Dilwara Jain Temple,Mount Abu

dilwara Jain temple 

Dilwara Jain Temple

The Dilwara Jain Temple are known for its well known Architecture,sculpture and beauty.The Jain Delwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. These temples built by Vastupal Tejpal[1][2] between the 11th and 13th centuries AD are world famous for their stunning use of marble. The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains.
There are five temples in all, each with its own unique identity. Each is named after the small village in which it is located. These are:
Vimal Vasahi, dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara, Adinath. Luna Vasahi is dedicated to the 22nd Jain Tirthankara, Neminatha. Pithalhar is dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankar, Rishabha. Parshvanath is dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Parshva. Mahavir Swami is dedicated to the last Jain Tirthankara, Mahavira. The most famous of these are the Vimal Vasahi and Luna Vasahi temples.

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Nakki Lake,Mount Abu

Nakki Lake view during sunset

Nikki Lake in Mount Abu

As name suggest Nakki means 'Nails' i.e the lake dug by nails.It is the largest manmade lake at the height of 11, 00 meters in India then on the other hand it is romantically called the love lake of Mount Abu; at the same time it is the sacred lake for the proud Garacia tribe. The later come to the lake on their festival in Shukla Paksha in April to worship and remember their ancestors, and consecrate their nails, (hence one more reason for the name Nakki). There is very intresting story behind this lake .It is a very ancient sacred Lake, according to the Hindu legend. It is called by this name because it was dug out from Nails (Nakh).

One story is of dug by Gods to live in, for protection against the Bashkali rakshash (a wicked demon). While other is of Rasiya Balam (a sculpture of Dilwara Jain temple), who dug the lake, as the king told that whoever will dug the lake within one night I will marry my daughter to him. But later king's wife refused and he couldn't marry the king's daughter. Temple of Rasiya Balam and Kunwari Kanya (king's daughter)'s is located behind the Dilwara Jain temple.It is said that the sage was the incarnation of Lord Shiva and the king's daughter was the embodiment of Ma Parvati. It is predicted that they would return again and then there would be upheaval in the universe.

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MOUNT ABU tourism places in Rajasthan,India

MOUNT ABU unique destination for Tourism

Information
State: Rajasthan
Famous for/as: Hills
Altitude: 1164 M
Pincode: 307501
District: Sirohi
Language: Hindi
STD code: 02974
Weather: Summer 32 To 45°C, Winter 5 To 28°C

Mount Abu is the most famous hill destination in Rajasthan. It is located in the Sihori district, and is 58 km fromPalanpur. Known earlier as Arbudaanchal, Mount Abu has its throne fixed as the highest peak in Aravali Range of Rajasthan.

Mount Abu has an interesting history. Historians believe that the original residents of Mount Abu were Gurjars. Theassociation of Gurjars with Arbuda mountain (Mt Abu) dates back in many inscriptions and epigraphs found from thisregion. As early as in 6th century AD, Gurjars located themselves in Arbuda Mountain and many parts of Rajasthan andGujarat. In mythology, it is said that Saint Vasistha performed his final recites and retired to the hils of Mount Abu due to his diferences with sage Vishvamitra.

Located at a height of 1220 meters from sea level, Mount Abu definitely gets an extra advantage as a tourist spot because this is the only single hil station in Rajasthan. Visitors come here from nearby parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat to get away from the summer heat and relax and unwind in the pleasant weather and comfortable climate of the place.The greenery al around adds to the beauty of the hil town.

Mount Abu has many other spots that require special mention. This hil station is a place for many Jain Temples. The internationaly acclaimed Dilwara Temples are a group of temples with beautifuly carved white marble, which were built during 11th and 13th centuries AD. Achalgargh, an old fort, built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar, is also a spot that can be visited. The fort in itself encloses many Jain Temples - Achaleshwar Mahadev Temples and Kantinath Temple. For the devotees of Hindu goddesses, there is the Durga Temple and Ambika Mata Temple, which is located on a clif in Jagat, near Mt Abu.

Another popular location is Nakki Lake in Mount Abu. There are toad rock stands near the hily area surrounding the Nakki Lake region. Within a few kilometers from Nakki Lake are Raghunath Temple and Maharaja Jaipur Palace where the Emperor of Jaipur lived for several years.

Mount Abu has the World Spiritual University and head quarter of the Bhrama Kumaris, a wel known sect, and theirfolowers located at Madhuban. There are lectures and spiritual courses for devotees and interested students.

The best way to get around Mount Abu is either on foot, or preferably, by hiring a two-wheeler which most of the hotelsorganise for their guests. Tourists can shop for many items but the silver jewelery sold here is worth a mention. Themarket adjoining the Nakki Lake is where tourists can buy silver jewelery in various interesting and intricate designs, but bargaining is a must.

Food available in Mount Abu is nothing exceptional. But, the hil station does have many ice cream shops that ofer localy made and branded ice creams, which tourists can enjoy on a chily evening.

February to June and September to December is the peak tourist season of Mount Abu. However, many also visit Mount Abu during the summer season to escape the heat of the plain areas.

Mount Abu is wel connected to major cities of the country. The nearest railway station is on Abu Road, 28 km from the hil station, which connects it to many cities including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Jaipur. The nearest airport to Mount Abu is in Ahmedabad and Udaipur. The Sardar Valabhai International Airport in Ahmedabad is wel connected to other cities in India. Regular buses from Jaipur, Udaipur and Ahmedabad travel to Mount Abu.

How to Reach Mount Abu

By Air
The nearest airport to Mount Abu is Maharana Pratap Udaipur Airport, Dabok (Udaipur) 207-km. One can hire a taxi to get to Mount Abu.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Abu Road (29-km) situated on Mumbai-Ahmedabad -Ajmer-Jaipur-Delhi route. From Abu Road one can take a taxi, jeep or bus to Mount Abu.
By Road
Ahmedabad is 222-km via Palanpur. Jodhpur is 235-km via Sirohi and Pali. Udaipur is 156-km via Pindwara. (Journey on this route is advisable only during the day). Jaipur is 509-km via Pali-Ajmer. It is connected to all the major towns in northern and western India.
Local Transport
Unmetered taxis are available for local transportation within the city.

mount abu weather

Although the Mount Abu is rich in green forest and Aravali Mountain Range and due to plenty of rain-fall it have moderate climate.

Summers:- 31-34 degree celcius.
Winters:- 10 to -8(during nights) degree celcius.
Best Season : Mid-March to June and Mid-September to December

Things that should u know about Mount Abu

"Mount abu is hil station situated on Shirohi distric of Rajasthan at about 5700 feet above sea leavel with yearly atmosphire ranging from 28 to-4, summer to winter.it is a place that appeals every age and tate of life from honey mooner(being lover paradise),to leisures, nature lovers to pilgrimers.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping:

FOOD:-traditional appetiser jal -jira,food 'dal-bati',and traditional sweets namely,'rabadi','churma','jangari',with elegant gujrati thali is specility of place.though other food like chinees,punjabi,south indian,continentals.,veg and non veg available at various restaurants and hotel.

RESTAURANT :-bikhi restaurant of hotel saraswati(Gujrati thali), mayur rest. of hotel hil loc , restaurant of hotel chacha inn ,vina restaurantscnear taxi stand polo ground, arbuda near pologround-dhadadhad mahadev temple ,chaha cafe near chacha musume r good food provider to my experiance.

SIGHT-SEEINGS:-places to visit includes,Nakkhi lake at heart of Mount Abu,PalanPur points,Vasistha Ashram (some 700staircases down the hil from Palan Pur point),Tod Rock,sunset point, Anadra point(also known as honemoon point),Pondo van and Om Shanti Bhavan (spiritual exibition of Brahamakumaris, mountis also global head quater of Brahama Kumaris),Addhar Devi temple(a katyayani mata sakti pith),delwara jain temple (famous for marvelous marble sculpturs and architech),trevor tank (wild life century),acchal garh (achhaleswar mahadev temple),peace park flower garden(of brahama kumaris)guru sikkhir(guru daatatrey dev temple with paduka and also higest peak of mount abu,here loard stil belived to stay at night ) .,further one should visit FAMOUS TEMPLE OF GODESS AMBAJI MATA IN GUJRAT WHICH IS ONLY 30 KM FROM ABU ROAD AND 48 KM FROM MOUNT ABU(here elegant gujrati desiner cloths specialy for ladies and article of marbles are worth buying being cheap.

SHOPPING:-at chcacha musume, piccadili plaza,rajastham emporiou and many other shopes around nakkhi lake.one can buy textiles and clothing of traditional rajasthani designe,metal sculptures, decorative leather foot wears and other leather articles,stone and metal jewleries,wooden articles ,show articles, and wooden toys of rajasthani traditions.and mehandi designe sets and glass toys is specilities of articles available at (guru sikkhar ,the higest peak of mount), and local herbers such as shilajeet,musk fagrance etc to name few sold by local vilagers can be bought but with carefulness of imitation.

Activities & things to do:
ACTIVITIES:-boating at nakkhi lake , morning walk along nakki lake circut road,tracking ,medation and spritual leasson at brahamakumaris,spend time at delwara jain temple to have real sence of sculpture and arcitech that have on our body mind and soul,ringin bel at gurusikkhar(daatatrey peak)

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc:

Mounts Abu is 200km by road from Ahmedabad city of Gujarat. this being nearst airport, and Indian railway junction with good train availability(from where trains to foot hils of mounts abu,namely 'Abu road station'is available with ease,and excelent roads aporching mounts from Ahmadabad and also state transport corpration runs bus facilities avaliable .one can hire vehicals also .Mount Abu can be also reached from Jaipur ,Udaipur as nearst airport in Rajasthan state.by road it is aprox .250 km from Udaipur and 400 km from Jaipur.those traveling from state of Rajasthan side can aproches this way.

WARNINGS:-climate during summer is very hot below hils in Rajasthan and nearing state Gujarat about 32-46 degree celcious.so chance of thermal shock to those not habituated to such climate. further liquor is prohibited in Gujarat ,the nearing state .

mount abu sightseeing

Delwara Temple
Achal Garh
Tod Rock
Gaumukh Temple
Adhar Devi

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Amber Palace,Jaipur

Amber fort

Tour to Amber fort,Jaipur

Timings : Duration of Openings (Hrs.): 8.00-17.30 Entry Fee (In Indian Rupees): Indian : 25 Foreigner : 200 Tel: 2530293 Built in 1592 Built by Raja Man Singh I with additions by Sawai Jai Singh Materials Sandstone Amer palace ,is situated on a Aravali Hills ,above the Maota lake near Amer village ,about 11 k.m from Jaipur city,the capital of Rajasthan. The aesthetic ambiance of the palace is seen within its walls on a four level layout plan (each with a courtyard) in a well turned out opulent palace complex built with red sandstone and marble consisting of the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience", the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over the water cascade within the palace. Hence, the Amer Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace. The palace was lived in by the Rajput Maharajas and their families. At the entrance to the palace near the fort’s Ganesh Gate, there is also a temple dedicated to Sila Devi, a goddess of the Chaitanya cult which was given to Raja Man Singh when he had defeated the Raja of Jessore, Bengal in 1604. (Jessore is now in Bangladesh)
Amer fort was built by Maharaja Man Singh I in 1592.Amer Palace, was created in the late 16th century, as a larger palace to the already existing home of the rulers. The older palace, known as Kadimi Mahal ( persian for ancient) is known to be the oldest surviving palace in India. This ancient palace sits in the valley behind the Amer Palace. Amer was known in the medieval period as Dhundar (meaning attributed to a sacrificial mount in the western frontiers) and ruled by the Kachwahas from the 11th century onwards – between 1037 and 1727 AD, till the capital was moved from Amer to Jaipur.The history of Amer is indelibly linked to these rulers as they founded their empire at Amer.
Earlier to the Kachwahas, Amer was a small place built by [Meenas] in the town they consecrated to Amba, the Mother Goddess, whom they knew as `Gatta Rani' or `Queen of the Pass'.The Amer Fort, as it stands now, was built over the remnants of this earlier structure during the reign of Raja Man Singh, the Kacchwaha King of Amber.The structure was fully expanded by his descendant, Jai Singh I. Even later, Amer Fort underwent improvements and additions by successive rulers over the next 150 years, until the Kachwahas shifted their capital to Jaipur during the time of Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727.
Many of the ancient structures of the medieval period of the Meenas have been either destroyed or replaced. However, the 16th century impressive edifice of the Amer Fort and the palace complex within it built by the Rajput Maharajas are very well preserved
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Moti dungri temple

Moti Dungri-Ganesh Temple,Jaipur

Location – Moti Doongri Rd, Tilak Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan Built In – 1761 AD Built by – Seth Jai Ram Paliwal Morning Time – 5:00 am – 01:30 pm Evening Time – 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm According to Hindu scripts before starting any important work pooja of Lord Ganesha is performed,so that they get sucess in their work.Lord Ganesh, the elephant headed deity in Hinduism considered as the God of auspiciousness, wisdom, knowledge and wealth.
The Moti Dungri ganesha temple is situated on a small hill on the heart of Jaipur was constructed by seth Jai Ram Paliwal in the early eighteenth century.
It is said that once the king of 'Mewar'was returning back to his palace from a long journey with a colossal 'Ganesh' idol on a bullock cart.He decided to build a temple and consecrate the idol of Lord Ganesha wherever the bullock cart is halted for the first time.It stopped at the foot of the Moti Dungri hills where the temple is situated today.It was completed in 1761.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated of the day of incarnation of Lord Ganesh ji on Chaturthi Tithi, Shukla Paksh, Bhadrapada. Krishna Janamashtami is celebrated of the day of incarnation of Lord Krishna on Ashtmi Tithi, Krishna Paksha, Bhadrapada. Annkuta is celebrated on the next day of Diwali. Paush Bada is celebrated on any suitable day of Paush month.

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Birla Lakshmi Narayan Temple,Jaipur

laxmi narayan temple,Jaipur

Birla Temple,Jaipur

Timings All days of the week 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Birla Lakshmi-Narayan Temple,is a Lord vishnu temple,located on Moti Dungri hill,Jaipur(Rajasthan).The enormous temple was built during the year 1988,by Birla group of Industries,one of the bussiness tycoons of India.The Temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu(Narayan),the preserver and his consort Lakshmi,the Goddess of wealth. Due to this reason,Birla Temple is also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple.Birla Mandir is constructed in the finest quality of white marble. The temple exterior has carved sculptures of various mythological proceedings.The images of the dieties are placed in the sanctum sanctorium.
The best time to visit Birla Lakshmi-Narayan Temple is at evening.

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Albert Hall Museum,Jaipur

Albert Hall Museum,Jaipur Timings :
Duration of Openings (Hrs.): 9.00-17.00
Entry Fee (In Indian Rupees):
Indian : 20
Foreigner : 150
Tel: +91 141 2570099
Address: Ramniwas Bag, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004

Albert Hall Museum is named after King Edward VII (Albert Edward), during whose visit to the city as the Prince of Wales, its foundation stone was laid on 6 February 1876.Albert Hall Museum is situated in the middle of the capital city of Rajasthan,Jaipur also known as Pinkcity.The Ram Niwas garden increases beauty of museum by its huge complex with small pools and fountains,flourishing lawns and beautiful flower beds all around was basically a famine relief project.The Ram Niwas bagh is always been a place of recreational activities since the reign of Maharaja Swai Ram Singh.This park would come alive with the setting sun.

History of Albert Hall Museum,Jaipur

Albert Hall Museum was designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, a British architect who designed many palaces in Rajasthan. Combining the elements of English and north Indian architecture – it was known as the pride of the New Jaipur when it opened in 1887 AD. It is a very well maintained and impressive building displaying a rich collection of artefacts like paintings, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, colourful crystal works etc. The Albert Hall museum undergoing renovation. Right opposite the Albert Hall is one of the oldest zoos in the country, harbouring different species of birds and animals. Another piece of attraction near Albert Hall is the Ravindra Rang Manch (theatre) with a modern art gallery and a performing arts theatre, both indoor and open air.

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Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

Duration of Openings (Hrs.): 9.00-16.30 Entry Fee (In Indian Rupees): Indian : 40 (15 Student) Foreigner : 200 (100 Student) Tel: +91 141 2610494

The Instruments of the Jantar Mantar,Jaipur

Like its Delhi counterpart, the observatory at Jaipur consists of nine different instruments of which smaller implements, such as the sextant and the astrolabe, are contained within. The Jantar Mantar is unique in this aspect as these are still in an excellent state of repair, unlike in Delhi:
The Samrat Yantra The Dakshino Bhitti Yantra The Digamsa Yantra The Rashi Valaya Yantra The Jai Prakash Yantra (Great and Small) The Shastansha Yantra The Unnatasha Yantra The Narivalaya Uttar Gola Yantra The Rama Yantra The functions, operation and coordinate measurements of these nine instruments vary. Some of them actually complement one another -- for example, the Digamsa Yantra was built to complement the Samrat Yantra because of the latter’s limitations in taking azimuthal and altitudinal readings of the stars in certain positions.

The Samrat Yantra in Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

The Samrat Yantra (Supreme Instrument) dominates the landscape of the observatory and is very much the crowning glory of the Jaipur observatory. Widely accepted to have been constructed by Jai Singh himself in 1724, its aspect and rationale is not unfamiliar in any astronomical context: in essence it is a large sundial. Hence its principal purpose was to conduct solar time-reading duties. Additionally, as an extrapolation of its function, it was able to trace the path of stars, reveal the duration of day-night, and verify the location of the Pole Star. Versions of the Samrat Yantra may be found at all the observatories built by Jai Singh; indeed also in other archeo-astronomical sites around the world.13 It is certainly not a departure from the primary time-telling concept of the simple sundial and bears testament to the evergreen fundamentals which form the backbone of modern-day astronomy.
The Jantar Mantar at Jaipur thus evidently served a different purpose from that of Delhi. The latter was essentially built for the sole purpose of improving the Indian astrological tables and calendar. These had already been completed by the time the Jaipur observatory was constructed, thus obviating the need for further astronomical data collection. Instead, the Jantar Mantar at Jaipur was built mainly for religious purposes. With the benefit of hindsight, his judgement in abstaining from the use of sighting equipment apposite to instruments of that age is perhaps more related to Hindu philosophy: depiction of the cosmos and godly realms endow upon the expert the mandate of knowledge and power over this world far exceeding the information they truly provide. In doing so, Jai Singh would then have become the apotheosis of all things divine.

The Small Jai Prakash Yantra in Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

The Small Jai Prakash Yantra is a complete hemisphere made of sections of white marble sunk into a horizontal platform with its top open. This sunken hemisphere, as described, inversely represents the celestial sphere above it. As such, the North Celestial pole is laterally inverted in with respect to the surface of the hemisphere in comparison with the celestial sphere. This enables easy reading for the observer. The diagram should clearly illustrate this concept. This is, in essence, similar to the concept of seeing the sun moving clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counter clockwise in the southern hemisphere, i.e. things appear laterally inverted if views are taken from vertically opposite sides of the earth.

Jai Prakash Yantras in Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

The Great Jai Prakash Yantra It was the limitation of the Small Jai Prakash Yantras that caused Jai Singh to build the Great Not only was the hemisphere enlarged substantially, the surface was divided into sections. Each alternate slab was reassembled into a second hemisphere. In the second hemisphere the pieces were assembled in such a way that the gaps between the pieces would fit exactly into the position of the pieces in the first hemisphere, such that the two hemispheres when fitted together make a whole. The drawing below should illustrate this clearly.

The Rama Yantra in Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

The Rama Yantra was used to measure both the position of the sun and stars. Unlike the Jai Prakash Yantra, which used a ring as its gnomon, the Rama Yantra used a stick in the center of a flat elevated circular scaled surface as its gnomon. Also, it used only one coordinate measurement system, instead of two. It was based on the horizon and zenith system.

The Digamsa Yantra in Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

The design and function system of the Digamsa Yantra was relatively less complex than the Jai Prakash and Rama Yantras. The only purpose it was built was to provide accurate azimuthal readings to complement the Rama Yantra.

The Rashi Valaya Yantras in Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

As mentioned above, the manner in which the Rashi Valaya Yantras were constructed was similar to the Samrat Yantra. However, the slope of the gnomon of each of the twelve Rashi Valaya Yantras varied with respect to the horizon and pointed in different directions. The twelve Rashi Valaya Yantras were intended to be built symmetrically on a platform that represents the horizon. However, the symmetry was somewhat broken to an extent by the positions of the Aquarius and Gemini Yantras which were shifted a southward with respect to the Sagittarius and Leo Yantras at the other and of the symmetrical formation. Save in the pictures below.

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Nahargarh Fort ,Jaipur

Nahargarh Fort,Jaipur

Timings : Duration of Openings (Hrs.): 10.00-17.30 Entry Fee (In Indian Rupees): Indian : 20 Foreigner : 50 Tel: +91 141 5134038, 5137686

History Nahargarh Fort,Jaipur

The Nahargarh Fort was built in 1734 Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II the founder of Jaipur and extended in 1868 by Swai Ram Singh.Nahargarh fort is located in earlier capital city Amber on the rugged ridge of Aravali Hills and it forms an impressive northern backdrop of Jaipur.
Along with AmberFort and JaiGarh Fort ,Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city.The fort was originally named Sudarshangarh,but it became known as NaharGarh which means 'abode of Tigers'.The Nahargarh was named after Bhomiaji Nahar Singh,a prince whose sprit ,it agreed to withdraw on condition that the fort would be named after him and a temple is also made in the compound of fort in his memory.

Tour to Nahargarh Fort,Jaipur

The Amber Fort consists of Madhavendra Bhawan which was built by Swai Madho Singh had a suites for the queens of Jaipur and at the head was a suites for the king himself.The rooms are linked by corridors and retain some delicate frescoes as well as toilets and kitchen hearths.It was used by members of royal family for excursion in summers and is even now a favoured picnic spot.The near by areas of NaharGarh fort contains a dense forest and wild Animals,so the members of Royal family are used to go for hunting in NaharGarh.

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Jaigarh fort,Jaipur

Jaigarh fort-Jaipur

About JaiGarh Fort,Jaipur

Timings :
Duration of Openings (Hrs.): 9.00-16.30
Entry Fee (In Indian Rupees):
Indian : 35
Foreigner : 85

The JaiGarh fort is about 15 K.M away from Jaipur city.JaiGarh fort was named after Swai Jai Singh II,who built this fort in 1726 by Red Sandstone on the top of Aravali hills(about 400m) to protect the Amber Fort.Amber is the capital of Kachwah Rajputs from 10th century onwards which is earlier known as Dhundhar region.The JaiGarh Fort is spread in the area of 3KM along the north-south direction and width of 1 KM.The fort is highly fortified with thick walls of red sandstone,and has an impressive squqre garden (50mtrs)with in it.Ramparts in each corner are sloping and provide access to the upper level structures.The palaces have court rooms and halls with screened windows .A central watch tower on a raised ground provides excellent vistas of the surrounding landscape.The palace complex consist of Laxmi Vilas,Lalit Mandir,Vilas Mandir,and Aram Mandir,an armoury and the museum.The Aram Mandir and the garden with in its courtyad,on the northern side of the fort complex,has a triple arched enterances.There are two ancient temples with in the fort arena ,one is Ram Harihar temple of the 10th century and the other one is the Kal Bhairav temple of the 12th century vintage.

Jaivana cannon in Jaigarh fort,Jaipur

The World's largest cannon "Jaivana" was manufactured during the reign of Maharaja Swai Jai Singhji II (1699-1743)at a foundry in Jaigarh.The barrel is 20.19 foot (6.15m) in length and weighs 50 tonnes.It has a diameter of 11 inches (280mm).The barrel has a decorations carved on it which depict trees ,an elephant scroll and a pair of birds.It is mounted on wheels and has a mechanismof two back wheels mounted on roller pin bearings,turn it 360 degrees.The cannon had a range of 22 miles and used 50 kg(110lb)balls.The cannon was fired only once with a charge of 100 kg(220lb)of gunpowder and when fired covered a distance of about 35 km(22ml)

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Hawa Mahal-Jaipur

hawa mahal,jaipur

About Hawamahal,jaipur

Timings :
Duration of Openings (Hrs.): 9.00-16.30
Entry Fee (In Indian Rupees):
Indian : 10
Foreigner : 50
Tel: +91 141 2618862
Address: Johari Bazar Rd, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002
Opened: 1799
Height: 15 m
Architectural style: Mughal architecture
Architects: Lal Chand Ustad, Sawai Pratap Singh

Hawa Mahal as its name suggest the Palace of Wind.The Hawa mahal is built in such a way that winds is pass away from any part of palace,through its hundreds of Jharokhas(windows).It is built of red sand stone.The Hawa Mahal is the Taj of Pink City,Jaipur.

History of Hawamahal,Jaipur

The Hawa Mahal was built by Kachhwaha ruler Swai Pratap Singh,grandson of Maharaja Swai Jai Singh.Swai pratap singh's devotion to lord krishna is evident in the palace's construction as it resembles the lord's crown.It is also said that during that time Purdah system followed by the Rajputs,royal womens did not appear in public or in front of strangers is said to be one of the main reason for the foundation of Hawamahal. However,they were excited to follow the daily events and royal processions occuring on the streets.It is for their benefit that the Hawa Mahal was built,complete with small windows and screened balconies.This gave the women a sense of freedom,with out appearing in public.

Architecture of Hawamahal

Hawa Mahal,designed as a bee-hive castle with small windows ,has a height of 15m from its base.The structure,erected on a thin shield or podium approximetly fifty feet high,has walls less than a foot thick.Constructed of red and pink sandstones by Lal Chand Ustad,Hawamahal is famous for its windows or 'Jharokhas'which enable free circulation of air within the structure.Its enterance is a door which leads to a spacious courtyard surrounded by two-storey buildings on three sides.The building does not have stairs to reach the upper floors,the storeys are connected by slopes.From Hawa Mahal,You can have an excellent view of the city.The monument also has an archeological museum.

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Govind Dev Ji temple,jaipur

govind dev ji

About Govind Dev Ji temple,jaipur

The original Govindevji Deity was found about 450 years ago by Rupa Goswami. Govindevji was removed from Vrindaban when the Muslim emperor Aurangzeb tried to destroy it. The original Deity is now in Jaipur, in Govind Devji temple right outside the King of Jaipur's palace. The Great Grand Son of Lord Shri Krishna. He asked his Grand Mother as to how Lord Shri Krishna looked like; Then He made an image as per the description given by her. She however, said that not all but the Feet of that image looked like those of Lord Shri Krishna. He made another image, yet she said that the Chest looked like that of Lord Shri Krishna. Thereafter, He made the Third Image and looking at the same she felt Blush and Nodded that yes that was what Lord Shri Krishna Looked Like!!! The First One was known with the Name Lord "Madan Mohanji". The Second One got recognition as Lord "GOPI NATHJI". AND the Third One, The Divine Majestic Holy Image is LORD "GOVIND DEVJI".

History of Govind dev ji temple,jaipur

A vital part of the city Palace complex,this Krishna temple has been highly revered by the erstwhile royal family.Swai Jai Singh installed the Image of Govind Dev Ji(an incarnation of lord krishna) after it was brought from Vrindavan.Housed within the sanctum of this spireless temple,the patron diety of royal family is worshipped by most of the Hindus in the city and near by areas.

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City Palace,Jaipur

City Palace ,Jaipur

About city Palace in Jaipur

Duration of Openings (Hrs.): 9.00-17.00
Entry Fee (In Indian Rupees):
Indian : 75
Foreigner : 300
Tel: 4088888

City Palace is located in the heart of the walled city,the City Palace complex gives you an idea about the farsightedness of the founder of Jaipur Maharaja Swai Jai Singh.He left behind a Maharaja Swai Jai Singh built many buildings but some of the structures were also built by later rulers.The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture and the ex-royal family still lives in a part of the palace. On entering the complex and before the proper palace lies the Mubarak Mahal,the palace of welcome or reception.Maharaja Swai Madho singh built the palace in the nineteenth century.It was used as a reception centre for the visiting personage.The building now forms the Maharaja Swai Man Singh II Museum and on display here are a wide array of the royal costumes ,some very exquisite and precious Pachmina(Kashmiri) shawls,Benaras silk saris,Sangeneri prints and folk embroidery.An unusual display is that of voluminious cloths worn by Maharaja Swai Madho Singh I(ruled 1750-68).

Maharani's palace in City Palace

The Maharani's palace ,the palace of the Queen paradoxically puts on a display of the Rajput weaponry.The inestimable collections of weapons date back to even 15th century and are in a remarkable state of preservation.Remarkable amongst them is scissor-action dagger.This deadly weapon were so designed that the handles were released to spread the blades when thrust into bodies.The dagger was then withdrawn fatally tearing limb to limb of the body of the hapless victim.Other exhibits include protective chain armours,pistols,jewweled and ivory handled swords,a belt sword,small and assorted cannons,guns,poisions tipped blades and gun powder pouches.The frescoes on the ceiling are amazing and well preserved.

Diwan-E-Aam in City Palace

The Art gallery is located in Diwan-I-Aam,which literally means the hall for poblic audience.The exhibits here include some very precious and ancient handwritten original manuscripts of Hindu scriptures.Some delicte miniature paintings pertaings to Rajasthani,Mughal and Persian schools on various themes including the hinu epics Ramayana are engrossing displays.Visitors must take a good look atpreserved painted ceilings.Also on display are elephant saddles called "hauda".

Diwan-E-Khas in City Palace

Between the armoury museum and the art gallery is the Diwan-E-Khas meaning hall of private or selective audience.This is a marble paved pavilion and puts on display the world's largest sterling silver objects ,two gigantic silver vessels.These vessels were made for Maharaja Swai Madho Singh II,who filled these vessels with holy Ganga water and took them along with him during his journey abroad.The idea was to drink exclusively the water from the river Ganga.

The Guinness book of records declared the vessels as the biggest silver objects in the world.The ceiling also has large chandeliers,which are mostly protected by dust covers and opened only for festive occasions.You can also enjoy a multi cuisine restaurant the Palace Cafe.

Chandra Mahal in City Palace

The Chandra Mahal Palace is still occupied by the ex-royal family but visitors can visit the ground floor where some exhibits are on display.A visit here is worthwhile for the exquisite Peacock gate in the courtyard outside.

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Jaipur in rajasthan,India

Dear friends we are going to visit jaipur which is also known as pink city because of the colour exclusively in the walled city.Jaipur is famous city and capital of Rajasthan.

places to visit in jaipur

It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Swai Jai singhII,the ruler of Amber,after whom the city has been named.He was an great warrior and astronomer.Jaipur is a corroborative evidence of Swai Jai singh's strong grounding in science and astrology and of a Bengali architect Vidhyadhar with a strong instinct for planning.

About Jaipur City

The city was built on the principles of Shilpa Shastra,the science of Indian Architecture.The city was diveded into nine blocks.Two of which contained the state buildings and palaces,while the remaining seven were alloted to the public .Huge fortification walls were built ,along with seven strong gates .The directions of each street and market are east to west and North to South.The Eastern Gate is called Suraj(sun)Pol,while the western gate is called chand(moon)pol.There are three gates facing East,West and a Northern gate(Zorawar singh gate)which faces towards the ancestral capital of Amber.
The capital of Rajasthan ,Jaipur is rich in history and culture.Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces.The busting bazaars of Jaipur,famous for jewellery ,Fabric and shoes,posses a timeless quality and are surely a treasure-trove for the shoppers.This fascinating city with its romantic charm takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition.

Climate of Jaipur:-

CLIMATE Jaipur is moderate in temperature. Summer : Max. 45 °C Min. 25.8 °C Winters : Max. 22 °C Min. 8.3 °C

Jaipur tourist places

City Palace
Jantar Mantar
Albert Hall
Moti Doongri
Hawa Mahal
Jaigarh fort
Nahargarh fort
Amber Palace
Albert Hall
City Palace Museum
Govind Dev Ji Temple
Birla Temple

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About Rajasthan

Rajasthan Tourism

History Of Rajasthan

Rajasthan as its name suggest "raja+sthan" means land of kings known as "Rajputana" before Indipendence of India(1947), is spread in 342,239 Sq.Km area is the largest state in India in terms of Area i.e 10.4% of its total Area.Rajasthan is located in the western side of India along with pakistan border.The Rajasthan is famous for Aravali Pravat mala(series of mountains) and its Thar Marusthal(desert).

The Rajasthan state is formed on 30 march 1949 when Rajputana-the name adopted by the Britsh Raj for its dependencies in the region-was merged into the Domanion of India.Its capital and largest city is Jaipur,i.e capital city of Rajasthan.Modern Rajasthan includes most of Rajputana, which comprises the erstwhile 19 princely states, two chiefships and the British district of Ajmer-Merwara. Marwar (Jodhpur), Bikaner, Mewar (Udaipur), Alwar and Dhundhar (Jaipur) were some of the main Rajput princely states. Bharatpur and Dholpur were Jat princely states whereas Tonk was princely state under a Muslim Nawab. Rajput families rose to prominence in the 6th century CE. The Rajputs put up a valiant resistance to the Islamic invasions and protected this land with their warfare and chivalry for more than 500 years. They also resisted Mughal incursions into India and thus contributed to their slower-than-anticipated access to the Indian Subcontinent. Later the Mughals, through a combination of treachery and skilled warfare, were able to get a firm grip on northern India, including Rajasthan. Mewar led other kingdoms in its resistance to outside rule. Most notably Rana Sanga fought the Battle of Khanua against Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire.

Maharana Pratap of Mewar resisted Akbar in the famous Battle of Haldighati (1576) and later operated from hilly areas of his kingdom. Bhils were Maharana's main allies during these wars. Most of these attacks were repulsed even though the Mughal forces outnumbered Mewar Rajputs in all the wars fought between them. The Haldighati war was fought between 10,000 Mewaris and a 100,000-strong Mughal force (including many Rajputs like Kachwahas from Dhundhar).

Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, the Hindu Emperor, also known as Hemu in the history of India was born in the village of Machheri in Alwar District in 1501. He won 22 battles against Afghans, from Punjab to Bengal and defeated Akbar's forces twice at Agra and Delhi in 1556, before acceeding to the throne of Delhi and establishing 'Hindu Raj' in North India, albeit for a short duration, from Purana Quila in Delhi. He was killed in the Second Battle of Panipat.)

The Boundaries of Rajasthan State are covered by Gujarat in southeast,Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the northeast,and Punjab to the north.Its features include the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization at Kalibanga,the Dilwara jain Temples of mount Abu in eastern Rajasthan,the kevladevi national park in Bharatpur famous for its birds varieties.Rajasthan is also great place for tiger lovers the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar and Ranthambore National park is famous for Tigers, and its natural vegetations.

Peoples and Tradition of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is famous for its Tradition,traditionally the Rajputs,Rajpurohits,Charans,Jats,Yadavs,Bishnois,gurjars,meenas and bhils and other tribal castes made a great contribution in building the state of Rajasthan.All these tribes suffered great difficulties in protecting their culture and land.

The Rajputs claim to be descendent of the Kshatriyas of the vedic period of India. Their ancestry has been divided into two main branches, the Suryavansa (race of he sun) and Induvansa (race of the moon). The former claim their descent from Lord Rama and the latter from Lord Krishna. A third branch was added later, the Agnikula or those that descended from the sacrificial fire.

Dynasties like the Sisodias of Mewar, the Kachhwahas of Ambar, the Rathores of Marwar, the Haddas of Jhalawar, Kota and Bundi, the Bhatis of Jaisalmer, the Shekhawats of Shekhawati and the Chauhans of Ajmer form part of the Rajput clan.

During the ancient period of India history the Rajputs maintained their independent status. Even the great emperors of the Mauryan period did not interfere in Rajput affairs. The Rajput came into greater prominence in the political life of India during the period of decline and disintegration of the Gupta empire.

Around 12th century Ad the Rajputs occupied vast territories including present day Jaipur, Ranthambore, Mewar, part of Bundi, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and even, at one time, Delhi. The Branches of the Chauhans ruled territories known as Ananta (in present day Shekhawati) and Saptasatabhumi.

These Rajput kingdoms come into conflict with Muslim invaders at different stages of their evolution some of them lost their independence while others held against the enemies. The Muslim invaders as also those who established their rule in India realized that the Rajputs, universally known for their valour, courage and martial spirit would not easily be subdued by military might alone.

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