MARWAR India - September - October 2025

इस अंक में

Welcome to the September - October 2025 issue.

On our cover is Dr. Birendra Saraf, Maharashtra’s Advocate General — a man who stands at the crossroads of law, policy, and governance. With humility in high office and resilience in life, he speaks with rare candour of self-doubt, of family grounding, and of the quiet strength required to stay the course in a profession known as much for its challenges as its prestige.

We also spotlight master sculptor Naresh Kumar Kumawat, who carries forward a three-generation legacy of sculptural excellence. His monumental works are as much symbols of cultural pride as they are of peace and diplomacy — from the 369-foot Statue of Belief in Nathdwara, the tallest Shiva statue in the world, to the 75-foot Samudra Manthan relief at the New Parliament in Delhi, and over 30 Gandhian sculptures across the globe.

On the bookshelf, storyteller Ashwin Sanghi returns with The Ayodhya Alliance, the eighth installment of his bestselling series. As Diwali approaches, business leaders and entrepreneurs talk about the tiny rituals they once fought over in jest that have left unexpectedly deep imprints.

Our art and culture pages take you into the timeless tradition of the phad — a sacred, hand-painted scroll that grew from the confluence of Marwar’s priest-bards and Mewar’s artists, keeping centuries of storytelling alive in colour and rhythm.

And in Marwar Privé, the season gets a festive edge. From a review of Volvo’s EX30 to fashion inspired by the rich palette of Marwar, and thoughtful tablescapes that make festive entertaining effortlessly elegant