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 Sariska
Palace was built at the close of the 19th century by Maharaja Jai Singh
of Alwar. This palace was originally a royal hunting lodge. Conveniently
located 199 km from Delhi and 120 km from Jaipur, Sariska Palace is today
a palace hotel. Not far from it is the Kuchaman Fort, also a heritage
hotel. This one-time Rajput stronghold is set on a sheer-rock cliff in
Nagaur district, 130 km from Jaipur. The Sariska Group of Hotels has come
out with a special package worth Rs 3,500 per couple per night. The package
is for both palaces, and can be booked from Delhi till December 30, 2001.
The offer includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner. For more details
call 011-6163225; or e-mail sariska@del2vsnl.net.in.
 MUSIC
Meeting and Parting
Virah Milan-as the title would suggest-is an expression of the emotions
that meeting and parting engender. The sense of distress at separation
and happiness in romantic togetherness are captured by Shivanand Patil
in the album Classic Masterpieces (HMV, Rs 50). Patil has rendered four
ragas-Bilasakhani Todi, Madhuvanti, Chandrakauns and Bageshree-and in
so doing developed them in the traditions of the Kirana and Gwalior gharanas.
 BOOKS
Wisdom Capsules
The basic tenet of Sri Aurobindo's teaching is that behind the apparent
diversity of the universe there lies "a self of all things one and
eternal". It is possible to cut through the veil of maya and reach
an awareness of this self, the divinity within us all. Makarand Paranjape
has compiled thoughts from Sri Aurobindo in The Little Book of Sri Aurobindo
(Penguin, Rs 75).
 CUISINE
The Foods Of India
Jamavar, an Indian restaurant featuring both north and south Indian
cuisine at the five-star deluxe The Leela Palace is the latest upmarket
eatery in Bangalore. Attractions include salmon ke kebab, murg methi malai
and lobster neerulli. Jamavar is a weaving pattern originally woven with
fibres drawn from mountain sheep. The teardrop pattern developed in Kashmir
was adapted by the French and took the name of the city where it was developed-Paisley.
Average meal for two: Rs 1,000. The Leela Palace, Airport Road, Phone
number (080) 521-1234.
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