Showing posts with label Heritage palace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heritage palace. Show all posts

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.

Sunday, 6 May 2018

Ranthambore Fort

Ranthambore Fort lays within the Ranthambore National Park, near the town of Sawai Madhopur, the park being the former hunting grounds of the Maharajahs of Jaipur until the time of India's Independence.

Friday, 4 May 2018

Khimsar Fort

It Is Said That The Nagaur Fort Was Initially Built By The Ruler Of The Nag Dynasty In 2nd Century, And This 500 Year Old Fort, Located On The Eastern Edge Of The Thar Desert Was Built In About 1523. Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Used To Stay At This Fort. Black Deer Roam in Herds around This Fort. The Fort Has Now Been Furnished With Modern Facilities and Turned Into A Heritage Hotel.

 


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. 
                                      

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.