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CONNECTING THE DOTS: A CASE OF BANDHANI

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  CONNECTING THE DOTS: A CASE OF BANDHANI The walls of various forts, havelis, and other buildings across Rajasthan are ornamented with paintings based on a myriad of themes which range from religious portraits to everyday life scenes to extravagant lives of royalties and the portraits of British officials. In few of the paintings found on the walls of Jaisalmer Fort, it can be noticed that the portraits of Goddess Radha, Goddess Parvati and of a lady painted on the walls of the Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, are bound by a common factor which are the clothes of the subjects embellished with the tie-dye technique called bandhani. Bandhani is a type of patterned fabric that is crafted with expertise steeped in age-old traditions and knowledge system that has passed down from one generation to the other. This art of tying and dyeing has been in existence in the said region for centuries and its appearance on the wall paintings at Jaisalmer and Jodhpur only cements the continuation ...
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Kirti Mandir: The House of Valour

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Kirti Mandir: The House of Valour  Situated along the banks of the Vishwamitri River in Vadodara, Gujarat, the Kirti Mandir is more than just a monument; it is a profound expression of legacy, artistry, and remembrance. Commissioned in 1936 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, it was built to commemorate the silver jubilee of his reign and to honour the memory of his royal ancestors. Beyond its stone walls lies a narrative woven with mythological grandeur, artistic mastery, and architectural brilliance- a story that continues to echo across generations.                                                               Fig. 1: Kirti Mandir Kirti Mandir was envisioned as a family cenotaph and as a sanctum of memory. The monument is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built to commemorate the deceased members of the Gaekwad royal family. It i...
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