Mr. Dharesh Pandya captivates with a virtuosic flute performance

"Srajan" was organized at Zenana Mahal, highlighting the innovative spirit of Udaipur's new start-ups.

This year, nine start-ups participated, including Swarcardz (communication games for corporate settings), Parichay (handicrafts), Juanna Belle (organic skin and hair care), Dr. Rasgulla's Aromatic Candles (creative candles), Atelange Ind. Pvt. Ltd. (designer organic cotton), Shakti Vardatt (organic health and personal care), Nainawa Infra (SAAS platform for blue-collar jobs), E-tihasam (Virtual Reality) and Nina's Nails (nail art).

Each start-up introduced innovative ideas and products that reflect the entrepreneurial spirit of the city. This successful event not only honored India's past but also looked toward the future, underscoring the museum's role as a dynamic space where tradition meets progress.

Visitors at E-tihasam

Visitors exploring innovative products from emerging start-ups at Srajan

Conservation of a Mewar Painting

The conservation team at the City Palace Museum in Udaipur recently undertook the restoration of a heavily damaged Mewar painting from their collection. The painting had been stored in the museum's storage space and was in dire need of conservation treatment.

Damage Assessment - Upon examination, the team found that the painting had suffered significant damage due to termites. The artwork was stuck to a wooden board, further complicating the restoration process.

Treatment Approach - The conservators carefully assessed the condition of the painting and devised a treatment plan accordingly. Their primary objective was to remove the wooden board safely without causing further harm to the delicate artwork.

Step-by-Step Conservation Process

• The painting was temporarily protected by facing it with Japanese tissue paper to safeguard the front surface during the treatment.
• The painting was carefully turned over, and the wooden board was removed using specialized conservation materials and tools.
• After the successful removal of the wooden board, the conservators proceeded with further conservation treatments, including consolidation, re-adhering the layers of wasli (handmade paper), and lining the fragile painting with a new wasli.
• Finally, the conserved painting was safely stored between acid-free mount boards in a dedicated space, ensuring all preventive measures were taken to maintain its condition.