Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, IndiaJawahar Kala Kendra is an arts and crafts centre located in the city of Jaipur. The centre is important not because of the nomenclature but its close association with the city of Jaipur itself. The centre was built in the year 1986 and the construction completed in 1991. The centre was launched by the state government to provide space to the cultural and spiritual values of India and display the rich craft heritage. The centre is dedicated to the late prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru.

This cultural centre for the city of Jaipur, is dedicated to the memory of India's great leader Jawaharlal Nehru. Ideas for the building, sited in an open field near the university in a new part of the city, formed in Correa's mind; but it was not until 1986 that the concept for the building was finalized.CONCEPT:

The centre is an analogue of the original city pIan of Jaipur drawn up by the Maharaja, a scholar, mathematician and astronomer, Jai Singh the Second, in the mid-17th century. His city plan, guided by the ShiplaShastras, was based on the ancient Vedic madala of nine squares or houses which represent the nine planets (including two imaginary ones Ketu and Rahu). Due to the presence of a hill one of the squares was transposed to the east and two of the squares were amalgamated to house the palace.Correa's plan for the Kendra invokes directly the original navagrahaor nine house rnandala. One of the squares is pivoted to recall the original city plan and also to create the entrance. The plan of Jaipur city based on the nine square Yantra in which one square is displaced and two central squares combined. the squares is defined by 8m high wall, symbolic of the fortification wall along the Jaipur old cityINSPIRATION:LAYOUT ACCORDING TO THE MANDALAThe building program has been "disaggregated" into eight separate groupings corresponding to the myths represented by that particular planet: for instance, the library is located ill the square of the planet Mercury which traditionally represents knowledge, the theatres are in the house of Venus, representing the arts. The central square, as specified in the Vedic Shastras, is avoid: representing the Nothing which is Everything. The flooring pattern in this square is a diagram of the lotus representing the sun. City Palace, Jaipur.The astrological symbol of each planet is directly expressed in a cut-out opening dong its external wall.BROAD ACTIVITIESThe centre has been made in eight blocks housing museums, theatres, library, arts display room, cafeteria, Hostel,studioThe centre is frequently occupied with artists and arts loving people. Many exhibitions and performances by local artists are displayed at the centre. The annual festivals of classical dance and music are held in the centre. The centre hosts many workshops of dance and music.INFERENCES: The buildings in a contemporary metaphorical replication of the basic plan of the city of Jaipur, based on the vastupursh mandala. The architect in his attempt to create a brand image for the historical city, has tried to get the essence of the existing form but superficially . The critical sustainable aspect of the traditional architecture of Jaipur has not been tackled well. The place has an amazing interplay of light , shadow and colours, evoking emotions in the user and invite him to move further. The spaces flow as an narrative and changes the moods of the user, but the over all circulation lacks of continued covered corridor, which makes the place unusable during summers and rains. The open air theatre is only good to look at, it is enclosed by the high walls which create acoustic and ventilation problems at the time of crowd. The high walls with no fenestration in the faade makes the building enclosed and ir does not open up to the city. however within the building the activities are disintegrated but combine to a heterogeneous mixture of various cultural activities happening individually.

Center for Museology, University of Rajasthan | Submitted byGaurav2PrefaceAs a common perception museums represent singular or summative identity ofcertain 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 byGaurav3Background of the StudyIt 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 survivedbecause 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 spiritburning.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 asMuseum 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.

3. Historical ideology & planning concept Mharaja Jai Singh who built the fabled pink city was moved by two seemingly conflicts set of ideas. One of them was ancient Navgrah( the module of nine planets). Thus the pink city of Jaipur somewhere was past of Indian art which was later discovered by Late shriJawaharlal Nehru thus this art centre is dedicated to him. The plan was prepared by the noted architect Charles Correa in 1986 and the building was ready in 1991. The plan is inspired by the original city plan of Jaipur, consisting of nine squares with central square left open. layoutplanThewell endowed library of the Jawahar Kala Kendra treasures numerous books and from the beginning of the JKK, thedocumentation of the Arts and Crafts have been done by the officals of JKK under the able guidance of Dr.ChandramaniSingh. Ms. Singh is an art historian and has a vast experience in this field. Jawahar Kala Kendra also includes a museumnamely Alankar. This Indigenous Art and Craft Museum showcases the art, culture and visual heritage of indigenousRajasthan. This museum has been conceptualised by Mr. Abdul LateefUsta- a Heritage expert and Museuologist of international repute.The whole complex is itself a unique design & concept in the architectural industry especially the concept of nine squaresas Navgrah 4. Each square was linked to the planet as per the characteristics of the particular planet and its astrological values and the functionality of the square. This Navgrah concept with its energy values their favorable colour, quality and the favourable functionality to the each planet with square kept in mind while designing and allocation of spaces. Partly open courtyards and the traditional design elements of Rajasthan have been incorporated in the complex. The landscaping was also done as per planets astrological values in the whole complex in each square wherever was required Sandarbhi.e Library The whole complex in itself has a unique design & concept in the architectural industry, the concept of nine squares as Navgrah. Each square was linked to the planet as per the characteristics of the particular planet and its astrological values and the functionality of the square. This particular square was linked with Jupiter the characteristics were matched in such a way Linked planet Jupiter Favorable colour lemon yellow Quality of the planet Knowledge Functionality allotted Library Library view showing the Pond area and pergola Part plan of library Favorable colour As and when the square was representing the planet Jupiter the astrological value was kept in consideration.Thefavorable colour of this planet was lemon yellow so the square was treated with yellow colour in the external finishing and the water body was added in the Library view with full glazing partially open area to make the environment more lively. 6. Play with light and shadowThe second most significant feature which was been adoptedin this particular square was the spectacular play with the lightand the shadow. As the the square was partially open to skyand the particular side had the full height glazing in it the partial open roof was treated with the architectural feature pergolas.The cut out was designed in such a way that the corridor will alwayz remain in shade and has the pond in corner which would reduce the effect of the harsh sun to the library. Use of local material The spanning between beams was designed and kept such that the local material available like wooden bamboo sticks could be used to complete the entire space frame. 7. Madhyavartii.e Open air theatreThe theatre was located and placed so wellin layout and planned that the rest of 8square were well connected to the centralopen theatre and the best part of it were thestepped platforms which could be used asseating areas. The same were surroundedby the 8m high walls and the designstepping was incorporated in the corners oftwo walls to make them more interacted toeach other. Central core open air theatre The stepping and the walls were cladded with red sandstone the locally available material the theater was opening into the library , Vehicular entrance ,gallery and workshop as shown. 8. Tilam food courtThe food court has been the excellentexample of the traditional rural architectureof Rajasthan. The structure has been madein brick masonary then later finished withthe mud and the roof has been framed inMS circular pipes and then covered withfibre sheet both framework in MS and fibresheet have been finished with the local puttyto give it a rural effect. The art work on walls, planning and the sitting arrangement on floor baithak was designed to set an excellent example of our rural and cultural eithics in India Traditional art work