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When it comes to grand gestures, painting your entire city in the one colour is quite something. So much for painting the town red. How about pink? Jaipur beckons as one of India's most enchanting destinations, where the Old City is harmoniously bathed in the same pink hue. The elegant capital of Rajasthan was painted in pink stucco in 1876 to welcome Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales, who was the son of Queen Victoria and later became King Edward VII. Jaipur's Maharaja chose the colour because pink symbolises hospitality in Rajput culture, and the gesture impressed the Prince so much that he nicknamed the city the "Pink City." The name – and the stucco - has stuck ever since. A year later, a law mandated that all future buildings in the Old City must be painted pink. As I swept into Jaipur on a private holiday Wendy Wu Tours, there's no denying how that welcoming palette sweetly seduces even the most jaded of travellers. Jaipur effortlessly casts you under its spell, as you delve into its rich history and treasury of enticements. There is an unmistakeable magic about the place. Nearly 300 years ago, an enlightened maharajah with a penchant for jewels and a keen eye for architecture built this planned city, wedged between the arid hills of northwest India. Built in the form of a rectangle, Jaipur was divided into nine blocks, seven for public use and two reserved for the state's most prestigious palaces and buildings. The entire city was girdled by a formidable protective wall. Called Jaipur after the city's founder, Jai Singh II, the planned city soon gave rise to astonishing royal palaces and vast workshops of artisans recruited to establish a new commercial hub. These days, gem cutters, jewellery designers and garment-makers are still doing a flourishing trade in Jaipur. And the royals still occupy a wing of the majestic City Palace, while gleaming mid-rise towers and a new subway system anchor Jaipur's forward march. But for all the contemporary progress, it's the architectural grandeur, proud sense of place and thriving craftwork traditions that make this destination so infectious. Street markets are splashed in colour and handicrafts, and Hindu temples can be found nearly every 100 metres. Though the streets heave with beeping and belching traffic, aimless tourists and dung-dropping cows, there is a charm and charisma to the carnival of commotion. Close to City Palace, my wonderful Wendy Wu Tours guide Vipin treated us to some sizzling old-school retail therapy. We walked under the peeling pink porticos of the roadside bazaars which were emblazoned with everything from puppets to pyjama pants; passing by carts of fried chickpea cakes, and marble-lined shrines with statues of Hindu gods. Garment-hunting was high on the agenda, for gifts to take home. Vipin led us to his favourite shop, where an explosion of colourful fabrics heaped in piles and stacked to the ceiling soon greeted us, as attentive staff served us Masala chai. Whether you're after local, authentic t-shirts, shirts, trousers, scarfs, saris, rugs, cushion covers, towels or table-cloths…this is textile and garment-shopping heaven. As my sister snapped up some sensational saris, I haggled down the price on a sublime tablecloth with block-printed red elephants. The other boom retail business is jewellery, because Jaipur is a global centre for cutting and polishing precious and semiprecious gems. Head to Jewels Emporium's stately white building and take a tour of the workshops, where cutters shape facets, and men at workbenches adorn gold settings with jewels, and rinse the gold dust from their hands in wash basins. That water is later sold to extraction companies. The quality of the workmanship is second to none, true Rajasthan's abiding legacy. Jaipur's Pink City bragging rights is best epitomised by the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds. We stopped by to pose in front of this five-story palace façade, constructed from pink sandstone. Built in 1799, its iconic facade features 953 small windows which allowed royal women of the court to observe street processions without being seen while also creating a natural cooling effect. The palace's architecture is a blend of Rajput and Mughal styles, ornately designed with protruding bays of lattice stonework and cupolas mimicking Krishna's crown. Could there be a more glorious façade in the world? City Palace is a stirring complex to leisurely explore, peppered with mouth-watering architecture, tranquil courtyards and lush gardens. The prize draw is the Palace of the Breeze, a triumph in building design, whereby the air circulates so efficiently that it keeps the occupants cool even in the extreme summer months, when the mercury can nudge 50 degrees. The on-site museum is studded with royal treasures, costumes and curiosities. Out in the courtyard, I admired some massive silver vessels that carried the Maharaja's drinking water from the Ganges River to London in 1902 for Edward VII's coronation. You can see the royal reception rooms that are still in use, where Jaipur's royal family entertain guests in an ornate dining room and parlour, where chairs have silver lions for armrests. The walls are painted with gold dust and extracts of rubies and emeralds. Yipin pointed out where the royal family reside. There's a lot of tabloid tattle about Jaipur's current Maharaja, Pacho Singh. He's only 27, quite the polo-playing playboy and is currently living in the palace with his French girlfriend. But it's fully expected he cannot marry her, in deference to royal tradition and Rajasthan's adherence to arranged marriages and astrological alignment. Beyond the Old City, no visit to Jaipur is complete without savouring the sky-piercing magnificence of the four-hundred-year-old Amber Fort. (Pronounced Ah-meer.) Sprawling across the upper reaches of a hillside like a scene out Return of the Jedi, this fortress was previously the seat of power for the Rajput kings from 1599, before relocating to Jaipur's Old City just over a century later. En-route to the fort, Vipin led us to the most dreamy viewpoint, on the shores of Lake Maotha, where we gazed up in awe at this hilltop colossus. Brightly dressed elephants lumbered by, readying to carry visitors up the slope to the fortress. I had previously taken an elephant ride up to Amber Fort, but I've put weight on since then and am more mindful of animal welfare. We opted for a jeep ride through the skinny lanes snaking their way up to Sun Gate. From here, we marvelled over the China Wall-esque fortifications, the Amber Wall, riding across the ridgelines as far as the eye can see. ( It's 12km in length.) But this Rajput stronghold hooks in the tourist hordes principally for its gobsmacking array of palatial buildings and extravagant ornamental gardens. In shades of honey and rose stone, white marble and gilt decor, it's a frothy fusion of ornate Hindu and Islamic design. Amber Fort's exquisite craftsmanship is best exemplified by the Mirror Palace, or Sheesh Mahal. Candlelight dinners would have been next-level. A single lit candle spangles the beautifully cut Belgian glass panels and mirror mosaics that festoon the walls of the banquet room, transforming the space into a night-sky kaleidoscope across the walls and ceiling. Apparently, this room was made by the Maharaja so that the Maharani (queen) could see the stars at night, as she was not allowed to sleep in the open. Other highlights include the many-pillared Diwan-i-Am, the Hall of Public Audience; the Jal Mandir, or Hall of Victory, which features carved marble panels, a mirrored ceiling, and expansive views over the ramparts of the fort. The Sukh Niwas, the Hall of Pleasure, is another drop-dead-gorgeous marble room that was cleverly cooled with water. Here, the Maharaja reportedly relaxed with his ladies. Amber Fort is a resplendent blockbuster, reverberating with the glory days of Rajput rule in Rajasthan. Jaipur residents are rightly proud of their architectural showstoppers. One of the signature attributes to the city is the fact that some historic palaces, no longer required for the affairs of state, have been reimagined as beacons of hospitality. But I stayed at a brand-new luxury build that is a grand triumph of contemporary construction, fully inspired by Jaipur's landmarks and Rajasthani finesse. Introducing Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur. Whether it's for a big bling-bling Bollywood wedding or for immersive luxury experiences away from the heaving throng of Jaipur's tourist spots, this hotel delivers a tour de force in lavish Rajasthani living, with a contemporary take. It is splendour defined. As our Wendy Wu Tours driver pulled into the entrance, a troupe of Rajasthani dancers and costumed drummers serenaded our arrival in spectacular, effervescent style. Unfurling over 5.5 lush acres, the grand hotel's money shot is its sensational main façade, drawing rich inspiration from Amber Fort and Rajasthan's royal palaces. Features include majestic arches, intricately designed jharokhas (bay windows), and graceful chhajjas (overhanging eaves) and detailed carvings. It was thoughtfully painted in the same colours as Amber Fort's walls during golden hour. Rajputana history and heritage permeates the hotel. You'll notice it in the materials—yellowstone from Jaisalmer, marble from Banswara and Makrana, and locally sourced timbered. There's the treasury of sublime artworks, notably including portraits of Rajput warriors and royalty. Peek inside the Rang Mahal ballroom, where the walls are completely covered with celebratory nods to the state's heritage. It was handpainted over two-and-a-half years by third-generation artists. Delicate thikri glasswork, hand-carved wood accents, and intricate gold leaf detailing abound across the hotel. Amer Bagh garden venue unfurls like a verdant blanket at the base of the hotel – and is a stirring outdoor venue. Jai Bagh (victory garden is the main outdoor space for guest and I was absolutely enthralled delving into the daily bazaar that is staged here in the afternoon, complete with puppeteers, block printers, bangle makers and astrologers. Anantara's core DNA is to create hotels steeped in local elements and the Jaipur addition excels at delivering exactly that. You can even go chowk-hopping, vegetable shopping and cooking with local women. The hotel boasts 150 rooms and suites, layered across five categories, with most overlooking the inner courtyard or Jai Bagh. We stayed in the Anantara One-Bedroom Terrace Suite, which is kitted out with its own outdoor Jacuzzi and expansive terrace. I was transfixed here watching muscular monsoon thunderstorms tear up the sky and soak the land! Guestrooms do not skimp on celebrating the sense of place, with sumptuous comforts and artful design elements, from the zardozi on the pillows, thikri work on the headboards, wooden jharokas by the window nooks, and Mughal miniature art on the walls. If that's not enough to tempt you, Anantara's first outpost in India will enchant you with its gastronomic verve. Led by Executive Chef Sunil Jajoria, Sheesh Mahal is a pinch-yourself jewel box of a venue, to experience the true essence of Rajasthan with exquisitely fitted out with glittering mirror mosaics, dressed in 350,000 pieces of glass, inspired by the legendary Mirror Palace. Coud there be a more wondrous place to savour the true essence of Rajasthan's culinary brilliance? The menu marries traditional Rajasthani delicacies with global influences, paired with signature cocktails like the Jewel of Jaipur. Jajoria, a Rajasthan native, has been researching local cuisine for the last seven years. Perfected over 20 trials, his menu dives deep into how maharajas entertained. His tasting menu kicks off with hummus that tastes like Bikaneri bhujia, moving on to ker sangri kebabs, besan kebabs mimicking paneer (as there was no paneer in the history of Rajasthan, says the chef), and Shekhawati maas tacos. The menu is handwritten by the chef himself, on vintage paper he has been collecting since his he was a boy. Pair this menu with the ‘Echoes of Distillation' spirit tasting of heritage liquor from the royal family of Mahansar. It's mixology at its finest, with no shortage of artful theatre thrown in. Another cracking experience is Amrit Mahal, the vibrant all-day dining venue, which presents a diverse array of international and Indian specialties. There were too many highlights to recount, but the lamb baos, edamame truffle dimsums, lotus root on fire, Cantonese buttermilk prawns, soba noodles, and Japanese caramel cheesecake were all pleasurably devoured. The buffet breakfast here is like a royal banquet! The spa experience is a signature feature pillar of any Anantara property, and resident experts were brought in from Thailand to train the Jaipur team. The treatment repertoire remains consistent with their global spa menus—a mix of Ayurveda, Thai massages, and western therapies. I deployed my sister to the spa for some personal panel-beating and she is still buzzing about the deep tissue massage she savoured. She rates it as the best massage of her life, “life-affirming, age-reducing and liberating.” Another starring attribute of the hotel is its genuine sense of connection with the community. As a part of their grassroots outreach, the hotel works with local women to make the rotis on their menu on a chulha or traditional clay stove. You can take an early morning trip to the flower market or a guided farming experience. Even better, take a private visit to Hathi Gaon, which is a community of rescue elephants residing in their natural habitat. Or partake in a local culinary class. I was particularly impressed that the hotel takes care of their staff's accommodation needs, building nearby apartments to ensure they are well-housed. Hospitality is as sparkling as the palace-like hotel itself - faultless, ultra-attentive, charismatic and truly unforgettable. Treat yourself to a remarkable Jaipur escape at Anantara Jewel Bagh. You'll be royally treated from the moment you arrive. You will not want to leave. www.anantara.com Delve into India and the Golden Triangle with the award-winning tour specialists across Asia and beyond. I chose a tailor-made Classic India private holiday, that enables you optimise your itinerary and accommodation preferences, as much as you wish. The itinerary can be as active or as laid back as you are, with full flexibility over included meals and excursions. 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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unearthing Udaipur: Mystery Behind City Palace Walls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-02-26-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: उदयपुर की खूबसूरत सड़कों पर चलते हुए, रोहन और अंजलि ने जब अपनी नज़रें सिटी पैलेस पर डालीं, तो मन मंत्रमुग्ध हो गया।En: Walking on the beautiful streets of Udaipur, Rohan and Anjali were enthralled when they set their eyes on the City Palace.Hi: सफेद चूने से पुते बड़े-बड़े अचरज और बारीक नक्काशी वाले प्रयांग, झील पिछोला का चित्ताकर्षक नज़ारा प्रस्तुत कर रहे थे।En: The grand structures coated with white lime and the finely carved balconies presented a captivating view of Lake Pichola.Hi: वसंत के हल्के धूप में पैलेस और भी सुंदर लग रहा था।En: In the gentle spring sunlight, the palace looked even more beautiful.Hi: रोहन हमेशा से रोमांचक यात्राओं का शौकीन था।En: Rohan had always been fond of adventurous journeys.Hi: उसके लिए नए स्थानों को खोजना और उनके बारे में जानना असीम आनंद का स्रोत था।En: For him, exploring new places and learning about them was a source of immense joy.Hi: वहीं, अंजलि के लिए उस पैलेस में छुपी कहानियां अधिक महत्वपूर्ण थीं।En: In contrast, for Anjali, the stories hidden in the palace were more important.Hi: वह उन लोगों के बारे में जानना चाहती थी जिन्होंने वहाँ अपनी जिंदगी बिताई थी।En: She wanted to know about the people who had spent their lives there.Hi: लेकिन दोपहर का समय बीत रहा था और पैलेस की बंद होने की तैयारी ज़ारी थी।En: However, the afternoon was passing, and preparations for closing the palace were underway.Hi: रोहन ने सुझाया, "हम अलग-अलग होकर पैलेस की जाँच करें। इससे हम ज्यादा जगह देख पाएंगे।"En: Rohan suggested, "Let's explore the palace separately. This way, we'll be able to see more."Hi: लेकिन अंजलि ने तुरंत कहा, "नहीं, मुझे लगता है कि हमें साथ ही रहना चाहिए। इस तरह हम अनुभव बांट सकेंगे।"En: But Anjali immediately said, "No, I think we should stay together so we can share the experience."Hi: उनके पास समय कम था पर पैलेस बहुत बड़ा।En: They had little time, but the palace was vast.Hi: फिर भी वे साथ रहे।En: Yet, they remained together.Hi: जैसे-जैसे वे आगे बढ़े, उन्हें एक कोने में एक बंद दरवाज़ा दिखा।En: As they proceeded, they saw a closed door in a corner.Hi: उत्सुकता से भरे रमा ने दरवाज़ा खोला और पाया कि यहाँ एक गाइड मौजूद है जो पैलेस के राजाओं की कहानियों को साझा कर रहा था।En: Filled with curiosity, Rohan opened the door and found a guide inside, sharing the stories of the palace's kings.Hi: यह एक छुपा हुआ खज़ाना था।En: It was a hidden treasure.Hi: गाइड ने कहा, "इस पैलेस में शाही जीवन की छुपी कहानियां हैं।En: The guide said, "This palace holds hidden stories of royal life.Hi: राजाओं की बहादुरी और रानियों के साहस की गाथा यहाँ के हर पत्थर में बसी है।"En: The bravery of kings and the tales of courage of queens are ingrained in every stone here."Hi: इस नई जानकारी से रोहन और अंजलि दोनों रोमांचित थे।En: Both Rohan and Anjali were thrilled with this new information.Hi: रोहन ने महसूस किया कि किसी स्थान की गहराई में जाकर जानना भी कितना सुखद होता है।En: Rohan realized how satisfying it is to delve deep into the essence of a place.Hi: अंजलि ने इस सफर के दौरान अचानक से मिलने वाली खोज की खुशी को महसूस किया।En: Anjali felt the joy of unexpected discoveries during the journey.Hi: जिस पैलेस को वे पहले दौड़कर देखना चाहते थे, अब उसे उन्होंने ठहरकर महसूस किया।En: The palace they originally wanted to rush through, they now appreciated at a slower pace.Hi: रोहन और अंजलि ने महसूस किया कि इस यात्रा ने उनके दृष्टिकोण को नया आयाम दिया है।En: Rohan and Anjali realized that this trip had given their perspective a new dimension.Hi: अब वे जो अनुभव लेकर जा रहे थे, वह केवल पैलेस की भव्यता नहीं, बल्कि उसकी अंतर्निहित गहराई थी।En: The experience they were taking back was not just the grandeur of the palace, but its inherent depth.Hi: उनका सफर उनके लिए हमेशा बाकी रहेगा – यादों में और सीख में।En: Their journey would always remain with them—in memories and in lessons learned. Vocabulary Words:enthralled: मंत्रमुग्धcarved: नक्काशीcaptivating: चित्ताकर्षकfond: शौकीनadventurous: रोमांचकembarked: प्रारंभimmense: असीमcontrast: वहींhidden: छुपीpreparations: तैयारीunderway: ज़ारीperspective: दृष्टिकोणdimension: आयामexperience: अनुभवthrilled: रोमांचितdelve: गहराईsatisfying: सुखदunexpected: अचानकappreciated: ठहरकरinherent: अंतर्निहितcuriosity: उत्सुकताrealized: महसूसgrandeur: भव्यताjourney: सफरbalkony: प्रयांगclosed: बंदguide: गाइडqueens: रानियोंbravery: बहादुरीcourage: साहस

“Accessibility should be a habit, not a virtue. And more importantly, we need to move from a space of sympathy to a space of empathy.” - Siddhant ShahIn this episode of Work in Progress, we speak with Siddhant Shah, an Indian Heritage Architect who specializes in designing spaces that are inclusive. Siddhant is a Stavros Niarchos Scholar and completed his Master's in Heritage Management in Greece from the University of Kent.His journey began at home when he realized the difficulties his partially-sighted mother faced when trying to visit museums and public art venues. Siddhant also won a UNESCO and Archaeological Survey of India competition to make heritage sites in India disabled-friendly. These experiences motivated him to work towards making cultural sites more accessible for people with various disabilities and later, he was also diagnosed with tunnel vision. After absorbing the wisdom of other countries through his study and travels, Siddhant came back to India and founded Access for All, a consultancy firm based in Mumbai that focuses on design-based solutions for Indian cultural destinations and monuments, rethinking accessibility and inclusion practices for all visitors. Siddhant has worked on several projects, including making Jaipur's City Palace more accessible. His work includes developing tactile replicas, audio descriptions, and other assistive technologies to make cultural sites more accessible to people with disabilities. He has also served as a Resource Consultant for the National Museum under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and continues to work with different art galleries, museums, schools, and spaces in India and abroad. Tune in to listen and learn more about from Siddhant's efforts to transform India's cultural landscape.Guest Bio and Links:‘Access for ALL' aims at pushing the boundaries of physical, intellectual and social access through innovative, indigenous design and advocacy while fostering an inclusive experiential culture. The team focuses on access audits, interpretation & educational activities, inclusive outreach programs, sensitization & awareness program, braille-tactile kits, braille books and CSR based engagement programs.Team ALL works in collaboration and partnership with museums (National Museum, MSMS II Museum), historical sites (Jantar Mantar, City Palace Jaipur), monuments, foundations, art galleries (DAG Modern), private art collectors, art fairs and other cultural organizations.Siddhant Shah is a Heritage Architect and Access Consultant who specialises in bridging the gap between Cultural Heritage and Disability, through his initiative #AccessforALL. Shah, a Stavros Niarchos Scholar has finished his MA in Heritage Management from the University of Kent (Athens Campus, Greece) and his bachelors in Architecture (BSSA-NMIMS, India) along with a Post graduate Diploma in Indian Aesthetics.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: AI Jaipur: Exploring Royal Stories with Robotic Narrators Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/ai-jaipur-exploring-royal-stories-with-robotic-narrators Story Transcript:Hi: जयपुर की सुनहरी सुबह थी और अनजली और रोहन ने शहर की रॉयल पैलेसेस देखने का निर्णय लिया।En: It was a golden morning in Jaipur, and Anjali and Rohan decided to visit the city's royal palaces.Hi: जयपुर के ये पैलेस बहुत शानदार और ऐतिहासिक थे।En: These palaces in Jaipur were very grand and historical.Hi: जब वे सिटी पैलेस पहुंचे, तो उन्हें एक रोबोटिक गाइड मिला।En: When they reached City Palace, they found a robotic guide.Hi: ये रोबोटिक गाइड बहुत खास था, क्योंकि इसमें ए.आई. सिस्टम था।En: This robotic guide was very special because it had an AI system.Hi: इस गाइड ने खुद को पेश करते हुए कहा, "स्वागत है! मैं यहां की कहानियाँ सुनाने आया हूँ।"En: Introducing itself, the guide said, "Welcome! I am here to tell you the stories of this place."Hi: अनजली और रोहन ने रोबोटिक गाइड को ध्यान से सुना।En: Anjali and Rohan listened to the robotic guide attentively.Hi: गाइड ने कहा, "यह सिटी पैलेस 18वीं सदी में बना। यहाँ महाराजा सवाई जय सिंह द्वितीय रहते थे।"En: The guide said, "This City Palace was built in the 18th century. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II used to reside here."Hi: रोहन ने पूछा, "क्या यहाँ की कोई खास कहानी है?"En: Rohan asked, "Is there any special story about this place?"Hi: गाइड ने उत्तर दिया, "हाँ, एक बहुत खास कहानी है।En: The guide replied, "Yes, there is a very special story.Hi: एक बार महाराजा बहुत बीमार पड़े थे। सारे चिकित्सक हार मान चुके थे।En: Once, the Maharaja fell very ill. All the physicians had given up hope.Hi: तब, एक साधु आया और उसने औषधि दी।En: Then, a sage arrived and gave medicine.Hi: महाराजा की तबियत सुधर गई।En: The Maharaja's health improved.Hi: महाराजा ने इंगित किया कि साधु को कुछ इनाम दिया जाए।En: The Maharaja indicated that the sage should be rewarded.Hi: साधु ने कुछ नहीं मांगा, बस कहा, 'सत्य और न्याय के मार्ग पर चलते रहो।'"En: The sage asked for nothing, only saying, 'Continue to walk the path of truth and justice.'"Hi: अनजली और रोहन ने इस सुनहरी और प्रेरणादायक कहानी को बहुत ध्यान से सुना।En: Anjali and Rohan listened to this inspiring and golden story with great attention.Hi: उन्होंने नियमित गाइड्स की तुलना में इस ए.आई. गाइड की विशिष्टता और ज्ञान की गहराई को सराहा।En: They appreciated the uniqueness and depth of knowledge of this AI guide compared to regular guides.Hi: अगले स्थान पर, वे हवामहल गए।En: Next, they went to Hawa Mahal.Hi: यहां का ए.आई. गाइड भी तैयार था।En: There was an AI guide ready there as well.Hi: उसने कहा, "यह हवामहल 1799 में महाराजा सवाई प्रताप सिंह ने बनवाया।En: It said, "This Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.Hi: इसकी 953 खिड़कियाँ हैं।En: It has 953 windows.Hi: इसे शाही महिलाएँ गर्मियों में ठंडा हवा लेने के लिए और शहर का दृश्य देखने के लिए उपयोग करती थीं।"En: The royal women used it to get cool air in the summers and to view the city."Hi: ए.आई. गाइड ने एक दिलचस्प कहानी बताई।En: The AI guide told an interesting story.Hi: "यहाँ की खिड़कियों से शाही महिलाएं त्योहार देखती थीं।En: "The royal women would watch festivals through these windows.Hi: होली के समय पूरा महल रंग-बिरंगा हो जाता था।En: During Holi, the entire palace would become colorful.Hi: एक बार एक रानी ने अपने हाथों से पिचकारी से राजकुमार को रंग डाला। यह बहुत खास क्षण था।"En: Once, a queen sprayed color on the prince with her own hands. It was a very special moment."Hi: इस कहानी ने अनजली और रोहन को विशेष आनंद दिया।En: This story gave Anjali and Rohan special joy.Hi: वे महल की सुंदरता के साथ इन कहानियों में खो गए।En: They got lost in these stories along with the beauty of the palace.Hi: जयपुर का हर कोना उन्हें एक नई कहानी बताता रहा।En: Every corner of Jaipur continued to tell them a new story.Hi: शाम होने पर, अनजली ने कहा, "यह अनुभव अद्भुत था।En: In the evening, Anjali said, "This experience was marvelous.Hi: हमें यहाँ से इतिहास और कहानियाँ मिलीं।"En: We got history and stories from here."Hi: रोहन ने सहमति व्यक्त की और कहा, "हाँ, जयपुर की इन ए.आई. गाइड्स ने हमें सम्पूर्ण यात्रा यादगार बना दी।"En: Rohan agreed and said, "Yes, these AI guides of Jaipur made our entire trip memorable."Hi: इस प्रकार, अनजली और रोहन ने जयपुर की रॉयल पैलेसेस की ए.आई. गाइड्स के साथ अनुभवित कहानियों से भरी यात्रा को समाप्त किया।En: Thus, Anjali and Rohan concluded their story-filled trip of Jaipur's royal palaces with the AI guides.Hi: और दोनों हँसते हुए वापस चले गए, अपने दिलों में जयपुर की अनमोल यादें संग लेकर।En: Laughing, they returned, taking with them precious memories of Jaipur in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:golden: सुनहरीroyal: रॉयलhistorical: ऐतिहासिकpalaces: पैलेसेसrobotic: रोबोटिकattentively: ध्यान सेreside: रहतेphysicians: चिकित्सकsage: साधुmedicine: औषधिindicated: इंगीतrewarded: इनामtruth: सत्यjustice: न्यायunique: विशिष्टताdepth: गहराईmarvelous: अद्भुतwindows: खिड़कियाँcolorful: रंग-बिरंगाsprayed: पिचकारी सेmoment: क्षणmemorable: यादगारprecious: अनमोलguide: गाइडdecided: निर्णयspecial: खासinspiring: प्रेरणादायकinteresting: दिलचस्पconcluded: समाप्तexperience: अनुभव

Join me as I recount my journey through India, a land of vibrant cultures, ancient history, and unparalleled beauty. This episode of 'The Intrepid Traveler' delves into the mesmerizing sights and unforgettable experiences across different regions of the country.Navigating Old Delhi on a bicycle tuk-tuk was a feast for the senses. From bustling markets to aromatic spices, the rich tapestry of life here is unmatched. The streets brimming with wedding goods showcased India's deep-rooted traditions.New Delhi contrasted sharply with its historic counterpart. While the traffic can be daunting, the city's modern infrastructure stood out. My stay at the Oberoi hotel offered a serene escape, blending luxury with the vibrancy of urban life.Seeing the Taj Mahal in person was awe-inspiring. Its grandeur and intricate details are beyond words. Visiting in the evening provided a more intimate experience, away from the usual crowds. The Oberoi hotel's views of the monument added to the magic.Jaipur's red sandstone structures, including the Palace of the Winds and Amber Fort, are architectural gems. The Oberoi Raj Vilas provided a luxurious base for exploring this enchanting city. Despite the heat, Jaipur's cultural richness made every moment worthwhile.Udaipur's serene water bodies offered a peaceful retreat. The City Palace and the floating Taj hotel, famous from the movie 'Octopussy,' were highlights. Dining on the rooftop amid the water's stillness was unforgettable.Ranthambore National Park, renowned for its tigers, was a significant highlight. Staying in luxurious tented safari tents and witnessing a tiger in the wild was thrilling. The experience, although more chaotic than an African safari, was equally enriching.India's blend of ancient traditions and modern advancements exceeded my expectations. I felt entirely safe, and transportation between regions was seamless. If India intrigues you, don't let stereotypes hold you back - the country's magic is worth experiencing firsthand. Stay tuned for my next solo episode where I explore the unique charm of Sri Lanka!Thanks for joining us on today's episode of The Intrepid Traveler podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, please rate and review our show to help us reach even more aspiring travelers. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, Instagram or follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on our latest epic travel adventures! Use the following links when planning your own travel!TRAVEL INSURED INTERNATIONALMEDJETVIRTUOSOPROJECT EXPEDITION

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The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is near City Palace and Hawa Mahal. The Jaipur astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar—thought to have been built by the enlightened ruler Sawai Jai Singh II in 1729—is one of the world's most accurate pre-modern observatories, and attests eighteenth-century efforts to improve understanding of planetary and other cosmic movements.

In this episode of  Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Siddhant Shah, an Indian Heritage Architect who specializes in designing spaces that are inclusive. Siddhant is a Stavros Niarchos Scholar and completed his Master's in Heritage Management in Greece from the University of Kent. His journey began at home when he realized the difficulties his partially-sighted mother faced when trying to visit museums and public art venues. Siddhant also won a UNESCO and Archaeological Survey of India competition to make heritage sites in India disabled-friendly. These experiences motivated him to work towards making cultural sites more accessible for people with various disabilities and later, he was also diagnosed with tunnel vision.  After absorbing the wisdom of other countries through his study and travels, Siddhant came back to India and founded Access for All, a consultancy firm based in Mumbai that focuses on design-based solutions for Indian cultural destinations and monuments, rethinking accessibility and inclusion practices for all visitors. Siddhant has worked on several projects, including making Jaipur's City Palace more accessible. His work includes developing tactile replicas, audio descriptions, and other assistive technologies to make cultural sites more accessible to people with disabilities. He has also served as a Resource Consultant for the National Museum under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and continues to work with different art galleries, museums, schools, and spaces in India and abroad.  Tune in to listen to Siddhant's quest for accessible spaces and his efforts to transform India's cultural landscape. To access the podcast transcript, click on link: https://otter.ai/u/HSexRlR-eytdrCZIcwekIDbPKc4?utm_source=copy_url This podcast is brought to you by Score Foundation. To support our work, kindly visit the link: https://scorefoundation.org.in/get-involved/

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly discuss a busy week for Manchester United. They get together after the disappointing 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park to recap the match and the dramatic Manchester Derby win at the weekend. They also look ahead to Arsenal on Sunday and what missing Casemiro will mean for that clash. Be sure to like, share, rate 5 stars, and subscribe to The Busby Babe wherever you get your podcasts! Remember that you can leave a listener question via voicemail or twitter each week for us to answer on the podcast. US callers: 616 Busby BA (1-616-287-2922) Everyone else: Email voice recordings to busbybabepodcast@gmail.com (This email is only monitored by The Busby Babe podcast staff and not any of the higher ups [I don't even have the password - Ed.], so please keep all emails podcast related!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

La drôle d'allure du château de Chambord en travaux a inspiré les photographes en cette saison 2022. Et le monument célèbre aussi son jumelage avec le City Palace d'Udaipur au Rajasthan à travers la présentation d'images croisées de ces deux joyaux de l'humanité.

(Bonus) The Brandenburg Gate (German: Brandenburger Tor [ˈbʁandn̩ ˌbʊʁɡɐ ˈtoːɐ̯ ] ( listen)) is an 18th-century neoclassical monument in Berlin, built on the orders of Prussian king Frederick William II after the temporary restoration of order during the Batavian Revolution. One of the best-known landmarks of Germany, it was built on the site of a former city gate that marked the start of the road from Berlin to the town of Brandenburg an der Havel, which used to be the capital of the Margraviate of Brandenburg. It is located in the western part of the city centre of Berlin within Mitte, at the junction of Unter den Linden and Ebertstraße, immediately west of the Pariser Platz. One block to the north stands the Reichstag building, which houses the German parliament (Bundestag). The gate is the monumental entry to Unter den Linden, a boulevard of linden trees that led directly to the royal City Palace of the Prussian monarchs. Throughout its existence, the Brandenburg Gate was often a site for major historical events and is today considered not only as a symbol of the tumultuous history of Europe and Germany but also of European unity and peace.

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Jaipur is the capital of India's Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Rajput ruler Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named. It was one of the earliest planned cities of modern India, designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. During the British Colonial period, the city served as the capital of Jaipur State. After independence in 1947, Jaipur was made the capital of the newly formed state of Rajasthan. சிந்திப்போம் செயல்படுவோம் வாழ்க தமிழ் வளர்க தமிழர் Jai Hind --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Criss Cross Tamizh(CCT) social platform Share your thoughts with us : Twitter : https://twitter.com/CrissTamizh?s=09Instagram : https://instagram.com/crisscrosstamizh?igshid=1ogeqeggzu05j Let' s have a conversation : Telegram : https://t.me/crisscrosstamizh Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Criss-Cross-Tamizh-112198540487435/Criss Cross Tamizh Movies : https://t.me/CrissCrossTamizh_movies--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Arun Kumar (kumarunsandy) on social media platform ( Admin, Host and Script Writer ) Instagram : https://instagram.com/kumarunsandy?igshid=b7shzzoc31frTwitter : https://twitter.com/Kumarunsandy_KS?s=09Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kumarunsandy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Karan on social media platform ( Admin, Editor and Script Writer ) Twitter : https://twitter.com/DKaran18?s=09Instagram : https://instagram.com/karandharmalingam0807?igshid=1kfrwj6sbk6uFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/karan.dharmaligam--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Kishore Mukherjee on social media platform ( English Host, Script Writer ) Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mukherjee80035/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kishore.mukherjee.908

on the tourism day jaipur  The City Palace One of the most magnificent marvels of Jaipur is the City Palace complex which has a rare combination of the finest blends of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the heart of the old city, it has a vast area. The outer wall was built by Jai Sigh and additions made up to the 20th , Century. Many buildings, well planned gardens and huge courtyards are part of the complex. For visiting dignitaries, Sawai Madho Singh ii, constructed theMubarak Mahal (Welcome Palace) as a reception centre. The Mahal comes before the main complex, though it now forms a part of the Sawai Man Singh ii museum. The museum has an array of royal costumes, shawls, embroideries, Benaras silk sarees, the Maharaja's Pyjamas, Chogas, jamawars, kamarbandhs, musical instruments like the giant sized tanpuraaand sarangis, and a set of Sawai Madho Sing I who was just over seven feet tall, over four feet wide and supported a goliathic weight of 250 kilograms. PalaceA delight is the Maharani's Palace, now the armoury with arms of the 15th centurywhich include the deadly Rajput scissor action daggers which have unique working action (after the dagger entered the body, the handles were released and the blades spread. During withdrawl killing the victim). The guns include the one that also served as walking sticks, one of the size of a small canon fired from a camel's back, double - barrel guns, early handguns, matchlocks and percussion cap guns, swords with pistols attached to the blades, daggers with handles of crystal and ivory, katars, churris, peak-kubz jambhiya, Persian and Rajput swords, Deccan hand bows and arrows, battle axes, shields, maces, and emerald encrusted sword presented by Queen Victoria to Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh (1835-1880). Diwan-e-Khas (Hall of Private audience)is housed between the art gallery (once the diwan-e-aam-hall of public (audience) and the armoury. The most attractive features are the two strling silver vessels (in the marble paved gallery) in which Maharaja Madho Singh II, a devout Hindu, took holy water during a visit to Europe. The two vessels are massive standing 160 cms and have a capacity of 9000 litres each. They are listed in the Guiness book of records as the biggest silver vessel in the world. The art gallery in the erstwhile Diwan-e-aam has a well preserved ceiling on which the original semi precious stones still retain their lusture. Suspended from the ceiling is a massive chandelier mde of crystal. The art gallery also has miniature paintings of the Rajasthani, Mughal and Persian schools featuring religious themes mainly scenes of Ramayana. There are among the 20,000 manuscripts that the museum boasts of. One can also see the finest carpets from the heart of Afghanistan & Lahore. Chandra Mahal It is the only part of the complex that is inhabited and is occupied by the royal family. The ground floor of the palace is open to the visitors, has some exhibits. In the courtyard outside is the elegantly designed Peacock Gate. Timings: 09:30 A.M. to 17:00 P.M. Phone: 0141-4088888 Jantar Mantar Jantar Mantar is the largest and best preserved of Sawai Jai Singh's five observatories. It is built in stone and marble whose setting and shapes designed scientifically and which are one of the --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pinkcityfm/message

In this episode:#Jaipur #Rajasthan #city #walkingtour #markets #bazaars #streets #forts #gates #palace #jewellery #foods #handicrafts #shoes #temples #hawamahal #joharibazaar #citypalace#GetFeatured on the Musafir Stories! Capping off International Podcast Day by inviting all listeners to our annual contest #GetFeatured on The Musafir Stories - India Travel Podcast.  The process is very simple, just reach us on our email themusafirstories@gmail.com with a. An #Indian destination or experience you would like to talk about (preferably not already covered on the podcast)b. A #summary of your experience/highlightsc. Links to blogs/posts about your experience (optional) The winner will be announced at the end of October! Please share with anyone who might be interested!!#InternationalPodcastDay #India #travel #podcast IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Arvind from the blog Jaipur thru my lens, an expert on Jaipur and its gems!Today's destination: A walking tour around the Walled city of Jaipur!Nearest Airport: Jaipur International Airport, JAINearest Railway Station: Jaipur Junction railway station, JPPrerequisites - Walking shoes, sun glasses, sun screen, energy bars and water to keep you hydrated!Packing -  Pack light, perhaps a backpack while you head out on this walking tour!Time of the year -  December to February is a good time to walk around the city as summers can be hottt!Length of the itinerary: 2 - 2.5 hoursItinerary Highlights:- Are talks about the benefits of self-guided walks vs group walking tours and what makes sense.- We start off the self guided tour of walled city of Jaipur, starting from New gate or Naya gate, the newest of the 9 gates in Jaipur. - Walking through the New gate, the first stop is at Bapu Bazaar, famous for fabric, women's shoes or mojaris/jootis, bed linen, clothes and handicrafts.-  The next gate we pass through is the Sanganeri Gate en-route to Johari Bazaar - one of the oldest and most popular markets of Jaipur.- Johari bazaar is popular for its jewellery - gold, silver, stones and all kinds of handicrafts. The Johari bazaar also has some buildings that have retained the old architecture that is unique to Rajasthan and Jaipur.- Are also talks about the other famous by-lanes of Johari bazaar like Haldion ka raasta, Ghee-walon ka raasta, Moti singh Bhamiyon ka raasta among others as well as a flavour of the local sweets - Ghevar and Fini!- Close to Johari Bazaar is Badi Chauper, a large square that is also very close to Hawa Mahal - another iconic monument of Jaipur.- Other places of interest near Badi Chauper is the Flower market that can be quite interesting for foreign travellers.- The next point of interest is the Hawa Mahal, one of the more popular palaces of Jaipur. The facade is brilliant but hidden behind is a whole complex, that is filled with stories and Rajas and Ranis.- Other points one passes by after walking around Hawa Mahal includes an old administrative building, Sirehdyodi bazaar, which leads to the Sirehdyodi Gate.- Another gate in the vicinity is the Nakkarkhana gate, an internal gate used for protection.- Jaleb chowk is another square where armies used to gather, but this is mostly empty now.- As one passes through Jaleb chowk, one can either head towards the City palace or Govind Devji temple, one of the very popular and older temples of Jaipur.- The walk can either end at this point, or trailers can choose to visit some of the more popular monuments like City Palace or Jantar Mantar depending on time and interest.Links:Link to the blogpost: https://jaipurthrumylens.com/2019/06/20/self-guided-jaipur-heritage-walking-tour/Ghevar: https://jaipurthrumylens.com/2018/09/03/ghevar-in-jaipur-rajasthani-sweet/Link to the blog: Jaipur Thru my lens (https://jaipurthrumylens.com)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaipurthrumylens/Twitter: https://twitter.com/arvjprInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arv_jpr/?hl=enPhoto credits Mitchell Ng Liang an from UnsplashFollow the Musafir stories onTwitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=enwebsite: www.themusafirstories.comemail: themusafirstories@gmail.comitunes -  https://apple.co/2LPtTA3Google podcasts - http://bit.ly/2toY7lj website - http://bit.ly/2xFZqOVSaavn - https://bit.ly/2J5rIqiSpotify - https://spoti.fi/2HLPSVipocketcasts - https://bit.ly/2xu3Ewgcastbox - https://bit.ly/2sqBDQiOvercast - https://bit.ly/2LN9wnfStitcher Radio - https://bit.ly/2JiBbhwaudioBoom - https://bit.ly/2oZZowSTuneIn - https://bit.ly/2xyQH4aRadioPublic - https://bit.ly/2snY9u0iHeartradio - https://ihr.fm/2xvOG8RDeezer - https://bit.ly/2L7GmOo

The Amateur Traveler talks to David Grenewetzki about his first trip to India. His itinerary covered Mombai, Bangalore, Rajasthan, Delhi and then ended at the Indian wedding of friends. They started in Mumbai where they saw sites like the arch of India and Elephanta Caves. Near Bangalore they made a side trip to see the Jain pilgrimage site of Shravanabelagola and the palace of Tipu Sultan at Mysore. In Udaipu they splurged and stayed in both the City Palace and the Lake Palace Hotels.

The Amateur Traveler talks to David Grenewetzki about his first trip to India. His itinerary covered Mombai, Bangalore, Rajasthan, Delhi and then ended at the Indian wedding of friends. They started in Mumbai where they saw sites like the arch of India and Elephanta Caves. Near Bangalore they made a side trip to see the Jain pilgrimage site of Shravanabelagola and the palace of Tipu Sultan at Mysore. In Udaipu they splurged and stayed in both the City Palace and the Lake Palace Hotels.

The Amateur Traveler talks to David Grenewetzki about his first trip to India. His itinerary covered Mombai, Bangalore, Rajasthan, Delhi and then ended at the Indian wedding of friends. They started in Mumbai where they saw sites like the arch of India and Elephanta Caves. Near Bangalore they made a side trip to see the Jain pilgrimage site of Shravanabelagola and the palace of Tipu Sultan at Mysore. In Udaipu they splurged and stayed in both the City Palace and the Lake Palace Hotels.

Friday 2nd September ~ our discussion topic is leadership and we’ll be talking to Dr Trilok Sharma who has been recognised in the Forbes Top 50 list of Indian Leaders in the Arab World (CEO category) for 2014, 2015 and 2016. He manages conservation projects in Udaipur like the World famous City Palace from the GETTY Foundation, US, and is MD of The Sendian Group, based in Doha, Qatar. Together we shed light on a new joint venture for JFI Research where we start to look at combining Western thoughts (about leadership) with Eastern wisdom.

Friday 2nd September ~ our discussion topic is leadership and we’ll be talking to Dr Trilok Sharma who has been recognised in the Forbes Top 50 list of Indian Leaders in the Arab World (CEO category) for 2014, 2015 and 2016. He manages conservation projects in Udaipur like the World famous City Palace from the GETTY Foundation, US, and is MD of The Sendian Group, based in Doha, Qatar. Together we shed light on a new joint venture for JFI Research where we start to look at combining Western thoughts (about leadership) with Eastern wisdom.