Inspiring Future Heritage Professionals: Curatorial Session with Itihaas Foundation

On 8th June 2026, the Curatorial Team of The City Palace Museum, Udaipur conducted an engaging virtual session for 60 students from the Itihaas Foundation, offering an insightful introduction to the dynamic world of museums and heritage conservation.

The session was led by Dr. Hansmukh Seth (Associate Curator), Ms. Geetika Kumar (Assistant Curator), Ms. Priyanka Seth (Assistant Curator) and Ms. Vatsla (Curatorial Assistant), who shared their expertise on curatorial practice, museum education, documentation and the preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH).

Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, students gained valuable insights into how The City Palace Museum researches, conserves, interprets and presents Mewar's extraordinary cultural legacy. The session also highlighted the museum's commitment to community engagement, education and outreach, inspiring the next generation to appreciate and actively participate in the preservation of India's rich heritage.

A Historic Reunion: Chokha's Masterpieces United After Two Centuries

For the first time in over 200 years, five rare masterpieces by the celebrated early nineteenth-century artist Chokha have been reunited under one roof—an extraordinary milestone in the history of Indian art.

Once dispersed across continents, these exceptional paintings have been brought together from some of the world's most distinguished public and private collections, including the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, UK; The Parson Family Collection courtesy of Christie's Images Limited @ 2026; Gurusharan and Elvira Sidhu, USA; Rawat Veerbhadra Singh ji of Devgarh, Rajasamand and The City Palace Museum, Udaipur's own collection.

This unprecedented reunion offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience Chokha's artistic brilliance in its fullest context, celebrating not only the genius of one of Mewar's finest painters but also the enduring legacy of the region's rich artistic heritage.
Marking the 450th anniversary of the Battle of Haldighati, The City Palace Museum, Udaipur inaugurated its landmark exhibition, "450 Years: Battle of Haldighati," at Chhota Darikhana, welcoming visitors from 18th June 2026.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Chairman and Managing Trustee, Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF), commemorating one of the most defining chapters in India's history and celebrating the enduring legacy of Maharana Pratap and the spirit of Mewar.

A highlight of the exhibition is an unprecedented artistic reunion. For the first time in over 200 years, five rare early nineteenth-century masterpieces by the celebrated painter Chokha have been brought together under one roof. Carefully assembled from international collections including the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, UK; The Parson Family Collection courtesy of Christie's Images Limited @ 2026; Gurusharan and Elvira Sidhu, USA; Rawat Veerbhadra Singh ji of Devgarh, Rajasamand and The City Palace Museum, Udaipur's own collection - these extraordinary works offer visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Mewar's artistic and historical legacy in a single exhibition.
More than an exhibition, "450 Years: Battle of Haldighati" is a tribute to the courage, resilience and indomitable spirit of Mewar,
bringing together rare art, history and scholarship to inspire present and future generations.