Academic Initiatives

National Crafts Museum Hosts Launch of "Shwet Shyam" Exhibition in New Delhi

The grand inaugural ceremony of "Shwet Shyam, East India's Krishna Bhakti: A Textural Tale of Devotion" was recently celebrated at the prestigious National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 27th April 2026,. Presented by the textile brand Tantavyaa-a dedicated CSR initiative of RSB Global and the RSP Foundation the landmark five-day exhibition ran from April 28 to May 2, 2026. The high-profile event was graced by, Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, alongside Mrs. Nivritti Kumari Mewar, who attended as the primary guests of honor. Joining the royal couple was Union Minister of Education, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, who emphasized the government's strong support for the rural revival of extinct Indian handlooms.

Curated masterfully by Ms. Neha Verma (Abharan Foundation) and artist Mr. Pankaj, with foundational support from Ms. Priyanka Behera (RSB Global Group), the visual showcase beautifully traced the spirit of Krishna Bhakti across Eastern India. The display brought together exquisite regional textiles, drapes, handlooms, and embroideries unique to Odisha, West Bengal, and Assam. Highlighting rare weaving techniques like innovative khadi-jute blends, the exhibition seamlessly traced historic design connections across the courts of Avadh and Kolkata to the roots of North-Eastern devotion

Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Mrs. Nivritti Kumari Mewar, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Ms. Neha Verma, Mr. Pankaj, Ms. Priyanka Behera, Her Highness Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda and others at inaugural launch of exhibition 'Shwet Shyam'

A special literary milestone also marked the opening segment, featuring the official unveiling of the Gujarati translation of the new book, "Adventures of a Travelling Monk". The entire initiative beautifully championed Tantavyaa's core foundational pillars: Sankirtan (devotional music), Shashaktikaran (artisan empowerment), and Swadhinman (self-reliance).

Front cover of the books

Maharana Mewar Special Library: Mewar's Scholarly Treasure

The Maharana Mewar Special Library (MMSL) stands as a premier resource for scholars, housing over 37,403 books as of April 2026 on literature, religion, history, arts, zoology, sports, and global geography-with rare volumes on the Mewar dynasty. Books are meticulously processed via Accession Registers, Dewey Decimal Classification (19th Rev.), AACR II cataloguing, and Libsys software, with details accessible on the Eternal Mewar website. All volumes feature stamping, tagging, and scanning for preservation.

In March and April 2026, 65 new titles enriched the collection, this include Early History of Rajasthan, Surya Vanshi (Mewar Mahakavya) Vol.1, Rajasthan Baseta (Dhobi) Samaj ke gaurav, Magar Hame to Sach Gana Hai, Swami Vivekanand aur Rajasthan, Modi Dashak : Viksit Bharat ki Adharshila, Shriramcharitmanas, Hindvano Suraj Mewar, Sonebhadra ka itihas, Yogi Adityanath aur Mahakumbha, Gorakh Sabdi, Agni Samadhi Chittore ki Gaurav Gatha, Astrology: Ek Vigyan, Gandhari Ri Peer, Haar Nahi Manuga, Goraksha Hamara Param Kartvya, Mein Hun Bheema Bharat ka, Govedh Bharat ka Kalank Evam Gay ka Mahatmya, Young, Wired, and not Woke: How the Youth of Today are Redefining Success, Love and Self, Go-Sushma, Aadarsh Bal Kahaniyan, Prerak Bal Kahaniyan, Shriramcharit Manas, Sanskrit-Lithuanian Dictionary, Sati: the Myth of Widow Buring in British India, 13 Case Studies, Yoga in Geriatric Care, Empty Hours: The Untold Science of Nutritional Rest, Beyond Gravity, From Neuroscience to Monkhood, Rushabhayan:The Pioneer of Indic Civilization, Beyond Birth and Death, The Ramayana and its impact on the Modern World, A Tale of Gods and Demons, Study Abroad Playbook: A Step-by-step Guide for Students and Parents, The Man Who Fed India, Shareerik Shiksha ka Itihas, Siddhant aur Aadhar, Sheel, Sutra, Iridescence: Unfairy Tales of Yearning, Close Encounters with a living God, Yogivarya Maharaj Chatur Singh Ji va unka Sahitya, Shri Geetaji, Shrimad Dayanand Prakash, Rishi Dayanand ka Udaipur (Mewar) Pravas, Sankshipt Shivpuranam, Nagda:Eklingji- Treasure of Mewar, Who Am I?, The Plenary Hall of the Chamber of Deputies, A Children History of India, Jewels of India: Bharat ki Shaan Bharat ka Abhiman, Cricket World Cup: Odyssey 1975-2007, Cricket World Cup: Hat-Trick of Home Wins 2011.2015.2019, Cricket World Cup 2023: A Final Twist, Young, Wired, and not Woke: How the Youth of Today are Redefining Success, Love and Self, Nothing But the Truth, Homoeopathy, Beyond Myths into Truth, The CEO Mindset: Developing Leadership Habits and Mental Models for Success, A Dubious Place: A Pahari Painting Attributed to Nikka of Guler, Sujan: Silver Jubilee 2000-2025.