Amer Fort Jaipur
Many tourists visit this fort for enjoying
elephant ride around the fort. This fort is located in Jaipur. This fort stands
as an architectural marvel of yesteryear Indian architects. This fort was built
in 17th century in a mixture of Hindu architecture and Muslim architecture
style. Light show is conducted every evening. This fort has palaces, temples,
gardens and many others. A temple inside this fort was built in 16th century.
This temple of Goddess Kali is an important place for Hindu travellers. The
entrance gate of this fort is a marvel. This gate is surrounded by gardens of
Mughal style. Sheesh Mahal is a hall filled with thousands of mirror tiles.
Other important places in this fort are Jas Mandir, Aram Bagh, Jas Mahal,
museum, Maota Lake and others.
City Palace Jaipur
City Palace is located in Jaipur. It was
built in 18th century. This palace has an architectural style that mixes Indian
and European style. The first main element in this palace is the entrance.
There are three entrances and each one is a beauty by itself. Mubarak Mahal
used to be the reception of the palace. Today, this Mahal houses costume museum
and other exhibits. In this museum you can find a lot of royal clothes that was
worn by Sawai madho Singh, king of the palace. It is said that he weighed 250
kg and had 108 wives. Chandra Mahal is famous for the peacock gate. Other
important spots in City Palace are Pitam Niwas Chowk, Green Gate, Lotus Gate,
Rose Gate, Diwan –I-Khas, Siwan – E- Aam, Maharani palace, Govind Dev Ji
temple, Bhaggi Khana and others.
Hawa Mahal Jaipur
Hawa Mahal is also called as the palace ofwind. The palace gets this name because of the screened walls which when opened
will gush wind in and out of the Mahal. These screens were built to let women
inside the Mahal watch activities on the street. The Mahal is made of pink and
red sand stone. It was built in 18th century in the structure of a honeycomb. There
are 953 windows with intricate latticework. As stated before, if all windows
were open, you can enjoy a real flow of wind. But, most of the windows are
closed to avoid accumulation of dust. The top attractions in this Hawa Mahal
are the courtyard, windows, fountain, imperial door and archaeological museum.
Jaigarh Fort Jaipur
This fort is also called as Victory Fort. It
is located in Jaipur. The main element that attracts people to this fort is the
Jaivana Cannon. It is the largest cannon in the country and it is placed on a
tall tower that focuses Amber Fort. This fort was meant to stand as a guarding
tower for Amer fort and other parts of Jaipur. Another rumour that populates
this fort is that there is treasure hidden inside the fort. Apart from these,
this fort has many palaces, temples, museum, gardens and others. This fort
withstood a lot of damages even after 100 years from building it. It used to
house many residential areas, water reservoirs, granary, tall tower and others.
Most of those do not stand today. A few treasures were dug and retrieved by
government from this fort. Though this is a plain fort when compared to other
historic places, it is one of the best structures of Jaipur kings that served
its purpose. You can get a panoramic view of the whole city from the top of
this fort.
Nahargarh Fort Jaipur
This fort is located in Aravalli Hills,
Jaipur. This used to be a royal retreat during 18th century. This fort’s name
can be loosely translated as abode of tigers. This fort is surrounded by forest
and mountain background. This is the only fort in the country that was never
attacked at all. It gave shelter to Europeans during mutiny. This fort has many
palaces, temples, open air enclosure and many others. This fort is near to many
tourist attractions like Hawa Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal and others. Thus,
you can spot most of these attractions from the top of Nahargarh Fort.
Ranthambore Fort, Sawai Madhopur
This majestic fort is the landmark of
Ranthambhore National Park. Situated about 5kms inside the wildlife reserve,
Ranthambhore Fort is the marvel of the Chauhan dynasty. The construction of the
fort began in 944 AD under the rule of King Sapaldaksha but it was during the
time period of Rao Hammir Deo Chauhan that the fort took shape. It is
recognized by UNESCO World Heritage Site that places it under the title ‘Hill
Forts of Rajasthan’. The mansion is built upon a 700ft high hill and is one of
the major attractions in Ranthambhore National Park. Once this fort severed as
a royal hunting reserve and had a sprawling jungle around it giving enough
space to carry out this adventure sport. However during the 1950s it became a
part of the ‘Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary’ that was set up to conserve the
dwindling wildlife in the area.
Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Sawai Madhopur
Situated inside Ranthambhore Fort, Trinetra
Ganesh Temple is yet another attraction in Ranthambhore National Park. Trinetra
(Three-Eyed) Ganesh or Pratham Ganesh Temple is amongst the oldest temples in
Rajasthan. It is one of those temples, where one can find the deities of the
entire family of Lord Ganesha. The temple was built by King Hammer, who is
believed to be an ardent devotee of Lord Ganesha. The legend has it that while
King Hammer was at war here, their stocks of food were running out. Then one
night, Lord Ganesha appeared before the King and assured him that the stocks
will be filled and his problems will be solved by the next morning.
Miraculously, the next day, the war ceased and the food stock replenished;
therefore the king decided to build a temple for Lord Gamesha here. A large
number of Ganesha devotees throng this temple and five aartis are held each day
here.
Taragarh Fort, Bundi
The palace is entered through the imposing
Hathia Pol ("Elephant Gateway"), flanked by two towers and topped by
a pair of huge painted elephants. The most spectacular parts of the palace are
the Chattar Mahal (built in 1660), and the Chitrashala, an arcaded gallery
(built between 1748 and 1770) overlooking a hanging garden. The murals in these
are regarded as among the finest examples of Rajput painting. The themes they
cover include scenes from religious ceremonies, hunting scenes and other
princely amusements. The colors are predominantly blue and green, with touches
of deep red and yellow. The Taragarh Fort crowns the crest of a steep hill
overlooking the town, while the Garh Palace spills picturesquely down the hillside.
This palace is Bundi's – and Rajasthan's – jewel. Lieutenant Colonel James Tod,
(1782-1835), the British Political Agent and author of the authoritative Annals
and Antiquities of Rajasthan, wrote that "the coup d'oeil of the
castellated palace of Bundi, from whichever side you approach it, is the most
striking in India."
Pushkar Lake
The scenic lake of Pushkar is situated in a
valley about 10 kms to the northwest of Ajmer. Pushkar Lake is enclosed by
hills and desert. Pushkar Lake is one of the most holy place for Hindus. There
are about 52 Ghats and 400 temples in Pushkar which are situated on the banks
of the Pushkar Lake. It is considered that the famed waters of the Pushkar wash
away the sins of whole life.
Pilgrims from all over come to take bath in
the holy waters of Pushkar on the day of Kartik Purnima or on any of the four
days before the day of Kartik Purnima and also worship at the Ghats. The
spiritual water of the Lake is also considered to treat skin diseases, making
Pushkar "the Lourdes of the East".
History of Pushkar Lake -
The history of Pushkar Lake dates back to 4th
century BC. The creation of Pushkar Lake, as an artificial lake goes back
to12th century. In 1615–16, the Mughal emperor Jahangir set up his hunting
lodge on the shores of the Pushkar Lake. He came to this lodge for hunting when
he was staying in Ajmer, about 20 kilometres from Pushkar. This act breaks the
local custom of in which animals are not to be killed in the areas of the holylake. Later, grandson of Jahangir named Aurangzeb (1618–1707) destroyed some of
the temples of the pushkar which were built again afterwards. The Rajput rulers
of Amber, Bundi, Bikaner and Jaisalmer put their maximum efforts to
re-establish the significance of the lake and its nearby temples.
Ghats of the Pushkar Lake are also renovated
and also temples are built around it by various rulers like Maharaja Man Singh
I of Amber, Daulat Rao Scindia, Maha Rana Pratap etc.
Brahma Temple in Pushkar
Brahma Temple in Pushkar is one of the most
famous and only few of the temples dedicated to Lord Brahma in the holy city of
Pushkar, Rajasthan. This Pushkar Brahma Temple is the place of deep
spirituality and thousand of devotees come here to pay homage to the many gods
that reside in this temple town. Pushkar city has over 500 temples with the
main Pushkar temple. It is dedicated to lord Brahma and the only Brahma temple
anywhere in the world. Although the structures of the temple dates back to 14th
century but it is believed that the temple is about 2000 years old.
Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh Fort is an acknowledgement to the
courage of the gallant Rajput rulers who sacrificed their life combating
dominant rivals instead of surrendering before them. Chittorgarh Fort is said
to have been the capital of the Guhilots and Sisodia kings beside other
dynasties who ruled Mewar between the eighth and the sixteenth centuries.
The fort was attacked three times and every
time it got saved by the daring heroism of the Rajput warriors. In 1303, for
the first time, this fort was attacked by Allaudin Khilji said to fulfill his
desire to make off with Rani Padmini. For the second time, the Fort was sacked
by Sultan Bahadur Shah of Gujarat in 1535. In 1567, it was attacked for the
last time by Mughal Emperor Akbar to conquer Maharana Udai Singh. Every time, a
jauhar (mass suicide) was observed and the women folk of the Royalty never submitted
themselves.
This colossal fort is accessible through
seven huge gates (Pols) that are comprised of strong iron spikes and served as
a watch tower in earlier times. The way to Chittorgarh Fort will take you
through crisscross paths that would be interrupted at intervals by seven giant
pols (gateways). The foremost gate you will come across is the 'Ram Pol' (the
gate of Lord Rama) that has a temple in its vicinity. While climbing further,
you would find two cenotaphs near Padal Pol. These cenotaphs are dedicated to
Jaimal and Kala, who were killed by Akbar in the battle of1567.
Its eventful history and rich monumentalheritage is characterized by strong fortification, gateways, bastions, palaces,
temples, towers and reservoirs which are fine examples of Rajput architecture.
Vijay Stambh Chittorgarh
Vijay Stambh, established by Maharana Kumba
in Chittorgarh is a nationalistic masterwork built to remember the triumph of
the kingdom over the trespasser Mohammed Khilji. Constructed between 1442 AD
and 1449 AD, this 'Victory Tower' commemorate King Rana Kumbha victory over
joint armies of Malwa and Gujarat which was led by Khilji.
The tower is adorned memorably with Hindu God
and Goddess. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Vijay Stambh is a 9 story tower
with a height of 37.19 mtr. Made with red sand stone and white marble, this
tower has a balcony in each stories. Filled with inscriptions, images of
wepons, musical instruments etc, this tower also has the portrait of Jaita,
architect of this tower with his 3 sons – Napa, Puja and Poma. Tower is one of
the most attractive part in Chittorgarh Fort.
Kumbhalgarh fort Kumbhalgarh
Kumbhalgarh Fort is a Mewar fort built on the
Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan. Kumbhalgarh is the
birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar. The fort
was constructed and expanded in the course of the 15-19th century by Rana
Kumbha. Occupied until the late 19th century, the fort is now open to the
public and is spectacularly lit for a few minutes each evening. The Kumbhalgarh
fort is the second largest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. It
was constructed by Rana Kumbha between 1443-1458 A.D. The fort has ten gates
and several temples dedicated to Hindu and Jain God. The Kumbhalgarh Fort is an
unparalleled fort in the state of Rajasthan owing to its strategic location on
the Aravalli, and the strong fortification wall built around it.
City Palace Udaipur
The City Palace stands tall over Pichola
Lake, having served as an abode for the ruling royalty. Construction was begun
by Maharana Udai Singh and was continued by successive Maharanas who
incorporated several palaces and structures to the complex. Interestingly, each
addition preserved the original style of the design. Visitors enter the palace
through Bari Pol (the Big Gate) which leads one to Tripolia (the Triple Gate)
where it was once a custom to distribute the Maharaja’s weight in gold and
silver to his subjects. It now serves as the main ticket office. The palace has
numerous balconies, cupolas and towers that overlook Pichola Lake. The
structure is just as beautiful inside as it is spectacular from the outside.
Each palace is designed in a unique way, and decorations like mirrored tiles,
paintings, glass work and ornamental tiles bring to life the opulence of the
era. Today, the main section of the palace has been converted into a museum
that houses a large collection of artifacts.
Jag mandir Udaipur
Jag Mandir is a palace built on an island in
the Lake Pichola. It is also called the "Lake Garden Palace". The
palace is located in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Its
construction is credited to three Maharanas of the Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar
kingdom. The construction of the palace was started in 1551 by Maharana Amar
Singh, continued by Maharana Karan Singh (1620–1628) and finally completed by
Maharana Jagat Singh I (1628–1652). It is named as "Jagat Mandir" in
honour of the last named Maharana Jagat Singh. The royal family used the palace
as a summer resort and pleasure palace for holding parties. The palace served
as a refuge to asylum seekers on two separate occasions.
Nakki Lake Mountabu
Nakki Lake in Mount Abu truly
defines romance in Rajasthan. Named as Love Lake of Mount Abu, it is also a
largest manmade lake at the height of 11,000 meters in India. It is also a
sacred lake for the Garacia tribe of Rajasthan and at the time of their
festival in Shukla paksha which falls in April month it is the place of worship
and remembrance of their ancestors. People consecrate their nails in the lake
on this festival. It is the reason for naming of this lake as 'Nakki'.
Dilwara temples Mountabu
The
Dilwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu,
Rajasthan's only hill station. These Jain temples were built by Vastapul Tejpal
, a Jain laymen between the 11th and 13th centuries AD and are world-famous for
their stunning use of marble. The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are
a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains. Some consider them to be one of the
most beautiful Jain pilgrimage sites in the world. The marble temples have an
opulent entranceway, the simplicity in architecture reflecting Jain values like
honesty and frugality. The temples are in the midst of a range of forested
hills. A high wall shrouds the temple complex.
Although the Jains built some beautiful temples at other places in
Rajasthan, some believe that none come close to these in terms of architectural
perfection. The ornamental detail spreading over the minutely carved ceilings,
doorways, pillars and panels is simply marvellous. Facilities are available for bathing, which
is mandatory before puja is performed for the idols. These facilities use
passive solar power to heat up the water for bathing and other things. Guided
tour hours for tourists are posted outside the temple.
Ranakpur Jain Temple, Ranakpur
Ranakpur is one of the five most important
Jain pilgrimage sites of India. The Jain temples in this town are dedicated to
Lord Adinath, who was the first Jain Tirthankara. The most popular of the Jain
temples present in the place includes the Chaumukha Temple. The Ranakpur Jain
temple was built in 15th century AD, during the rule of Rajput monarch, Rana
Kumbha.
The Jain community and their temples built in
the place, were patronized by the ruling Mewar Dynasty. I is said that, Dhanna
Shah, the founder of these temples, received land form Rana Kumbha, for
building this temple. These temples are 500 years old, but are still in good
condition and are well preserved.
The basement of this temple is spread over a
total area of 48,000 sq ft, covering the whole complex. The complex of this
temple comprises four subsidiary shrines, along with 29 pillared halls and 80
domes that are supported by 1444 pillars, all intricately carved. The carvings
on these pillars are present at a height of 45 ft and include pictures of
nymphs playing flute and in various dance postures. In its assembly hall, there
are two big bells weighting 108 kg each, whose sound echoes in the hall when
being rung.
The complex of Chaumukha Temple consists of
several other Jain temples like the temple of Parshvanath. This temple was
built in the 15th century AD and is known for its engraved windows embellished
with Jain figures. Near to this temple, there are two more temples out of which
one is dedicated to Neminath, who was the 22nd Jain Tirthankara and the other
one is dedicated to the Sun God.
Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur is one of the
largest forts in forts. It is also the most magnificent fort in Jodhpur,
infact, in the whole Rajasthan. The fort is amongst the popular tourist places
in India. It is situated on a 150 m high hill. It was founded by Rao Jodha in
1459. Other attractions of Mehrangarh Fort, Rajasthan include several palaces
inside the fort, with their sprawling and huge courtyards. One of the fort's
palaces, The Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace, has the royal throne of Jodhpur,
the Sringar Chowki. The fort also has galleries, temples, etc. To the left of
the Mehrangarh Fort is the Chhatri of a soldier, Kirat Singh Soda. It is the
spot where he fell while defending the fort against the armies of Amber.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
UmaidBhawan Palace, located at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's
largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels.
Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owner Gaj Singh of
the palace, this edifice has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of
the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family. A part of the palace also houses a museum.
Umaid Bhawan Palace was called Chittar Palace during its construction due to
use of stones drawn from the Chittar hill where it is located. Ground for the
foundations of the building was broken on 18 November 1929 by Maharaja Umaid
Singh and the construction work was completed in 1943. The Palace was built to
provide employment to thousands of people during the time of famine.
Jaisalmer Fort Jaisalmer
Golden
Fort of Rajasthan:- Jaisalmer Fort
locally known as Sonar Quila is one of the largest forts in the world located
in Jaisalmer city in Rajasthan, India. It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati
Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal, from where it originates its name. This fort is
popularly known as the 'Sone Ka Quila (Golden Fort)' by the local people and is
one of the most magnificent monuments in the city of Jaisalmer. The fort is
standing proudly in the middle of the unending golden sands of Thar Desert, Jaisalmer fort is one of the most
prominent tourist attractions of Jaisalmer.
Tanot mata Temple Jaisalmer
The
story of Tanot Temple at the Longewala border in Rajasthan is one such miraculous
tale when the local deity Tanot aka Awad Mata didn't let any Pakistani tank
bomb explode and Indian soldiers who were certain of martydom and defeat went on to crush the Pakistanis in
both 1965 as well as 1971 wars. The legend say that in both wars more than
3,000 bombs were dropped either in the vicinity or while of the temple, but
none exploded. And one can see some of those bombs in the Museum built by BSF
inside the temple premises. Situated 150 Kms from the city Jaisalmer in Western
most point of Rajasthan, Tanot has become one of most visited tourist spots
especially for those who love the wilderness of Rajasthan and admire stories
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Junagarh Fort Bikaner
Junagarh Fort is a major attraction in
Bikaner. The fort was built in 1478 by Maharaja Rao Bika. Junagarh fort complex
consists of temples and palaces. The artistically done balconies, courtyards,
windows catch the eyes of the visitors. The Zenana quarters in particular
capture the attention of tourists as they exhibit exquisite designs of great
artistic skill. Mirror work, frescos and lacquer work all make this fort look
very attractive. Karan Mahal, Phool Mahal, Anup Mahal, Chandra Mahal are some
major attractions here.
Gajner
Palace Bikaner
The
palace is situated about 20kms from the city of Bikaner and is set up beside a
beautiful lake called Gajner Lake. One has the opportunity to enjoy nature
walks, boating and desert safaris near the palace.
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Rate Temple - Karni Mata Temple Bikaner
Karni mata Temple is probably one of the most
famous places to visit in Bikaner. This temple is known for its sizable
population of rats that are the permanent residents here. Today, there are
about 20,000 rats that live in the temple premises and no doubt attract the attention
of many travelers.
Bhangarh Fort Alwar
Bhangarh Fort is situated within the Alwar
District and is in close proximity to the city of Alwar. This quaint old fort
and its earthy Rajput charm come hand in hand with a strange law, which is
peculiar to this area. This law stipulates that entry into the Fort of Bhangarh
between sunset and sunrise is strictly prohibited. The fort of Bhangarh was
home to Madho Singh the brother of Raja Man Singh who was the right hand of
Emperor Akbar. This Fort of Bhangarh has interesting architectural detailing
and overlooks the ruins of the palace. A quiet afternoon in the Fort of
Bhangarh overlooking the lush green lower hills of the Aravalli’s is a
travelling must.
Alwar Fort Alwar
Alwar Fort is a large fort and also known as
Bala Quila which means 'Young Fort'. Located at the top of 300 mar steep
cliffs, Alwar fort is facing the Alwar city. This fort is built by Hasan Khan
Mewati in 1550 A.D.Alwar fort is 5 km long and 1.5 km wide and has six
historical entrances - Chand Pol, Suraj Pal (named after Raja Suraj Mal of
Bharatpur), Jai Pol, Kishan Pol, Andheri Gae and Laxman Pol. Legends says that
Pratap Singh, founder of Alwar state entered in the fort through Laxman Pol.
Laxman Pol is the only mattled road which connects city and fort.
Hasan Khan Mewati built the Bala Quila in
1551 AD. After that, Alwar fort was ruled by Mughals, Marathas, and Jats.
Lastly in 1775 A.D Kachhwaha Rajput Pratap Singh captured it and laid the
foundation of Alwar city near it. Babur, the Mughal emperor had spent a night
in the fort whereas Jahangir stayed for three years during exile period and at
that time he named it as Salim Mahal.
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