About Kishangarh
Kishangarh, located on National Highway 8, was the capital of a
princely state ruled by the Rathors. During the brief span of twenty
years between 1737 and 1757, Kishangarh art was at its zenith. Crown
prince Savant Singh (1699-1764) was a guiding force behind the strong
devotional fervor at the court and rejuvenation of paintings suffused
with the spiritual yearning of a soul in quest of the Lord. With Savant
Singh, however, bhakti became an increasing obsession until he became
completely indifferent to his princely status. He wrote devotional
poetry under the name of Nagari Das, making Krishna his hero. The main
attractions in Kishangarh are its Fort and Phool Mahal (Flower Palace),
now converted into a hotel. The town is a rich storehouse of marbles.
Since the 18th century , Kishangarh has had one of India's most famous
schools of miniature painting., Among its renowned paintings that of
Krishna's consorts, Radha, depicted as a beautiful woman with enchanting
almond - shaped eyes. Kishangarh is also famous for painted wooded
furniture.
Pictures of Kishangarh
