Showing posts with label Indian architecture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indian architecture. Show all posts

Friday, 11 May 2018

Udaipur City Palace

The City Palace Towers Over Lake Pichola. The Balconies, Cupolas, And Towers Of The Palace Give A Wonderful View Of The Lake And The Surrounding City. This Complex Actually Consists Of Four Major And Several Minor Palaces That Collectively Form The Magnificent City Palace. The Main Part Of The Palace Is Now Preserved As A Museum Displaying Artifacts.

Wednesday, 9 May 2018

Lohagarh Fort

True To Its Name, Lohagarh Fort Has Withstood Many Attacks By The British, But Was Ultimately Captured By Arthur Wellesley. Where Lohagarh Fort Differs From Others Is That It Is Not Flamboyant, But Radiates An Aura Of Rugged Strength. The Fort Is Surrounded By A Moat Which Used To Be Filled With Water To Keep Enemies Out. Interesting Monuments Inside The Fort Are Kothi Khas, Mahal Khas, Moti Mahal And Kishori Mahal. Raja Suraj Mal Built Jawahar Bhurj And Fateh Bhurj To Commemorate Victories Over The Mughals And The British.


Tuesday, 8 May 2018

Ganga Mandir

Ganga Mandir in Bharatpur was constructed by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the year 1845. It took around 90 long years to build this immaculate temple. Ganga mandir built in the heart of the city of Bharatpur is one of the most beautiful temples. It adorns the magnificent deity of Ganga Maharaj.

Tuesday, 1 May 2018

Ranakpur Jain Temples

The renowned Jain temple at Ranakpur is dedicated to Tirthankara Rishabhanatha. Dharna Shah, a local Jain businessperson, started construction of the temple in the 15th century following a divine vision. 




Monday, 30 April 2018

Gugor Fort

A Grand Fort Located Near Chhabra, Located 65 Km From Baran Is A Must-Visit Tourist Spot. Chhabra Gugor As Gugor Was Always In Imminent Danger Of Being Invaded By The Hadas From Baran, The Kheechi Rulers Had Been On The Lookout For A More Suitable And Central Place To Make It Their Third Capital After They Had Ruled From Gugor For A Period Of 400 Years. 


Sunday, 29 April 2018

Kanya Dah- Bilas Garh

Bilasgarh, Situated 45 Km Away From Baran City Is In Kishanganj Tehsil.  Aurangzeb. Legends Say That Aurangzeb Was Attracted Towards The Princess Of Khechi Kingdom, The Rulers Of Bilasgarh, And Ordered His Troops To Bring Her To Him. The Princess Preferred Death Over Being His Queen, And Hence, Committed Suicide. The Place Where She Chose To End Her Life Is Now Known As ‘Kanya Dah’


Friday, 27 April 2018

Shergarh Fort

Shergarh Fort is known for its ancient Jain and Brahmanical temples. The place is located beside the Parban river in the Atru Tehsil of Baran. Visitors can see a stone statue called Koshvardhan dating back to 790 AD in the fort. 


Thursday, 26 April 2018

Ramgarh Bhand Devra Temple

The main Bhand Deva Temple is situated on the banks of a pond in the centre of the 4 km wide Ramgarh crater about 40 km from the city of Baran, Rajasthan, which was possibly created by a meteor. 



Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Mandawa

Mandawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. Mandawa is situated 190 km off Jaipur in the north. The town lies between latitude 28° 06’ in the north and longitude 75° 20’ in the east. 

Monday, 23 April 2018

Rani Sati Temple

Rani Sati Temple is a temple located in Jhunjhunu district, in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is the largest temple in India devoted to Rani Sati, a Rajasthani lady who lived sometime between the 13th and the 17th century and committed sati (self-immolation) on her husband's death. 
                                      

Tal Chhapar Sanctuary

Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is a sanctuary located in the Churu district of Northwestern Rajasthan in the Shekhawati region of India. It is known for blackbucks and is also home to a variety of birds. 



Sunday, 22 April 2018

Sethani Ka Johara

Sethani Ka Johara Lies On The North Side Of The Road Perhaps 5 Km West Of Churu Along The Ratangarh Road. It Is Perhaps The Finest Johara (Reservoir) In The Area In That It Is Not Only Attractive But Also Efficient, Holding A Store Of Water, Often From One Monsoon To The Next. It Was Built In 1899 By The Widow Of Bhagwan Das Bagla As Part Of The Famine Relief Projects That The Merchants Financed In Those Terrible Years Of The Close Of The Century. A Peaceful Place, It Attracts Various Birds And Animals, Including Nilgais, In Winter. 
                             
                               


Friday, 20 April 2018

Bijolia

Bijolia Is A Census Town In Bhilwara, And Is Famous For The Shree Digambar Jain Parshwanath Atishaya Teerthkhshetra, The Bijolia Fort And The Mandakini Temple. Located On The Bundi – Chittorgarh Road, The Fort Also Houses A Shiva Temple Known As The Hajaresvara Mahadeva Temple. Renowned For Its Art And Architecture, It Is A Popular Tourist Attraction. Dedicated To Teerthankar Parshvanath, The Shree Digambar Jain Parshwanath Atishaya Teerthkhshetra Is Supposed To Be Over 2700 Years .

                                        

Wednesday, 18 April 2018

City Palace Karauli

Built by the Arjun Pal, founder of Karauli in 14th century, now cty palace only has some remains. The structure which one can see in the name of city palace was erected by Rajas Gopal Singh in the 18th century. 

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Bandikui

The Roman Style Church For Protestant Christians Is A Popular Attraction In Bandukui, Located About 35 Km From Dausa.



Monday, 16 April 2018

Lotwara

The Village Of Lotwara Is Located 110 Km From Jaipur. The Biggest Attraction Of This Village Is The Lotwara Garh(Fort), Which Was Built By Thakur Ganga Singh In The 17 Th Century, As Well As The Large Population Of Peacocks In The Village. How To Reach Lotwara? Located Just 11 Km From Abhaneri, The Best Way To Reach The Village Is By Road.

Sunday, 15 April 2018

Bhandarej

Bhandarej Is Located About 65 Km From Jaipur, On The Jaipur-Agra Highway, And About 10 Km From Dausa. Bhandarej, During Mahabharata Times, Was Known As Bhadrawati. The Walls, Sculptures, Speak Volumes About The Ancient Splendor Of This Place. The Bhandarej Baori (Step-Well) And Bhadrawati Palace Are Popular Places To Visit, 


                           

Saturday, 14 April 2018

Harshat Mata Temple - Abhaneri

Located 33 Kms From Dausa Adjacent To The Chand Baori Is A Temple Dedicated To Harshat Mata – The Goddess Of Joy And Happiness. As Per The Legends, The Goddess Is Always Cheerful And Showers The People With Blessings Of Joy And Happiness. Its Magnificent Architecture And Sculptural Styles Are A Delight For The Eyes!