The Folklore Museum with Historical Significance

Jaisalmer is a city of historical importance in the state of Rajasthan.  Besides forts, the museums of the city showcase the beautiful heritage of the desert state most overwhelmingly. Talking about one such museum, the Folklore Museum is one of the most visited museums in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Situated on the banks of Gadisasar Lake in Mehar Bagh Garden, the museum was established in 1984 by N K Sharma. Moreover, he has collected several items like postcards, old coins, etc. for the museums which draw the attention of worldwide tourists.

Highlights of the Folklore Museum in Jaisalmer

The beautiful architecture is the first point of attraction in the museum. As visitors move inside, the museum is segregated into 6 sections. Fossil section, Jewelry, Costumes, Ornaments of Horse and Camel, Photographs and Coterie of Paintings are the six sections of the museum.  Each section of the museum is complemented with galleries, which display folk art from the bygone to the present era like costumes, paintings, photographs, hairstyle presentation, manuscripts, artefacts, etc. Besides this, the cultural aspect of the city is well-defined by several photographs and objects like headgear, puppets, traditional used items, etc. All these displayed items depict the rich and royal heritage of Jaisalmer as well as Rajasthan in an ethnic manner.

Puppet shows and videos highlighting musical instruments and traditional dances are another feature of the museum. Visitors spend plenty of time in the Folklore museum and try to relive the prideful moments. For history lovers, there is no place better than a folklore museum in Jaisalmer where a huge collection of artefacts is present. Easy to visit during weekdays and weekends, it remains open from 8 am-7 pm for national and international tourists. Because the temperature remains quite hot during summer, thus visit around October to March is recommended.

So, if you have an intense desire to learn about Jaisalmer’s history and traditions, a visit to the Folklore Museum would be a memorable experience.

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