Dear Readers,
Here comes winters in Rajasthan and here comes the session of the Rajasthan History Congress. Winters are the season when it is gorgeous to drive from any city to another town in this huge state. One can see colorful mustard fields along the roadside. The other day, on my way from Jodhpur to Bikaner, I saw similar views and could not help but roll down the side window panes in order to breathe the air carrying the smell of mustard seeds.
This time the venue of the session is Rajasthan Uni, Jaipur, an institution which is so adorable to me and a city that I love. I am anticipating intellectually stimulating discussions over a cup of hot coffee amidst the promises and surprises of gulabi thand of the pink city. Equally refreshing would be the drive from Bikaner to Jaipur. I find it fascinating to observe changing topography from a sandy desert to a greener landscape Sikar onwards.
Last year, the session was held at Government Collge, Ajmer. A city steeped in the changes of time and an institution that is reminiscent of a flourishing colonial system. Balmy rays of the Sun shooting at our faces from over the gigantic Aravalli peaks in the courtyard of GCA was such a warm and delightful experience that one could not but thank for the true 'heart of Rajputana' experience. With these fresh memories, I set out for Jaipur tomorrow and hope to experience some new, hidden and surreptitious marvels .......
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