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In an exclusive cover story for HELLO! India, Princess Janaki Kumari of Alwar emerges as a captivating blend of royal heritage, youthful vision, and civic dedication. At just 27 years old, the descendant of nine generations of Alwar royalty is turning her passion for art, history, and community into a determined mission: to restore heritage sites and put Alwar and Bundi firmly on India’s cultural and tourism map. Hello Magazine
Rooted in Legacy, Focused on the Future
At her ancestral residence, Phool Bagh Palace in central Alwar, Janaki welcomed HELLO! India for her first-ever magazine photoshoot. Dressed in family heirlooms — including her great-grandmother’s pastel tissue saree — she spoke warmly of her legacy and the responsibility it inspires. “This drape belonged to my great-grandmother, Rani Usha Devi… It’s a trip down memory lane,” she shared with pride. Though raised between Delhi and Alwar, Janaki’s path led her away from the legal world of metropolitan courts and back to her roots. A political science graduate with a law degree from Lady Shri Ram College, she chose purpose over prestige — foregoing a conventional career to champion heritage preservation, tourism, and community welfare in her home region.
Vision for Alwar and Bundi
Princess Janaki’s priorities are anchored in two iconic Rajasthani destinations:
Reviving Alwar’s Tourism Appeal
“Alwar is currently just a transit city,” Janaki explained, underlining a common perception that she intends to change. With plans to boost the city’s visibility — both domestically and internationally — she aims to transform it into a meaningful cultural destination.
Restoration of Bundi’s Artistic Treasures
An avid admirer of artistic heritage, she is deeply involved in the restoration of Bundi’s Garh Palace, renowned for its centuries-old frescoes and rare paintings. These works, dating back to the 1600s and 1700s, have seen varying degrees of neglect — and Janaki wants that to change. She envisions a museum equipped with audio guides, armoury displays, and educational content that celebrates Bundi’s artistic richness while inviting wider public engagement.
Her familial ties to Bundi are personal: her grandmother was a princess of Bundi, and her father is a trustee of the Kuldevi Ashapura Mataji trust, which works toward preserving heritage structures in the region.
Blending Tradition with Youthful Dynamism
Janaki’s daily life defies stereotypical images of royalty. In formal pants and a crisp shirt, she exudes both regal charisma and the grounded spirit of Gen Z. She described growing up moving between courtrooms in Delhi and palace corridors in Alwar, with neither world feeling unnatural: “Everything was normalised… but what’s different from others is the sense of responsibility we take on for ourselves.”
Her engaging recounting of childhood tales — including one about a pet lioness that roamed the palace grounds — underscores a deep connection to the land and its stories, blending personal memory with collective heritage.
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