Juna Mahal — Reinterpreting Architecture, Painting, and Glass Craft

• Laxman Lal Sargada

  Shri Govind Guru Government College

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• Kratika Kansara

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Junā Mahal is a very important example of Rajasthan’s rich historical and cultural heritage, recognized as a remarkable blend of architecture, painting, and glass craftsmanship. The mural paintings of this palace are its most significant feature. These paintings depict religious stories, hunting scenes, battle episodes, royal life, and romantic themes with great detail and emotional depth. This artwork not only showcases beauty but also clearly reflects the social structure, cultural traditions, and worldview of that time. In particular, the romantic (shringara) paintings present human emotions and the deeper aspects of love with artistic dignity, making it comparable to a cultural text.

Glass and mirror work is another unique feature of this palace. The inlay of small mirrors on the walls and ceilings creates an effect where light is divided into thousands of reflections, illuminating the entire room.

1. व्यक्तिगत सर्वेक्षण

2. महेश पुरोहित, डूंगरपुर (राजस्थान) द्वारा लिखित "हिस्ट्री ऑफ जूना महल" पर आधारित

3. https://www.remoteasiaphoto.com/photo/juna-mahal-erotic-paintings-cupboard/

4. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Kamasutra_paintings_in_Juna_Mahal,_Dungarpur#

5. मल्लिका बोहरा - डूंगरपुर राज्य की भित्ति चित्रांकन परम्परा समाज एवं सांस्कृति प्रतिभा प्रशाशन, नई दिल्ली-2009,

6. डाँ. आर के वशिष्ठ: मेवाड की चित्राळूज परम्परा

7. डॉ. निर्मला जैन, रस सिद्धान्त और सौन्दर्यशास्त्र

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