The majestic Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, is not just a relic of history. Spanning over a massive 500 to 700 acres this 19th-century marvel remains the active private home of the erstwhile Gaekwad royal family. While portions function as a museum, the palace breathes with the daily life of its current residents.
Modern Guardians of the Legacy
HRH Samarjitsinh Gaekwad
The titular Maharaja of Baroda and head of the dynasty. He is a former first class cricketer, avid golfer, and the key administrator of the estate.
Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad
A dynamic modern royal, trained historian and former journalist. She spearheads cultural preservation, famously reviving heritage crafts like Chanderi weaving.
The couple resides in the palace alongside their two daughters
ensuring the historical estate remains a lively family home.
The family occupies a private wing of the palace, which is four times the size of Buckingham Palace. Living among walls adorned with Raja Ravi Varma paintings and Italian marble, they actively manage the on-site Gaekwad Baroda Golf Club and the Maharaja Fatah Singh Museum
News Edit KV Raman.
