The Curious Mamma

Greetings, fellow wanderers! As we embark on our exploration of Rajasthan, allow me to regale you with my personal encounters and intriguing historical anecdotes centered around the remarkable Udaipur City Palace. This architectural marvel stands as an emblem of the city's glorious heritage and holds a paramount place in Udaipur's history. Nestled on the eastern shore of the picturesque Lake Pichola, the Udaipur City Palace offers a breathtaking vista of the lake's sparkling waters and the majestic Aravalli Mountains in the backdrop. It is not just a structure but a living testament to the opulence and grandeur of Rajasthan's royal legacy, which has captivated the imaginations of travelers from all corners of the globe. Join me as we delve into the rich history and cultural significance of the Udaipur City Palace, a true jewel in the crown of Udaipur's heritage. Udaipur City Palace (pc: Abhijeet) Palace Highlights Udaipur City Palace, initially constructed by Mahara...

Namaskara everyone! The curious Aai (आई), mama as they call in English and Thayee (ತಾಯಿ) in Kannada, is back with a story about a different experience that she had recently! This time it's not about a place but a traditional folk art from the coastal part of Karnataka, the Yakshagana (ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ/यक्षगान). Recently I watched a Yakshagana performance as a part of women's day celebration program organized by Swakruta and Maharashtra Mandal Bangalore . My visit to Janapadaloka , which hosts compelling statues of various folk forms of Karnataka, introduced me to the same, but I had never witnessed a performance. Yakshagana statues at Janapadaloka Being accompanied by my five-year-old, I was a little doubtful about attending the 1.5 hour long show. But, as Mr. Phatak, Bhagawatar (the orchestrator of the act) started singing Naandi (नांदी/ನಾಂದಿ; an invocation of gods seeking successful completion of the act) in his orotund voice, accompanied by a dancer depicting Ganapati, we were deeply...