About Chitrashala
Chitrashala is an art gallery within the Garh Palace complex in Bundi, Rajasthan. Built in the 18th century during Maharao Umed Singh's reign, it features exquisite Bundi school miniature paintings and frescoes depicting mythological narratives, court scenes, and royal life. The gallery showcases remarkable wall paintings with vibrant colors, particularly greens and blues, representing one of India's finest examples of Rajput art.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore open arcaded galleries adorned with detailed frescoes and murals covering walls and ceilings. The paintings depict themes from Hindu mythology including Krishna-Radha stories, Ragamala series, court processions, and recreational scenes. The structure features traditional Rajput architecture with arched corridors, a central courtyard, and multiple painted rooms elevated above gardens within the Garh Palace complex.
Key highlights
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Exquisite 18th-century Bundi school miniature paintings and frescoes
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Vibrant murals depicting Krishna-Radha narratives and court life
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Traditional Rajput architecture with arched corridors and courtyards
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Part of the historic Garh Palace complex below Taragarh Fort
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Well-preserved artwork under Archaeological Survey of India protection
History of Chitrashala
Built between 1748 and 1770 during the reign of Maharao Raja Umed Singh of the Hada Chauhan Rajput dynasty. The palace served as a private audience chamber and leisure space for the royal family. It represents the Bundi school of painting that developed between the 17th and 19th centuries.
Culture & Context
Chitrashala is a significant example of the Bundi school of Rajput painting, known for its distinctive use of green and blue tones. The gallery preserves important cultural heritage depicting courtly life, mythology, and regional artistic traditions. It is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Route
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