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Folk Art: Sometimes by walking from village to village, people of Bhat caste used to give social messages along with entertainment to people through puppet plays. These plays were based on the stories of Raja-Rani, religious episodes and public awareness …Read more
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Highlights
- Puppet Museum in Bagor’s Haveli in Udaipur
- This museum is decorated with more than 150 colorful puppets
- This museum reflects the grandeur of Indian folk art
Udaipur. With the changing times, where the old folk art forms are slowly moving towards oblivion, the world of puppet in Bagor’s Haveli located in the historic city of Udaipur of Rajasthan is still cherished by this folk tradition. This special museum is not only a means of entertainment, but it also presents a glimpse of our rich cultural heritage.
Baghor mansion
Sometimes by walking from village to village, people of Bhat caste used to give social messages along with entertainment to people through puppet plays. These plays were based on the stories of Raja-Rani, religious episodes and issues of public awareness. Although their effects decreased over time, the world of puppet made in Bagore’s mansion is still keeping this art alive.
More than 150 colorful and artistic puppets
There are more than 150 colorful and artistic puppets present here. Looking at these puppets, it seems as if a court of the past has come alive. Some are sitting in the king-queen court, then the court artists are performing somewhere. Many religious characters have also been depicted, including historical figures like Maharana Pratap. These puppets have been designed so beautiful and closely that everyone is mesmerized by seeing them.
Felt the grandeur of Indian folk art
Bhikharam Bhat is operating this unique museum, who himself is the patron of this art. He said that this puppet world was established with the help of the Western region of Cultural Center, so that this extinct folk art could be revived. Not only desi, foreign tourists also reach in large numbers and feel the grandeur of Indian folk art by interacting with this tradition.
An important means to reach future generations
This puppet museum of Bagor’s mansion is not only a tourist destination, but it has become an important means to bring Rajasthan’s folk art and history to future generations. If you also want to see the world adorned with this unique art, then do travel to Udaipur.
