Drawing Knowledge

What can a drawing show us that a building cannot?
This exhibition presents one of the largest private collections of architectural drawings of Rajasthan’s forts and palaces, from Jaisalmer and Amber to Mehrangarh and Hawa Mahal. Each drawing is the product of years of research and meticulous documentation, recording the walls, courtyards, and water systems that shaped life inside these buildings.
Comprehensive documentation of such places is increasingly scarce. Digitised and opened to the public, this collection gives researchers, students, and curious visitors access to study the details closely, now and for generations to come.
Exhibition Opening: 6:30pm, Fri, Nov 13
Exhibition Timings: 11am – 8pm | Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15
Exhibition on show until: 8pm | Sun, Nov 15
Walkthroughs:
6:30pm | Fri, Nov 13
11am & 5:30pm | Sat, Nov 14
11am & 5:30pm | Sun, Nov 15
Beyond the Lines | 7pm – 8:30pm | Fri, Nov 13
A panel discussion exploring how architectural drawings of Rajasthan’s forts and palaces serve as archives of architectural, social and cultural knowledge, and their potential for future scholarship.

Climate Resilience and Resource Intelligence through Architecture | 11:30am-1pm | Sat, Nov 14
A collaborative workshop inviting participants to read architectural drawings from the exhibition to discover how Rajasthan’s forts and palaces responded to their climate, resources, water needs and military strategies.

Health, Heritage and Architecture | 6pm – 8pm | Nov 14
A workshop exploring how traditional architecture created cool, airy, bright and healthy spaces without electricity, using drawings from the exhibition.
In collaboration with:

Venue: Gallery


Rajasthan’s Forts and Palaces, Drawn in Detail
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*Curatorial Team*: Meghal Arya, Vijay Arya
*Event Categories*: Architecture, Cities, Culture, History