हिंदी के कुछ खास ब्लॉग
¤ The Main Poles or Gateways To
The then entrance consisted of a boulder, which had two holes in which were inserted wooden logs to provide a provisional barrier. Beyond the Lakhna Pol is the Loha Pol (
¤ Fort Temples
Monday, 30 November 2009
Sunday, 29 November 2009
मेरी इक बात पे इक बात वो बोला ,[२]
मेरी इक बात पे इक बात वो बोला ,
क्या बात थी वो जो बात वो बोला !
न जजबात हों काबू तो न कोई बात बोलो तुम ;
जो हो अनिश्चित तो न तकरार बोलो तुम ;
मेरी इक बात पे इक बात वो बोला ,
क्या बात थी वो जो बात वो बोला !
भावों की हो उलझन तो न इकरार बोलो तुम ;
गुस्सा भी गर आए तो मुस्कराके बोलो तुम ;
मेरी इक बात पे इक बात वो बोला ,
क्या बात थी वो जो बात वो बोला !
इक बात पे मेरी इक बात वो बोला ,
इक बात पे मेरी इक बात वो बोला ,
क्या बात थी वो जो बात वो बोला !
न हर इक बात बोलो तुम ,
न कोई राज खोलो तुम ;
मगर हो कोई इक खास ,
जिसे हर बात बोलो तुम ;
इक बात पे मेरी इक बात वो बोला ,
क्या बात थी वो जो बात वो बोला !
क्या बात थी वो जो बात वो बोला !
न हर इक बात बोलो तुम ,
न कोई राज खोलो तुम ;
मगर हो कोई इक खास ,
जिसे हर बात बोलो तुम ;
इक बात पे मेरी इक बात वो बोला ,
क्या बात थी वो जो बात वो बोला !
Friday, 27 November 2009
Thursday, 26 November 2009
वीरों को श्रद्धांजलि
क्या ये जरुरी है की हम २६/११ को ही शहीदों को याद करे ? उनकी कुर्बानियां हमें सिर्फ़ आजही के दिन क्यो याद आनी चाहिए? क्या हमारी देशप्रेम की भावना सिर्फ़ १५ अगस्त और २६ जनवरी तक ही सिमित हो गई है ?
जब की ऐसा नही होना चाहिए। आज हम उनको सिर्फ़ अपनी कृतज्ञता ही अर्पण कर सकते है। और उनके रिश्तेदारोंको सहयोग। और हम ये दोनोंही चीज़े नही कर रहे है। ये सिर्फ़ आपके और हमारे सहयोग से ही सम्भव है । इसमे खोया सिर्फ़ आम जनता ने ही है तो आम जनता को ही आगे बढ़ना होगा । वीरोंको सिर्फ़ २६ जनवरी, १५ अगस्त और २६/११ को ही याद न करके हर दिन उनकी शहादत स्मरण करनी चाहिए।
जय हिंद ! जय भारत !
जब की ऐसा नही होना चाहिए। आज हम उनको सिर्फ़ अपनी कृतज्ञता ही अर्पण कर सकते है। और उनके रिश्तेदारोंको सहयोग। और हम ये दोनोंही चीज़े नही कर रहे है। ये सिर्फ़ आपके और हमारे सहयोग से ही सम्भव है । इसमे खोया सिर्फ़ आम जनता ने ही है तो आम जनता को ही आगे बढ़ना होगा । वीरोंको सिर्फ़ २६ जनवरी, १५ अगस्त और २६/११ को ही याद न करके हर दिन उनकी शहादत स्मरण करनी चाहिए।
जय हिंद ! जय भारत !
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Politics of religion and Indian media.
Once again politics of religion is being played and the The Liberhan Commission report has added fuel to it .Ayoddhya and Ram temple was always a complicated issue and which was going in right direction may be slowly but surely in proper direction with opening of gates and latter SHILANAYAS but the politcs of up man ship by sangh pariwar has given it a complicated and ugly turn.And muslims for their part choose to go wrong way rather then doing right thing and what happened after that is a shame .
And media for their part instead of making a public consensus on mandir got over board and did all the damage it can do to our social fabric in order to be considered righteous that’s a big irony of India that a lot of bad things are done on the name of being righteous.
And media for their part instead of making a public consensus on mandir got over board and did all the damage it can do to our social fabric in order to be considered righteous that’s a big irony of India that a lot of bad things are done on the name of being righteous.
Why your Social Profile can be a factor for HR to recruite
Many of us are used to now creating our own images through different web pages like Facebook, Orkut, twitter etc. For students it’s a way of chatting with their friends or probably a cost-effective way out to stay connected to old friends who might be in abroad or living in other states. At the same time professionals are using it as stress- busters in their every day’s busy schedule.
For us it might be a casual stuff but please now make use of this sites very carefully while portraying yourself. Though its stress buster but expressing too much of thoughts and feelings exposes your other part of life which may be taken positive or negative by many people.
Social media sites
Many corporate houses are checking candidates profile in this kind of websites to match up their profile with what they portrayed in their Resume. Once you apply for job in these Organisations, your social nature or behaviour will be cross checked and according to your social behaviour you might get judged by them. There is a high chance that your CV might get rejected in case of disclosure of unethical facts or habits.
There are lot of conflicts going on between different business houses whether to consider this while recruiting right candidates since one might show or portray things in a different way to catch up attraction of his or her friend’s which might not be true many times. Though these has not been started rapidly by the Indian company’s but the fact is one should not get surprised if so happen with him / her.
Concluding what I think about using Social Media is that you should be careful. Though you get personal id but that doesnt say that you can do whatever you want. There had been many cases where people were arrested for notorious act on Internet. Be careful be good and keep your personal rage inside. Its internet you are exposed more
For us it might be a casual stuff but please now make use of this sites very carefully while portraying yourself. Though its stress buster but expressing too much of thoughts and feelings exposes your other part of life which may be taken positive or negative by many people.
Social media sitesThere are lot of conflicts going on between different business houses whether to consider this while recruiting right candidates since one might show or portray things in a different way to catch up attraction of his or her friend’s which might not be true many times. Though these has not been started rapidly by the Indian company’s but the fact is one should not get surprised if so happen with him / her.
Concluding what I think about using Social Media is that you should be careful. Though you get personal id but that doesnt say that you can do whatever you want. There had been many cases where people were arrested for notorious act on Internet. Be careful be good and keep your personal rage inside. Its internet you are exposed more
Saturday, 21 November 2009
जो तू स्वीकार ना कर सकी वो तेरा अतीत हूँ /
अज्ञात हूँ,अधातु हूँ ,अनियमित हूँ,अपरिमित हूँ ;
जिसे तू न सहेज सकी वो तेरी ही असहमति हूँ /
अनुकम्पा हूँ,अनुसंशा हूँ ,अस्वीकार्य हूँ,अपरिहार्य हूँ ;
जिसे ना तू जीत सकी वो तेरा अहंकार हूँ /
जिसे तू न सहेज सकी वो तेरी ही असहमति हूँ /
अनुकम्पा हूँ,अनुसंशा हूँ ,अस्वीकार्य हूँ,अपरिहार्य हूँ ;
जिसे ना तू जीत सकी वो तेरा अहंकार हूँ /
आचरण हूँ ,आवरण हूँ ,अकारण हूँ, असाधारण हूँ ;
जिससे तू ना बच सकी वो तेरा ही अनुकरण हूँ /
अर्ध्य हूँ ,अवध्य हूँ ,अमूर्त हूँ ,अवधूत हूँ ;
जिसे तू ना समझ सकी वो तेरी ही अनुभूति हूँ /
आमंत्रित हूँ ,अनियंत्रित हूँ ,अविरक्त ,अशक्त हूँ ;
जिसे तू ना कह सकी वो तेरी अभिव्यक्ति हूँ /
अधीर हूँ ,आखिर हूँ ,अकांछा हूँ ,अपेछा हूँ ;
जिसे तू ना त्याज सकी वो तेरी अनिच्छा हूँ /
अमान्य हूँ ,अवमान्य हूँ ,अरीती हूँ ,अप्रिती हूँ ;
जो तू स्वीकार ना कर सकी वो तेरा अतीत हूँ /
Attack on office of IBN LOKMAT.
Shiv Sena activist attacked the office of the IBN a very sad thing which happened and the more we condemn it is the less.
But lets look it through MAHARASTRA `S perspective and through the perspective of SHIV SENA LEADERSHIP . MAHARASTRA has a history of violence against any one who stood against the wishes of Shiv sena leadership particularly Thakare family .And all these years what does the media did against such unconstitutional act of vandalism and goondagardi of SHIV SENA ? Nothing more than weak protest and mostly justifying it on the name of MAHARASTRIAN ASMITA.
Even in last year or so when MNS PEOPLE were on rampage and thousand of migrant north Indians has to flee from MAHARASTRA and even when the people were pulled out of their house children, women and man beaten up ; What did Marathi media did ? Nothing just tried to justify it and gave undue coverage to Raj Thakre .Those people who were helplessly beaten up on the street or pulled up from their home or offices and who were some how earning their livelihood making their both ends meet Didn`t deserve the attention of Marathi media the plight and anguish of these people were never heard or told by this very media and why they are making such hue and cry about pushed around and of few glasses broken even though they didn`t have to left their job or they didn`t have to migrate to their home town in SATARA or NANDED or any where else ?
What`s so drastic happened now which didn`t happened to those poor people with much much more implications and consequences which deserve such rage of media now which they didn`t feel when happen to those North Indian people ?
Second as important question didn`t it’s a fact what SHIV SENA is saying that IBN LOKMAT in particular and Marathi media in general was biased towards MNS and RAJ Thakre and was more then justifying the act of vandalism and politics of hate which Raj Thakare was trying to sell to the normal peace loving Maharastrian . Isn`t it the truth that the this very media people helped Raj Thakre in every possible way to get the votes he got in this election ? Didn`t it a fact that Uddhav Thakare who really worked hard and was heaving more rational approach to the things was purposely ignored by the Marathi media and they tried to burry his good work in deep soil and constantly criticized him even for his good work .
Media in particular IBN MARATHI must ponder what they have been doing and lets hope they can draw positive conclusion of it.
But lets look it through MAHARASTRA `S perspective and through the perspective of SHIV SENA LEADERSHIP . MAHARASTRA has a history of violence against any one who stood against the wishes of Shiv sena leadership particularly Thakare family .And all these years what does the media did against such unconstitutional act of vandalism and goondagardi of SHIV SENA ? Nothing more than weak protest and mostly justifying it on the name of MAHARASTRIAN ASMITA.
Even in last year or so when MNS PEOPLE were on rampage and thousand of migrant north Indians has to flee from MAHARASTRA and even when the people were pulled out of their house children, women and man beaten up ; What did Marathi media did ? Nothing just tried to justify it and gave undue coverage to Raj Thakre .Those people who were helplessly beaten up on the street or pulled up from their home or offices and who were some how earning their livelihood making their both ends meet Didn`t deserve the attention of Marathi media the plight and anguish of these people were never heard or told by this very media and why they are making such hue and cry about pushed around and of few glasses broken even though they didn`t have to left their job or they didn`t have to migrate to their home town in SATARA or NANDED or any where else ?
What`s so drastic happened now which didn`t happened to those poor people with much much more implications and consequences which deserve such rage of media now which they didn`t feel when happen to those North Indian people ?
Second as important question didn`t it’s a fact what SHIV SENA is saying that IBN LOKMAT in particular and Marathi media in general was biased towards MNS and RAJ Thakre and was more then justifying the act of vandalism and politics of hate which Raj Thakare was trying to sell to the normal peace loving Maharastrian . Isn`t it the truth that the this very media people helped Raj Thakre in every possible way to get the votes he got in this election ? Didn`t it a fact that Uddhav Thakare who really worked hard and was heaving more rational approach to the things was purposely ignored by the Marathi media and they tried to burry his good work in deep soil and constantly criticized him even for his good work .
Media in particular IBN MARATHI must ponder what they have been doing and lets hope they can draw positive conclusion of it.
shri vijay bhai pandit :not a name but an institution in himself
KALYANRATNA VIJAYNARAYAN RAMCHARAN PANDIT
(SOCIAL WORKER)
BIO-DATA
FULL NAME : VIJAYNARAYAN RAMCHARAN PANDIT
(SOCIAL WORKER & KALYAN RATNA)
ADDRESS : 101, MATRUKRIPA APARTMENT, JOSHI
BAUG, KALYAN (W), DIST. THANE 421301
DATE OF BIRTH : 2 MARCH 1959
EDUCATION : H.S.C. (OLD COURSE)
FINANCIAL STATUS : SOUND
HEALTH : SOUND
FAMILY BACKGROUND : Son of RAMCHARAN PANDIT, popularly known
as SUNDER SETH. SUNDER SETH born and
brought up in a principled family inherited social,
cultural, educational, athletic, environmental,
Generous as well as political values and principles
from the family itself. He is renowned all over
Kalyan and surrounding places as an idol of
Principles, generosity, and a person of morals. Influenced by these ideals VIJAYNARAYAN RAMCHARAN PANDIT, who has imbibed the leadership qualities and fervor for social service, has dedicated his whole life for it. Though working in commercial field for living he is always engrossed with the thought of betterment of people. Enlightened by the ideals of his parents he keeps the flame of social service always glowing. Hence, VIJAYRATNA, a popular nomenclature to VIJAYNARAYAN PANDIT, is also renowned as KALYAN RATNA.
Political career of RAMCHARAN PANDIT flourished during 1968 to1978 when thrice he was elected as a corporator for Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation. Even today people remind him as a generous person throughout Kalyan city. The family has been residing in Kalyan area since last 100 years and since then it has contributed to the development of Kalyan city.
Since childhood, VIJAYNARAYAN PANDIT is interested in social, cultural, educational, athletic, and commercial activities. As a result of these extensive range of interests, consistent contact with individuals from all stratas of the society, spirit of serving people, reaching the classes as well as masses becomes easily possible for a dynamic person like him. VIJAYPARVA, is another name given to the dedication of an obedient son towards an inspiring father like SUNDER SETH. To retain the glorious legacy of spirit of service given by his father and to convey his message of social reformation to people belonging to all religions, the son is working incessantly with a broad vision in mind.
To fulfill the dream of his father VIJAYNARAYAN PANDIT has left no stone onturned. He has established a good rapport with many of the Non Government Organisations working towards social well being. His tremendous will power is accompanied by innovative nature and leadership qualities. His hard efforts result in fulfilling glorious social work. People belonging to all communities love this selfless initiative towards social responsibility. As a result of this he has been felicitated by many of social, academic, sports and service organizations
After entering trade and commerce field at the age of 23, with his strenuous efforts and perseverance he has made a great contribution to its development and for that he has been honoured by the title “VYAPAR RATNA”.
He has created an extraordinary self image in the minds of people with his sincerity of efforts, organization skills, perseverance and social commitment. He has given a new direction to the field of trade and commerce in Kalyan and oriented it towards social responsibility. His consistent efforts in this field have brought him many honours at the hands of eminent personalities. He has soared high in the field of social work and integrated the different organizations working towards. His skill in managing his business alongwith social work is praiseworthy and so people call him the sculptor of transformed Kalyan.
Born on 2nd March 1959 in Kalyan as a second child of Sunderseth. He inherited an environment of principles, morals and ideals which he has strived to implement throughout his life as well as impart them to whosoever comes in his contact. His family has a history of 100 glorious years in Kalyan city. Now his fifth generation is working towards the betterment of the city.
Another dimension of the versatile personality of VIJAY RATNA is his mellifluous way of speech. He has influenced a lot of people to change the way they live through his speeches. He has devoted his life to humanitarian concerns like helping the poor, fulfilling the needs of the neglected, creating a secular feeling in the minds of the people, creating awareness in the minds of the people for national integration, social reformation, equality, fraternity, environment, national service scheme, and many such social programmes.
People look at VIJAYNARAYAN PANDIT as an ideal person who stands for efficiency, concern for duties, skillful management of resources as well as manpower, sincerity and many such values.
For the great work he has been felicitated at the hands of many a well-known personalities like
Hon. Vilasravji Deshmukh (former Chief Minister of Maharashtra ),
Hon. Bhalchandra Munagekar (Member Planning Commission,
former Chancellor Mumbai University
Hon. R.R.Patil (former Dy. Chief Minister),
Hon. Arunbhai Gujrathi (former President Vidhan Sabha),
Hon. Megha Tai Patkar (social worker),
Hon. Arun D. Sawant (Pro Vice-Chancellor Mumbai University
Hon. Anis Ahmad (for Minister for state
Higher and Technical Education),
Hon. Sabir Bhai Shaikh (former Minister for state)
Hon. Arjun Singhji (Minister, Govt. of India
Hon. Rajnath Sinhji (President, B.J.P.)
KALYAN RATNA. VIJAYNARAYAN PANDIT (SOCIAL WORKER): ASSOCIATION WITH PRESTIGIOUS SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SPORTS SERVICE ORGANISATIONS
Secretary : The Kalyan Wholesale Merchants Association established
On 1st August 1978. He is the secretary since 1981.
Secretary : Joint Secretary of KM.Agrawal College
Secretary : L.D.Sonawane College
Secretary : Kalyan Vyapari Mahamandal, Kalyan.
Director ; Elected as Director of A.P.M.C. (Kalyan) for the 5th time.
Member : Grocery Board, Maharashtra State
Member : Sharda Mandir Shikshan Sanstha, Kalyan.
Member : Prabhu Ram Vidyamandir, Kolsewadi, Kalyan.
President : Yashoda Charitable Trust, Kalyan (W)
President : Yog Vedant Seva Samiti, Kalyan
President : Sanskriti Sangam, Kalyan
President : Hare Krishna Satsang Mandal, Kalyan
President : Brahmin Samaj Kalyan Parishad, Kalyan
Director : Giants Group of Kalyan
Trusty Member: Om Kabaddi Team, Kalyan
Member : Friends Dream of Kalyan
Member : Uttar Bhartiya Sangh, Mumbai
Member : Uttar Darshan (Hindi Magazine)
Member : Prajaraj (Gujrati Magazine)
Member : Keval Ek (Hindi Magazine)
Member : Vitthalvadi Hanuman Temple
Director : Anubandh, Kalyan
Vice-President: Dnyaneshwar Parayan Samiti
Friday, 20 November 2009
Thursday, 19 November 2009
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Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Tourism of Rajasthan- miss anju pandey,kalyan
Rajasthan
Tourism of Rajasthan
Rajasthan has several tourist sights, especially in ancient and medieval architecture. Places of interest are Mount Abu, Ajmer, Alwar(Sariska tiger sanctuary), Bharatpur (Keoladeo bird sanctuary), Bikaner, Jaipur (the Pink City), Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pali, Jaisalmar and Chittorgarh. Tourism was given industry status in 1992.
State Capital Jaipur
Population ('000s in 1991) 44,006
Area ('000 sq. km) 342
Females per 1000 males (1991) 910
Literacy rate (1991) 38.6
Ratio of urban population (1991) 22.9
Net Domestic Product (Rs. million at current prices in 1992-93) 229,360
Per Capita Income (Rs. at current prices in 1992-93) 5,035
Principal Language Hindi and Rajasthani
Rajasthan is located in the northwestern part of the subcontinent. It is bounded on the west and northwest byPakistan , on the north and northeast by the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, on the east and southeast by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and on the southwest by the state of Gujarat . The Tropic of Cancer passes through its southern tip in the Banswara district. The state has an area of 132,140 square miles (342,239 square kilometres). The capital city is Jaipur.
In the west, Rajasthan is relatively dry and infertile; this area includes some of the Thar Desert, also known as theGreat Indian Desert . In the southwestern part of the state, the land is wetter, hilly, and more fertile. The climate varies throughout Rajasthan. On average winter temperatures range from 8° to 28° C (46° to 82° F) and summer temperatures range from 25° to 46° C (77° to 115° F). Average rainfall also varies; the western deserts accumulate about 100 mm (about 4 in) annually, while the southeastern part of the state receives 650 mm (26 in) annually, most of which falls from July through September during the monsoon season.
Rajasthan has a single-chamber legislative assembly with 200 seats. The state sends 35 members to the Indian national parliament: 10 to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and 25 to the Lok Sabha (Lower House). Local government is based on 30 administrative districts.
History
Archaeological and historical evidence shows a continuous human habitation of the area dating back 100,000 years. Between the 7th and the 11th century AD, several dynasties arose, with Rajput strength reaching its peak at the beginning of the 16th c. Emperor Akbar brought the Rajput states into the Mughal empire; by early 19th c, they allied with the Marathas. With the decline of the Mughals, the Rajputs gradually clawed back their independence through a series of spectacular victories, but, by then a new force to reckon with, had emerged on the scene in the form of the British. Most Rajput states entered into alliances with the British, which allowed them to continue as independent states, each with its own maharaja, subject to certain economic and political constraints. These alliances proved to be the beginning of the end of the Rajputs, and soon the extravagance and indulgence of the rulers led to the disintegration of the Rajput kingdoms.The present form of Rajasthan came into being after theIndependence
Society and Culture
The Rajputs (Rajputs) though representing only a small percentage of the population, are the most important section of the population in Rajasthan. They are proud of their warlike reputation and of their ancestry. The Brahman class is subdivided into many gotras, while the Mahajan (the trading class) is subdivided into a bewildering number of groups. Some of these groups are Jainas, while others are Hindus. In the north and west the Jats and Gujars are among the largest agricultural communities.
Aboriginal peoples in the Alwar, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Dholpur areas include the Minas (Mewatis); the Banjaras, who are traveling tradesmen and artisans; and the Gadia Lohars, another itinerant tribe, who make and repair agricultural and household implements. The Bhils, one of the oldest peoples in India, inhabit the districts of Bhilwara, Chittaurgarh, Dungarpur, Banswara, Udaipur, and Sirohi and are famous for their skill in archery. The Grasias and nomadic Kathodis live in the Mewar region. Sahariyas are found in theKota
The principal language of the state is Rajasthani, comprising a group of Indo-Aryan dialects derived from Dingal, a tongue in which bards once sang of the glories of their masters. The four main dialects are Marwari (in western Rajasthan), Jaipuri or Dhundhari (in the east and southeast), Malvi (Malwi; in the southeast), and, in Alwar, Mewati, which shades off into Braj Bhasa in Bharatpur district. The use of Rajasthani is declining with the spread of modern education, and its place is being taken by Hindi (the official state language of Rajasthan).
Hinduism, the religion of most of the population, is generally practiced through the worship of Brahma, Siva, Sakti, Vishnu (Visnu), and other gods and goddesses. Nathdwara is an important religious centre for the Vallabhacarya sect ofKrishna followers. There are also followers of the Arya Samaj, a reforming sect of modern Hinduism, as well as other forms of that religion. Jainism is also important; it has not been the religion of the rulers of Rajasthan but has followers among the trading class and the wealthy section of society. Mahavirji, Ranakpur, Dhulev, and Karera are the chief centres of Jaina pilgrimage. Another important religious sect is formed by the Dadupanthis, the followers of Dadu (d. 1603), who preached the equality of all men, strict vegetarianism, total abstinence from intoxicating liquor, and lifelong celibacy.
Islam, the religion of the state's second largest religious community, expanded in Rajasthan with the conquest ofAjmer Ajmer
The typical folk dance of Rajasthan is the ghoomar, which is performed on festive occasions only by women. The geer dance (performed by men and women), the panihari (a graceful dance for women), and the kacchi ghori (in which male dancers ride dummy horses) are also popular. The most famous song is "Kurja," which tells the story of a woman who wishes to send a message to her absent husband by the kurja (a type of bird), who is promised a priceless reward for his service. Rajasthan has made its contribution to Indian art, and there is a rich literary tradition, especially of bardic poetry. Chand Bardai's poem Prithvi Raj Raso or Chand Raisa, the earliest manuscript of which dates to the 12th century, is particularly notable. A popular source of entertainment is the khyal, a dance drama composed in verse with festive, historical, or romantic themes. Rajasthan abounds in objects of antiquarian interest, including early Buddhist rock inscriptions, Jaina temples, forts, splendid princely palaces, and Muslim mosques and tombs.
The spring festival Gangaur during late March to early April and the Teej festival between early and late August are important. The Teej welcomes the monsoon, when the state's many lakes become full. The Pushkar camel and cattle fair during mid-November, the Nagaur festival during late January to early February and the Koolyat Fair at Bikaner during mid to late November are well known fairs. The Desert Festival at Jaisalmer during early to mid-February is a famous modern fair.
Economy and Infrastructure
Rajasthan's economy is mainly agricultural; millet, wheat, maize (corn), and cotton are grown. Though parts of the state are extremely dry, and are covered by theThar desert , the total cultivable area in the state is 27,465 thousand hectares, and the sown area, 20,167 thousand hectares. Tourism is also an important part of the economy.
Primarily an agricultural and pastoral economy, Rajasthan have good mineral resources. Rajasthan accounts forIndia Jodhpur Kota , Udaipur
Having much arid land, Rajasthan needs extensive irrigation. It receives water from the Punjab rivers and also from the Western Yamuna (Haryana) andAgra Chambal Valley Rajasthan Canal , renamed the Indira Gandhi Canal in the mid-1980s for the late prime minister, carries water from the Beas and Sutlej rivers in Punjab some 400 miles to irrigate desert land in northwestern and western Rajasthan.
Electricity supplies are obtained from neighbouring states and from theChambal Valley
Rajasthan has several tourist sights, especially in ancient and medieval architecture. Places of interest are Mount Abu, Ajmer, Alwar(Sariska tiger sanctuary), Bharatpur (Keoladeo bird sanctuary), Bikaner, Jaipur (the Pink City), Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pali, Jaisalmar and Chittorgarh. Tourism was given industry status in 1992.
State Capital Jaipur
Population ('000s in 1991) 44,006
Area ('000 sq. km) 342
Females per 1000 males (1991) 910
Literacy rate (1991) 38.6
Ratio of urban population (1991) 22.9
Net Domestic Product (Rs. million at current prices in 1992-93) 229,360
Per Capita Income (Rs. at current prices in 1992-93) 5,035
Principal Language Hindi and Rajasthani
Rajasthan is located in the northwestern part of the subcontinent. It is bounded on the west and northwest by
In the west, Rajasthan is relatively dry and infertile; this area includes some of the Thar Desert, also known as the
Rajasthan has a single-chamber legislative assembly with 200 seats. The state sends 35 members to the Indian national parliament: 10 to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and 25 to the Lok Sabha (Lower House). Local government is based on 30 administrative districts.
History
Archaeological and historical evidence shows a continuous human habitation of the area dating back 100,000 years. Between the 7th and the 11th century AD, several dynasties arose, with Rajput strength reaching its peak at the beginning of the 16th c. Emperor Akbar brought the Rajput states into the Mughal empire; by early 19th c, they allied with the Marathas. With the decline of the Mughals, the Rajputs gradually clawed back their independence through a series of spectacular victories, but, by then a new force to reckon with, had emerged on the scene in the form of the British. Most Rajput states entered into alliances with the British, which allowed them to continue as independent states, each with its own maharaja, subject to certain economic and political constraints. These alliances proved to be the beginning of the end of the Rajputs, and soon the extravagance and indulgence of the rulers led to the disintegration of the Rajput kingdoms.The present form of Rajasthan came into being after the
Society and Culture
The Rajputs (Rajputs) though representing only a small percentage of the population, are the most important section of the population in Rajasthan. They are proud of their warlike reputation and of their ancestry. The Brahman class is subdivided into many gotras, while the Mahajan (the trading class) is subdivided into a bewildering number of groups. Some of these groups are Jainas, while others are Hindus. In the north and west the Jats and Gujars are among the largest agricultural communities.
Aboriginal peoples in the Alwar, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Dholpur areas include the Minas (Mewatis); the Banjaras, who are traveling tradesmen and artisans; and the Gadia Lohars, another itinerant tribe, who make and repair agricultural and household implements. The Bhils, one of the oldest peoples in India, inhabit the districts of Bhilwara, Chittaurgarh, Dungarpur, Banswara, Udaipur, and Sirohi and are famous for their skill in archery. The Grasias and nomadic Kathodis live in the Mewar region. Sahariyas are found in the
The principal language of the state is Rajasthani, comprising a group of Indo-Aryan dialects derived from Dingal, a tongue in which bards once sang of the glories of their masters. The four main dialects are Marwari (in western Rajasthan), Jaipuri or Dhundhari (in the east and southeast), Malvi (Malwi; in the southeast), and, in Alwar, Mewati, which shades off into Braj Bhasa in Bharatpur district. The use of Rajasthani is declining with the spread of modern education, and its place is being taken by Hindi (the official state language of Rajasthan).
Hinduism, the religion of most of the population, is generally practiced through the worship of Brahma, Siva, Sakti, Vishnu (Visnu), and other gods and goddesses. Nathdwara is an important religious centre for the Vallabhacarya sect of
Islam, the religion of the state's second largest religious community, expanded in Rajasthan with the conquest of
The typical folk dance of Rajasthan is the ghoomar, which is performed on festive occasions only by women. The geer dance (performed by men and women), the panihari (a graceful dance for women), and the kacchi ghori (in which male dancers ride dummy horses) are also popular. The most famous song is "Kurja," which tells the story of a woman who wishes to send a message to her absent husband by the kurja (a type of bird), who is promised a priceless reward for his service. Rajasthan has made its contribution to Indian art, and there is a rich literary tradition, especially of bardic poetry. Chand Bardai's poem Prithvi Raj Raso or Chand Raisa, the earliest manuscript of which dates to the 12th century, is particularly notable. A popular source of entertainment is the khyal, a dance drama composed in verse with festive, historical, or romantic themes. Rajasthan abounds in objects of antiquarian interest, including early Buddhist rock inscriptions, Jaina temples, forts, splendid princely palaces, and Muslim mosques and tombs.
The spring festival Gangaur during late March to early April and the Teej festival between early and late August are important. The Teej welcomes the monsoon, when the state's many lakes become full. The Pushkar camel and cattle fair during mid-November, the Nagaur festival during late January to early February and the Koolyat Fair at Bikaner during mid to late November are well known fairs. The Desert Festival at Jaisalmer during early to mid-February is a famous modern fair.
Economy and Infrastructure
Rajasthan's economy is mainly agricultural; millet, wheat, maize (corn), and cotton are grown. Though parts of the state are extremely dry, and are covered by the
Primarily an agricultural and pastoral economy, Rajasthan have good mineral resources. Rajasthan accounts for
Having much arid land, Rajasthan needs extensive irrigation. It receives water from the Punjab rivers and also from the Western Yamuna (Haryana) and
Electricity supplies are obtained from neighbouring states and from the
There is a nuclear energy plant at Rawatbhata, near Kota Jodhpur , Jaipur, Bikaner , Kota Jodhpur and udaipur with Delhi
Hotels of Rajasthan
The State has hotels of star and non star category catering to the needs of the tourists visiting Rajasthan. Besides it has resorts, restaurants and cafés which cater to the needs of all segment of travelers.
Hotels of Rajasthan
The State has hotels of star and non star category catering to the needs of the tourists visiting Rajasthan. Besides it has resorts, restaurants and cafés which cater to the needs of all segment of travelers.
Jodhpur
Tales of valor and poignant romance epitomize Jodhpur
They say Rao Jodha, the founder of the city, evicted a hermit from the rocky ridge where the Mehrangarh fort stands now. Enraged hermit cursed that the land would be inflicted by drought and famine thenceforth. Hence the city became dry as desert.
But with its impregnable forts, landscaped gardens, ornate havelis,Jodhpur
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They say Rao Jodha, the founder of the city, evicted a hermit from the rocky ridge where the Mehrangarh fort stands now. Enraged hermit cursed that the land would be inflicted by drought and famine thenceforth. Hence the city became dry as desert.
But with its impregnable forts, landscaped gardens, ornate havelis,
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Meherangarh Fort
Earlier called the Chintamani fort, the fort was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha the founder of Jodhpur
¤ The Main Poles or Gateways ToFort
It Jodhpur Jodhpur
The then entrance consisted of a boulder, which had two holes in which were inserted wooden logs to provide a provisional barrier. Beyond the Lakhna Pol is the Loha Pol (Iron Gate ) dating back to the 15th century, although the façade that you see today was again the contribution of Rao Maldeo in the 16th century. The handprints of 15 royal satis, Jodhpur Jodhpur
¤ Fort Temples
¤ The Main Poles or Gateways To
The then entrance consisted of a boulder, which had two holes in which were inserted wooden logs to provide a provisional barrier. Beyond the Lakhna Pol is the Loha Pol (
¤ Fort Temples
To the extreme right of the fort complex is located the Nagnechiji temple, the family temple of the Rathore dynasty. The Nagnechiji idol was brought to Marwar in the early 14th century by Rao Dhuhad, and after Meherangarh was constructed the idol was placed there.
Adjacent to it is a temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, called the
¤ Moti Mahal
The Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace was built during Maharaja Sur Singh’s reign in the last two decades of the 16th century. Moti Mahal was where the king used sit on his throne and meet all his subjects. The size of the hall indicates that it must initially have been utilised as a Public Audience Hall. The alabaster throne which lies resplendent and one end of the room is magnificent to behold and the enire palace has a very ostentatious look to it with the entire ceiling covered with mirrors and gilt. It is has been very well maintained and the walls and ceilings are still sparklingly smooth. Its latticed screens and superb balconies are in many ways similar to the Anup Mahal inBikaner Jodhpur Jodhpur
¤ Khabka Mahal
Situated right above is the Khabka Mahal,which literally means sleeping palace. It has two main rooms; the Dipak Mahal built by the then Prime minister of Jodhpur and Chandan Mahal, which was the council room of the ruler, where he discussed the affairs of state with his ministers and held meetings with visiting dignatories. A picture by itinerant painter A.H. Muller depicts the great hero of Jodhpur in the 17th century Durga Das, carrying off the infant Ajit Singh, (who was to be the future ruler of Jodhpur to safety) to protect him from being slaughtered by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
¤ Jhanki Mahal
The Palace of Glimpses, as this palace is commonly known, is next door to Khabka Mahal. It is called so because it was from where the women of the royal household to take a look at the outside world. Purdah was strictly enforced by the Rajputs in medieval times and the women’s quarters were deliberately fitted with latticed screens to allow the royal women to peek outside without being observed themselves. Like the Moti Vilas (mentioned below), the sandstone jalis (latticed windows) were so fine as to look like lace from a distance. The Jhanki Mahal is virtually covered with mirrors where no doubt the royal ladies attended to themselves. Other interesting aspect of the palace is the numerous royal cradles you will find here, all of them exquisitely embellished. One of the cradles is actually motor-powered and was presented to the Maharaja of Jodhpur in 1948.
¤ Phool Mahal
The Phool Mahal or Flower Palace which is right adjacent to the Moti Mahal is a more recent building, constructed by Abhay Singh (reigned between 1730-50) and was further decorated between 1873 and 1895. The best part about the palace is the wall paintings, which on close inspection reveal a distinct European influence. Hardly surprising because these decorations were carried out during Maharaj Pratap Singh’s reign, who was very much an Anglophile. The Phool Mahal was utilised as a Private Audience Hall and it depicts the many classical ragas (a pattern of notes of melody and rhythm) of Indian music on its walls.
¤Daulat Khana Palace
Right beneath the Phool Mahal is the Daulat Khanaa place of great historical interest. The curios present here include heavy locks, liquor bottles wrapped in wet cloths to which the warriors drank to fortify themselves before an imminent battle, coin boxes, carpet weights, vanity boxes of the royal women and intricately decorated hookahs (long pipe for smoking tobacco). But what really stands out in the Daulat Khana is silk tent made of red and gold brocade which was made for the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, but captured from his son Aurangzeb by the Raja Jaswant Singh in the latter half of the 17th century.
¤ Moti Vilas & Sardar Vilas
The next two palaces you come across are the Moti Vilas and the Sardar Vilas. The unique feature of the Moti Vilas is its beautifully carved latticed screens. The detailing is so fine that from a distance you could be forgiven if you mistook the jalis (latticed screens) to be built out of lace. Neighbouring the Moti Vilas is a zenana court, built in 1640 and comprising of beautifully chiselled stonework. The Sardar Vilas located nearby is chiefly characterised by its exquisite woodwork. The doors and the panelling in the interiors of Sardar Vilas is marvellous to behold. Much of the woodwork is gold-plated and embellished with ivory. It also houses a splendid marble table, which was presented to it by the king of Kabul
¤ Umaid Vilas
Next door to Sardar Vilas is the Umaid Vilas, which has a gallery of miniature paintings mostly belonging to the Jodhpur school. Earlier, theJodhpur school was strongly influenced by Jain art, but later with Jodhpur establishing close ties with Delhi Jodhpur
¤ Takhat Vilas
The Takhat Vilas is located above the Sardar Vilas and was added to the fort by Maharaja Takhat Singh who ruled between the years 1843 and 1873. The entire palace is laced with pictures painted on wet plaster depicting stories from the Krishna-Lila (the life and times of Lord Krishna the blue-god) and the legend of Dhola and Maru which is well known throughout Rajasthan.
¤ The Romantic Tale Dhola Maru
The story of Dhola and Maru is fairly typical of the tales of Rajput romance with love finally conquering all. Apparently a long time ago there was a small kingdom called Poogal in which lived a king called Pingal. One day he decided to have his infant daughter Maru married off to Dhola, the son of Nal, the king of Narwar and his good friend. So Dhola and Maru got married at childhood but before they attained adulthood Nal died, and not surprisingly his son Dhola forgot the marriage vows he had exchanged with Maru at birth. So Dhola got married again to Malwani, while Maru pined away for him as her father king Pingal sent umpteen messages to Dhola which he never received as his wife Malwani had all the messengers either arrested or bumped off.
But as they say ‘where there is a will there is a way.’ Maru got through to Dhola finally through a group of folk singers, and Dhola on learning about his first wife started off for Poogal immediately. However the cunning Malwani was not going to let the two childhood sweethearts meet if she could help it. As Dhola set off she sent word through a messenger that she had died and Dhola ought to hurry back. Dhola not oblivious of the ways of Malwani saw the lie for what it was and carried on. His journey to Poogal was uneventful apart from an inopportune encounter with Umar Sumar, the leader of a band of robbers who tried to persuade him that his wife Maru had been married off to somebody else. Umar Sumar was himself very keen on Maru, but Dhola was having none of it. He arrived at Poogal to a tumultuous welcome and Dhola and Maru were united at last. However the star-crossed lovers’ troubles were not over yet.
On the way back to Narwar, Maru was stung by a desert snake and died. Overwhelmed with grief Dhola decide to become the first ‘male sati’ in Rajput history by ascending the funeral pyre of his wife. But was saved in the nick of time by a yogi and yogini who claimed that they could bring Maru back to life. They played their musical instruments, and believe it or not these modern day seers actually brought back Maru to life, similar to what Jesus Christ did to Lazarus in the Bible. But the remarkable story doesn’t end here. Enter the villain of the piece Umar Sumar once again. He hadn’t rid himself of his infatuation for Maru and invited the gullible couple to spend an evening with them. However the couple’s fairy godmother was obviously working overtime and again they were warned of the dacoit’s evil intentions, this time by some folk singers. Whereupon the couple jumped atop their camel and made off for Malwa in double quick time. and like all Cinderella-endings, the couple along with Malwani lived happily ever after. When you visit the Takhat Vilas and see the murals depicted there remember the Dhola-Maru story- a legend repeated all over Rajasthan.
¤ Jaswant Thada Cenotaph
As you peer over the high castle walls, you notice the Jaswant Thada Cenotaph. It was built in 1899, with all the rulers before him being cremated at Mandore, the previous capital of Marwar. Jaswant Singh who ruled Jodhpur
¤ Other Attractions
The other major palaces in Meherangarh fortare the Sheesh Mahal and the Rang Mahal. Sheesh Mahal orMirror Palace Bikaner Krishna , Shiva, Parvati, Rama, Sita, hanuman, Ganesh, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga. The Rang Mahal too is laced with mirrors and ornamented with fine mirror work.
¤ Sileh Khana
Another place worth seeing while you are visiting the fort is the Sileh Khana or the armoury. Rajputs being a warrior tribe loved their weapons and they took great care of them. The Sileh Khana is bursting at the seams with all kinds of antique guns, maces, shields and ornamented swords. The armoury is similar to the Sileh Khana at Jaipur as far the variety of weapons go. The items include the sword of Rao Jodha called Khanda weighing over seven pounds. Also present are swords used by Tamerlane, the ancestor of the Mughals who sackedDelhi
The Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace was built during Maharaja Sur Singh’s reign in the last two decades of the 16th century. Moti Mahal was where the king used sit on his throne and meet all his subjects. The size of the hall indicates that it must initially have been utilised as a Public Audience Hall. The alabaster throne which lies resplendent and one end of the room is magnificent to behold and the enire palace has a very ostentatious look to it with the entire ceiling covered with mirrors and gilt. It is has been very well maintained and the walls and ceilings are still sparklingly smooth. Its latticed screens and superb balconies are in many ways similar to the Anup Mahal in
¤ Khabka Mahal
Situated right above is the Khabka Mahal,which literally means sleeping palace. It has two main rooms; the Dipak Mahal built by the then Prime minister of Jodhpur and Chandan Mahal, which was the council room of the ruler, where he discussed the affairs of state with his ministers and held meetings with visiting dignatories. A picture by itinerant painter A.H. Muller depicts the great hero of Jodhpur in the 17th century Durga Das, carrying off the infant Ajit Singh, (who was to be the future ruler of Jodhpur to safety) to protect him from being slaughtered by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
¤ Jhanki Mahal
The Palace of Glimpses, as this palace is commonly known, is next door to Khabka Mahal. It is called so because it was from where the women of the royal household to take a look at the outside world. Purdah was strictly enforced by the Rajputs in medieval times and the women’s quarters were deliberately fitted with latticed screens to allow the royal women to peek outside without being observed themselves. Like the Moti Vilas (mentioned below), the sandstone jalis (latticed windows) were so fine as to look like lace from a distance. The Jhanki Mahal is virtually covered with mirrors where no doubt the royal ladies attended to themselves. Other interesting aspect of the palace is the numerous royal cradles you will find here, all of them exquisitely embellished. One of the cradles is actually motor-powered and was presented to the Maharaja of Jodhpur in 1948.
¤ Phool Mahal
The Phool Mahal or Flower Palace which is right adjacent to the Moti Mahal is a more recent building, constructed by Abhay Singh (reigned between 1730-50) and was further decorated between 1873 and 1895. The best part about the palace is the wall paintings, which on close inspection reveal a distinct European influence. Hardly surprising because these decorations were carried out during Maharaj Pratap Singh’s reign, who was very much an Anglophile. The Phool Mahal was utilised as a Private Audience Hall and it depicts the many classical ragas (a pattern of notes of melody and rhythm) of Indian music on its walls.
¤
Right beneath the Phool Mahal is the Daulat Khanaa place of great historical interest. The curios present here include heavy locks, liquor bottles wrapped in wet cloths to which the warriors drank to fortify themselves before an imminent battle, coin boxes, carpet weights, vanity boxes of the royal women and intricately decorated hookahs (long pipe for smoking tobacco). But what really stands out in the Daulat Khana is silk tent made of red and gold brocade which was made for the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, but captured from his son Aurangzeb by the Raja Jaswant Singh in the latter half of the 17th century.
¤ Moti Vilas & Sardar Vilas
The next two palaces you come across are the Moti Vilas and the Sardar Vilas. The unique feature of the Moti Vilas is its beautifully carved latticed screens. The detailing is so fine that from a distance you could be forgiven if you mistook the jalis (latticed screens) to be built out of lace. Neighbouring the Moti Vilas is a zenana court, built in 1640 and comprising of beautifully chiselled stonework. The Sardar Vilas located nearby is chiefly characterised by its exquisite woodwork. The doors and the panelling in the interiors of Sardar Vilas is marvellous to behold. Much of the woodwork is gold-plated and embellished with ivory. It also houses a splendid marble table, which was presented to it by the king of ¤ Umaid Vilas
Next door to Sardar Vilas is the Umaid Vilas, which has a gallery of miniature paintings mostly belonging to the Jodhpur school. Earlier, the
¤ Takhat Vilas
The Takhat Vilas is located above the Sardar Vilas and was added to the fort by Maharaja Takhat Singh who ruled between the years 1843 and 1873. The entire palace is laced with pictures painted on wet plaster depicting stories from the Krishna-Lila (the life and times of Lord Krishna the blue-god) and the legend of Dhola and Maru which is well known throughout Rajasthan.
¤ The Romantic Tale Dhola Maru
The story of Dhola and Maru is fairly typical of the tales of Rajput romance with love finally conquering all. Apparently a long time ago there was a small kingdom called Poogal in which lived a king called Pingal. One day he decided to have his infant daughter Maru married off to Dhola, the son of Nal, the king of Narwar and his good friend. So Dhola and Maru got married at childhood but before they attained adulthood Nal died, and not surprisingly his son Dhola forgot the marriage vows he had exchanged with Maru at birth. So Dhola got married again to Malwani, while Maru pined away for him as her father king Pingal sent umpteen messages to Dhola which he never received as his wife Malwani had all the messengers either arrested or bumped off.
But as they say ‘where there is a will there is a way.’ Maru got through to Dhola finally through a group of folk singers, and Dhola on learning about his first wife started off for Poogal immediately. However the cunning Malwani was not going to let the two childhood sweethearts meet if she could help it. As Dhola set off she sent word through a messenger that she had died and Dhola ought to hurry back. Dhola not oblivious of the ways of Malwani saw the lie for what it was and carried on. His journey to Poogal was uneventful apart from an inopportune encounter with Umar Sumar, the leader of a band of robbers who tried to persuade him that his wife Maru had been married off to somebody else. Umar Sumar was himself very keen on Maru, but Dhola was having none of it. He arrived at Poogal to a tumultuous welcome and Dhola and Maru were united at last. However the star-crossed lovers’ troubles were not over yet.
On the way back to Narwar, Maru was stung by a desert snake and died. Overwhelmed with grief Dhola decide to become the first ‘male sati’ in Rajput history by ascending the funeral pyre of his wife. But was saved in the nick of time by a yogi and yogini who claimed that they could bring Maru back to life. They played their musical instruments, and believe it or not these modern day seers actually brought back Maru to life, similar to what Jesus Christ did to Lazarus in the Bible. But the remarkable story doesn’t end here. Enter the villain of the piece Umar Sumar once again. He hadn’t rid himself of his infatuation for Maru and invited the gullible couple to spend an evening with them. However the couple’s fairy godmother was obviously working overtime and again they were warned of the dacoit’s evil intentions, this time by some folk singers. Whereupon the couple jumped atop their camel and made off for Malwa in double quick time. and like all Cinderella-endings, the couple along with Malwani lived happily ever after. When you visit the Takhat Vilas and see the murals depicted there remember the Dhola-Maru story- a legend repeated all over Rajasthan.
¤ Jaswant Thada Cenotaph
As you peer over the high castle walls, you notice the Jaswant Thada Cenotaph. It was built in 1899, with all the rulers before him being cremated at Mandore, the previous capital of Marwar. Jaswant Singh who ruled ¤ Other Attractions
The other major palaces in Meherangarh fortare the Sheesh Mahal and the Rang Mahal. Sheesh Mahal or
¤ Sileh Khana
Another place worth seeing while you are visiting the fort is the Sileh Khana or the armoury. Rajputs being a warrior tribe loved their weapons and they took great care of them. The Sileh Khana is bursting at the seams with all kinds of antique guns, maces, shields and ornamented swords. The armoury is similar to the Sileh Khana at Jaipur as far the variety of weapons go. The items include the sword of Rao Jodha called Khanda weighing over seven pounds. Also present are swords used by Tamerlane, the ancestor of the Mughals who sacked
Umaid Bhavan Palace
¤ Construction of the Palace
The palace built by Maharaja Umaid Singh who ruled from 1911-47 was the last expression of princely architectural extravaganza during the British Raj. It was in 1925 that Umaid Singh went to
¤ Chittar-ka-Bangla
It took some 3000 people working round the clock some 15 years to complete and ranks as one of the world’s largest residences. The massive structure is also referred to as Chittar-ka-Bangla or Chittar Bungalow. The 347-room building was designed by Henry Lanchester, an understudy of Edwin Lutyens (who designed most of ¤ Rajmahal
The primary entrance to the palace is called the Rajmahal, which contains the traditional Rathore coat-of-arms, bearing the sacred kite, an incarnation of the family goddess. Its symbol is omnipresent in the palace and as a mark of reverence, kite hunting is not allowed in
and that’s not all. It has libraries panelled with teak, circular reception halls, magnificent double staircases, marble flooring, a swimming pool embellished with tiles depicting the zodiac. The wings include courtyards, staff offices and zenanas (women’s quarters), a cinema house and opulent royal suites. Suffice to say a visit to the palace will simply knock your breath away. The unique feature of the palace is that it is not mortared at all, but like the Jaisalmer fort it was built out of solid interlocking blocks of stone. The chunks of rock were cut from the Sursagar quarry located 13km away.
¤ Palace Served As A Military Base During Second World War.
During the Second World War even while the structure was unfinished, the palace became a military base for the allied troops. Christmas dinners for the entire military community were organised annually at the palace, with the
Distance : 8km north of ¤ Mondore Attractions Mandore was the earlier capital of Marwar before Rao Jodha shifted base to Royal Cenotaphs of all the royal chhatris or cenotaphs which were constructed out of dark-red sandstone, six stand out. The oldest ones belong to Raja Maldeo and Udai Singh constructed in the 16th century to the later ones of Sur Singh, Gaj Singh and Jaswant Singh I all built in the 17th century. However it is Ajit Singh’s cenotaph which was built circa 1724 which is the largest along with Jaswant Singh’s which was built around two score years earlier in 1681. Ajit Singh’s cenotaph in particular is a magnificent monument built as it is close-grained freestone. Ek Thamba Mahal The Ek Thamba Mahal was built by Raja Ajit Singh during his reign from 1707-24. This pleasure palace was quite possibly his retreat away from Hall of Heroes is a huge hall with magnificent pillars and houses enormous figures of gods and the heroes of Ravan ki Chanvari A very interesting stone,which hascarved panels with an idol of Ganpati or Lord Ganesh (the god with an elephant-head son of Shiva the destroyer). Legend has it that Ravan, the demon-god who carried off Sita, the consort of Lord Rama in the Hindu epic Ramayana got married to a local girl from Mandore called Mandodri. The stone panel is a commemoration of the wedding. It also has an image of the sun god Surya. A stepwell nearby has an inscription 742 A.D. which was when it was built by Madh, the son of a Brahmin. Panch Kund Mein Chhatri These are some of the minor cenotaphs located a short distance away from the Mandore gardens. The Panch Kund also contains the cenotaphs of the ruling dynasty before the founding of the city of |
Jodhpur
¤ The Great Jodhpur Legend
Located on the periphery of the Thar desert, Jodhpur is second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. According to one fable when Lord Rama, hero of the Hindu epic Ramayana wanted to cross the ocean to rescue his wife Sita, who had been abducted by the demon-king Ravana, he was turned back by the Sea-God. Furious, Rama mounted his arrow to dry up the ocean forcing the Lord of the Sea to retreat. However the arrow once mounted had to be discharged, and Rama fired it into another body of water located in western Rajasthan, thus drying it up. This is the area known as Marwar or Marusthali or the land of the dead.
¤ The Challenging Climate of Jodhpur
Here the summer sizzles, the hot dry winds scorches the flesh, the winters chill the bone marrow and years pass by without rainfall. Like the mystery of the Bermuda triangle where a number of ships and planes have disappeared never to be found again; so too at Marwar countless caravans of camels have known to have vanished without a trace. This is the general topography ofJodhpur Bikaner
Located on the periphery of the Thar desert, Jodhpur is second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. According to one fable when Lord Rama, hero of the Hindu epic Ramayana wanted to cross the ocean to rescue his wife Sita, who had been abducted by the demon-king Ravana, he was turned back by the Sea-God. Furious, Rama mounted his arrow to dry up the ocean forcing the Lord of the Sea to retreat. However the arrow once mounted had to be discharged, and Rama fired it into another body of water located in western Rajasthan, thus drying it up. This is the area known as Marwar or Marusthali or the land of the dead.¤ The Challenging Climate of Jodhpur
Here the summer sizzles, the hot dry winds scorches the flesh, the winters chill the bone marrow and years pass by without rainfall. Like the mystery of the Bermuda triangle where a number of ships and planes have disappeared never to be found again; so too at Marwar countless caravans of camels have known to have vanished without a trace. This is the general topography of
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Area : | 75.50 sq. km |
Altitude : | 230 metres |
Climate : | Summer 42.2°C (MAX) - 27.3°C (MIN) Winter 27.5°C (MAX) - 9.5°C (MIN) |
Rainfall : | 31 centimeters |
Best Season : | October - March |
Clothing : | Summer - Light tropical Winter - Light Woollen |
Language : | Marwari, Hindi, English |
¤ Jaisalmer Fort
If the Jaisalmer fort is known as an architectural masterpiece, the Jodhpur fort is no less and you can see it looming in the horizon long before you enter the city. The incline on which the Meherangarh Fort was built was known as Bakharchiriya or bird’s nest, and today the top of the castle presents a bird’s eye view of the entire city and its suburbs.
The circumstances, which led to the foundation ofJodhpur bears an uncanny resemblance to the founding of the other desert city of Jaisalmer Jodhpur
If the Jaisalmer fort is known as an architectural masterpiece, the Jodhpur fort is no less and you can see it looming in the horizon long before you enter the city. The incline on which the Meherangarh Fort was built was known as Bakharchiriya or bird’s nest, and today the top of the castle presents a bird’s eye view of the entire city and its suburbs.
The circumstances, which led to the foundation of
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¤ Main Attractions in Jodpur |
Being one of the fascinating destination of Rajasthan, Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan Palace
The palace was constructed by Maharaja Umaid Singh. The main motive of constructing this palace was to provide occupation to his people during long drawn famine in the early 20 th century. This was a perfect example of early modern period architecture. Umaid Bhawan palace forms the grandest private royal houses of the world. Some portion of this grand palace has been converted into a luxurious hotel and a museum. » Mehrangarh Fort The Mehrangarh Fort is an architectural marvel, which stands proudly on a 125 m long hill. It spreads over an area of around 5 km and is one of the largest forts inIndia Jodhpur
Jaswant Thada
Jaswant Thada lies quite close to the Mehrangarh Fort complex. It was built in 1899 AD in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and houses the cenotaphs of a number of Rajput royals. The main cenotaph has rare portraits of many Rajput rulers on display. If you travel toJodhpur
Architectural Splendor ofJodhpur
Given the rough terrain it is not surprising that the architecture of the city was influenced by it. Desert architecture is noted for two distinct traits, the need to guard against the heat and to fortify itself against invasions. Fortifications tend to merge with the colour of the land, providing it with a natural camouflage.
The Meherangarh Fort
Fort atJodhpur
Nearby lies the Umaid Bhavan Palace (Built by the former Jodhpur Maharaja Umaid Singh), one of the largest residences in the world, and alongside it is the Ajit Palace the house built by Umaid Singh for his younger brother.
The palace was constructed by Maharaja Umaid Singh. The main motive of constructing this palace was to provide occupation to his people during long drawn famine in the early 20 th century. This was a perfect example of early modern period architecture. Umaid Bhawan palace forms the grandest private royal houses of the world. Some portion of this grand palace has been converted into a luxurious hotel and a museum. » Mehrangarh Fort The Mehrangarh Fort is an architectural marvel, which stands proudly on a 125 m long hill. It spreads over an area of around 5 km and is one of the largest forts in
Jaswant Thada
Jaswant Thada lies quite close to the Mehrangarh Fort complex. It was built in 1899 AD in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and houses the cenotaphs of a number of Rajput royals. The main cenotaph has rare portraits of many Rajput rulers on display. If you travel to
Architectural Splendor of
Given the rough terrain it is not surprising that the architecture of the city was influenced by it. Desert architecture is noted for two distinct traits, the need to guard against the heat and to fortify itself against invasions. Fortifications tend to merge with the colour of the land, providing it with a natural camouflage.
The Meherangarh Fort
Fort at
Nearby lies the Umaid Bhavan Palace (Built by the former Jodhpur Maharaja Umaid Singh), one of the largest residences in the world, and alongside it is the Ajit Palace the house built by Umaid Singh for his younger brother.
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¤ Excursions |
A pretty lake built in 1159 A.D. A splendid summer Palace stands by the lake side surrounded by beautiful gardens. An idyllic spot for excursions.
Mandore (8 Km):
The former capital of Marwar, north of
Rajasthan's village life comes into view on the way here. Chinkara and black buck might frisk past to break the monotony of the drive.
Guda Bishnoi (25 Km)
these are immaculately kept villages of the Bishnoi community-staunch believers in the sanctity of plant and animal life. Khejri trees and deer thrive in these village.
Just nine kilometeres from
This is an ideal picnic spot and is located 11 kms from
Jhalamand Garh (10 Km)
Just 10 kms from
Luni Fort (35 Km)
Just 35 kms from
Osiyan
The other worthwhile excursion around the city is Osiyan. Situated about 60 km away from
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¤ The Exquisite Interiors of the Palaces |
The interiors of the palaces are superb, with the walls painted with a number of motifs in a rich mosaic of colours. The Sheesh Mahal in which tiny mirrors were embedded into the walls and ceilings was an idea, which the
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¤ Arts & Crafts of |
In their solitude, women became great patrons of art and really set the trend for the entire city of
But, what really put the city on the map of the world was the invention of ‘Jodhpurs’ or riding breeches. Invented by Sir Pratap Singh, the most famous ruler of
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¤ Dance & Music |
Rajputs brought along with them dance and music to the desert. The instruments they play are housed in the
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¤ Fairs & Festivals |
The major festival held in the Marwar area is the Maand Festival which is held during the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October). The festival goes on for two days and is devoted to music and dance, which provides a good opportunity to the folk dancers who congregate there to to display their skills and provide some lively entertainment to the public. The folk music has a romantic has a lyrical and romantic appeal to it. The music concentrates on the lives of
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¤ Getting There |
Fly Away :
Major airport is 5 kms from downtown and is well connected with Indian airlines.Delhi and Mumbai are usually the major flights which connects Jaipur and Udaipur
On Track :
The city is well connected by rail and with major cities in North andWest India . Jodhpur junction is well linked to Delhi by the Mandore express, to Mumbai by the Ranakpur express and to Kolkata by Howrah - Jodhpur
On Wheels :Jodhpur is a well connected city and is linked to some of the major cities like Agra , Jaisalmer, Bikaner , Mumbai and Udaipur
Major airport is 5 kms from downtown and is well connected with Indian airlines.
On Track :
The city is well connected by rail and with major cities in North and
On Wheels :
Jaisalmer Havelis
¤ Salim Singh ki Haveli
Salim Singh ki Haveli: The haveli or mansion was initially occupied by the influential Mehta family of Jaisalmer. It was built around 1815, possibly on the remains of an earlier building of the late 17th century. The building was commissioned by the then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer, Salim Singh, a man with a reputation for Machiavellian cunning. His father Diwan Swaroop Singh, also Prime Minister of Jaisalmer in his time, was murdered as a result of a palace intrigue when the young Salim was a mere dozen years old. Salim took it upon himself to avenge his father’s death. As soon as he came of age, Salim eliminated all of Jaisalmer’s courtiers, princes and hangers-on with such dexterity that he was appointed premier by Maharawal Mool Raj.
Salim built his eight storeyed pleasure palace and lived in it with his seven wives and two concubines. It is a magnificent monument with every structure carved with elaborate detailing. He demanded the best and got it; anything that did not please him was summarily rejected. The mansion boasts of 38 balconies, each with a different design. As you enter you are confronted by an imposing stone elephant, while the upper storeys of the building jut out proudly like a ship’s prow, which is why the haveli is also called the Jahazmahal or Ship’s Palace. The monument as a whole has the appearance of a great ocean liner, with a narrow base which widens at the top. It has a beautifully arched roof, topped with blue cupolas, and brackets in the form of peacocks. As Salim Singh’s power grew so did his ambition, and he reckoned it was time he usurped the power of the maharwals themselves. He came up with a scheme to knock off the top two floors of the haveli and build a gateway from his house right upto the maharawal’s palace, but this proposal was nipped in the bud by the monarch himself. This incident marked an about-turn in his political fortunes for soon he was killed in one of the numerous court conspiracies he himself had encouraged for long. The Salim Singh saga was a classic illustration of the old maxim that ultimately ‘the schemer always falls into the pit which he digs for another’.
¤ Nathmal's Haveli
The haveli (mansion) was built circa 1885 for Diwan Mohata Nathmal, then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer. Designed by two Muslim brothers Hathi and Lulu, the haveli was ordered for Nathmal by the then maharawal Beri Sal. The sibling-architects worked in an unusual manner; each carved out one-half of the building developed according to the same plan. However, when the building was completed, the two sides turned out to be very dissimilar to each other though the haveli remains unsurpassed in Jaisalmer in terms of the quality of the work. Like the Salim Singh’s haveli (mentioned above), the entrance to Nathmal’s haveli is zealously guarded by stone elephants; and the entire façade is embellished with a slew of detailing – horses, elephants, soldiers, flowers and birds. There are also carvings of trains and bicycles, gadgets of the then new age which the artisans themselves had never seen but carved out of hearsay
¤ The imposing Interiors of Haveli
Another extraordinary part about its construction is that the main chamber is carved out of rock and the entire frontage of the first floor is carved out of one solitary boulder. The interiors of the havelis are decorated by beautiful miniatures. The workmanship of Jaisalmer’s havelis is an amalgam of both Rajput architecture as well as Islamic art that was imported via the traders’ caravan through the desert
¤ Patwon-ki-Haveli
The five Patwa havelis were the first ones to crop up in Jaisalmer and are known locally as the Patwon-ki-haveli. The first was constructed circa 1805 by a merchant called Guman Chand Patwa and is the biggest and the most ostentatious. Patwa was a man of considerable means, and for his five sons he built the elaborate five-storeyed complex which reportedly took 50 years to finish. All five houses were constructed in the first 60 years of the 19th century. The havelis are also known as the ‘mansion of brocade merchants’ as the family ostensibly dealt in threads of gold and silver used in embroidering dresses. However, they reportedly made their fortune elsewhere; through opium trade and by moneylending.
¤ The Decor of Patwa Haveli
The unsung heroes as far as the Patwa mansions are concerned are the unnamed stone carvers who wielded the chisel with as much skill as a surgeon handles a scalpel. Every square inch of space has been carved exquisitely, with jali (latticed) friezes providing ventilation to the interiors as well as offering privacy to the women to look out without exposing themselves to Peeping Toms. The havelis are built in yellow sandstone with a different design on every window and arch. As you enter the haveli through its magnificent arched gateway, you come across its delicately carved yellow-brown frontage with as many as 60 balconies overlooking it. Another prominent haveli of Jaisalmer is the Nokhatmal haveli, which unlike the other mansions is a fairly recent addition to the city having been constructed only a few years ago.
Pokhran Town
Distance : 112km from Jaisalmer
¤ Location For Testing Nuclear Devices
Strategically located midway in the triangle between Jaisalmer, Jodhpur (172km southeast) and Bikaner (224km), Pokhran is a sparsely populated area consisting mainly of scrub and sand. This place suddenly hogged the international spotlight when the Indian government detonated nuclear devices here on 18th May 1974, ironically code-named ‘The Buddha Smiles’. Once again international attention was focussed on it on the 11th and 13th May, 1998, when five more nuclear tests took place underneath its sandy surface, code-named this time as ‘The Buddha Laughs’.
¤ Pokhran Town Linked With A Great Legend
Interestingly this links back to a legend from the epic Ramayana where the god-king Ram once fitted his bow with a powerful arrow which generated great heat in order to dry up the seas of Sri Lanka. Cajoled not to do so, he instead fired it into the mythical river Saraswati which, according to one legend, flowed here. The river dried up as a consequence and was replaced by the barren desert.
¤ Pokhran Attractions
However, although an under-devoloped area Pokhran was once the capital of the Thakur (chief) of Marwar. The Maheshwaris (a trading community) built many beautiful havelis here which, like the Pokhran fort, are built in red and yellow sandstone. The windows and balconies are handsomely embellished with parrots, peacocks and elephants. The chief thoroughfare of Pokhran is the Gandhi chowk where women selling vegetables sit resplendent in their colourful Rajasthani dresses. Apart from the fort and the havelis thare are a few cenotaphs and temples which you can visit.
¤ Pokhran Fort
The yellow sandstone fort is over four centuries old and was constructed by the Marwar Thakur (local chieftain) Rao Maldeo who reigned from 1532-1584. Built with the remains of an earlier fort called Satelmer Fort, the Pokhran fort is well stocked with wells and grain stores and has a wonderful dining hall constructed in the second half of the 19th century. The wooden doors at the gateway were fitted with lethal iron spikes to guard against an elephant charge in case of an enemy onslaught. There is a small temple dedicated to the goddess Durga located in the second biggest courtyard of the fort, with stairs leading upto a zenana (women’s quarters).
¤ Pokhran Museum
The Pokhran Museum housed inside the fort’s premises is smallish and contains an assortment of weapons, paintings, pottery and the costumes which the Maharajas wore. Also displayed are the little games the royal family played during their leisure such as dominoes and dice.
¤ Palaces
The palaces housed in the fort, the most exquisite is the Phool Niwas or the Flower Palace with its latticed screens and delicately feminine arches, probably inviting the fantasies of innocent maidens gazing outside in yearning. The other palaces found in the fort are the Mangal Niwas, the Rani Mahal and the Hawa Mahal, which is a much smaller version of its namesake in Jaipur. The Pokhran fort is not as grand a fort as some of the others in Rajasthan and does present a slightly desolate look. However, as is the norm with most forts and palaces in the area, it has been converted into a hotel and provides very comfortable accommodation, which is not too heavy on the pocket either.
¤Ramdeo Temple
The main temple in the area, it is located about 15km from Pokhran. The chief attraction of the place is the fair held biannually in the months of Bhado and Magh (August and February according to the Gregorian calendar), and is attended by pilgrims from all over Marwar and even other states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Held in honour of the Baba Ramdeo, who is revered by Hindus and Muslims alike, the fair lasts for 11 days, the last day being an important day of worship. To Western eyes it may all seem rather quaint but there is no doubting the fervour of the participants. One of the highlights of the festival is a dance performance by women called Terahtal in which most women join in enthusiastically.
¤ Chhatris
Chhatris: Just a little way off from the fort you will come across some beautifully carved sandstone cenotaphs or chhatris. The colour of the sandstone is deep shade of red here which is unlike Jaisalmer where it is the colour of gold. Chhatri (which literally translates into English as ‘umbrella’) alludes to the pillared domes of the cenotaphs. The construction of chhatris as a tribute to royalty is very much part of Rajasthan’s rich architectural heritage. Mostly built to honour their kings they commemmorate queens too, especially when they have immortalized themselves by committing sati. Occasionally you might find chhatris in honour of wealthy merchants and other prominent members as well. Chhatris usually consist of series of pillars on a raised platform supporting a central dome, with possibly a few pavilions on the flanks. Pokhran is no different from other places in the state, and just outside the city gates you’ll find a generous number of cenotaphs – a fitting memorial to Pokhran’s rulers.
Strategically located midway in the triangle between Jaisalmer, Jodhpur (172km southeast) and Bikaner (224km), Pokhran is a sparsely populated area consisting mainly of scrub and sand. This place suddenly hogged the international spotlight when the Indian government detonated nuclear devices here on 18th May 1974, ironically code-named ‘The Buddha Smiles’. Once again international attention was focussed on it on the 11th and 13th May, 1998, when five more nuclear tests took place underneath its sandy surface, code-named this time as ‘The Buddha Laughs’.
¤ Pokhran Town Linked With A Great Legend
Interestingly this links back to a legend from the epic Ramayana where the god-king Ram once fitted his bow with a powerful arrow which generated great heat in order to dry up the seas of Sri Lanka. Cajoled not to do so, he instead fired it into the mythical river Saraswati which, according to one legend, flowed here. The river dried up as a consequence and was replaced by the barren desert.
¤ Pokhran Attractions
However, although an under-devoloped area Pokhran was once the capital of the Thakur (chief) of Marwar. The Maheshwaris (a trading community) built many beautiful havelis here which, like the Pokhran fort, are built in red and yellow sandstone. The windows and balconies are handsomely embellished with parrots, peacocks and elephants. The chief thoroughfare of Pokhran is the Gandhi chowk where women selling vegetables sit resplendent in their colourful Rajasthani dresses. Apart from the fort and the havelis thare are a few cenotaphs and temples which you can visit.
¤ Pokhran Fort
The yellow sandstone fort is over four centuries old and was constructed by the Marwar Thakur (local chieftain) Rao Maldeo who reigned from 1532-1584. Built with the remains of an earlier fort called Satelmer Fort, the Pokhran fort is well stocked with wells and grain stores and has a wonderful dining hall constructed in the second half of the 19th century. The wooden doors at the gateway were fitted with lethal iron spikes to guard against an elephant charge in case of an enemy onslaught. There is a small temple dedicated to the goddess Durga located in the second biggest courtyard of the fort, with stairs leading upto a zenana (women’s quarters).
¤ Pokhran Museum
The Pokhran Museum housed inside the fort’s premises is smallish and contains an assortment of weapons, paintings, pottery and the costumes which the Maharajas wore. Also displayed are the little games the royal family played during their leisure such as dominoes and dice.
¤ Palaces
The palaces housed in the fort, the most exquisite is the Phool Niwas or the Flower Palace with its latticed screens and delicately feminine arches, probably inviting the fantasies of innocent maidens gazing outside in yearning. The other palaces found in the fort are the Mangal Niwas, the Rani Mahal and the Hawa Mahal, which is a much smaller version of its namesake in Jaipur. The Pokhran fort is not as grand a fort as some of the others in Rajasthan and does present a slightly desolate look. However, as is the norm with most forts and palaces in the area, it has been converted into a hotel and provides very comfortable accommodation, which is not too heavy on the pocket either.
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The main temple in the area, it is located about 15km from Pokhran. The chief attraction of the place is the fair held biannually in the months of Bhado and Magh (August and February according to the Gregorian calendar), and is attended by pilgrims from all over Marwar and even other states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Held in honour of the Baba Ramdeo, who is revered by Hindus and Muslims alike, the fair lasts for 11 days, the last day being an important day of worship. To Western eyes it may all seem rather quaint but there is no doubting the fervour of the participants. One of the highlights of the festival is a dance performance by women called Terahtal in which most women join in enthusiastically.
¤ ChhatrisChhatris: Just a little way off from the fort you will come across some beautifully carved sandstone cenotaphs or chhatris. The colour of the sandstone is deep shade of red here which is unlike Jaisalmer where it is the colour of gold. Chhatri (which literally translates into English as ‘umbrella’) alludes to the pillared domes of the cenotaphs. The construction of chhatris as a tribute to royalty is very much part of Rajasthan’s rich architectural heritage. Mostly built to honour their kings they commemmorate queens too, especially when they have immortalized themselves by committing sati. Occasionally you might find chhatris in honour of wealthy merchants and other prominent members as well. Chhatris usually consist of series of pillars on a raised platform supporting a central dome, with possibly a few pavilions on the flanks. Pokhran is no different from other places in the state, and just outside the city gates you’ll find a generous number of cenotaphs – a fitting memorial to Pokhran’s rulers.
Jaisalmer City
Population : 43,400
Distance : 285 km from
STD : 02992
¤ The Founding of Jaisalmer
The founder of Jaisalmer was Raja Jaisal (after whom the city is named) in the middle of the 12th century. Shortly after deposing his nephew as king, he decided to shift his capital from Lodurva to Jaisalmer, the former being too susceptible to invasions from the west. While searching for a site, he came across a triple-peaked hill called Trikuta, which became the site for the for the fort and Jaisal’s new capital.
¤ Jaisalmer Legend
The legend behind why Raja Jaisal chose this particular spot to found his new capital is intriguing. He came upon a sage called Eesul, the local Nostradamus who showed him Lord Krishna’s prophecy inscribed on stone nearby. He had predicted that one his descendants would found a settlement here. Jaisal needed no second invitation and, with the help of wealthy Jain traders, built a gilded fortress. Within its ramparts the Rajputs added their Hindu temples, Jains their shrines and along with the habitations of Muslim stone cutters, it became a truly secular centre.
¤ Monument Attractions
Most of the monuments of Jaisalmer were built between the 12th and the 15th centuries. The fort has a series of wonderful palaces like the Gaj Palace, the Sarvottam Vilas, the Junaand Rang Mahals to name but a few. The palaces are profusely ornamented and are a virtual treasure trove of ancient palm leaf manuscripts and treatises locked up in its vaults. The fort also contains a series of beautiful Jain temples, seven in all, linked by a protective chain. The most prominent among them are theParshvanath Temple , the Rishabhnath Temple , the Shantinath Temple , the Shambhavnath Temple and the Chandraprabhuji Temple
¤ Haveli Attractions
Jains facing religious persecution elsewhere in the middle ages migrated to the desert kingdoms of Bikaner and Jaalmer and added much to the splendour of these cities. Other architectural attractions of Jaisalmer include the havelis or mansions which proliferate the labyrinthine lanes of the town, and were described by one writer as "filigreed stone gems set in the desert." Built by wealthy merchants, these havelis have lace like facades fitted into an intricate combination of geometric patterns.
¤ Garsisar Tank
Another important landmark is the Garsisar water tank, water being a very precious commodity in sun-soaked Jaisalmer.
¤ Bada Bagh
Nearby lie a number of marvelous temples, and an eloquent archway built by Teelon, a religious courtesan. Just a few miles away lies the Bada Bagh, housing a garden atop a water tank with a unique drainage system and a lovely mango grove, rather an oasis in the desert.
¤ Chhatris
Also in the suburbs of Jaisalmer lie the chhatrisor cenotaphs of the Jaisalmer royalty, a poignant tribute to a valorous people. and one of the most picturesque spots in the area is the Amar Sagar lake and palace, located about 7km away from Jaisalmer city.
¤ Desert Adventure
The founder of Jaisalmer was Raja Jaisal (after whom the city is named) in the middle of the 12th century. Shortly after deposing his nephew as king, he decided to shift his capital from Lodurva to Jaisalmer, the former being too susceptible to invasions from the west. While searching for a site, he came across a triple-peaked hill called Trikuta, which became the site for the for the fort and Jaisal’s new capital.¤ Jaisalmer Legend
The legend behind why Raja Jaisal chose this particular spot to found his new capital is intriguing. He came upon a sage called Eesul, the local Nostradamus who showed him Lord Krishna’s prophecy inscribed on stone nearby. He had predicted that one his descendants would found a settlement here. Jaisal needed no second invitation and, with the help of wealthy Jain traders, built a gilded fortress. Within its ramparts the Rajputs added their Hindu temples, Jains their shrines and along with the habitations of Muslim stone cutters, it became a truly secular centre.
¤ Monument Attractions
Most of the monuments of Jaisalmer were built between the 12th and the 15th centuries. The fort has a series of wonderful palaces like the Gaj Palace, the Sarvottam Vilas, the Junaand Rang Mahals to name but a few. The palaces are profusely ornamented and are a virtual treasure trove of ancient palm leaf manuscripts and treatises locked up in its vaults. The fort also contains a series of beautiful Jain temples, seven in all, linked by a protective chain. The most prominent among them are the
¤ Haveli Attractions
Jains facing religious persecution elsewhere in the middle ages migrated to the desert kingdoms of Bikaner and Jaalmer and added much to the splendour of these cities. Other architectural attractions of Jaisalmer include the havelis or mansions which proliferate the labyrinthine lanes of the town, and were described by one writer as "filigreed stone gems set in the desert." Built by wealthy merchants, these havelis have lace like facades fitted into an intricate combination of geometric patterns.
¤ Garsisar Tank Another important landmark is the Garsisar water tank, water being a very precious commodity in sun-soaked Jaisalmer.
¤ Bada Bagh
Nearby lie a number of marvelous temples, and an eloquent archway built by Teelon, a religious courtesan. Just a few miles away lies the Bada Bagh, housing a garden atop a water tank with a unique drainage system and a lovely mango grove, rather an oasis in the desert.
¤ Chhatris
Also in the suburbs of Jaisalmer lie the chhatrisor cenotaphs of the Jaisalmer royalty, a poignant tribute to a valorous people. and one of the most picturesque spots in the area is the Amar Sagar lake and palace, located about 7km away from Jaisalmer city.
¤ Desert Adventure
Sam Sand Dunes : But to our mind the most romantic spot around Jaisalmer are the pristine Sam Sand Duneswhich you cannot afford to miss if you are in the vicinity. Sleeping supinely on the silken sand with your face to the sky is a memorable experience. Slightly further away is
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¤ Arts and Crafts of Jaisalmer
The arts and crafts of Jaisalmer reveal the vivacious character of the people and their celebration of life and beauty despite the harsh terrain. Textile printing, which is an important industry in the area is indicative of that, with special colour schemes, designs and techniques being the leitmotif. Jaisalmer and adjoining Barmer are renowned for their ajrakh prints (ajrakh is possibly a corruption of the Arabic word 'azrak' which means blue). Designed in blue and red geometrical patterns, they are very similar to the ajrakh prints found right across the border in Sind in
¤ Tie and Dye Textiles
Tie and dye textiles called Bandhani are also very much in vogue in Jaisalmer as all over Rajasthan. The methodology is to draw the outline of the design on the fabric using a non-permanent dye which is then fastened with strings. The fabric is then pinched with fingernails and tie strings and then dipped in dye. Another craft which abounds in Jaisalmer is embroidery and applique work, especially zari (gold-thread) embroidery which is known locally as karchobi.
¤ Jaisalmer JewelleryJaisalmeris also love their jewellery, be it in the natural simplicity of the tribals whose ancient designs are often shaped like leaves, tendrils or flower buds, or the opulent ornaments of the ruling classes. The rulers of Jaisalmer (called the Maharawals) were strongly influenced by the Mughals, and their turbaned ornaments or jighas were studded with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and other precious stones. Ornamented turbans like that are still made by the jewellers of Jaisalmer.
¤ Carpet weaving
Carpet weaving was a skill that was brought to India by the Mughals in the 16th century, but indigenous weavers soon learnt the trade and weaved carpets and dhurries (rugs) comparable with the best in Persia and Arabia. Jaisalmer, because it was a vassal state of the Mughal empire, became an important carpet weaving centre of Rajasthan.
¤ Jaisalmer Paintings
Jaisalmer is also one of the most important centers as far as Rajasthani painting is concerned, which is characterised by striking, exuberant colours defined by strong, bold lines. There are no Leonardo Da Vinci’s here, but the paintings are of uniformly high quality and a distinctive style, with cool palettes, intricate drawings and a robustly conservative style full of passion summing it up if you get the picture.
¤ Jaisalmer Trade
But by far the most important export of Jaisalmer and the rest of the Marwar area are the jootis (leather sandals), made of sheepskin and embellished with intricate needle work. Pottery remains an important art in parched Jaisalmer and the narrow mouthed water pitchers in Jaisalmer are ingeniously conceived to reduce loss of water through evaporation to a bare minimum. The pitchers are deliberately constructed as a little porous to allow some liquid to escape which keeps the water within cool. Geologically, Rajasthan in general and Jaisalmer in particular comprises of myriad hard rocks, quartzites, marbles and granite which has allowed the stone-cutters to give full rein to their skill. This can be gauged from the splendid forts, palaces and monuments found in Jaisalmer and the beautiful sculptures found resplendent in its temples.
¤ Jaisalmer Fort
The most elegent architectural marvel is the Jaisalmer Fort itself, incredibly constructed from solid blocks of stone interlaced with each other. and the great talent of the silavats (stone carvers) is self-evident from the beautifully chiselled friezes, ornamental jalis (latticed windows) and plinths, pillars and cornices of the monuments. Some of the best examples of the unique jali work of Jaisalmer’s artisans can be found in the havelis or mansions of the city wherein the yellow sandstone surface has been converted into exquisitely soft ornamental designs. The silavat carvers are meticulous about their intricately created jali works. They select the stone to be carved carefully, sketch the design in charcoal and then chip away the unwanted stone.
¤ Badal Vilas
Another stunning example of the high-quality work of the silavat artisans is the Badal Vilas, where they created a multi-storeyed Tazia tower, a replica of bamboo and paper towers taken out by the Shia Muslims on Moharram. Moharram is the festival when the Shia Muslims celebrate the martyrdom of Hussain, the son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad, and tazia processions are taken out by them on the streets. Today Jaisalmer is a bustling desert town with people living in houses built by their ancestors, and the fortress itself is a self contained township. Jaisalmer abounds in palaces and Jain and Hindu temples.
¤ Music & Dance
As with other areas of Marwar, music and dance play an important part of the lives of the people of Jaisalmer. There are three main groups of professional singers in the area namely the Langas, the Mangniyars, and the Dholiyas. The Langas perform mainly for Muslim patrons and the two instruments they play are the shehnai (a flute-like instrument played at weddings) and the sarangi (a stringed instrument). The Mangiyars, on the other hand, were wandering minstrels and have always had an intimate association with the Rajputs. It was their job to pep up their spirits before a battle and keep a watch over them on their death beds until the final rites were performed. The two musical instruments played by them are the morchang which is similar to a Jew’s harp, and a kamayacha which is a stringed instrument with a big belly played with a long bow.
¤ Fairs & Festivals
Principally there are two religious fairs celebrated in the Jaisalmer district; one is the Ramdeora fair which is celebrated twice a year at the famous Ramdeo temple located a short distance from Pokhran (see more about the Ramdeo fair under Pokhran). The second is Gangaur which is of course celebrated all over Rajasthan and with great gusto in Jaisalmer. Dedicated to the goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva (of the three gods who comprise the holy trinity of Hindu Gods, Shiva is the Destroyer), Gangaur is celebrated by married women who pray for continued marital bliss.
¤ The
But the time when Jaisalmer really comes alive is during the desert festival which has been held annually every year since 1979 during the months of January-February. The soulful music of folk artists rends the air as ballad singers and puppeteers present the desert heritage of Jaisalmer in all its glory. The Langas and the Mangniyars are in their elements during the celebrations with their sarangis and their kamayachas, and if you have never seen a camel performing acrobatics or dancing a jig here’s your chance to do so – an extremely rare sight indeed.
Amar Sagar Lake
Distance :7km west of Jaisalmer
¤ Lake Attractions
Amar Sagar is a small but pretty lake adjacent to a 17th century pleasure palace called theAmar Singh Palace 
down to Amar Sagar Lake
In close proximity to the lake are figureheads of various animals carved in stone. Located nearby are many wells and cenotaphs of the royal family as well as a large garden with a water tank in the middle known inevitably as the Amar Singh Tank. Being an ardent devotee of Shiva Amar Singh had a Shiv temple built in the complex – a tribute to the deity known as the Destroyer among the holy trinity of gods in the Hindu pantheon.
¤ Jain Temple Attractions
As Jaisalmer was located on the trade route with west Asia, there was a pre-ponderance of wealthy Jain businessmen in the city who constructed many fine Jain temples. Amar Sagar has as many as three, the most famous of which is the Adeshwar Nath Jain temple built by Patwa Bafna Himmat Ram in 1928. Located towards the rear end of the tank, the temple is carved in what must have been a fairly avant garde design at that time, with one projection made in ivory coloured marble.
There are two other Jain temples at Amar Sagar with ornately sculpted galleries and latticed walls surrounded by old step-wells. The lake usually dries up in the summer heat, but commeth the monsoon and it fairly brimmeth over
Amar Sagar is a small but pretty lake adjacent to a 17th century pleasure palace called the
down to In close proximity to the lake are figureheads of various animals carved in stone. Located nearby are many wells and cenotaphs of the royal family as well as a large garden with a water tank in the middle known inevitably as the Amar Singh Tank. Being an ardent devotee of Shiva Amar Singh had a Shiv temple built in the complex – a tribute to the deity known as the Destroyer among the holy trinity of gods in the Hindu pantheon.
¤ Jain Temple Attractions
As Jaisalmer was located on the trade route with west Asia, there was a pre-ponderance of wealthy Jain businessmen in the city who constructed many fine Jain temples. Amar Sagar has as many as three, the most famous of which is the Adeshwar Nath Jain temple built by Patwa Bafna Himmat Ram in 1928. Located towards the rear end of the tank, the temple is carved in what must have been a fairly avant garde design at that time, with one projection made in ivory coloured marble.
There are two other Jain temples at Amar Sagar with ornately sculpted galleries and latticed walls surrounded by old step-wells. The lake usually dries up in the summer heat, but commeth the monsoon and it fairly brimmeth over
Sam Sand Dunes
Distance : 45 kms west of Jaisalmer
¤ Desert Adventure
Undoubtedly the most well known destination in Jaisalmer after the ‘golden fort’, the Sam Sand dunes are a tourist hot spot in more ways than one. 3km long, 1km wide and as much as half a kilometer high, the dunes are as treacherous as they are scenic. If you opt for a camel ride stay very close to your raika (guide) as only he can manoeuvre you through the quicksand, which has sucked many an unwary goat to its gruesome death. There is no vegetation here and the swirling winds are almost as intense as the khamsins (sandstorms) in theSahara .
¤ Sam Sand Dunes-A Picturesque Spot
However, we don’t want to dissuade you too much from visiting the area – the Sam dunes are also the most picturesque spot around Jaisalmer, and perhaps the whole of western Rajasthan. Sitting there in the evening with the sun setting, listening to the ballads of the legendary lovers Moomal and Mahendra (see Moomal Ki Meri for details) on the jew’s harp or the narh (a traditional musical instrument), you might feel that time has come to a grinding halt. The silken smooth sands of Sam look like a tale out of the Merchant of Venice and camel safaris are much in vogue here. An overnight trip to the area is a must if you really want to enjoy all the sights and sounds, the ruins and the temples. Sleeping out in the open, stretched out on the sands while facing the twinkling sky is an out of the world experience. Many a tourist has fallen in love with the haunting beauty of the dunes – there is a definite aura of romance about it.
¤ Desert Festival Attractions
The Sam Dunes really come alive during the desert festival with a sound and light show, and gala spectacles of dance and music which wiil reverberate in your ears long after you have heard it.
Undoubtedly the most well known destination in Jaisalmer after the ‘golden fort’, the Sam Sand dunes are a tourist hot spot in more ways than one. 3km long, 1km wide and as much as half a kilometer high, the dunes are as treacherous as they are scenic. If you opt for a camel ride stay very close to your raika (guide) as only he can manoeuvre you through the quicksand, which has sucked many an unwary goat to its gruesome death. There is no vegetation here and the swirling winds are almost as intense as the khamsins (sandstorms) in the
¤ Sam Sand Dunes-A Picturesque Spot
However, we don’t want to dissuade you too much from visiting the area – the Sam dunes are also the most picturesque spot around Jaisalmer, and perhaps the whole of western Rajasthan. Sitting there in the evening with the sun setting, listening to the ballads of the legendary lovers Moomal and Mahendra (see Moomal Ki Meri for details) on the jew’s harp or the narh (a traditional musical instrument), you might feel that time has come to a grinding halt. The silken smooth sands of Sam look like a tale out of the Merchant of Venice and camel safaris are much in vogue here. An overnight trip to the area is a must if you really want to enjoy all the sights and sounds, the ruins and the temples. Sleeping out in the open, stretched out on the sands while facing the twinkling sky is an out of the world experience. Many a tourist has fallen in love with the haunting beauty of the dunes – there is a definite aura of romance about it.
¤ Desert Festival Attractions
The Sam Dunes really come alive during the desert festival with a sound and light show, and gala spectacles of dance and music which wiil reverberate in your ears long after you have heard it.
Lodurva Temple Town
Distance : 16km from Jaisalmer
¤ History of Lodurva
Lodurva is the original capital of the Bhattis, before Jaisal built the Jaisalmer fort in 1156. The town of Lodurva is much older than Jaisalmer and was sacked several times, most notably by Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century when he was en route to Somnath, and then by Mohammad Ghori in the next century. The latter invasion persuaded Jaisal to abandon Lodurva, and he shifted his capital to Jaisalmer, making Bhoj the last ruler of Lodurva.
¤ Main Attractions
¤ TheParshvanath Temple
The Parshvanath Temple is the main Jain temple which predates the temples of Jaisalmer just as the town itself is more ancient. The temple was destroyed in 1152, but was reconstructed in 1615 by Seth Tharu Shah and further additions were commisssioned in 1675 and 1687. Its Torana Dwar or main archway is probably the most ornate of its kind in Rajasthan and interestingly, the sentry outside is a Rajput, not a Jain. The inner sanctum of the temple contains an image of the prophet Parshvanath in black stone with a multi-hooded serpent canopy.
¤ Kalpavriksha(Celestial Tree)
Inside the temple complex is the Kalpavriksha or the celestial tree. A tree was once believed to have grown here, and when it died it was substituted by a true to life sculpture in an alloy of eight metals, making it an ‘eternal tree’ symbolising enlightenment. The copper leaves are believed to have the power to fulfil the wishes of any devotee. On the temple’s outer wall there is a low – relief carving on stone, reportedly inhabited by a black cobra who’s been living here for 400 years. Rumour has it that he comes out 10-15 times every summer and anyone catching a glimpse of it is blessed with good luck.
¤ Rishabhnath Temple
This is the second of the Jain Temples at Lodurva, located near the ruins of the palace of Moomal and the once gushing watercourse of the river Kak. The temple was commissioned by a wealthy Marwari Seth Sachcha and constructed in 1479. The Jain Kalpa Sutra (holy book) lists the qualities of Rishabdevaji thus: "That he was a man of great beauty, modest, clever and in complete control of his senses. That he lived 20,00,000 years as a prince and no less than 63,00,000 years as a king." Legend further states that he neglected his body for 1,000 years and then deeply meditated for three and a half days, depriving himself of all food and water. After which, according to Hermann Jacobi in Jaina Sutras, he reached the infinite. Rishabhnath is considered to be the first of the Jain fordmakers, whose symbol is a bull which also happens to be the meaning of his name. The bull – although not coincidentally – also happens to be an animal much revered by the followers of Shiva.
¤Shambhavanath Temple
The third important Jain temple in Lodurva (as the name suggests) is dedicated to the Jain fordmaker Shambhavnath whose symbol is the horse. The whole temple complex is surmounted by an octagonal pyramidal roof, and a fortification wall nearby suugests that the community was apprehensive about defilement of their places of worship by aggressive Muslim and Hindu groups. A temple in each corner of the complex is dedicated to a different saints; Rishabhnath in the southwest, Parshvanath in the northeast, Ajitanath (whose symbol is the elephant) in the southeast and of course Shambhavnath (of the horse symbol) in the northwest. All these temples date back from 1618.
¤ A Romantic Story attached to Moomal ki Meri
Moomal was a princess who lived on the banks of the river Kak in a palace called Moomal Ki Meri, and the story behind the monument is both romantic and tragic. Apparently suitors from all over courted her, enchanted by her great beauty but she spurned them all. Mahendra, the prince of Amarkot, was also attracted to the lovely Moomal and managed to bribe her maidservant into revealing the secret entrance to the princess’s boudoir. Surprising Moomal one day in this manner, he managed to win her over, and they became lovers.
Mahendra would speed every night on his camel Cheekal to Moomal Ki Meri, and depart at the crack of dawn. Strife between the two kingdoms made their legal union impossible. One day Soomal, the princess’s sister wishing to see Mahendra, disguised herself as a wandering ministrel and waited with Moomal in her chambers. As fate had willed it Mahendra was delayed that night and the two sisters fell asleep in each other’s arms. Mahendra, when he finally arrived was incensed to see his beloved in what he presumed to be another man’s arms, and he flounced off never to return.
After many months of pleading and letters written in vain, Moomal set off for Amarkot disguised as a bangle seller. There she managed to seek an audience with Mahendra to play a game of chess with him. During the game she noticed that Mahendra’s eyes were wet and she asked him, "What makes you so sad?" Mahendra replied: "The birth mark on your hand reminds me of one whom I loved dearly but lost to another." Whereupon Moomal revealed herself and told him the truth. The misunderstanding over, they embraced each other passionately, but their separation had weakened both their hearts considerably and they died in mutual embrace. To this day the romance of the star-crossed lovers can be heard from the balladeers of Jaisalmer, and the ruins of Moomal Ki Meri lie on the sand drifts of the banks of the river Kak which has been dry ever since.
Lodurva is the original capital of the Bhattis, before Jaisal built the Jaisalmer fort in 1156. The town of Lodurva is much older than Jaisalmer and was sacked several times, most notably by Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century when he was en route to Somnath, and then by Mohammad Ghori in the next century. The latter invasion persuaded Jaisal to abandon Lodurva, and he shifted his capital to Jaisalmer, making Bhoj the last ruler of Lodurva.
¤ Main Attractions
¤ The
The Parshvanath Temple is the main Jain temple which predates the temples of Jaisalmer just as the town itself is more ancient. The temple was destroyed in 1152, but was reconstructed in 1615 by Seth Tharu Shah and further additions were commisssioned in 1675 and 1687. Its Torana Dwar or main archway is probably the most ornate of its kind in Rajasthan and interestingly, the sentry outside is a Rajput, not a Jain. The inner sanctum of the temple contains an image of the prophet Parshvanath in black stone with a multi-hooded serpent canopy.
¤ Kalpavriksha(Celestial Tree)
Inside the temple complex is the Kalpavriksha or the celestial tree. A tree was once believed to have grown here, and when it died it was substituted by a true to life sculpture in an alloy of eight metals, making it an ‘eternal tree’ symbolising enlightenment. The copper leaves are believed to have the power to fulfil the wishes of any devotee. On the temple’s outer wall there is a low – relief carving on stone, reportedly inhabited by a black cobra who’s been living here for 400 years. Rumour has it that he comes out 10-15 times every summer and anyone catching a glimpse of it is blessed with good luck.
¤ Rishabhnath Temple
This is the second of the Jain Temples at Lodurva, located near the ruins of the palace of Moomal and the once gushing watercourse of the river Kak. The temple was commissioned by a wealthy Marwari Seth Sachcha and constructed in 1479. The Jain Kalpa Sutra (holy book) lists the qualities of Rishabdevaji thus: "That he was a man of great beauty, modest, clever and in complete control of his senses. That he lived 20,00,000 years as a prince and no less than 63,00,000 years as a king." Legend further states that he neglected his body for 1,000 years and then deeply meditated for three and a half days, depriving himself of all food and water. After which, according to Hermann Jacobi in Jaina Sutras, he reached the infinite. Rishabhnath is considered to be the first of the Jain fordmakers, whose symbol is a bull which also happens to be the meaning of his name. The bull – although not coincidentally – also happens to be an animal much revered by the followers of Shiva.
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The third important Jain temple in Lodurva (as the name suggests) is dedicated to the Jain fordmaker Shambhavnath whose symbol is the horse. The whole temple complex is surmounted by an octagonal pyramidal roof, and a fortification wall nearby suugests that the community was apprehensive about defilement of their places of worship by aggressive Muslim and Hindu groups. A temple in each corner of the complex is dedicated to a different saints; Rishabhnath in the southwest, Parshvanath in the northeast, Ajitanath (whose symbol is the elephant) in the southeast and of course Shambhavnath (of the horse symbol) in the northwest. All these temples date back from 1618.
¤ A Romantic Story attached to Moomal ki Meri
Moomal was a princess who lived on the banks of the river Kak in a palace called Moomal Ki Meri, and the story behind the monument is both romantic and tragic. Apparently suitors from all over courted her, enchanted by her great beauty but she spurned them all. Mahendra, the prince of Amarkot, was also attracted to the lovely Moomal and managed to bribe her maidservant into revealing the secret entrance to the princess’s boudoir. Surprising Moomal one day in this manner, he managed to win her over, and they became lovers.
Mahendra would speed every night on his camel Cheekal to Moomal Ki Meri, and depart at the crack of dawn. Strife between the two kingdoms made their legal union impossible. One day Soomal, the princess’s sister wishing to see Mahendra, disguised herself as a wandering ministrel and waited with Moomal in her chambers. As fate had willed it Mahendra was delayed that night and the two sisters fell asleep in each other’s arms. Mahendra, when he finally arrived was incensed to see his beloved in what he presumed to be another man’s arms, and he flounced off never to return.
After many months of pleading and letters written in vain, Moomal set off for Amarkot disguised as a bangle seller. There she managed to seek an audience with Mahendra to play a game of chess with him. During the game she noticed that Mahendra’s eyes were wet and she asked him, "What makes you so sad?" Mahendra replied: "The birth mark on your hand reminds me of one whom I loved dearly but lost to another." Whereupon Moomal revealed herself and told him the truth. The misunderstanding over, they embraced each other passionately, but their separation had weakened both their hearts considerably and they died in mutual embrace. To this day the romance of the star-crossed lovers can be heard from the balladeers of Jaisalmer, and the ruins of Moomal Ki Meri lie on the sand drifts of the banks of the river Kak which has been dry ever since.
Juna Jain Tempe
Distance :42 km from Barmer The chief claim to fame of Juna is a Jain temple which was built around the 12th or the 13th century. |
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