Light and Sound Show Amber Palace ~ Beautiful ~ . Review on Jaipur

Standing at a height, looking at the remnants of past, the walls that hold royalty and charisma of Rajputs. Amber Fort has always enchanted my senses. Amber Fort is located in Amber (Jaipur), which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. The Amber Fort looks stunning, all-built in white marble and red sandstone. To add to its charm, Maotha Lake makes its foreground. The crystal mirror image of the Fort, on the still waters of the lake, seems to be a beautiful illusion. Amber Fort is usually pronounced as Amer Fort. In 1592, construction of the Fort was started by Raja Man Singh I. However, the Amber Fort took its present form during the reign of Raja Jai Singh I.

The Deewan e Khaas is as beautiful as Agra Fort. The display of royalty, antiques, is magnificent. I heard of Light and sound show, but somehow, always preferred to take people during day hours, so that they could see and appreciate the richness of fort. Once running short of time, I reluctantly agreed for light and sound show.

We reached Kesar Kiyari Complex at around 7 o clock in the evening. We missed one show, as it was on air, and was in English. We booked the second show, that was in hindi, at 7.30 we moved towards the theatre. Cameras are not allowed, ok done. Also they provided cotton swabs for small kids, in case they find the music too loud. That was a thoughtful gesture.

Ambience : Simple iron benches are kept, no reservation of seats. Sit anywhere, the show will be equally charismatic. The open sky, a canopy of stars above, pleasant cool atmosphere, the cold breeze, was stimulating the senses. Once we all were seated, it started or can I say the magic began. The fort personified. It stood like a person, who told us his life, the phases, good, bad and the ugly. The festivals and celebrations, the coup, the Jauhar (when the ladies of defeated army, jump in fire instead of becoming victims of enemy). The saga of royalty and richness; Rajputs, Mughals.

The script and lyrics are written by Gulzar Sir. This magic of words comes to life, when Mr Amitabh Bachchan gives them his voice. I can still hear the Song “Padharo Mhare des” sometimes in centrestage and sometimes in the backdrop, sung by Shubha Mudgal and Ustad Sultan Khan. The echo of words, wonderful use of surround sound, makes your head turn, to see, the fire from a cannon, or a bird flying above your head, or a dancing festival in Deewan-E-Khaas or a sentry sending some message from one minar to other. The lights danced, they became flares of fire, colours of holi, leheriya pattern, simply a riot of colours, which were speaking the folklores.

One hour show, where the time stands still but at the same it flies. I saw Amber from a totally different perspective that day. Definitely worth watching.

Cost of one ticket : Rs 100Timings change. Please ensure.History of Amber : Ref : Internet.