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A GEM AMIDST THE THAR

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Rajputana Collective is proud to create an exclusive feature on the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls' School in Jaisalmer as told from the perspective of its foremost pioneer, Chaitanya Raj Singh Bhati.

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Urvashi Singh

Mar 285 min read

A GEM AMIDST THE THAR

Towards the end of the 13th century, the founding sultan of the Khilji dynasty, Jalaluddin Khilji and his forces had laid siege to the...

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Rediscovering the Pink City with Bharat Singh

Urvashi Singh

Mar 26 min read

Rediscovering the Pink City with Bharat Singh

In the face of overwhelming modernisation, most Indian heritage cities today are stumbling urban relics, rapidly decaying despite our...

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Urvashi Singh

Jun 26, 20235 min read

Kunj Stories with Preetika Singh

Conservationist, assistant Vice President to a furniture company, motorcyclist and a mother of two- meet Jamnia’s Preetika Baisa as she...

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CHHATRALA JEWELS: AN EMERGING FAMILY LEGACY

Urvashi Singh

May 22, 20233 min read

CHHATRALA JEWELS: AN EMERGING FAMILY LEGACY

It all began in 2006, when Kunwarani Sushila Kumari requested Maharani Sahiba of Jodhpur to permit her a small jewellery curation table...

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Sanjay Singh Badnor

Feb 14, 20234 min read

Jodhpur Durbar's 75th Birthday Celebrations : A Photo Essay by Sanjay Singh Badnor

The grand Durbar Hall at Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace was the focus of all activity as Maharaja Gaj Singhji II commemorates his 75th...

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Vedanshi Vala

Feb 8, 20233 min read

Meet the L'Oreal Paris Woman of Worth: Vedanshi Vala

“Being raised with Rajput traditions and values really shaped the relationship I now have with serving my community,” says Vedanshikumari...

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Rupeshwari Kumari Singh

Oct 14, 20226 min read

Kullu Dussehra with Dei Saab Rupeshwari Kumari Singh

Famed over the centuries for being India's most enigmatic celebration of Dussehra, Kullu's Dussehra remains as unique as it was 5...

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Motorcycle Diaries (Part VII) Homecoming

Urvashi Singh

Aug 13, 20224 min read

Motorcycle Diaries (Part VII) Homecoming

I strolled past the neighbouring stupas before alighting on the Baby Tiger for the most legendary leg of our Spiti expedition. I paid the...

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Motorcycle Diaries (Part VI) Key, Pin Valley & the Flu

Urvashi Singh

Aug 13, 20224 min read

Motorcycle Diaries (Part VI) Key, Pin Valley & the Flu

If there is once place that single-handedly trumps Spiti's pictorial representations, it's the Key gompa. Perched atop a mountain in...

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Motorcycle Diaries (Part V) Hikkim Komic & Langza

Urvashi Singh

Aug 6, 20223 min read

Motorcycle Diaries (Part V) Hikkim Komic & Langza

The views of the Trans-Himalayan range were so breathtaking that any amount of praise falls short. Reaching Mohit Gulia’s quaintly...

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Motorcycle Diaries (Part IV)  Kaza & Cheecham

Urvashi Singh

Aug 6, 20224 min read

Motorcycle Diaries (Part IV)  Kaza & Cheecham

I downed yet another Tsampa pancake with butter tea before heading towards Kaza. With the Spiti river on my left and the mighty...

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Urvashi Singh

Jul 26, 20223 min read

Motorcycle Diaries (Part III) Tabo

The quaint and ancient site of Tabo lies at 10,800 feet, which is amongst the lowest elevations in all of Spiti Valley. Home to what is...

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Motorcycle Diaries (Part I)
Rampur Bushahr

Urvashi Singh

Jul 12, 20224 min read

Motorcycle Diaries (Part I) Rampur Bushahr

I call my annual trip to the Spiti Valley my pilgrimage. The surreal landscapes, starlit night skies and stark beauty of Spiti make their...

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Sanjay Singh Badnor

Jun 29, 20225 min read

Bundi: The Legacy Continues...

The sleepy town of Bundi awoke with great anticipation on the morning of the Navsamvatsar. The 2nd of April, 2022 coincided with the...

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Jhabua's Patroness of the Arts: Nandini Singh

Urvashi Singh

Apr 13, 20225 min read

Jhabua's Patroness of the Arts: Nandini Singh

The Gond art form remains the legacy of one of India’s largest tribal communities, the Gonds. Spreading over the Deccan, Central and...

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Urvashi Singh

Apr 8, 20224 min read

The Wool Road

Amongst the famous network of trade routes of the world, the Silk Road connecting China, Central Asia and India is undoubtedly the most...

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The Rajtilak at the KotahGarh : A Photo Essay

Sanjay Singh Badnor

Mar 26, 20224 min read

The Rajtilak at the KotahGarh : A Photo Essay

The recent Rajtilak at Kotah heralded royal revelry, fanfare and pageantry that were truly reminiscent of an era gone by. Following the...

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Preserving Intangible Heritage with SAFIR ANAND

Urvashi Singh

Feb 11, 20224 min read

Preserving Intangible Heritage with SAFIR ANAND

In an interesting panel discussion with renowned IPR lawyer Safir Anand, Royal Fables brought together a handful of younger generation...

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Urvashi Singh

Dec 12, 20216 min read

Mahanaaryaman: The New-Age Scindia

As his illustrious dynasty’s gen-next scion, Mahanaaryaman Scindia needs little or no introduction. He is preceded by centuries of...

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SIDDHARTH DASPAN TURNS HIS CENTURY OLD FAMILY HOME INTO A HAVEN FOR CULTURE CONNOISSEURS

Priyamvada Singh Meja

Nov 29, 20213 min read

SIDDHARTH DASPAN TURNS HIS CENTURY OLD FAMILY HOME INTO A HAVEN FOR CULTURE CONNOISSEURS

Every once in a while there are nights that make you fall in love with a city. At Daspan House Jodhpur, such nights seem to come one...

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