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Center for Museology, University of Rajasthan | Submitted
by Gaurav2
Preface
As a common perception museums represent singular or
summative identity of certain places. Studying Museums in
respect of their functions, resources and services bringsseveral
objectives in light and may populate it among society as well
as may serve for furtherresearches.Concept of this study is
designed in such a way that it produces as glimpse of
richnessof India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, JKK and museum
establish in JKK. Further study follows aspectsof building,
collection and display in brief.Iam thankful to Mr. HS Meena,
Director General, JKK to allow me to study themuseum and
Mr. Abdul Lateef, Curator/In-charge Museum, JKK for his
exceptionalsupport while studying the museum. I specially
thank to Mr.Lalchand who always helpedme to find a suitable
way whenever I visited Jaipur for any cause.
Center for Museology, University of Rajasthan | Submitted
by Gaurav3
Background of the Study
It is a fact that a nation is progressive and developed in true
sense when people areproud of being its citizens. India is one
of the ancient nations which has survived, preservedand
propagated her culture in spite of a very hard struggle for
existence. She has survived because of the eternal values that
she has cherished and developed since the timeimmemorial.
Her culture is a living one rooted in a living past and based on
undyingspiritual foundation, which in spite of its ups and
downs has kept the lamp of the spirit burning.Rajasthan has
identity as a state of diverse heritage, rich culture and claims
patronageto the Indian identity of culture. Hundreds of
museums exist across the state in severalheritage buildings,
palaces and havelies. Jawahar Kala Kendra is a Center for
Culture thatnurtures a variety of heritage within it and
considered as
Museum of Rajasthan
.Commonly museums situated in Rajasthan are compilation of
pre-existing collections butMuseum established inside JKK is
different in one aspect as it is created through a
completemuseum process.
This brief study is a complementary assignment for the
pre-PhD courseincenter for Museology, University of
Rajasthan, Jaipur. Study encompassesvaried aspects of
Museum, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, Rajasthan.