subject: Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum One Of The Udaipurs Proudest Storehouses Of Rajasthan Culture [print this page] Udaipur is known as the Venice of the East with good reason. The former capital of the Mewarian kingdom is today known for its splendid array of palaces, temples and mansions, reflected upon the waters of the Lake Pichola. Surrounded by the protective huddle of the Aravalli hills, the entire city is suffused in the faded jewel tones of kingly romance as the city dreams of an erstwhile era, when it secreted the burning heart of the proud Rajput resistance against the invading Mughals.
The city that stood fast against the might of Akbar the great is today a natural cultural hub of Rajasthan. The finest in the states artisans and folk traditions flock to this crown jewel of the Rajputs, becoming a vibrant cradle of Rajasthans cultural heritage. One of the most significant sights dedicated to showcasing and promoting the multi-faceted arts and crafts of the region is the Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum of Udaipur.
The museum operates under the auspices of the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, which in turn was founded in 1952 by Padma Sri Devilal Samar. Located in the Mandals building, near the citys Chetak Circle, its collection of Indian folk heritage is evidence to a painstaking labour of love spanning over 40 years. A rare compilation of traditional attires, intricate henna designs, figurines of deities, ornaments and jewellery, paintings and many other objects dart are arranged here, providing a visual summarization of Udaipurs glorious artistic heritage.
An entire hall is devoted to the various aids of the regions traditional theatre, which include puppets and masks; another showcases the varied tribal musical instruments and ornaments. The puppet theatre adjacent to this hall is one of the museums highlights, especially for children, who are most entertained by the various puppet shows staged by the Mandal.
The puppet shows are only one of the many types of cultural performances that find a stage at this museum. Over the years, the venue has become a prestigious hub of performing art, inviting internationally-acclaimed artistic talents and cementing its position as one of the most significant centres of cultural preservation in Udaipur.
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