Summer Internship at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur

Ms. Advaita Verma, a Heritage Management student from Ahmedabad University, completed her two months internship at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur.
During her internship, she explored the intricate Thikri work of The City Palace, interacting with skilled artisans to understand the techniques, craftsmanship and traditions behind this unique decorative art. She also gained insight into the museum's ongoing efforts to document, preserve and promote this important aspect of Mewar's cultural heritage.

Ms. Yoshita Misra, a student from the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, completed her 45 days summer internship at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur.
Through her project, "Rethinking Food: Reviving the Culinary Identity of Mewar," she explored the region's rich culinary heritage by documenting traditional recipes, oral histories and food practices shared by local elders, home cooks and subject experts. Her work contributes to preserving and celebrating Mewar's diverse food traditions.

Ms. Hennah Satre, a Master's student in Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, completed her 2 months internship at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur.
Her research project, "The Floral Imagery of Mewar: Flowers in Art, Material Culture and Ecological Science at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur," examined the significance of floral motifs across the museum's collections, connecting artistic expression with material culture and ecological knowledge.

Ms. Hope Gentt, an undergraduate student in Art and Archaeology at Princeton University, USA, completed an eight-week internship at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur, from June to July 2026.
During her internship, she conducted research on the Stone Jalis (lattice screens) of The City Palace, examining their artistic, architectural and historical significance. As part of her internship, she delivered an educational talk based on her research to the students of Maharana Mewar Public School and presented her findings in a lecture for the museum staff.

Ms. Tansen Patel Bose, an undergraduate student at Princeton University, USA, pursuing minors in Chinese Language and Music Performance, completed an eight-week internship at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur, from June to July 2026.
Her research focused on the Chinese tiles and the Music Collection housed at The City Palace Museum, exploring their historical and cultural significance. During her internship, she presented her research through an educational talk for the students of Maharana Mewar Public School and delivered a detailed lecture for the museum staff.