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Sanskriti Museums are a set of three museums namely, Museum of ‘Everyday Art’, Museum of Indian Terracotta (tribal art) and Textile Museum. It is housed within Sanskriti Kendra complex, at Anandagram, an artist village complex, spread over eight acres, situated 10 km south of New Delhi, near Aya Nagar on Mehrauli–Gurgaon Road, on the outskirts of Delhi.
The museum was founded by, O. P. Jain in 1990, under the ageis of 'Sanskriti Foundation', a New Delhi-based non-profit organization established in 1978.
Sanskriti Pratishthan or Sanskriti Foundation is a non-profit culture and arts promotion organization in Delhi set up in 1979, with O P Jain, L. M. Singhvi, Dr A M Singhvi and Sudarshan Agarwal as trustees. In the early years, it was largely privately funded by its members, later on it was received government funding, and from organisations like Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), and the Ford Foundation, and recently from the corporate sector. The construction of present Kendra premises began in 1989. Today the foundation also runs artist-in-residence programs here, and workshop for scholars, artists and craftsmen, plus it has residential studios, a library, an amphitheatre and an art gallery.
As its first project, the foundation instituted the 'Sanskriti Awards' in 1979, given to promising young talent in the group of 20–35 years, in five major fields, Literature, the Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, Journalism and Social/Cultural Achievement. Next the Museum of Everyday Art established in 1984 contains items of everyday use. The foundation also runs 'Sanskriti Yatra' workshops on cultural awareness for school children. Its three- month resideny programs is run residency programme in collaboration with UNESCO, Asia Link and the Fulbright Fellowships Program. Museumologist Jyotindra Jain is trustee and Director of the Foundation.
Chokhi Dhani
Nice Experience at Chokhi Dhani Jaipur.
Presenting true colors of Rajasthani culture, Chokhi Dhani is a popular and remarkable attraction of Jaipur. It is an ethnic village resort offering you all type of entertainment options including dance, music, food and accommodations in royal styles. You can stay here for a day or more and get familiarized with the vibrant culture of Rajasthan.
If you are staying here at the village resort then you can explore the location on your own, but the main celebration starts in the evening with an electrifying ambience. The evening activities at Chokhi Dhani include magic shows, puppet shows, Rajasthani dance, Rajasthani folk music, future tellers, acrobatics on a bamboo and luck predicting parrots. There are also interesting activities and adventures that will keep you completely engaged, like camel ride, elephant ride and horse ride and boating
The Concept
The main concept behind this landscaped area Chokhi Dhani is to give a closer look of rural lifestyle. The ethnic village resort aims at connecting Rajasthani tribes from all parts of the world and restoring the culture and tradition of Indian villages. From cow dung plasters to traditional outfits, Chokhi Dhani provides you a tangible feel of Rajasthan.
The small huts here depict the real village-huts with unchanged décor of cow dung plasters, wall decorative paintings and the beautiful art bani thani. The cow dung plastered huts will keep you protected from all diseases and worries as it is believed that cow dung has medicinal properties.
Live Entertainment
Chaupal Nach Gan Re (folk dance and music show), Nat Ro Kartab (acrobatics on bamboo tree, with no safety), Nagkanya (living combination of a snake and a girl), Kathputali Ro Nach (puppet show) and Jadu Ro Khel (magic show).
Rides
Enjoy the scenic village and the near areas of Chokhi Dhani from the back of elephant, camel or horse.
Hangouts
craft bazaar- Haat bazaar, photo studio, museum (Ajyabghar), temple (Mandir Devra), Haldi ghati,Rajasthani village culture and Mehndi. You can also buy some amazing handmade stuff which in a way depicts the real culture and tradition of the state.
Fun Zone
Sanp-Sidhi Ro Khel, luck predictor, Gufa Jharni, Jungle Sair and Bhool Bhulaiya.
Dining and Cuisine
Sangri and Chaupad Jeeman Ghar are the absolute dining areas at Chokhi Dhani serving you delectable Rajasthani cuisines. Gorband is another fine dining, set-up in an open area with traditional favorites.
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