rajput Clan. Within the four years major palaces in the City were constructed including the City palace ,Jaipur situated in the central Northeast part of the City.
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When we reached and entered the palace we were welcomed by the royal Grandeur. The palace is uncovered with the large Courtyard between different structures and the palace is divided into two parts one which contain few courtyards and museum and other where royal family still resides.
Striking features and structures (attractions).
- Mubarak Mahal : It displays a vast and unique collection of Royal costumes, Pashmina shawls, Billiards , silk sarees, sanganeri block prints.
- Rath Khana : The transport gallery which shows themes of power, perception, pilgrimage through these transport. It include 19th century Jal Jholi boat on which the ideal of Krishna would take a ride on Talkatora lake on Jal Jhulni Ekadashi.
- Diwan-i-Aam : It is the Hall of private audience and were used for official function and meetings and the wall decorated with floral motifs and stunning collection of weapon and armor.
- Pritam Niwas Chowk : Four beautifully adorned doorways in the courtyard representing the seasons , with the peacock gate dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
- The Jharokhas : The palace has many jharokha which are small balconys or windows on walls. The jharokhas are decorated with carvings and provide ventilation and natural light to the rooms. And it also allow the royal ladies to observe the outside activates.
- Silver vessels : Two huge sterling silver vessels. They were made from 14,000 melted silver coins without soldering . Each with capacity of 4000 litres.
Best time to visit : November to March
Photography : It is allowed only in certain section of Palace .
Conclusion: We had an amazing and memorable trip full of enthusiasm and curiosity . An educational trip where we get to know about the historical structures and Royal culture of Rajasthan.