Rana Kumbha palace

Rana Kumbha palace is 15th century palace where Rana Kumbha lived and spent his royal life. This historic monument is very popular among tourists due to its charming and artistic architecture. It is located in Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan. Rana Kumbha Palace is the oldest structure inside the fort just near the vijaya stambha.Entry to the palace is through Suraj Pol that leads into a courtyard.
The founder of Udaipur, Maharana Udai Singh was born in this same palace. Rana Kumbha palace have the cellar where brave Rani Padmini performed an act of jauhar along with other women during an attack of Khilji. Lord Shiva temple in the nearby and light and sound show in its complex takes visitors more close to the Chittorgarh Fort history. The palace was rebuilt by Maharana Kumbha on a ruined palace which was built in the 734 AD by Bappa Rawal. He was known for his art and cultural patronages in Rajasthan's Mewar dynasty. It is in this palace the Rajput King Maharana Kumbha lived his royal life. The ruined Kumbha Palace is the most massive monument in the fort of Chittor.


According to the legends, the founder of the city of Udaipur, Maharana Udai Singh was born here, and his life was saved by his wet nurse Panna Dhai, who sacrificed her own son and successfully managed to take a young Udai Singh to a safe destination. This place was once the home of the famous bhakti poetess Meerabai. The palace is believed to have underground cellars where Rani Padmini and other women folks in the royal palace performed Jauhar during the attack of Ala-ud-din Khilji in 1303 AD. This is also said that their souls are still haunting this palace.
The Rana Kumbha Palace is a fine specimen of Rajput's architecture. It is a huge structure, built of sandstone, which are not of equal proportions. The palace is raised high from a large basement which is in the shape of a rectangle. The walls are ornamented with artificial battlements and turrets. The remarkable feature of the palace is its splendid series of canopied balconies. The entrance to the palace is through two gateways known as Suraj Pol and Tripolia Gate leading further to Suraj Gokhra, Zanana Mahal, and Kanwarpada-ka-Mahal in the open courtyard.
The palaces of Panna Dhai and Meerabai are situated in the southern part of this palace complex. A grand old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and stables of horses and elephants are placed nearby. The Nau Lakha Bandar (nine lakh treasury) building, the royal treasury of Chittor was also located close by. Now, across from the palace is a museum and archeological office. The Singa Chowri temple is also nearby.

Timings: 9.30 AM to 5 PM

Entry Fee: situated inside the fort complex
 
Fort Entry Fee: Rs. 15 for Indian and Rs. 200 for Foreigner

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The tomb of Seikh Salim Chisti

The tomb of Seikh Salim Chisti is essentially the most important buildings in the palace complex and was built between 1580 and 1581. The building is made of carved white marble and is one of the finest examples of the artistic stone carving mastery in medieval India. The architecture is a cross between the Hindu and Mughal architecture and is surrounded with intricately carved marble screens known as ‘Jaalis’ from all sides. The mausoleum belongs to the Sufi saint Salim Chishti who lived at a ridge near the city. During the time the city was inhabited, it served as one of the major centers of the Sufi movement in India.

The tomb has been constructed on a platform which is about 1 m. high, a flight of five steps leading to the entrance portico. The main tomb building is enclosed by delicate marble screens on all sides, and the tomb is located in the centre of the main hall, which has a single semi-circular dome. The marble building is beautifully carved, and has an ivory-like appearance. The plinth is ornamented with mosaics of black and yellow marble arranged in geometric patterns. An ebony "chhaparkhat" enclosure surrounds the marble cenotaph, which is usually covered by a green cloth. A wooden canopy incrusted with mother-of-pearl inlay mosaic over it.
The door to the main chamber is intricately carved with arabesque patterns and bears inscriptions from the Quran. Brown marble borders the interior bays while the relief panels - with the quran verses - have a blue background. The carved and painted tomb chamber has a white marble floor, which is inlaid with multicolored stones.
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BIRLA MANDIR

Birla Mandir is a very famous temple and a highly-regarded pilgrimage for the Hindus. Birla Mandir in Jaipur is a marvellous structure that speaks of beauty in every possible way. Built of marble this beautiful temple is visited by thousands of devotees every day. This temple is surrounded by lush gardens on all sides and is a treat for the eyes to see such colourful flowers all in one place. The temple has three domes and has beautiful drawings and carvings all around. The walls are covered with quotes and sayings from well-known preachers and holy men. This temple is different from other temples and believes in equality of all religions and the domes are meant to signify that. Birla Mandir is a landmark in Jaipur and a must visit destination for every visitor. The walls of this temple have a lot to offer to the people who believe in mythology and the preaching of our wise ancestors.

 

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Birla Mandir

• The temple is made completely of elegant white marble.
• The temple is popularly known as Lakshmi Narayan Mandir
• The 3 domes of the temple signify the 3 religions that originated in this country.
• Birla Mandir is considered as one of the finest temples in India.
• The land on which this temple stands on was given to the Birla’s by the Maharaja for a mere token of 1 rupees.
• The temple devoted to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi

Birla Mandir is a very peaceful place that is known for its serene ambience. This temple is visited by hundreds of devotees throughout the day. Be it anything this place is sure to help you calm your mind and help you get over the things that bring you down. This temple is a sure visit in Jaipur and shouldn’t be missed at any cost. This place carries a legacy and one can certainly feel it here. Make sure you don’t miss this place during your visit to Jaipur.

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Chand Boari,Abhaneri

Chand Baori

Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Abhaneri is a village in the Dausa district of Rajasthan state in India. It is situated at a distance of 95 km from Jaipur, on the Jaipur-Agra road.

 

Abhaneri was originally named Abha Nagri, which means "city of brightness," but due to mispronunciation, the name was changed. The city is now in ruins, but it attracts tourists from across the globe. It is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple and was constructed in AD 800. Chand Baori consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India.

Chand Baori is one of the oldest and most attractive landmarks in Rajasthan. It was built by King Chanda of the Nikumbh dynasty between 800 CE and 900 CE, and was dedicated to Hashat Mata, Goddess of Joy and Happiness upon completion.

The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid, and the design and final structure of Chand Baori was intended to conserve as much water as possible. At the bottom of the well, the air remains 5-6 degrees cooler than at the surface, and Chand Baori was used as a community gathering place for locals during periods of intense heat. One side of the well has a pavilion and resting room for the royals.

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The Ajmer Sharif Dargah

The Ajmer Sharif Dargah 

The Ajmer Sharif Dargah has been historically very famous for being one the most important shrines of the Sufis. It is very popular amongst tourists who come from all over the world to pay their respects here. The dargah is said to be the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Revered by the emperor so much so that he built pillars called “Kose” at gaps of two miles throughout the entire stretch between his place of stay Agra and the city of Ajmer. The shrine is the site for a lot of pilgrims who come here to have their wishes fulfilled. One of the most popular places in Ajmer, the shrine attracts more than a thousand visitors daily.

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Jal Mahal

Rajasthan’s capital city is Jaipur, and with good reason, because there is a beauty and charm about Jaipur that is rather unmatched. With the numerous architectural wonders that the city of Jaipur is home to, Jal Mahal situated in the middle of Lake Man Sagar is no exception. Jal Mahal has been one of the most popular tourist destinations of Jaipur, what with it being the most photographed spot of the city, and romantic boating trips across the lake will give a visitor the spectacular view of Jal Mahal in all its magnificent glory.

 

Interesting Facts

 

• Lake Man Sagar, home to Jal Mahal, lies in the north on the route from Jaipur to Amer, and has a distinct quality about itself with the Aravalli Hills in the background adding to its allure.

• Sharing the common ground of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and design, Jal Mahal is a five-storey building built of red sandstone.

• Only the top floor of Jal Mahal is accessible and visible, since the remaining four floors remain submerged under the water of Lake Man Sagar.

• Jaipur’s government continuously makes attempts to preserve and develop the area surrounding Jal Mahal in order to maintain it as a tourist attraction.

• Jal Mahal was originally constructed by Maharaja Madho Singh in 1750 for himself and his companions to rest during their duck hunting endeavours.

• Maharaja Madho Singh II developed the interior and exterior of Jal Mahal later on in the 18th

• Since the palace was used more as a picnic spot than a residence, there are no specific personal or common chambers.

 

With the many monuments of Rajput and Mughal architecture adorning the city of Jaipur, Jal Mahal is one that cannot be ignored for its sheer splendour mainly because it was just used as a picnic spot by the royal family. Despite it not being used as a permanent residence, Jal Mahal is quite a great example of Rajput royal lifestyle.

 

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Jaigarh Fort

Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur

If you wish to see a hardcore fortress, Jaigarh Fort is the place to visit. One of the three hill-top forts in Jaipur, Jaigarh Fort is truly a marvel of engineering and was built in 1726 by Jai Singh II and hence the name. Jaigarh also means Victory Fort. It is located on the Cheel ka Teela Hill amidst the Aravalli range and has various complexes within its premises including the palace complex, a museum, armoury, temples and so on. The highlight of the fort is definitely ‘Jaivana’, a cannon on wheels manufactured in the fort itself and was once upon a time, the world’s largest such cannon. Visit the fort to admire its magnificent architecture, to walk through its history and to just surround you with royal charm and strength.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Jaigarh Fort

• Jaigarh Fort was one of the main cannon foundries during Emperor Shah Jahan’s rule as there were many rich iron ore mines in the region.
• Did you know that two former rulers of Jaigarh Fort, Major General Man Singh II and Sawai Bhawani Singh also served in the Indian Army post Independence?
• The main attraction of the fort is the Jaivana Cannon, one of the largest cannons at the time, weighing 50 tonnes and having a 20.19 feet barrel and 11 inch diameter. As the canno rests on four wheels instead of two, it could be turned in 360 degrees, thus making it possible to fire in all the four directions. Since, there were no bitter relations with the Mughals then and there was peace, the cannon was fired only once.
• Though a strong and beautiful fort, it was never home to any rulers but was mainly used for manufacturing artilleries.
• Built of red sandstone, this is a fortified fort and still maintains its magnificence and pride.
• It is the watchtower that is the best place in the fort to be as it gives an astounding view of the splendid environs.
• There are two temples within the fort premises – Kal Bhairav Temple was built in the 12th century while the Ram Harihar Temple is a 10th century construction; a must-visit.
• Jaigarh Fort was in news in 1977 when the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was said to have launched a treasure hunt in the fort premises. Though the search by an army unit continued for three months, they didn’t find anything. Bad news for others but good news for the fort as it was left undisturbed.

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AMER FORT

AMER FORT

Amber Fort, also known as Amer Fort is one of the best tourist destinations not just in Jaipur City but the whole of Rajasthan. Amer and the Jaigarh Fort are regarded as a single structure and a subterranean passage connects the two forts. It is believed that the passage was used to escape at times of war or enemy attacks. It is located on Cheel Ka Teela on Aravalli hills. The fort was built by Raja Man Singh I, one of the Navratnas of Emperor Akbar. Later, expansions were undertaken by the successive rulers. With its amazing architecture that combines Mughal and Hindu styles, the fort built in red sandstone and marble, is a sight to watch and walk through with its high ramparts, many gates, cobbled paths and splendid view. The Maota Lake looks splendid from the fort.

 

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Amber Fort

• Amber Fort is a part of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• The fort and the town gets its name from Goddess Ambe, the prime deity of the Meena dynasty.
• It is a place that should be a must-visit for every Indian and for every art lover as it is full of artistic marvels, be it paintings, carvings, architecture and so on.
• The Amber Fort Palace has four levels, each having a courtyard.
• The main complexes within the fort are Diwan-i-Aam, a hall meant for public, Diwan-i-Khas, a hall for private audience, the splendid Sheesh Mahal or the Mirror Palace, Jai Mandir and the Sukh Niwas, a complex that had natural air conditioning and this could happen because of the wind that blew across a water area built within. It is definitely a sign of creativity and wisdom of the time!
• It was mainly used for residence purposes by the royal families, as opposed to Jaigarh Fort, which was more of a defence and armoury location.
• A popular attraction is a carving known as ‘magic flower’ which is carved on a marble panel on a pillar in the Sheesh Mahal. Seven beautiful designs are carved on it including a lotus, lion’s tail, scorpion, hooded cobra, fish tail, cob or corn and an elephant trunk. You will have to cover the panel partially with your hands to view each of the design. An artistic marvel, really!
• One of the main attractions at Amer Fort is the Sheesh Mahal which has mirror mosaics and coloured glasses all over. Even if a single candle is lit, its reflections in the thousands of mirrors inside the Sheesh Mahal make it appear like thousand stars. A visual delight!

An architectural marvel, the Amber Fort is a delight to just behold and when you pass through its many courtyards or look around from above the fort, you are transported into a rich and elegant bygone era when living was about preserving and following culture and traditions. The Amber Fort even today looks as majestic, elegant and splendid as ever. Visit the fort and you will be blessed with an experience that you will cherish forever.

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Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli

Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli

Jaisalmer is known as the land of the Sonar Kella or the Golden Fort. As the name suggests, the buildings and carvings adorned inside the Fort of Jaisalmer are mostly built out of yellow sandstone. Thus, when the shimmering sunlight falls on these structures, a golden light is radiated all around that gives an impression that every structure is made of pure gold, and, thus, the name, Sonar Kella. In the heart of this very fort is situated the house of the renowned Prime Minister of the kingdom of Jaisalmer, Diwan Mohata Nathmal. Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli of his is a resemblance of intricate architecture and is, thus, famous as a tourist destination.

Interesting Facts and Trivia about Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli

• The construction of this building is associated with an interesting legend of how the two brothers, Hathi and Lulu, had begun constructing the haveli from two different sides to finally make it meet at all ends.
• The haveli is a confluence of the Rajput and the Islamic styles of architecture.
• The paintings on the interior of the haveli are grand. Surprisingly, there are depictions of modern amenities like cars and fans which the two brothers had painting despite having never seen them.
• At the entrance to the haveli, there are two majestic lions kept on two sides of the staircase. These lions have been intricately carved out of yellow sandstone and, thus, shine like gold when the sunlight falls upon them.
• The family now sells paintings and other memoirs to the tourists visiting the haveli.
• This has been the location of many Bollywood movies.

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Samode Palace

Samode Palace

This palace is another heritage architecture gem in Samode’s kitty. Built in bright colours, this is aesthetic enough to have earned places in both nationally and internationally acclaimed movies. It has different art styles inside it, like frescoes, paintings and sculpture. It also shows dual architectural styles, Rajput, Mughal, and is excellently photogenic. Samode Palace is a little way off from Pink City Jaipur.

Samode Palace, Samode Haveli and Samode Bagh (Garden) are heritage monuments and structures built by the noble feudatory with the hereditary title of 'Maha Rawal' or 'Maha Saheb’ of the Amber and Jaipur principality in Rajasthan, India. All three have rich history of several hundred years and display a fusion of Mughal and Rajasthani art and architecture. They are now part of the Heritage group of hotels under the flagship name of “Samode” that are run by the hereditary owners of these structures. The Samode Palace is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Jaipur city, the Samode Haveli is close to Jaipur (centrally located within city limits, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) away from the city railway station) and the Samode Bagh or Garden, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the palace which is also run as a luxury hotel.

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Harni Mahadev Temple

Harni Mahadev Temple is a popular chip off the popular old block. It is a temple steeped in religious history, true Rajasthani style. It is dedicated to the powerful Hindu Lord Shiva, and attracts devotees from far and wide as pilgrims. They make donations, and get repaid manifold. There are pompous and grand festivities held here quite a few times of the year, mainly around the Shiv worship festival of Shivratri. The architecture is also beautiful. When you are in Bhilwara, don’t forget to check this out.

Beneath the green mountains, near the water fall under a large stone there is a 'Shivling'. A three day fair is held to mark the occasion. A large crowd gathers in this place to offer their prayers. In the month of Shravan devotees accumulate & perform various religious rites. Municipal Corporation of Bhilwara with the help of local people is introducing new facilities to help the devotees. At the top of a hill there is located a temple of 'Chamunda Mata' from where a complete view of the city as available. This temple is connected with the road.

The Shivratri fair is held on the Krishna Chaturdashi or the fourteenth day of the declining moon of the month of Phalguna (February-March) and continues for eight or ten days. The Krishna Chaturdashi has its great significance among the Hindus because of Shivratri festival.

Harni Mahadev in Bhilwara features the lingam of the Lord Shiva, as well as a brass Nandi (Shiva's vehicle, a bull). Lord Shiva is said to represent the trait of the Supreme Being who symbolizes the formation, protection, ending and recreation of the universe.

His vehicle is supposed to be the Bull or the Nandi. The bull is the epitome of both power and ignorance. It is said that Lord Shiva mounts on the bull's back, bestows power of wisdom upon His devotees and eradicates ignorance. The bull is also called Vrisha in Sanskrit. Vrisha stands for dharma or righteousness. Thus a bull shown next to Shiva implies that He stands by what is right.

Devotees of Lord Shiva worship Shiva Lingam with lot of devotion and it is considered to be very sacred. It is regarded as the foremost sacred symbol for shaivaites and has been worshiped from time immemorial.

Hundreds of devotees throng Bhilwara Harni Mahadev and offer sweets, flowers, coconuts and milks. The pundits perform religious puja on the day of the Shivratri and other regular days. It is believed among the locals that Shivratri day is very auspicious and it is the popular belief that whoever gets the opportunity to pour milk over the lingam gets rid of his wrong doings. During the Mahashivratri day many locals gather the temple complex of Harni Mahadev temple in Bhilwara. Normally women pour milk and pray to Lord Shiva to grant them with good and caring husband as He is to His wife Parvati.

Buses and taxis are obtainable from Bhilwara to Harni Mahadev. Bhilwara Railway Station is the nearest railhead. The temple of Harni Mahadev is one of the most important Religious places in Rajasthan.

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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple Kumbhalgarh

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a famous Shiva temple located near the Kumbhalgarh Fort. Built in 1458 AD, it has a six feet high Shivling which are made of stone and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shiva is the only deity in that area. Legends says that King Rana Kumbha used to worship this deity. King was also beheaded by his own son when he was offering prayers at the shrine.

Rana Kumbha was so tall that when he sat for the offerings of prayer on the floor, his eyes were on the same level of the Shivling. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is situated to the east of the Vedi shrine. It also has an entrance from all four directions and consists of a sanctum and an open pillared mandapa all around.

Inscription on the left pillar of the western gate tells about the renovations done by Rana Sanga.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, in true Rajasthani style, is also a part of the fort body major, the chieftain of Kumbhalgarh. It turns whitish in colour when viewed from certain angles in the dark and makes for delightful photography. It is dedicated to The Lord Shiva, and has a 6 foot lingam inside, one of the very few actually cared for by local present day mortals. This is very significant tourism wise, and you should arrange to pay a visit on sightseeing tour when you’re in the area.

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Badal Mahal

Badal Mahal

How beautiful do you think a structure would be, if its name meant “Mansion in the Clouds”? Because that’s what this one is. It has both architectural and natural merit in terms of beauty and aestheticism. Badal Mahal is a portion of the fort body main and has views from the hill top in the metaphorical tending to literal clouds which provides a vista of mountains and city life and inclusive of every other thing in a very wide range, by virtue of its height. Its two sections are Zanana for women and Mardana, the literal word for the masculine, for the menfolk, respectively.

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Ranthambore Fort

                                         Ranthambore Fort

Constructed during the reign of the Chauhan Rajputs in India, the Ranthambore Fort stands glorious in all its beauty. It is located inside the Ranthambore National Park. Hundreds of tourists’ flock to this fort every year while travelling in Rajasthan. It would not come off as a surprise when you know that is was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO back in 2013. Although this served as a glory to the Hindu rulers, the Ranthambore Fort was also annexed by Muslim ruler, Mohammad Ghori.
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Amer Fort

Amer Fort

The Amer Fort in Jaipur is dedicated to Goddess Amba who is referred to as the Mother Goddess by the locals. Maota Lake next to this fort adds to the beauty of this world-famous place and is also the principle source of water inside the fort. Sandstone and marble are the two main constructing materials. This fort is also known for the halls inside it. There was one made for kings and rulers and the other one was built for the commoners. They were named “diwan I khas” and “diwan I aam” respectively. Statistics say that around 5000 visitors come to this fort and is a must watch for all. The 2013 session of the UNESCO meeting had declared this marvel to be a world heritage site.

 

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Shri Laxminath Temple

 Shri Laxminath Temple

 

 

Shri Laxminath Temple in Bikaner, is the oldest temple in the city. The shrine was built by Maharaja Rao Lunakaran of Bikaner in the 14th century. This temple is adobe to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Built as a throne to Lord Vishnu who was considered to be the actual ruler of the city, the King considering himself a mere minister in the Lord’s service, this temple still remains true to the age old traditions that were followed during the 1500s. The Shri Laxminath Temple is situated around four kilometers from the famous Junagarh Fort of Bikaner and makes it to the top of most of the travel itineraries in Bikaner. The temple has many beautiful paintings, sculptures, and exquisite handiwork in silver done on the doorway that attracts visitors.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Shri Lakshminath Temple

• The construction of the temple was started in 1504 by Maharaja Rao Lunkaran.
• It took 22 years for the temple construction to be completed. It was finished in 1526.
• The temple belongs to the Vaishnava sect and was built as a throne for the Lord who was believed to rule the land.
• The temple also has other shrines for several gods, including the ones for Shri Neelkanth Mahadev, Shri Badrinarayanji, Shri Magavidyaji, Shri Suryanarayanji, and Shri Roopchaturbuji, among others.
• Sacred food is offered to devotees in the temple once a day.
• During the Aartis, the prayers are sung by the devotees and include Mira Bai’s hymns of Lord Krishna.
• The red sandstone used in making the temple had been imported from Jaisalmer. Marble was also used in the construction of the temple.
• Silver artwork on the doorway of the temple is a visual delight and attracts tourists because of its exquisite beauty and craftsmanship.

Built in the 1500s, the Shri Laxminath Temple still holds as much importance as it did in the times of the Rajput Royals who built it. The temple’s beautiful painting and sculptures transport the visitors back in time 400 years ago as it is all maintained like new. The place will provide you with the much needed peace of mind that often eludes us in the modern world. Visit this place alone or with your family to have a spiritual and meditative experience away from the crowds and the hustle of the city.

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Balsamand Lake, Jodhpur

Balsamand Lake, Jodhpur

The Balsamand Lake, situated in Jodhpur, is a mesmerizing spot built way back in the 13th century by the royalty of Rajasthan. Basically, built to fulfil the water necessities in and around the area, this location has boomed to become a stunning tourist spot with its heavenly aura. With a length of over a kilometer and depth of about 15 meters, this has become a right place for people to stroll around while enjoying the creations of nature. The Balsamand Lake Palace which was constructed by Maharaj Sur Singh to overlook the lake, is an architectural marvel which adds to the timelessness of the space along with its stupendous garden and fauna surrounding it. The lavish setting is indeed a place to be visited by everyone for the calmness and serenity which can engulf all sorrows and expand one’s horizon over the magnificence of Mother Earth.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Balsamand Lake

• The reservoir was constructed to have dimensions pertaining to a length of 1 kilometer, breadth of 50 meters and a depth of 15 meters.
• The Balsamand Palace which overlooks the lake is built out of red sandstone with architecture following the Rajput style of design and craftsmanship to function as a summer rest house.
• The Palace is the right place where both antiquity and modernity blend to give the perfect lavish experience for all the tourists wanting to stay in it.
• The Maharaja Sur Singh, who built this artificial lake was awarded the title of Sawai Raja for his impeccable services.
• The Maharaja is the uncle of Emperor Shah Jahan.

The majestic lake is the best panoramic site to be visited with family. The colorful flowers and the plethora of trees are more than enough to keep both adults and kids engaged in looking around. Many fauna including peacocks have also made the nearby gardens their home. Witnessing the sun spread its light over the serene water as it sets, is the best romantic scene to witness with your other half. Dining in the nearby restaurants overlooking this pretty picture is what completes the experience of having a great time away from the hustle of the city.

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Trinetra Ganesh Temple

 Trinetra Ganesh Temple

Trinetra Ganesh Temple, is located in the city of Sawai Madhopur, in Rajasthan. The Ranthambore Fort located here, houses the Trinetra Ganesh Temple. It lies at a distance of 12 kms from the main town. It is one of the oldest temples in the country and probably the only one that has the presence of his entire family, including the idols of his wives, Ridhi and Sidhi, and their sons, Subh and Labh. The Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary is also located here. The temple was constructed by the then royal King Hammir Dev Chauhan in the year 1300. The idol is Trinetra, meaning it has three eyes. 5 aartis are sung in the entire day, at 6 am, 9 am, noon, 6.30 pm and 8 pm. The special day of Lord Ganesh, Wednesday, is the most frequented by devotees, and a special aarti takes place for the deity. Ganesh Chathurthi is celebrated here in the most grand and pompous way. The fort’s premises also hold some ruins, Badal Mahal, Phansi Ghar, Dhula Mahal and Hameer’s court. The other side of the fort has deteriorated from years together, so it has become a dense jungle and a natural habitat to wild animals and birds.

 

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Trinetra Ganesh Temple

• The construction of this temple was the result of a war. In the year 1299, a war raged between King Hammir and Allaudin Khilji, who was the second king to rule under the Khilji bloodline.
• The godowns of the fort were used to stock food grains and other essential items. The prolonged war exhausted all these supplies. King Hammir, who was a staunch devotee of Lord Ganesh, continued worshipping him, even during these trying times.
• Happy by his devotion, Lord Ganesh blessed the king by appearing in his dreams. The next morning the three-eyed idol of the deity was found inscribed in one of the walls and the godowns were miraculously filled with all food grains. The following year, the king built a temple in the premises in honor of the Lord.
• The temple also houses an idol of the Lord’s vehicle, his mushak, the mouse.
• Out of the four gateways of the temple, only one is still standing erect, Gate Mishradhara.
• All wishes asked by one’s true heart are fulfilled here.
• It is said that all wedding invitations from nearby places are first sent here, for the deity to bless the new couple.

The fort is a protector of the realm and a real show of prowess and might. Trinetra Ganesh Temple is a famous pilgrimage site and is always frequented by devotees. It is visited by torn families, seeking for wealth, happiness, health, education and an overall good life. It is a must visit when visiting Ranthambore, Rajasthan.

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Guru Shikar, Mount Abu

Guru Shikar, Mount Abu

Guru Shikar, located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, is the highest peak in the Aravalli Ranges, standing at a whopping elevation of 1722 meters. It is located at a distance of 15 kms from the main city. Adventurous tourists can trek from the base, to reach the topmost point. This slightly tiring activity will pay off when you see the mesmerizing view from the top. The serene and windy atmosphere is all you need to rejuvenate after a tiring time. The name Guru Shikar translates to ‘Peak of the Guru’, named after an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Sage Dattatreya. Legend believes him to be an auspicious combination of Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma. A temple and his meditation cave stand here, in his honor. The temple was built in the early 14th century. The Mount Abu Observatory is built here, which is under the management of Physical Research Laboratory, and is famous for conducting research and experiments regarding astronomical findings. This makes it a frequented tourist destination and famous all over the country.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Guru Shikar

• Guru Shikar is the highest peak of the Aravalli Ranges, which are the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
• There is a temple or worship place within any 5 kms of Mount Abu.
• The temple devoted to Dattatreya, has his foot prints, still as clear as the day.
• There is also a temple in memory of Ahilya, his mother, which stands nearby.
• The Mount Abu Observatory has a 1.2 m Infra red telescope. It is used to keep an eye on the adjoining borders.
• The brass bell, which hangs from the wooden roof of the temple, bears a 1411 AD inscription inside it.
• The former name of Mount Abu is Arbudanchal.

It is said that the mighty Rajput King, Prithvi Raj Chauhan, who was the last king of the Hindu lineage, visited and climbed this mountain for his wedding to the now called, Palanpur princess. She was the daughter of the chief and founder of Prahladanpur, and niece of the King Dharavarsh Parmar, ruler of Mount Abu. This historically significant and pilgrimage place is a beautiful creation of nature.

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• We are professional and speak multiple languages.
• We know all the routes which we offer you and will not have any problem in reaching one monument to another.
• We are friendly and happy to share the Indian culture with you.
• We make sure that you visit all the monuments as per itinerary.
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