Ms. Medha Sahi performing at the ‘Aao Gayein,’
a community singing and music education initiative at Khush Mahal

'Aao Gayein': A Symphony of Unity at Khush Mahal

A major highlight of Independence Day, 15th August 2026 was 'Aao Gayein,' a community singing and music education initiative facilitated by The Strangers' Choir led by Ms. Medha Sahi held at Khush Mahal, the event gathered 60 enthusiastic participants of all skill levels. As voices united in patriotic harmony, the historical walls of The City Palace resonated with collective celebration, transforming the space into a shared tribute to the nation.

Bringing Rajasthan's Heritage into the Classroom

On 19th August 2026 The enduring legacy of Rajasthan's art, architecture and history took centre stage when Dr. Hansmukh Seth, Associate Curator, at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur, was invited as a resource person by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Regional Centre, Udaipur, as part of its national teacher training initiative. Dr. Seth delivered an interactive lecture, “Cultural History of Rajasthan and its Monuments,” for 116 educators from across India, drawing on his expertise to explore the historical and architectural significance of Rajasthan's monuments, with particular emphasis on the Mewar region and its palaces, forts, temples and historic structures as primary sources of cultural knowledge. The session encouraged educators to view heritage not merely as architecture, but as a repository of history, knowledge and cultural memory that can enrich education and connect younger generations with India's traditions. Appreciating his contribution and expertise, the CCRT administration invited Dr. Seth to continue his association as a domain expert for future academic programmes.

Heritage as a Living Classroom

An autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) was established in 1979 to revitalise education by integrating art and culture into foundational learning. Headquartered in New Delhi,

CCRT operates Regional Centres in Udaipur, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Damoh, promoting cultural awareness among educators, students and administrators across the country. Dr. Seth's engagement with this initiative highlights the role institutions such as The City Palace Museum, Udaipur can play in taking heritage beyond museum walls, bringing the history and architecture of Rajasthan into educational spaces and transforming monuments from static remnants of the past into living sources of knowledge for future generations.

Dr. Hansmukh Seth addressing the educators from across India on 'Cultural History of Rajasthan and its Monuments' during a national teacher training session at CCRT, Regional Centre, Udaipur