Princess Meenal Kumari Singh Deo of Dhenkanal, born into Gujarat’s Wankaner royal family, has transformed her ancestral Odisha palace into a heritage homestay and craft hub. Passionate about preserving local arts, she founded the Maharaja Bhagirath Mahindra Bahadur Foundation and her fashion brand Minaketan to promote ikat, dokra, and pattachitra, blending royal legacy with sustainable living.
