India, Jan. 6 -- While many official residences prioritise function over form, the Jaipur home of Rajasthan's deputy chief minister, Diya Kumari, offers a masterclass in blending heritage with hospitality. A tour of the Civil Lines property revealed an interior so meticulously curated it could easily be mistaken for a high-end boutique hotel. Also read | Step inside Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad's Lukshmi Vilas Palace, the largest private residence in the world

The residence, showcased in a January 4 YouTube video by Curly Tales, serves as a living gallery of Rajasthani culture. From the moment guests enter, they are greeted by a fusion of historical reverence and local craftsmanship that reflects both Diya Kumari's royal lineage and her ...