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Kesar is the Hindi word for saffron, and this folky Rajasthani room reflects the sun-kissed desert – furnishings in flaming saffron and deep red with folk motifs. With a king-sized bed and large atrium, this room overlooks the garden and rising sun.

Kesar in Rajasthan has several connotations. It is saffron, the most delectable of spices…It is the colour of fragrant, sublime sandalwood…Kesar reflects the sun and golden sand dunes of the region…It symbolizes the aspiration of the people for auspiciousness, plenty and prosperity…It is one of the most favourite colours of choice, singly or in combination with hot pink and bright red, for women’s veils and men’s turbans… Above all, Kesar is the colour of the native Rajasthani’s love and longing for her/his lover… embodied as the Kesariya…

In this arid desert region of vast distances, men of all communities – other than agriculturists – have traditionally, for thousands of years, been compelled to migrate far from home in search of livelihood or fortune… whether as merchants, warriors, herdsmen or artisans. Given the tradition of early betrothal and marriage, the experience of loneliness and separation came early in the lives of men and women here (Rajasthan’s notorious institution of child marriage, and the resulting maternal and infant death statistics, continue to reflect some of the negative outcomes of this social practice).

Marriages in Rajasthan have always been based on clan exogamy. And since clans were concentrated in specific regions, marriages generally took place between families located almost 1000 km. apart. Teenaged daughters left home and parents after marriage, to live in distant lands with strange families. A young woman’s emotional sustainability thus depended on her skill in crafting a mutually supportive relationship with the people in her new and complex social environment. The only person in this environment with whom she could share a deep intimacy was her husband. In such a situation, when couples were separated for extended periods due to male migration, they lived in a permanent state of longing for the beloved…a loneliness most poignantly felt by women, for obvious reasons.

All of this is embodied in the popular word-name for lover – Kesariya. Kesar, thus is, both, the colour of and metaphor for love and longing for the beloved…It is separation from and union with…the beloved. It is also a popular name in the region for both men (Kesar Singh) and women (Kesar Kanwar).

Check-in/check-out: 12 noon.
For availability and reservations, please write directly to info@savista.com.
Main features:
Stunning, uniquely-designed, airy rooms with plenty of natural light and views of greenery all around.
Carefully selected handmade / restored Rajasthani furniture and artifacts, or a blend of traditional and modern furniture.
Very comfortable beds for the best possible sleep.
Restored colonial / traditional Indian / contemporary writing desk in most rooms.
Every room has either a sun terrace, or an additional glass-enclosed sitting room / patio with gorgeous views of the outdoors, or an attached balcony overlooking the pool. A few have fireplaces.
Room and bathroom windows can be opened to let in fresh air when preferred.
All bathrooms are ensuite, have hot and cold running water and rain showers, and views of tree-tops.
Facilities:
  • Complimentary breakfast;
  • Tea / Coffee making facility;
  • Pure, natural drinking water from Savista’s borewells (complimentary bottled water on request);
  • Complimentary nibbles;
  • Free wireless internet;
  • Air conditioning;
  • Space heating in chilly weather;
  • Sumptuous duvet and high quality cotton bed linen;
  • Hundred percent cotton towels, robes and room slippers;
  • Branded herbal bath products.
Other Facilities:
  • Business services (scanning, copying, printing);
  • Laundry and ironing*;
  • Hair dryer;
  • Concierge service;
  • Maps and travel guides;
  • Medicines, germicide gargle, sewing accessories etc. (an “Ask For” menu is placed in each room. If you require some other service that is not listed, please ask and we will try our best to arrange it for you);
  • Doctor/dentist appointments and facilitation;
  • For guests with physical disabilities, one room can be outfitted to suit their needs. Please let us know when booking.
    (* chargeable)
N.B.
Most rooms feature a large double bed (king-size), and are for single/double occupancy;
Five rooms can be adapted into twin-bedded rooms  (please let us know when you are specifically looking for a twin room;
A child below 4 stays free if sharing the parents’ bed;
Children of 4 and above require an extra bed. Four of our rooms can accommodate an extra rollaway bed (for a child only) for a small extra charge. Please email us with your requirement and we will help you make your selection;
All our guest rooms are non-smoking;
We are a pet-free property;
We do not have T.V.s or intercoms in the rooms;
We accept Visa and Master credit cards, Bank to bank transfers and cash payments (we do not accept Amex cards).
No hidden costs: No resort fees and other vague charges; No workout charges; No towel replacement costs;  No wi-fi costs; No parking fees; No breakfast bills.

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