Bundi's royal tangle sorted out with new Maharaja's coronation
The erstwhile princely state of Bundi, which is one of the oldest in Rajasthan, has finally got a new (titular) Maharaja after 12 years, after the the previous nominee whose name came up in December was embroiled in controversy.
The Jaipur of yore beautifully comes through in Mozez Singh's new coffee-table book by Assouline
Mozez Singh, the author of Jaipur Splendor, has a hard time picking his favourite part of his coffee-table book. But with a little prodding, he narrates the story of how the city, also famous for its gemstones, transformed into a shining pink jewel.
Mahabharat to Alexander, this lesser-known Himachal fort holds many stories
And for those who want to try their luck, Kangra Fort also holds undiscovered wells of treasure—or so they say
Royal cooking tales by Tikarani Shailaja Katoch
Tikarani Shailaja Katoch of Lambagraon-Kangra goes down memory lane and shares two famed recipes from her grandfather, Maharaja Digvijay Singhji’s recipe book ‘Cooking delights of the Maharajas’.
शाही परम्परा से राज तिलक: कुंवर वंशवर्धन सिंह को बांधी बूंदी के पूर्व राजपरिवार की पाग, देखें तस्वीरें
छोटीकाशी के नाम से विख्यात बूंदी में एक बार फिर पूर्व राजपरिवार की शाही परम्परा जीवन्त हो उठी। यहां के ऐतिहासिक मोती महल और तारागढ़ पैलेस बूंदी की पूर्व रियासत के 26वें सदस्य के तिलक दस्तूर के साक्षी बने।
34-yr-old Vanshvardhan Singh Crowned The 26th Maharao Raja Of Bundi
The heads and members of certain erstwhile royal families, including Alwar, declared Vanshvardhan Singh of Kapren as the ‘26th Maharao Raja’ of Bundi
Rajtilak at the Kotahgarh
The recent Rajtilak at Kotah heralded royal revelry, fanfare and pageantry that were truly reminiscent of an era gone by. Ijyaraj Singh was anointed as the 19th Maharao of Kotah in a private yet spectacular ceremony.
Royal Holi Celebrations
Holi is one festival that the royal families celebrate in a distinct style. Right from dressing in a particular style, burning the Holika the night before, drenching themselves in colours made from flowers and following a series of rituals.
The Legacy of Art
The royals and nobles of India were true lovers of the arts. It is under their generous patronage that many rare art forms were born. A practice that is still kept alive by some art protagonists and artists born to blue blood. We highlight the work of a few such scions who are keeping their art alive. From Kangra Kalam to Kishangarh miniatures; from automotive art to wildlife on porcelain, the royal canvas of art is eclectic.
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Do you know Ranji Trophy is named after Ranjitsinhji?
September 10 marks the birth anniversary of Ranjitsinhji, India's first international cricketer. He also happened to be the ruler of Nawanagar.
