1 week Ago By Shreya Garg
The energy at Travancore Palace in New Delhi On December 12 was quite infectious. Organised by Princess Manjari Mishra, the event 'Shubhrajyotsna' was held in the memory of her late mother Rani Jyotsna Mishra, Maharani of Ayodhya. Manjari said she wanted to reminisce the fond memories of her late mother and take her legacy forward by presenting a rather stunning collection of textiles, accessories and accents from her palace atelier 'Shilpmanjari'.
It was an event that saw coming together of people from different walks of life where they appreciated the traditional craftsmanship of Ayodhya. At the event, among the notable names who graced the event were Padma Shri and MP from Mathura Hema Malini (chief guest at the event), Padma Bhushan and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy (guest of honour at the event) and Padma Vibhushan Dr. Sonal Mansingh, a legendary classical dancer and cultural icon.
Also read: Meet the Delhi Couple Who Made SRK, Sara Ali Khan And Kartik Aaryan Dance at Their Wedding! What probably struck out for most people at the event was how the collection was an embodiment of traditional crafts and craftsmanship of Ayodhya. The zardosi of Avadh, the hand painting on textiles, the bead work, the display of Panchatantra stories, the Indian flora and fauna motifs - seeing all this work on saris, accessories, capes and shawls, one couldn't help but wonder how distinct and beautiful the collection looked. Reflecting on the event, Manjari shared, “This retrospective is a labor of love, a tribute to my mother’s grace and her unyielding passion for craft.
Through her, I learned to appreciate Ayodhya’s rich Ganga-Jamuni culture, where traditions intertwine, and every artisan—irrespective of their faith—becomes a custodian of our heritage. ‘Shubhrajyotsna’ is not just a celebration of craft but of unity and harmony, values my mother deeply cherished.” Also read: Top Funny Questions People Googled In 2024 When Manjari was asked how she feels about giving employment to so many people in the region who would otherwise had to migrate to other cities in search of work, she replied humbly that she's nobody to give employment and she's glad that so many artisans, predominantly Muslims, were helping her sustain the legacy of her mother.
"Craft is a language of the divine - boundless and universal," she said. Speaking about the collection, Yatindra Mohan Pratap Mishra, a celebrated scholar and National Award-winning author, added: “Our mother was a repository of wisdom and tradition. She taught us that art is a bridge, connecting us to our roots and to one another.
Manjari’s vision through ‘Shubhrajvotsna’ beautifully captures that sentiment, bringing Ayodhya’s heritage to life.” Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from People, Lifestyle and around the world..
