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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Princess Diaries: Stepping inside Gauravi Kumari's royal world
Gauravi says a pink chakkar sequin sari of Maharani Gayatri Devi is one of her favourites. Gauravi and her brother Padmanabh Singh share a similar sense of style/ Poised in a flowing red gown and diamonds catching the light, Gauravi Kumari , heiress of the Jaipur royal family , is having the final touches of hair and makeup done. The setting is quintessentially glamorous — a beauty event awaits — but amid the elegance, there's an easy warmth that draws you is in playful mode. There's a burst of unrestrained laughter when she speaks about her brother (Padmanabh Singh) and a gleam in her eye as she describes her favourite desserts. That energy, she says, is part of her personal aesthetic, her style quotient.'It's elegant, but there are always elements of fun,' she tells ET Panache Luxury . 'It's classic, but it's constantly evolving. Every day, I discover something new to love about clothes and fashion.'Gauravi opens up about her definition of luxury and her closet collectibles, including her favourite sari, inspired by Maharani Gayatri Devi 'Luxury to me is a brand rooted in our culture, something that is authentic or artisanal. My first luxury purchase was a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes. It was a pair of silver heels with a lot of bling and a little open toe. I still have them.''I am partial to New York because I did my undergrad there. There is inspiration everywhere. I would also add Paris and Milan. Milan. I was recently in Milan and everyone on the street was just so well dressed — perhaps because it was fashion week.''Materialistic wise, that would have to be my solitaire earrings. They are simple, small solitaires passed on from my grandmother (Rajmata Padmini Devi) to my mother (Diya Kumari) to me.'And of course, there are many nonmaterial things that they have passed down that I treasure — simple things such as skin care tips, DIY recipes and beauty secrets. Apart from oiling my hair, one of the best secrets is splashing cold rose water on my face first thing in the morning. Rose water is always in my fridge.''Diamonds are my favourite. They are every girl's friend. I would also like to say gemstones specifically because they're manufactured in Jaipur and I've grown up in Johari Bazaar, seeing the craftsmen work.''My brother and I have a similar sense of style. In fact, we go to each other for advice. We have a classic way of dressing and know our silhouettes well.''I am dying to go to Kerala. I would love to try their ayurvedic treatments and massages.''I absolutely love wearing saris. I must have been 12 years old when I first wore one, but enjoy it as much now as I did then.''Desserts! All kinds of cake, Rajasthani sweets — I'm obsessed. Ghevar is my favourite.''It would have to be one of my mother's saris. I have a favourite one, inspired by Maharani Gayatri Devi. It's a pink chakkar sari and with a scattering of sequins. I wore it for the launch of my brand Palace Atelier . I have had it made in three different colours. There is an iconic black and white picture of Gayatri Devi in the sari.'
India.com
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
800 kg gold, Rs 14500 in safe….became second wife of a king, the palace where Maharani Gayatri once lived in a luxurious hotel, it's daily rent is…, is in news due to…
In India's different cities of Rajasthan, there are different stories of palaces. From Jaipur to Udaipur to Chittorgarh, these beautiful places in the country have a rich tapestry of art, culture, and history. Often, these places become tourist attractions. In modern times, these palaces have been transformed into hotels showcasing the history of the infrastructure. Recently, US Vice President JD Vance is on his India tour, and he, along with his family, has chosen to stay at Jaipur's Rambagh Palace, which is considered one of the most luxurious hotels in India. The Rambagh Palace in Jaipur is known for its 190-year-old heritage and royal grandeur. While the rent of the palace skyrockets, the palace's history also has interesting stories to tell. Today, we are not talking about its rent, but about the queen for whom Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II built it. Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II's third wife, Maharani Gayatri Devi, was different from the rest of the queens. Born on May 23, 1919, in London, Maharani Gayatri always believed in the independence of women and shattering the shackles of patriarchy. At the age of 12, she met Maharaja Sawai Mansingh during a race and fell in love with him. During that time, the Maharaja had already married twice, and Gayatri's family was against this union. However, with her grit, Gayatri tied the knot with Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II with great zeal and pomp. The duo got married in 1940, and during that era, they spent Rs 3.5 lakh on the wedding. According to media reports, Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II built the Rambagh Palace for Gayatri Devi. Gayatri was different from the rest of the traditional queens. She did not believe in the ghunghat system, and so she never did it either. Many times, she did not attend the royal family's functions just because she would have to cover her head. Maharani Gayatri Devi broke all conservative ideas and old traditions. She used to play polo, ride horses, and drive her own car. She was seen driving expensive foreign cars herself, claimed media reports. She was among the first to get a Mercedes Benz W126 imported to India. The grand Rambagh Palace soon became Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II and Maharani Gayatri Devi's residence. However, a major twist came when then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed emergency and even got Maharani Gayatri Devi arrested. As per a report by The Quint, Gayatri Devi and Indira Gandhi knew each other from their youth. Both young women attended Patha Bhavana, the school established by Rabindranath Tagore in Santiniketan, West Bengal. Media reports claim that Gayatri brought out the worst in Indira Gandhi, as she couldn't stand Gayatri's beauty. In 1975, Indira Gandhi ordered a raid conducted by the Income Tax (IT) department, wherein 800 kg of gold was confiscated. Gayatri Devi's property was confiscated by the Income Tax Department under the Gold Control Act of 1968. Today, the palace has been converted into a luxurious hotel and has 79 rooms, large gardens, swimming pools, drawing rooms, and all the facilities that give it a luxurious look. According to the official website of Taj Hotels, one day tarrif of Rambagh can varry from Rs 35, 000 to Rs 40,000.
