SUPVA students observe Historic Architecture and Paintings during educational tour

Rohtak, February 20, 2026: Students of Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLCSUPVA) visited Gwalior and closely observed its historic architecture and paintings. These students are on an educational trip organized by the varsity, and on the first day, they visited Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior Fort, and the Gurudwara in Gwalior.

Faculty Coordinator Vinay Kumar from the Visual Arts Department said that third-year Bachelor of Visual Arts and second-year Master of Visual Arts students are currently on an educational tour, studying various historical cities of the country and the buildings present in them. On the first day, they visited the Jai Vilas Palace of the Scindia dynasty in Gwalior. It is a magnificent blend of Indo-Saracenic and 19th-century European architecture. The palace museum displays an impressive collection of art, historical artifacts, and royal memorabilia, providing a glimpse into the grand lifestyle of India’s royal past. The students closely observed the splendid furniture, rare manuscripts, and exquisite European paintings. The palace’s Durbar Hall, with its grand chandeliers and decorated ceiling, is a unique example of Indian heritage, attracting architecture enthusiasts.

After this, the students visited the Gwalior Fort. This ancient 8th-century fort, located atop a rocky peak, is a remarkable example of Indian architecture and engineering. The massive sandstone walls, ruins, and gateways seem to narrate stories of battles, dynasties, and legends. The intricately carved Jain temples, the grand Man Singh Palace, and the serene Sas-Bai Temple showcase exemplary artwork. In the evening, at Gurudwara Shri Data Bandi Chhor Sahib, Gwalior, the students paid their respects with devotion and observed the site.

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Amit Arya said that it’s the university's moral responsibility to familiarize students of visual arts with historical heritage, architecture, painting, and other decorations. When they closely observe all these details along with their studies, they will better understand the significance of their course. They will realize the importance of visual arts in the decoration of any house, building, palace, fort, hotel, or structure. Dr. Arya said that such educational tours prove to be informative for students.