None-of-its-kind Music Festival, Locals DISTRICT Is Coming Back !

September 29, 2018September 29, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

“Music is the strongest form of magic”- Marilyn Manson

Who all agree to this? Because Jaipur Beat has a very exciting news to share with all you music enthusiasts out there! 🙂
‘Locals DISTRICT’, one of its kind music festival, is all set to raise the bar higher this time. It is going to be much bigger and better than last edition.

Dance to the incredible tunes of techno music non-stop for 72 hours all day all night.

Mesmerizing laser and light show, live programming and projection mapping captivated not only the music lovers but also the non-music enthusiasts in the last edition. Jaipur Beat experienced the absolute madness last season and was thrilled by seeing India’s first techno music festival, Locals DISTRICT with untainted sound, lighting, and ambience at Castle Kalwar. It witnessed some great music artists from all over the nation and created the mood for the night where people were singing and dancing and having their own gala time.

Back with a bang, this season has a unique line up of artists and committed music experiences. 4 different stages will be set to bring together the varied talent in Techno and House Music and its sub-genres to the beautiful, fairytale-like-18th-century castle, Castle Kalwar. Located at the Kalwar Road, 20 km from the city, the place in itself will leave you flabbergasted. Explore the unexplored and soak yourself into the Techno music like never before.

The theme of the festival is Origami.

Date: 1st-3rd March, 2019

Venue: Castle Kalwar

Book your tickets here: http://www.localsdistrict.com/

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/LocalsDistrict/

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A Musical Ride For Jaipur Foodies !

September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

Music is a language that doesn’t speak in particular words. It speaks in emotions, and so does food. Food is the music we hear in spices and flavours rather than notes and scales. When the softness of your favourite dish melts in your mouth, it creates a hymn so overwhelming, that the strings are buzzed in the heart and soul.

Hail dear sons of Epicurus! On the birthday of the most legendary singer of all times Lata Mangeshkar Ji, Jaipur Beat has brought the jukebox of spices and flavours with dishes from various cuisines, creating an orchestra of fusion only for you.

According to Indian Ras, genres in music evoke different emotions in us and same does the food! Every food has a different feel to it coming right from the place of its origin.

Pasta: Singing the songs of Italian Folk culture, presents itself the very favourite Pasta. This dish with authentic Italian flavours is the classic penne pasta cooked in Italian red or white or pesto sauce and accounts for an amazing option for those craving a delightful starter option! It is one of the most favourites of us Jaipurites!

Tandoori Chicken: *Drumrolls* Give way for the Jaan, The Aan, Baan and Shaan of and the most celebrated dish from Punjabi cuisine, Tandoori Chicken. Marinated and grilled, Tandoori chicken will have your heart tuned to the beats of bhangra. Wherever we go, the non-veg lovers are forever drooling over this amazing dish!

Ker Sangri: Every bit of this delicious Rajasthani delight calls to you with its melodious rhythms singing “Padharo Mhare Des!” This mouth watering dish is served as a delicacy by people in Rajasthan and is made from a wild shrub from the Rajasthani desert. And after all “Voh Rajasthani hi kya jisko Ker Sangri na pasand ho?”

Pav Bhaji– Pav Bhaji is one of those dishes that we are ever so ready for. Authentically Maharashtrian, Bhaji is a mix of vegetables mashed together and cooked in spices and served with buns (pav) and garlic chutney. Jaipurites love to indulge into Pav Bhaji every once in a while.

Exotic Garlic Bread: Garlic Bread is the ever so loved choice of Jaipurites. It is the Americanized form of authentic Italian dish Bruschetta. It spreads the aroma of the fusion between Italian-American flavours and the refreshed melodies singing in olive and oregano tunes.

Pani Patashi– If there is anything in Jaipur that’s in abundance, it’s pani patashiwalas! You can find one at every 100 metres, and guess what; they’re all crowded not just by women, but men too! Semolina or flour made puchkas filled with spicy mashed potatoes, chutneys and spiced water sing the melodies of northern India and are always more than welcome!

Dal Baati Churma– Be it the ‘Goth’ at Khole ke Hanumanji or homemade ghee baati, Jaipurites are always up for the authentic Rajasthani delicacy and love to indulge into the flavours of churma and masala baati with dal. Every time we have this signature food from Rajasthan, there’s a true feel of Rajasthan running through our veins!

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Reviving the Lost Art of Blue Pottery

September 24, 2018September 25, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

From booming Jaipuri prints to authentic leather jootis, Kathputlis, and stone carving to glittering lac bangles, Jaipur has always been a hub for handicrafts and traditional arts.

Having travelled through the generations of royal art and culture is one of the most prolific arts of our Jaipur city, the art that encapsulates the spirit of painting, carving and moulding altogether; Blue Pottery. Embellished in floral motifs and beautiful hand-drawn designs with natural colours and substances, Blue Pottery is one of a kind traditional art of Jaipur.

We have all heard about it, seen it, bought it and used at home for décor as well as for culinary purposes, but it is a rarely known fact that the amazing art of Blue Pottery is a handicraft and all the items are totally handmade.

Emerging from Persian Chinese roots, Blue Pottery was introduced in India by Maharaja Mansingh I and was carried on by his ascendants. This unique art of making colourful earthen wares is exclusive to our city Jaipur but is losing its identity day by day. Jaipur Beat took an initiative to talk about and try to revive such lost arts of our beloved city Jaipur.

Team Jaipur Beat visited the Blue Pottery Art Centre of Jaipur and tried to look deeper into the making of blue pottery items.

The raw material used to make blue pottery items includes quartz, glass, rock salt, and natural gum from trees. The first three ingredients are finely churned in a traditional manual ‘chakki’ to ensure that the powder is grinded finely. Then the gum is added to the powder to make a paste that is put into different moulds. The paste is then left to set in the moulds for some time and a white coating is done on the items. Later they are run through the furnace where the chances of breakage are 60%!

And now this is where the real magic happens! The brown colour on the earthenware turns to sky blue with the rising temperature and further to a darker shade of blue and we finally get the traditional blue pottery items.

Blue pottery is not just limited to the making of pots and dishes, but it’s almost like you name it and it’s possible. From chandeliers to bathroom tiles and soap dispensers, showpieces of all kinds to bottles and corks, lamps and lucky charms, everything is available in breathtaking designs in blue pottery with different flowers, animals and other designs hand-painted on them.

So in this festive season, you know what to do about re-decorating your home.

Where to find blue pottery in Jaipur?

Here- Blue Pottery Art Centre, Amer Road, Jaipur, 302002

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5 Things To Do At Hidden Treasures, Jaipur

September 18, 2018September 20, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

Ladies and ladies ! Do you know what is coming in town this festive season? Any guesses?

Hidden Treasures is back with its all new “Winter Special Show” where lifestyle and trends will be redefined. Experience elegance, innovation, craftsmanship and excellence all under one roof along with live music and tempting treats only at one-of-its kind exhibition. Let’s give you a walk-through of Hidden Treasures, as what it has in store for us this festive season.

Sophisticated styling

With wedding season about to start, Hidden Treasures brings to you a style that will be the next trendsetter for the upcoming festive season. Unique blend of contemporary and traditional designs, vibrant and playful style of fashion for the youthful you, pure Benarasi sarees from Benaras, Chikan, Mukesh embroidery from the streets of Lucknow, indo-western wear for your next Diwali, and if you’re bride-to-be, this exhibition is a must visit because it will make you go gaga over its tasteful bridal collection. Right from your movie plans to your wedding plans, it meets all your daily and exclusive needs.

Exhibitors– Mangalmayee, Shivani Bhargava, Timeless Banaras by Shivangi Kasliwal, Whimsical by Shica, Preevin, Aarish by Shivika Singh, Shikaarbagh by Mayankraj Singh, Clos, Moksha Fine Wovens, Troo by Roohi, Plum bum, Kinseel by Pam, Reda by Mansha, Muchtoluv, Baroque, Paridhi Jaipuria Label, Mukul, Shresht by Sakshi Creations, National Cottage Emporium, Saloni Singhi Label, Sola Jaipur, Baise Gaba, Ashsih Pandey, Aarti Khanna, Ekum, Vivi, Vibha, Padamshree M. Tayeb Khan, Kaavya Bhandari, Devils and Angels, Ekmit, Kameez, Gazal Mishra, Oja, Tanu Tamby, Butterfly Story, Amoda fragrance of India, Chea, Earthen Hands, Rang creations, Ek Katha, Nitya Designs, BBG Royal, Aavidi by Dimple.

Accessories

Styled by choice, so why not accessorize by choice as well? Funky jewellery to go with your meeting with friend in a café-plans, heavy jewellery to go with your bridal collection, shoes that are a perfect match for your next outdoor picnic plans with your family, hand-crafted mojris as your shopping buddy, not only for the young girls and women but also for kids that fancy clothes and accessories like no-one else does. Bring your children along because this time it’s about them as well.

Exhibitors– Desi Drama Queen, Radhika Agrawal Jewels, Shining Star, Hues by Damyanti, Oceedee Shoes, High On Vogue, Joypur Jewels, Kaksa by Sudhi Mishra, Aerate bodycare, Nirjara & De’anma, Imlee Jaipur, Saanjh, Symetree, Adarv jewels.

Décor

Bored of your home décor? Looking to revamp it this Diwali and confused where to shop from? Explore it at Hidden Treasures where quirky home décor items and handicrafts will deck up your home and leave your guests in awe. Your home will become the talk-of-the-town that we can assure you.

Exhibitors– Adya Jaipur, Vincraft, FaMa Elite, Piedra Home Jewels Jaipur.

Food

Being a Rajasthani and a foodie, how can we skip food 😉 Food is the ultimate delight to our soul and the curators of the exhibition know it very well. Exhibition has some very interesting food variety that you will relish forever. Chaat, Indian street food, bagels, salads, raw juice and the not-to-missed mouth freshener to lighten up your taste-buds is here to welcome you.

Exhibitors– Shillar House, Pratapgarh Collections, Prash- nuts & more.

Live music and tarot card reading

For your beau who doesn’t like to shop, loves to sit in a corner and enjoy music whilst gorging on his favorite snack, you have just arrived at the right place because Hidden Treasures will offer you all along with some exciting tarot card reading just for fun.

Not only for themselves, Hidden Treasures is an exhibition that supports the noble cause as well. Muskaan- ek asha, Pink Rickshaw Co. and Srishti Foundation are few of the causes that they are supporting this season.

Ladies, gentlemen and the lovely children, Hidden Treasures is coming back with a bang and in a much grander and better way. So mark your calendars now ! 🙂

What- Hidden Treasures- a lifestyle exhibition

When- 13th-14th October, 2018

Where- SMS Convention Centre, Jaipur

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Five Brands From Jaipur Making Waves On Instagram!

September 15, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

Instagram nowadays is becoming the hotspot for all kinds of businesses and brands. Looking insta-good is also an art and some brands are totally nailing it!

And when it comes to being Insta-popular, how could Jaipur be left behind? Today Jaipur Beat has brought to you five unique Instagram Brands from Jaipur that are making oceans move.

@birdhichand– Bringing along a legacy of almost a century, Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Jewellers is one of the leading jewellery brands not only of Jaipur, but also India. The brand was established in 1930 and has come a long way towards success. The creative niche of the designing head Yash Agarwal can also be seen on their Instagram profile. Since the launch of their new Jewellery collection ‘Delhi Durbar,’ the brand has changed their grid pattern and it looks magnificent!

Here, take a look!

2. @blueturban– Blue Turban is an online store from Jaipur that offers gold and silver plated jewellery. Going global with its cute Instagram grid and unique products, this native brand from Jaipur is attracting customers worldwide. It was started by Pragya Kedia. Designed on a minimalistic concept, Blue Turban owns a beautiful Instagram profile.

Find Blue Turban here.

3. @bunaai- Bunaai is a clothing brand startup by Pari Choudhary, a fashion enthusiast. With over 380k followers on Instagram, this brand from Jaipur is killing it with a huge collection of ethnic and western wear with traditional Jaipuri prints and designs. With light backgrounds, Bunaai’s Instagram profile has a fresh look to it.

Find Instagram handle of Bunaai here.

4. @anokhi- Anokhi is a clothing brand from Jaipur that has been celebrating the spirit of traditionalism for 40 years now; specializes in hand block print and blends modern printing techniques to it. Arranged in a filmstrip pattern, Anokhi’s Instagram profile is extremely unique.

You can find them here.

5. @vasansi_jaipur– The family-owned trading shop of traditional Jaipur textiles is growing great on Instagram. Designed in a colloquial fashion and Jaipur city backgrounds, Vasansi brings a native feel to its profile on Instagram.

Take a look at their profile here.

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6 Things To Never Miss At Hawa Mahal Market

September 11, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

Hawa Mahal, a monument, a memory, a landmark, the pride of Jaipur; a place you just cannot miss going to while in Jaipur.

Looking out of those windows of the wind palace or the Hawa Mahal, your eyes stumble upon the shops on the nearby lanes of the roads. No matter how much you try to ignore, you are simply drawn to the shops and find yourself in the rich market commonly known as the Hawa Mahal Market.

With hundreds of shops lined one after the other, you just go on an unintentional shopping spree.

The most distinctive product available in the market, goat leather bags. While some claim the bags to be genuine camel lather, most of them are made up of goat leather. From handy little slings to travel bags, a variety of bags in all size and shapes to suit your needs the best is available in the market.

The market has a special treat for those who love Jaipur’s infamous hand block printing. You find a number of sellers with boxes full of blocks meant for the sole purpose of printing. Go ahead and get your hands on beautifully carved blocks and experiment with printing on your own.

Remember those Jaipuri Razaiyan you’ve heard of? Well, this is the perfect place to get one for yourself. The 250 years old Kadarbaksh Razaiyan has in-house for you exquisite razayian with beautiful hand block prints of different patterns.

The market has a lot many shops to offer you kurtis with Sanganeri prints. One of the most famous of them is Gulab Chand. If you like dressing up your little girl you must pay a visit to Hawa Mahal Market, sets of lehenga cholis in the markets appropriate to fit even little girls of age 3-4.

How many times we have heard the words “Incredible India?” Little souvenirs at Hawa Mahal Market show us how incredible we truly are.

To serve your hungry tummies in the middle of your shopping spree, a lot of chatwalas can be found while strolling through the market. Or you can have a seat at Wind View Café right opposite the Hawa Mahal.

The next time you plan on visiting Hawa Mahal, make sure you have some extra time to spare in the Hawa Mahal Bazaar, the market clearly has a lot to offer.

Content credit: Shanza Sarwana

Picture credit: Aparna Natha

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Sonam Kapoor Walks The Ramp For Jaipur’s Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Jewellers!

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

When it comes to fashion and luxury, Jaipur makes sure to mark its stamp. This weekend the country’s capital witnessed flamboyant marks of regality as the leading jewellery brand of Jaipur, Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Jewellers celebrated their presence in an extravagant private show while unveiling their latest collection Delhi Durbar at Taj Palace on 8th Sept 2018.

The exquisite Durbar like setting brought back the same pomp and show of the Mughals just as the original Delhi Durbar that was held in the year 1911 to commemorate the investiture ceremony of King George V and Queen Mary. Interesting isn’t it?

The pretentious Birdhichand’s Delhi Durbar setting built in ivory colour theme with beautiful arches and domes, fountains, stately pavilions, and elaborately decorated pathways brought back the epic era.

The gala event started amidst a grand gathering of Delhi’s socialites, and how can we miss Mr Anand Ahuja (Sonam’s Beau) and his family, who were excitingly waiting to see Sonam’s first walk on the ramp post her wedding as the showstopper for the Birdhichand’s Delhi Durbar.

Sonam looked breathtakingly beautiful in a bright purple dress matched with an elaborate bridal set from Delhi Durbar Collection.

The models walking on the ramp showcased the modern Indian bride look giving an ode to unforgettable jewels of royal India.

The exotic Bijoux designed by the Creative Director and Design Head at Birdhichand- Yash Agarwal were donned by the models along with the dresses designed under the label of Jayanti Reddy and styled by the celebrity stylist Tanya Ghavri.

Kutle Khan, a Rajasthani folk musician opened up the event with his mesmerizing voice. The gala was wrapped up with a harmonious performance by the Sitaara Band who played along as the guests enjoyed lavish cocktails and sit down dinner.

About Birdhichand– A journey that started with their first store at Johri Bazaar, Jaipur and then extended to their second store at a prime location of Mirza Ismail Road (Jaipur), Birdhichand has moved to become a nationalised jeweller by inaugurating their third store at an elite location in the capital city – New Delhi.