Rajputana Collective

20/12/2025

In a world that's increasingly driven by mass-produced fast fashion trends, a quiet revolution stirs. A revolution that isn’t stirred by industrial-grade machines, but woven by the skilled hands of artisans that carry forth their age-old familial legacy of craftsmanship. One, that doesn’t cater to directionless impulses driven by clickbait or influencer content, but fulfils a more wholesome exchange of culture, craft and sustainable fashion. This quiet revolution is a story of a brand born of silk, soul and sisterhood. A shared dream to revive and reimagine the oft-forgotten finesse of India’s textile traditions in the form of bespoke, handcrafted sarees branded as ‘Suprabha’.

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08/12/2025

Kesariya has been in the making for over five years and is the reason why Rajputana Collective has been placed on an indefinite sabbatical. Thank you, dear patrons, for waiting for it, and for believing in it.

The first-of-its-kind historiography to be dedicated to the Karamsot Rathores of Kheenvsar, Kesariya has been a trans-generational dream that has finally taken shape and form. The book's title is an extension of my great-grandfather, Thakur Kesri Singhji's name, symbolising the work as my family's collective tribute to him.

The book based on Dr. M.S. Tanwar’s monumental book, Karamsot Rathodon ka Gauraveeya Itehaas, which was
launched in 2024. Urvashi has penned a bridged English manuscript, which we proudly present to the world under my father's tutelage.

I am delighted to announce its trade launch today, on the 8th of December, 2025, on Rao Karamsiji's birth anniversary.

Veer Bhogya Vasundhara

https://www.amazon.in/KESARIYA-Ode-Karamsot-Rathores-Kheenvsar/dp/9370032592

09/09/2025

In a world saturated with fitness fads and quick fixes, Tank Fitness stands apart — not merely as a regimen, but as a philosophy. At its helm is its founder, Triraj, who hails from the erstwhile princely state of Trilokpur in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district.
A combatant in the Indian Armed Forces, Triraj is shaped by soldierly discipline and a strong fitness ethos imbibed in him by his mother.
In this exclusive feature, Triraj shares his views on health, vitality, and the creation of his fitness platform- Tank Mobility.

In this exclusive feature, Triraj shares his views on health, vitality, and the creation of his fitness platform- Tank Mobility.

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02/08/2025

Meet Dushyant Singh, the man behind some of Pink City's most loved dining joints such as On the House (OTH), Lama, Rustic and Coffee Sutra. Hailing from a family of textile exporters, Dushyant dared to dream, and made his own mark in as an eminent restaurateur. Whether European, pan-Asian, Indian, or gourmet coffee, Dushyant has brought them all to Jaipur's diners. He has been a key component behind Jaipur's meteoric rise as a prominent dining destination.
This monsoon, Rajputana Collective is proud to feature this young visionary, whose dreams continue to soar over the bustling cityscape of Jaipur.

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15/07/2025

After quite a hiatus, I'm delighted to publish My Landscape, a photo essay by the highly talented and creative Jahnvi Singh Rohet!!

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27/07/2024

As Paris opens its doors to competitive athletes from around the world, we are braced to witness an exciting fortnight of sporting events. India’s eyes are set on its 117-strong contingent that aims to break all previous records this time around. Amidst these 117 athletes of renowned stature is the 28 year old Maheshwari Chauhan, who is all set to make her Olympic debut.

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28/03/2024

Towards the end of the 13th century, the founding sultan of the Khilji dynasty, Jalaluddin Khilji and his forces had laid siege to the Sonar Kila at Jaisalmer. The then Bhati ruler, Maharawal Moolraj Singhji and his army defended their fort against Khilji’s army for 12 long years before giving way. One of the central figures in the Bhati defence of their motherland was a Rajput princess, whose acts of valour continue to be remembered to this day. It is believed that the fearless princess captured many of Khilji’s commanders and troops by closing all entry and exit routes of the fort. This formidable woman was none other than Rajkumari Ratnavati, the niece of Maharawal Moolraj ji and sister of the future ruler, Maharawal Gadsi ji Bhati. Various bards and informal records even credit her for following humanitarian protocols amidst a raging war, whereby she assured food and rations were provided to the imprisoned army men from the rival camp. Some also believe that she even sacrificed her share of alms to sustain her fellow men.

Today, Rajkumari Ratnavati’s name lies etched, not only in tales of a bygone era but also atop a beacon that ushers us into a brighter future. Situated atop the Thar desert in rural Jaisalmer, the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School isn’t just any school of our time. An architectural zeitgeist created by Ms. Diana Kellogg, this oval-shaped structure made out of sandstone was commissioned by Michael Daube. The school currently provides an English medium education rural girls up to the fifth grade under the Rajasthan State Education Board, and has accumulated much appreciation and praise for its strongly sustainable ethic, design and vision.

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02/03/2024

In the face of overwhelming modernisation, most Indian heritage cities today are stumbling urban relics, rapidly decaying despite our bids to revive their complex enigmas. Heritage tourism is working hard to breathe new life into the cities’ ancient pockets, while the discerning citizen ruefully dismisses Indian negligence towards its treasure troves. “Had we been a European nation, this would have been preserved with a vision and infrastructure that we Indians lack”, is what I have often heard well-meaning tourists say to me in conversations about the decay of Indian urban heritage. Jaipur, the Pink City is no exception to this norm. From being a character-driven metropole steeped in history, urbanisation has demanded that it sprouts out high rises and glass-paneled buildings. In a nearly one-sided duel between the city’s decrepit oblivion and its unattractive contingencies, we all know what has been and will be gaining precedence. But despite fewer odds favouring aesthetic upkeep over inexpensive functionality, smaller forces whisper idealistic words of hope. One such voice that’s revisiting, rediscovering and reviving the optimism for the city’s heritage is Bharat Singh's newly-launched venture, Jaipur Houses.

In tandem with similar labels sprouting out of India’s various other cities such as Calcutta Houses, Houses of Bengaluru, Delhi Houses and the like, Bharat’s label, Jaipur Houses was launched in 2022. With its Instagram following reaching nearly 30,000 followers, Jaipur Houses is Bharat’s act of heritage documentation for a city he grew up in, and truly cherishes. Rajputana Collective is proud to feature the story behind this venture of Bharat’s, and explore the journey that helped him revisit what he terms as ‘Jaipur Deco’.

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In the face of overwhelming modernisation, most Indian heritage cities today are stumbling urban relics, rapidly decaying despite our bids to revive their complex enigmas. Heritage tourism is working hard to breathe new life into the cities’ ancient pockets, while the discerning citizen ruefully d...

16/01/2024

The 679-kilometre-long National Highway number 58 (NH58) connects Fathpur to Rajasthan’s Lake City before culminating towards Palampur in Gujarat. The scenic highway in the state’s southern region serves as an arterial route for truckers and tourists alike. 45 kilometres short of Udaipur, the iconic Krishna temple of Nathdwara ji too falls on this route. Another 83 kilometers north of this divine abode is where Deogarh, an erstwhile jagir of the Sangawat Chundawat Rajputs is situated.

Once counted as among Mewar’s sixteen umraos or feudal barons, the house of Deogarh today holds its historical legacy via Deogarh Mahal and Deogarh Khayyam. The former is a 50-room-large heritage property in the heart of Deogarh, while the latter has 16 AC tents in the rural vicinity of Deogarh Mahal. The family’s younger generation has ushered this impressive legacy as hoteliers further out, towards the bustling NH58 via a novel automobile-themed vintage American diner. The Pitstop Cafe, as they call it is a much-needed rest area for travelers in an area that otherwise offers a scanty selection of dhabas and tea shops with not even a well-sanitised restroom in sight.

Rajputana Collective is proud to feature the Pitstop Cafe, Deogarh after an interview with Kritika Kumari, the family’s daughter-in-law, who was instrumental in conceiving and manifesting the idea alongside her husband, Kunwar Mayurdhwaj Singh

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28/10/2023

As a young girl, I’d see them burning Ravana at Dussehra and wonder where I’d celebrate this auspicious day as a lady. Somehow, I wasn’t big on setting an annual fire to the vices that we should be introspecting within. I wondered, what happened to those vices that we thought we had burnt away, but ignited for the rest of the year within, towards each other and ourselves. And then, one fine day in 2014, my calling came from the Himalayas. Ever since that day, there’s been no looking back. Hadimba Mata made a place for me in her divine province, and here I am, under her watchful gaze. Then a few years later, in my quest to experience and document Devbhumi’s majestic Dussehra, I received an invite from what is now my Kullu family. Every year on the most auspicious day, I make way for Raja Rupi Palace, Kullu, the atmosphere of which leaves me spellbound. No matter how many times I’ve been a part of this grand festival, every time feels like the first time. I take them some Rajasthani delicacies packed in a few tiffins, while my Kullu family showers me with their warmth, love and blessings. And just like that, we see off Lord Raghunath ji, Hadimba mata and Bijli Mahadev as they lead the procession down to Dhalpur. And just like that, I return to Manali with a heart full of gratitude, governed by the powerful energies that beat through my chest. Through my various photographs, I wish to pay homage to the valley that has accepted me as its own, to its beautiful people and the supreme deities that connect us all. Shubha Vijayadashami, Happy Dussehra to all of you, from all of us 🙏🏼 Delve within, flame your fire and spread love wherever you go 🏹 the vices will take care of themselves.