Under the 63rd series of its online exhibition by Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, on Thursday presented the Cenotaphs of Rajasthan situated in the Desert Village Open Air Exhibition of Manav Sangrahalaya has been presented online with its basic information and photographs and videos.
About this exhibition, Praveen Kumar Mishra, Director, IGRMS said that – The tradition of making cenotaphs/chhatri has been strictly followed among the Rajputs residing in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. According to historical evidence, the process of making cenotaphs started around the 6th century. The purpose of the construction of such structures was to preserve the memory of the dead and to give immortality to their memories.
These cenotaphs carry out the tradition of giving life to the memories of the deceased to the future generations, giving proof of their attachment to the dead souls and the devotion and loyalty of the children. These ornamented cenotaphs are a symbol of prosperity. These are priceless. It provides relaxation, fresh air and coolness to the people during the summer time.
About the Cenotaphs of Rajasthan Ashok Kumar Sharma, Assistant Keeper told that – The material for the construction of this cenotaph was transported from Jaisalmer on Truck and brought here along with the accomplished artists. These artists carved different parts of the cenotaphs here and started the construction work. It has been constructed on top of a rectangular platform at a height of five feet from the ground.