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1. DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL,
Mohali
Rajasthan
The Land of Rajputs
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MOMENTS!
PLUS
Our journey
Ranthambore
Safari
AMBER FORT
JOURNEY
Block Printing
& Blue Pottery
Vol. i, 2023
Chokhi
Dhani

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3. Hosted by the Students of
Delhi Public School, Mohali
TOPIC:
EXPLORING
INDIA'S PINK CITY,
JAIPUR

4. Giving wings to our creativity, we were happy to
create our own Block Printed articles
09-10
03BLOCK PRINTING
& BLUE POTTERY
05-06
01OUR JOURNEY
Our guide, unlocking the secrets
of Jantar Mantar’s astronomical
instruments
02AMBER FORT
07-08
The mirrors used in the Sheesh Mahal
are made of Belgium glass, known for
its clarity and brightness
Contents

5. THE
EDTERRA
EDITORIAL
TEAM
Created as part of EdTerra’s on-journey Student
Media Projects
04 11-12
CHOKHI DHANI
Already impressed by the traditional
dining set up, we were eagerly waiting
for the promisingly delicious food
05
During the Ranthambore jungle safari,
we learnt the importance of Tiger
conservation
13-14
RANTHAMBORE
SAFARI
Photographs & Articles
Students of Delhi Public School, Mohali
Journey Mentor(s)
Abdul Hannan & Saloni Singh
Publisher
EdTerra Edventures Private Limited
Chief Editor
Amita Midha

6. Team Members
Kanav, Nakshtra, Namr, Prakrit, Ranvijay, Shobhit & Yajat
OUR JOURNEY
01.
Our journey to Jaipur by train was almost eleven to twelve hours long. The distance from Chandigarh to Jaipur by rail
was 538 kilometres. After reaching Jaipur, we witnessed that the mornings and nights were cold and the afternoon was
kind of warm. On our first day, we went to Amber Fort and there we witnessed amazing structures and objects. We had
to climb many stairs, and on the way we saw many elephants, who were decorated with different colours. There were
three entries: Suraj Pol (for VIP and guests), Chand Pol (for local people) and Singh Pole (for the king). There were twelve
palaces for twelve queens. Water was used for cooling purposes in the fort.
On the second day, we visited Jantar Mantar. There we saw different manmade time measuring instruments. For example,
the Brihat Samrat Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, Yantra Raj, Laghu Samrat Yantra, Ram Yantra and Narivalaya. This place
was made by Sawai Jai Singh II. The same day, we went to a Block Printing workshop where we had a lot of fun. Here, we
learnt about Block Printing on textiles and techniques of Block Printing. We did some paintings and made our paintings
on a handkerchief decorating it with various pictures. The colours were made of natural material. After Block Printing,
we went to the Blue Pottery factory, where we bought lots of stuff. Then we went to Choki Dhani, where we laughed and
enjoyed a lot. On day four, we went to Ranthambore, where the hotel was very nice. We went to the Ranthambore Fort,
where we saw various animals and after a four kilometre walk, we reached the fort. We passed three gates, two were
made to confuse the enemies and then kill them. This fort was surrounded by four mountains because of which it was
hard to locate them. The fort was captured in 1301 by Allauddin Khilji after he betrayed King Hammir Rao. After that,
on the same day we went to an NGO, where we saw handmade objects and also bought some stuff. After having some
evening snacks, we went for a DJ night where we had no control over ourselves and kept on dancing for a long time.

7. 06
OUR JOURNEY
It was surprising to learn that some
instruments at Jantar Mantar are still used
for astronomical observations
Creating decorative wares by painting
ceramic tiles using the art of Blue Pottery
was fun
Engrossed in decorating the fabric with
beautiful designs using the art of block
printing
All packed and excited for a winter morning
Ranthambore Jungle Safari

8. Team Members
Aarav, Aryan, Bhavesh, Dhruv, Mitansh, Nakshatra, Pratham & Simranjeet
AMBER FORT
02.
Amber Fort in Jaipur is built of both white marble and sandstone. It was founded by Raja Man Singh. It was finally
finished by his descendant Jai Singh. We also learnt about Indian, Mughal and Persian architecture. We also saw the
fort’s defence structures, high walls built atop a large hill. The tour guide also told us that earlier the gates were known
as pols. Exquisite paintings of hunting scenes on the wall show how aggressive Rajputs were. Then we learnt about
how the optimal room temperature is maintained in the king’s living space. In summers, to maintain a cool temperature,
curtains were woven from Khus grass. These were monitored periodically with the help of water. The strong dusty hot
air during summer months that passed through the screen converts into cool air, thus cooling the room temperature. In
winters, all the corners of the room were lit with four lamps and the roof, which was made of convex mirrors coated in
silver, shined like stars.
Now talking about the royal family, Raja Man Singh had twelve wives and Raja Jai Singh had two wives. The queens
were not allowed to leave the castle nor could they meet any guests. So, their service and shopping counters were
made inside the castle. There were two meeting halls in the palaces, Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Aam. Diwan-i-Khas was
for special guests and Diwan-i-Aam for common holdings. The fascinating thing for us is how Indian history is being
preserved among youth and is kept in safe hands.

9. AMBER FORT
08
Our guide informed us that Amber fort was
built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh
I, a trusted general of the Mughal emperor
Akbar
Our visit to Amber Fort was very informative
— we learnt about the glorious history of
Kachwaha Rajputs
Ganesh Pol is a beautifully carved gate to
the private palaces of the Maharajas of
Jaipur at Amber Fort
Gazing in awe at Amber Fort’s massive
cauldron, a testament to Jaipur’s culinary
heritage

10. Team Members
Dev, Gurwaris, Harpran, Jashan, Mohammad, Nishchayveer, Tanveer & Viren
BLOCK PRINTING &BLUE POTTERY
03.
Block Printing is a unique way of designing clothes and printing floral designs or prints on a cloth. It is a technique
in which carved wooden blocks are dipped into coloured dyes and are pressed on the cloth. It was first developed in
China. In Gujarat, this craft was practised by Paithapur families. The blocks are generally made of seasoned teak wood
by trained craftsmen because it requires a lot of practice. We all enjoyed this activity and made our own block printed
clothes.
Blue Pottery is a very popular way of designing ceramic pots. It is able to attract everyone because of its appealing
designs. We had a great time there as it was fun painting the pots. Everyone should try this once as it helps us gain
knowledge of our cultural roots. Blue pottery and Block Printing are traditional activities done in Rajasthan. There are
two types of Block Printing, i.e., Direct Block Printing and Resist Printing. We did the former one.
Blue Pottery and Block Printing have natural colours like: blue extracted from soaking indigo leaves, black made out
of horseshoes and camel shoes that requires ten days during summer and twenty five days during winters and red as
natural gum soaked overnight in water.
Let’s have a look at the process of Direct Block Printing. The fabric is painted and kept in water for mixing with turmeric
(haldi) and a perfect amount of oil for three days. The best part is that all the things were done by hand. The fabric was
washed again to remove the excess dye and dried. Then the fabric was stretched on the printing table so that the cloth
doesn’t ripple. After that, the cloth was printed and dried and we took it to our hotel. Blue pottery was done on a small
plate-like pot. We started painting and designing the pots using our imagination and later took them with us.

11. 10
BLOCK PRINTING &BLUE POTTERY
Making our own unique prints on fabric with
wooden blocks in our workshop experience
Intricate and beautiful patterns, these
wooden blocks tell stories of Jaipur’s art
and culture
Observing the local artisans work tirelessly
to create the block printing clothes was a
learning experience
Exploring our artistic side by painting Blue
Pottery tiles, inspired by the skilled artisans
of Jaipur

12. Team Members
Aashita, Amanna, Anika, Ashmi, Bhavya, Navya, Pranaya, Prisha & Vriti
CHOKHI DHANI
04.
We all are the natives of a well developed city in India but we have never felt so attached to our country and culture
before. Chokhi Dhani gave us the actual Rajasthani feeling. We really enjoyed it. Most people nowadays are westernised,
but after experiencing the rich culture and tradition of our country, we were truly amazed. It really makes our country
unique, and makes the words true that India is a country full of divinity and diversity. Chokhi Dhani is an exciting place.
We enjoyed the traditional folk dance by the local artists. Seeing artists dance in spectacular Rajasthani dresses, we
also felt like wearing them. The dance was so mesmerising that we could not help ourselves but dance.
We also ate mouth-watering cuisines, which we had never tried. Our favourite cuisines included daal baati churma,
fritters, and curry. We also bought items like jewellery, clocks, skirts, perfumes, home decor items and many more. We
also got to know about an art named rice writing, which was very intricate. Another factor we liked about this place is
that we could ride on oxen, camels, elephants, and horses. We also played many games like maze running, marbles,
balloon shooting and ring pool.The best part was the treehouse slide. We also visited a Gaushala and fed the cows.
They were very calm. We also got to know that a new branch of Chokhi Dhani has been constructed in Dubai. It was a
proud moment for us to know that our culture is being loved by the people living outside our nation and also by people
of different religions and backgrounds. We also saw the process of how carpets are made with the help of looms. In
Chokhi Dhani, there was an underground furnace where metals were being melted and were converted into ornaments,
jewellery items and utensils. They were then sand down. One funny incident was that, a delusional man told us that he
had received an Oscar from the prime minister. At last, we would suggest that tourists should visit this place as they
would definitely enjoy it a lot.

13. 12
CHOKHI DHANI
The heritage village of Jaipur, Chokhi Dhani,
offers a glimpse of Rajasthani tradition
The food at Chokhi Dhani is cooked in
traditional earthen pots using firewood,
giving it a distinct flavour
A typical Rajasthani meal — trying a
new cuisine was altogether a satisfying
experience
The local artists introduced us with the
characters of the eagerly anticipated
puppet show

14. Team Members
Angadveer, Harveen, Kavya, Lakshya, Pallav, Rohanpreet, Sankalp & Yuvraj
One of the best moments of our lives was experiencing the adventurous Ranthambore safari. It was quite fun and
very educational for us. It was an early morning ride and the weather was extremely cold. On our way to the forest, we
managed to see nature’s beauty close enough; the trees, the animals, and the birds. The safari was really exciting. We
all were so enthused when we first saw the peacocks. Everyone got way too excited when we saw the deer. They weren’t
just normal deer, they were the sambars. Did we tell you all that the Ranthambore National Park is one of the finest game
reserves of northern India. Since tigers mark their territory, the male tigers got an area of about 75 sq.km. whereas the
female tigers get an area of 15-20 sq Km. On our way, we even saw peacocks opening up their feathers and dancing to
the chirping of the birds. We saw wild boars who were making way too much noise. We had to remain quiet throughout
the journey to not disturb the animals. Unfortunately, we did not meet our expectations as we weren’t able to spot any
tigers. The zone we went in had only three tigers but sadly we did not spot any. And at the end, we all would say that the
safari was a really great experience and we all would like to experience it.
RANTHAMBORE SAFARI
05.

15. 14
The adventurous open-jeep wildlife safari
was worth getting up early on a chilly
morning”
It was an exhilarating jungle safari in
Ranthambore as we got a chance to
witness the majestic tigers in their natural
habitat
Our guide told us that we could see tigers,
deer, bears, leopards during the jungle safari
We had the most adventurous and fun
experience exploring the Indian wildlife at
Ranthambore
RANTHAMBORE SAFARI

16. 01 Heading towards the entrance
of the huge Amber Fort for
stepping into its glorious
history
02 Stunned by the elaborately-
frescoed, three-storeyed
Ganesh Pol, which provides
entry into the royal quarters
03 After learning how the sun
dials worked at the Jantar
Mantar, we tried our hands at
making paper sundials
02
Moments
06.Say Cheese
03
01

17. 16
04 Our group had an interactive
session with the guide about
how the instruments at Amber
Fort work
05 It was an accomplishment
for us to make our own block-
printed articles inspired by the
skilled artisans
06 It was a lively experience to
immerse in Rajasthan’s culture
with colourful puppets and the
polished skill of the puppeteers
04
06
05

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