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| Guests lose themselves in the grandeur of the exquisite collectibles on display during the One World Jodhpur Retreat
It was set to be a marvelous weekend from the start. A rush of excitement has taken over Blue City ever since the Jodhpur One World Retreat kick-started on Friday - 8th March 2013.
The distinguished invitees have turned up in full force to partake in the glamorous soiree. Saturday, Day Two of the grand event, started with mesmerising flute music and yoga sessions for all the guests at their respective hotels.
When the clock struck 11, a detailed discussion on the human brain and mind, moderated by Buddhist scholar and practitioner Shantum Seth, began at the Bal Samand Lake Palace.
Continuing with the spiritual temper of the day, the blessings of Swami Chidanand Saraswati, president of the Parmath Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, were invoked.
Conversations on improving outcomes of head injuries, music and the mind, and yoga followed. As dusk set in, the affair gained pace as the auction kicked off at the Zenana Durbar of the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
A magnificent collection of 20th century artifacts, sourced from all over the country by auction house Bid and Hammer, were put up for auction. There was exceptional enthusiasm for the antique jewels and miniature Basohli paintings.
The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson with Hemlata Raje at an event during the Retreat
As dusk set in, the affair gained pace as the auction kicked off at the Zenana Durbar of the Umaid Bhawan Palace. A magnificent collection of 20th century artefacts, sourced from all over the country by auction house Bid & Hammer, were put up for auction.
There was exceptional enthusiasm for the antique jewels and miniature Basohli paintings. The sale lived up to its promise of thrill and glamour a la Hollywood movies. Even before the auction could see the first blow of the hammer, there arose a controversy.
Rumour spread that Maharaja Gaj Singh II - who has organised the gala to collect funds for his Indian Head Injury Foundation (IHIF) - was selling off artefacts and property belonging to the palace.
Refuting the buzz, the Maharaja said, "I have gladly donated a few cutlery items and photographs to IHIF which in turn has given these to Bid & Hammer. There are no items from my personal or the palace collection that I am disposing of, neither any property or artefacts or jewellery belonging to the palace. The auction is taking place in consonance and compliance of all laws."
 
An 8-panel glass-painted jazz screen by artist Etienne Drian is said to have fetched Rs 6 crore
 
All good things must come to an end, but the Maharaja has plans for a grand finale. Sunday will begin with another rejuvenating yoga class, followed immediately by a sumptuous brunch hosted by Gaj Singh II in his private gardens for all the guests.
Packing off after the imperial gala, visitors will begin flying out of Jodhpur after noon.
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1 comments:
Wow..it was great reading your blog post. Situated in Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the largest royal residencies in the world symbolising the best of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Also, explore other popular places to visit in Jodhpur as well.
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