Monday, August 24, 2015

Naulakha Palace Interiors, Gondal

This magnificent 17th century palace of Gondal is one of the spectacles in the city. We have already got a glimpse of this palace in the earlier post on Naulakha Palace. A glimpse of royalty can be seen as the former living quarters of the palace has been converted into a private museum.



One can also see here the private library with large collection of books used by the the royal family.



The grand Darbar Hall simple yet beautiful with gilt wooden furniture, chandeliers, stuffed panthers and antique Belgian mirrors.



Other interesting items on display are the the baby crib, musical instruments, elephant hauda and many more items.



In other section where there are items used by the kids such as cot, chair, mirror, cupboard are on display.

35 comments:

Siddhartha Joshi said...

The library looks well stocked!

Pietro Brosio said...

All so nice and interesting.

Blogoratti said...

Really beautiful place, nice!

Teresa S said...

I love those little furniture. That bed is like coming from the story of the three bears.Thank you for sharing this!

Snap said...

Wonderful! So many interesting things to look at. I bet it is a great museum.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, what a great tour of the palace. I like the children's furniture. Great series, enjoy your new week!

Jeevan said...

Looks elegant overall! Neatly preserved items... cute kids section.

A Bit of the Blarney said...

Lovely photos! I, too, thought the baby crib was interesting! Have a grand day!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Very interesting and beautiful place! Love the Royal Family's library!

Sylvia K said...

Oh, what a delightful, colorful place, Rajesh!! And your captures are wonderful!! Next best thing to being there myself!! Thank you as always for sharing your world!! I hope you have a great new week!!

Donna said...

Wow look at those books and wood furniture...I love antiques and these are so special especially the crib and kids furniture. So glad you shared these.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

It is always fun to get an idea of how they lived!

Fun60 said...

Quite an insight into royal life.

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

They don't make baby today furniture the way they used to! ;)

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Photo Cache said...

I love the library and the shelvings.

Al said...

What an exquisite place. It's strange to think of the people who once lived there.

GreenComotion said...

Exceptionally beautiful pieces.
I would love to have a bookcase and some good books like that.
Nice find and lovely photos!
Have a Beautiful Week!
Peace :)

Vineeta Yashsavi said...

Lovely place to go once...

Maria's Space said...

I would want to see every book displayed on the shelves. Wonder what they have there

R Niranjan Das said...

Nice collection.

Maiah Harrison said...

I love libraries :-) this library looks great...
I enjoy your blog, it's my window to India...

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Leslie: said...

Lovely place - looks rather modern.

Leslie
abcw team

Trubes said...

GREAT post about a GRAND Palace.
I wish I could see the titles of
the books though!
I'm Curious to know the Royal Family's taste in literature.

Best wishes,
Di,
ABCW team.

carol l mckenna said...

Oh how lovely ~ wonderful collections you have shared!

Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol

Unknown said...

When i see something like this i can't help wonder what stories those things might have to tell about past users...

Lovely entry

Have a nice day,
Melody (abc-w-team)

photowannabe said...

Such a GRAND palace with all of the books and GILT furniture.
Perfect post.

Roger Owen Green said...

I covet the book cases.
ROG, ABCW

Anonymous said...

Very interesting...

Su-sieee! Mac said...

Put a couch in that library, and I'm home. :-)
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Deepa said...

beautiful pictures

Ira said...

Enriching as usual!

Easwar Arumugam said...

very interesting

Yogi Saraswat said...

Beautiful Glimpse of a historical palace.

Jyotirmoy Sarkar said...

Grand and gorgeous.

D.Nambiar said...

Grand and gorgeous. The kids's furniture looks so unique and super cute.