Some of the major Departments of Government of Rajasthan are :
Rajasthan Agriculture Department
Rajasthan Commercial Taxes Department
Rajasthan Co-operative Department
Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Rajasthan
Rajasthan Directorate of Small Savings
Rajasthan Education Department
Rajasthan Employment Department
Rajasthan Energy Department
Rajasthan Excise Department
Rajasthan Finance Department
Rajasthan Forest Department
Rajasthan Industries Department
Rajasthan Irrigation Department
Rajasthan Labour Department
Rajasthan Medical Department
Rajasthan Health Department
Rajasthan Family Welfare Department
Rajasthan Ayurved Department
Rajasthan Mines and Geology Department
Rajasthan Personnel Department
Rajasthan Police Department
Rajasthan Public Health Engineering Department
Rajasthan Registration and Stamps Department
Rajasthan Science and Technology Department
Rajasthan Tourism Department
Some of the major Boards of Government of Rajasthan are :
Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan
Board of Technical Education, Rajasthan
Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB)
Rajasthan Revenue Board
Rajasthan State Agriculture Marketing Board
Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB)
Bureaus in Rajasthan :
Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP), Rajasthan
Commissions in Rajasthan :
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission
Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission (RSHRC)
State Election Commission, Rajasthan
Corporations in Rajasthan :
Rajasthan Finance Corporation (RFC)
Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Limited (RIICO)
Rajasthan State Mineral Development Corporation Limited (RSMDC)
Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Limited (RSMML)
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Limited (RTDC)
Rajasthan Tourism Department
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Rajasthan Tourist Offices
Rajasthan Tourim offices are spread all over the state and across the country.
Udaipur Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Dabok Airport, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Jaipur Tourist Office : Tourist Information Counter, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Amer Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Near Elephant Stand, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0141-530264.
Jodhpur Tourist Office : Regional Tourist Office, Fateh Memorial, Surajpole, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0294-411535.
Kota Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Chambal, Kota, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0744-327695.
Banswara Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Near Bus Stand, Banswara, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02962-41081.
Mount Abu Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Opposite Bus Stand, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02974-43151.
Alwar Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Opp.Railway Station, Alwar, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0144-21868.
Jaisalmer Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Station Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02992-52406.
Sawai Madhopur Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Vinayak, Ranthambhore Road, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 07462-20808.
Ajmer Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Khadim, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0145-627426.
Bharatpur Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Near RTDC Hotel Saras, Agra Road, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 05644-22542.
Jhalawar Tourist Office : Tourist Office, RTDC Hotel Chandrawati, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 07432-30081.
ITDC-India Tourism Development Corporation : Director, India Tourism, State Hotel, Khasa Kothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Telefax: 0141-2372200.
Udaipur Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Dabok Airport, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Jaipur Tourist Office : Tourist Information Counter, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Amer Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Near Elephant Stand, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0141-530264.
Jodhpur Tourist Office : Regional Tourist Office, Fateh Memorial, Surajpole, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0294-411535.
Kota Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Chambal, Kota, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0744-327695.
Banswara Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Near Bus Stand, Banswara, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02962-41081.
Mount Abu Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Opposite Bus Stand, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02974-43151.
Alwar Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Opp.Railway Station, Alwar, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0144-21868.
Jaisalmer Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Station Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02992-52406.
Sawai Madhopur Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Vinayak, Ranthambhore Road, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 07462-20808.
Ajmer Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Khadim, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0145-627426.
Bharatpur Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Near RTDC Hotel Saras, Agra Road, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 05644-22542.
Jhalawar Tourist Office : Tourist Office, RTDC Hotel Chandrawati, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 07432-30081.
ITDC-India Tourism Development Corporation : Director, India Tourism, State Hotel, Khasa Kothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Telefax: 0141-2372200.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Rajasthan Education
Dr. Rajendra Muni B.Ed. College, Mount Abu
The Society is constituted under the name of Dr. Rajendra Muni Charitable Trust. The promoter and founders of the society are well known people in the field of Education.
Dr. S.N. Medical College, Udaipur
J.N.V. University, Udaipur
The Jai Narain Vyas University (formerly known as University of Jodhpur) was established in 1962 by the Jodhpur University Act, (Act XVII). The university took over the four colleges of Jodhpur run by the State Government: Jaswant College, Shri Maharaj Kumar College, Kamal Nehru, Girl college and Magni Raj Bangur Memorial Engineering College. The university Jurisdiction extends to the municipal limits of Jodhpur.
M.B.M Engineering College, Udaipur
Establishment of a College of Engineering was concieved before the formation of the State of Rajasthan and a sum was allocated for this purpose. After the formation of the State of Rajasthan this was made possible due to a handsome generous donation by Seth Ram Coowerji Bangur of Didwana, to perpetuate the memory of his late brother Seth Mugneeramji Bangur and thus the M.B.M.Engineering College was established in August 1951 by the Government of Rajasthan.This college has been considered as the pioneering Technical Institution of the State enjoying reputation of the International and National levels. This college became constituent faculty of Engineering in 1962 of the University of Jodhpur (now renamed as The Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur).
National Law University, Jodhpur
National Law University, Jodhpur is engaged in a finest experiment on converging legal knowledge with other skills. It is a multi-faculty University to appreciate the rule of law in all branches of knowledge. Here, law is blended with many other subjects like economics, science, management and finance. Convergence of knowledge is the key focal point. It is a bold and complete synthetic experiment for integrated legal education and research. The high standards that it sets in have already established our university as one of the best universities among all National Institutions in the country especially after the recruitment of the first batch of 2006 with crème de la crème of legal fraternity. The residential University is an example of autonomy and accountability which is well equipped with state-of-art infrastructure.
Lachoo Memorial College Of Science, Jodhpur
The college, run by Lachoo Memorial College of Science Registered Society, was earlier known as Lachoo Memorial College of Science, Jodhpur. It was established in the year 1965, in fond memory of Late Shri Man Mohan Mathur (Lachooji). Shri Lachooji, who passed away at a young age, was a staunch nationalist and a freedom fighter.
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer
The University of Ajmer (Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University) was established on 1st August 1987 under the University of Ajmer Act passed by the State Legislature. The name of the University was chanded on 5th May 1992.
Mayo College, Ajmer
The college started in 1964 to impart graduate education in Agricultural Engineering leading to the degree of B.E. (Ag.). This college now also offers the degree programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Mining Engineering. From the year 2006 degree programme in Electronics and Communication Engineering has also been added. The programmes has been approved by the AICTE. The admissions in all the degree courses are done through state level centralized Pre-Engineering Test.
The Society is constituted under the name of Dr. Rajendra Muni Charitable Trust. The promoter and founders of the society are well known people in the field of Education.
Dr. S.N. Medical College, Udaipur
Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur is the medical college situated in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan state in India.
It was established in the year 1965 . In the In the year 1974-75 post graduate course were also started. Prestently post graduation is available in 19 different fields.
Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur
Seats : 100
Phone : 0291-31987
Fax : 0291-31987
The Jai Narain Vyas University (formerly known as University of Jodhpur) was established in 1962 by the Jodhpur University Act, (Act XVII). The university took over the four colleges of Jodhpur run by the State Government: Jaswant College, Shri Maharaj Kumar College, Kamal Nehru, Girl college and Magni Raj Bangur Memorial Engineering College. The university Jurisdiction extends to the municipal limits of Jodhpur.
M.B.M Engineering College, Udaipur
Establishment of a College of Engineering was concieved before the formation of the State of Rajasthan and a sum was allocated for this purpose. After the formation of the State of Rajasthan this was made possible due to a handsome generous donation by Seth Ram Coowerji Bangur of Didwana, to perpetuate the memory of his late brother Seth Mugneeramji Bangur and thus the M.B.M.Engineering College was established in August 1951 by the Government of Rajasthan.This college has been considered as the pioneering Technical Institution of the State enjoying reputation of the International and National levels. This college became constituent faculty of Engineering in 1962 of the University of Jodhpur (now renamed as The Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur).
National Law University, Jodhpur
National Law University, Jodhpur is engaged in a finest experiment on converging legal knowledge with other skills. It is a multi-faculty University to appreciate the rule of law in all branches of knowledge. Here, law is blended with many other subjects like economics, science, management and finance. Convergence of knowledge is the key focal point. It is a bold and complete synthetic experiment for integrated legal education and research. The high standards that it sets in have already established our university as one of the best universities among all National Institutions in the country especially after the recruitment of the first batch of 2006 with crème de la crème of legal fraternity. The residential University is an example of autonomy and accountability which is well equipped with state-of-art infrastructure.
Lachoo Memorial College Of Science, Jodhpur
The college, run by Lachoo Memorial College of Science Registered Society, was earlier known as Lachoo Memorial College of Science, Jodhpur. It was established in the year 1965, in fond memory of Late Shri Man Mohan Mathur (Lachooji). Shri Lachooji, who passed away at a young age, was a staunch nationalist and a freedom fighter.
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer
The University of Ajmer (Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University) was established on 1st August 1987 under the University of Ajmer Act passed by the State Legislature. The name of the University was chanded on 5th May 1992.
Mayo College, Ajmer
About Mayo College
It is a school that was designed to make British gentlemen out of Indian princes. Years after its first student, Maharaja Mangal Singh of Alwar, rode into the campus on an elephant in 1875, Mayo College in Ajmer still retains the quality to attract the crème de la crème of India. Today however, the school is not looking for princes to turn into Englishmen. It seeks to impart excellence in academics as well as sports to boys with potential.
Mayo College in Ajmer was founded by Richard Southwell Bourke, The Earl of Mayo who was a Viceroy of India from 1868 to 1872, the school is regal in its reputation as well as its Victorian architecture. This residential school sprawls over 300 acres and caters to boys from class 4 to class 12. The boys are housed in eleven houses named after the princely houses of Rajasthan. Some are named after the luminaries of Rajput tradition and one after the Ruler of Oman. The uniform is a comfortable ensemble of shorts or trousers paired with shirts. The blazers, when used, are emblazoned with the school’s emblem designed by Mr Lockwood Kipling, a former principal of the School Of Arts, Lahore, probably better known as the father of Rudyard Kipling.
Mayo College is one of the finest schools for boys in India but to get into this iridescent marble bastion, one needs to be, so to speak, a `cut’ above the rest! Even though brothers of present students, children of Old Boys and seniority of registration are given preference as in many such schools, admissions to Mayo College are made on the basis of the Indian Public Schools’ Conference (IPSC) entrance tests in English, Mathematics and Hindi conducted in the 3rd or 4th week of November every year at various centres in India.
To take the test for getting admitted to class 4, the child should have passed Class 3. It’s wise to start applying now because by August, parents are notified if the child will be permitted to take the entrance test. Like many schools of this kind, boys are not considered for admission after the ninth standard.
How difficult are the tests? A set of earlier entrance exam papers, available with the prospectus, can serve as a guideline. The tests would be age- appropriate and are designed to evaluate the aspirant’s command over English and Hindi as well as proof of his competency to compute. Those who qualify are called for an interview in February and March. Once the child has been given admission, parents have ten days to confirm their acceptance. New entrants join in April.
The fee covers tuition, board and lodging, stationery, washing, mending, bedding (not bedclothes), haircuts, ordinary medicines and games facilities. The school charges, among other things, a registration fee of Rs.6,000, an admission fee of Rs.10,000 and a tuition fee of Rs.80,000 for residents of India. There is a caution fee of Rs.40,000 which is refundable.
The medium of instruction is English and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The boys are exposed to music, automobile engineering, woodwork, metal work and the fine arts. There are various societies like Geographical, Natural History, Museum Society, Photography, Lalit Kala Parishad and Mountaineering Club that meet once a month. In fact, the Mayo museum is quite easily the best school museum anywhere in the world.
The school takes part in inter-school competitions with other illustrious schools like The Scindia School, Gwalior, and The Doon School, Dehra Dun. There is a vibrant exchange programme with several schools in the United Kingdom, and it is not uncommon to see an exchange student attending class.
Sophia Girls College, AjmerSophia Girls College (EVENTS)
Keeping with the goals and vision of the institution the events are geared towards excellence in studies, co-curricular activities and the character building.
The college started in 1964 to impart graduate education in Agricultural Engineering leading to the degree of B.E. (Ag.). This college now also offers the degree programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Mining Engineering. From the year 2006 degree programme in Electronics and Communication Engineering has also been added. The programmes has been approved by the AICTE. The admissions in all the degree courses are done through state level centralized Pre-Engineering Test.
Education In Rajasthan
Dr. Rajendra Muni B.Ed. College, Mount Abu
The Society is constituted under the name of Dr. Rajendra Muni Charitable Trust. The promoter and founders of the society are well known people in the field of Education.
Dr. S.N. Medical College, Udaipur
Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur is the medical college situated in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan state in India.
It was established in the year 1965 . In the In the year 1974-75 post graduate course were also started. Prestently post graduation is available in 19 different fields.
Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur
Seats : 100
Phone : 0291-31987
Fax : 0291-31987
J.N.V. University, Udaipur
M.B.M Engineering College, Udaipur
Establishment of a College of Engineering was concieved before the formation of the State of Rajasthan and a sum was allocated for this purpose. After the formation of the State of Rajasthan this was made possible due to a handsome generous donation by Seth Ram Coowerji Bangur of Didwana, to perpetuate the memory of his late brother Seth Mugneeramji Bangur and thus the M.B.M.Engineering College was established in August 1951 by the Government of Rajasthan.This college has been considered as the pioneering Technical Institution of the State enjoying reputation of the International and National levels. This college became constituent faculty of Engineering in 1962 of the University of Jodhpur (now renamed as The Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur).
National Law University, Jodhpur
National Law University, Jodhpur is engaged in a finest experiment on converging legal knowledge with other skills. It is a multi-faculty University to appreciate the rule of law in all branches of knowledge. Here, law is blended with many other subjects like economics, science, management and finance. Convergence of knowledge is the key focal point. It is a bold and complete synthetic experiment for integrated legal education and research. The high standards that it sets in have already established our university as one of the best universities among all National Institutions in the country especially after the recruitment of the first batch of 2006 with crème de la crème of legal fraternity. The residential University is an example of autonomy and accountability which is well equipped with state-of-art infrastructure.
Lachoo Memorial College Of Science, Jodhpur
The college, run by Lachoo Memorial College of Science Registered Society, was earlier known as Lachoo Memorial College of Science, Jodhpur. It was established in the year 1965, in fond memory of Late Shri Man Mohan Mathur (Lachooji). Shri Lachooji, who passed away at a young age, was a staunch nationalist and a freedom fighter.
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer
The University of Ajmer (Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University) was established on 1st August 1987 under the University of Ajmer Act passed by the State Legislature. The name of the University was chanded on 5th May 1992.
Mayo College, Ajmer
About Mayo College
It is a school that was designed to make British gentlemen out of Indian princes. Years after its first student, Maharaja Mangal Singh of Alwar, rode into the campus on an elephant in 1875, Mayo College in Ajmer still retains the quality to attract the crème de la crème of India. Today however, the school is not looking for princes to turn into Englishmen. It seeks to impart excellence in academics as well as sports to boys with potential.
Mayo College in Ajmer was founded by Richard Southwell Bourke, The Earl of Mayo who was a Viceroy of India from 1868 to 1872, the school is regal in its reputation as well as its Victorian architecture. This residential school sprawls over 300 acres and caters to boys from class 4 to class 12. The boys are housed in eleven houses named after the princely houses of Rajasthan. Some are named after the luminaries of Rajput tradition and one after the Ruler of Oman. The uniform is a comfortable ensemble of shorts or trousers paired with shirts. The blazers, when used, are emblazoned with the school’s emblem designed by Mr Lockwood Kipling, a former principal of the School Of Arts, Lahore, probably better known as the father of Rudyard Kipling.
Mayo College is one of the finest schools for boys in India but to get into this iridescent marble bastion, one needs to be, so to speak, a `cut’ above the rest! Even though brothers of present students, children of Old Boys and seniority of registration are given preference as in many such schools, admissions to Mayo College are made on the basis of the Indian Public Schools’ Conference (IPSC) entrance tests in English, Mathematics and Hindi conducted in the 3rd or 4th week of November every year at various centres in India.
To take the test for getting admitted to class 4, the child should have passed Class 3. It’s wise to start applying now because by August, parents are notified if the child will be permitted to take the entrance test. Like many schools of this kind, boys are not considered for admission after the ninth standard.
How difficult are the tests? A set of earlier entrance exam papers, available with the prospectus, can serve as a guideline. The tests would be age- appropriate and are designed to evaluate the aspirant’s command over English and Hindi as well as proof of his competency to compute. Those who qualify are called for an interview in February and March. Once the child has been given admission, parents have ten days to confirm their acceptance. New entrants join in April.
The fee covers tuition, board and lodging, stationery, washing, mending, bedding (not bedclothes), haircuts, ordinary medicines and games facilities. The school charges, among other things, a registration fee of Rs.6,000, an admission fee of Rs.10,000 and a tuition fee of Rs.80,000 for residents of India. There is a caution fee of Rs.40,000 which is refundable.
The medium of instruction is English and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The boys are exposed to music, automobile engineering, woodwork, metal work and the fine arts. There are various societies like Geographical, Natural History, Museum Society, Photography, Lalit Kala Parishad and Mountaineering Club that meet once a month. In fact, the Mayo museum is quite easily the best school museum anywhere in the world.
The school takes part in inter-school competitions with other illustrious schools like The Scindia School, Gwalior, and The Doon School, Dehra Dun. There is a vibrant exchange programme with several schools in the United Kingdom, and it is not uncommon to see an exchange student attending class.
Sophia Girls College, AjmerSophia Girls College (EVENTS)
Keeping with the goals and vision of the institution the events are geared towards excellence in studies, co-curricular activities and the character building.
The college started in 1964 to impart graduate education in Agricultural Engineering leading to the degree of B.E. (Ag.). This college now also offers the degree programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Mining Engineering. From the year 2006 degree programme in Electronics and Communication Engineering has also been added. The programmes has been approved by the AICTE. The admissions in all the degree courses are done through state level centralized Pre-Engineering Test.
Ranakpur Tourism
The township of Ranakpur is situated approximately 96 km from Udaipur. Enclosed within a wall, this complex houses exquisitely carved Jain temples in Amber stone. Built during the rule of Rana Kumbha, these Jain temples date back to the 15th century. Ranakpur, India travel and tourism holds a special reverence for the Jains, as it is one of the five Jain pilgrimages. The main temple of this complex is the Chaumukha Temple (four faced temple), dedicated to Adinathji, the first Jain tirthankara. Spread over 48,000 sq. feet, it houses a four-faced statue of the tirthankara.
The Chaumukha temple is an architectural wonder, having 29 halls and 1,444 pillars, all distinctly carved with no two being the same. A corridor around the temple houses mandaps (porticoes) that are carved with the images of 24 tirthankaras. Every mandap has a shikhar (spire), adorned with little bells on the top. Throughout the day, the temple complex echoes with celestial music created by the light wind breezing through its corridors. The temple has four small shrines, rising in three storeys. The shrines have 80 spires supported by 420 pillars.
Read on this Ranakpur city guide to further explore this township :
The complex has two other temples also, dedicated to Parasvanath and Neminath, facing the main temple. These temples are carved with exquisite figures, somewhat similar to the Khujarao sculptures. Near to Ranakpur temples in Rajasthan is another famous temple, the Sun Temple. It is dedicated to Surya (the Sun God), the master of all the planets. As per the Hindu mythology, Surya is considered to be the God of prosperity and a shining destiny in this world. The temple has polygonal walls, adorned with the carvings of warriors, horses and solar deities riding chariots.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Tourist Attractions in Ranakpur
There are a number of places to see and tour in Ranakpur. Given below is a list of the places to be included in a Ranakpur, Rajasthan sightseeing tour :
Ranakpur Temples : The main tourist attractions of Ranakpur are its famous temples. Situated approximately 90km from Udaipur, the Ranakpur temple complex is a must see. The main Chaumukha temple (Four-Faced Temple) is dedicated to Adinath, the first TIRTHANKAR. The two other Jain temples in the complex are dedicated to Neminath and Parasnath. There is also the Sun temple and the Amba Mata temple near the main complex.
Sadri : Situated approximately 8 km from Ranakpur is Sadri. The main draws of Sadri include a few magnificent temples, the oldest of them being the Varahavtar Temple and the Chintamani Parasvanath Temple. There is also an old dargah, Dargah of Khudabaksh Baba here.
Desuri : The town of Desuri is approximately 16 km from Ranakpur. It is famous for a number of temples. The most remarkable ones are those dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman and Navi Mata. There is also an old mosque here that is worth a visit. Nearby Desuri, situated in the hills, is a temple dedicated to Parsuram Mahadeo.
Ghanerao : Ghanerao is well known for a number of Hindu temples. The most impressive temple is that of Gajanand. The temple houses a life-size statue of the goddesses Ridhi and Siddhi. On the either of the statue are the images of Lord Hanuman and Bhairon Baba. Then there is a temple of Lord Mahavira, dating back to the 10th century. The town also has a castle, now converted into a hotel.
Narlai : Lying approximately 6 km from Ranakpur, Narlai is situated at the base of a hill. Narlai is known for a number of Hindu and Jain temples. One of the temples is that of Adinath, the Jain first tirthankar. An ancient temple, it has beautiful frescoes on the ceilings of the outer mandap. A perfect place for serene walks, Narlai also houses a good baori (step-well).
Muchhal Mahaveer : Muchhal Mahaveer is a temple situated in the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, and is approximately 5 km from Ghanerao. The temple houses the statue of Lord Mahavira with a moustache. Two elephant statues, superb examples of architecture, stand as guards on the gateways of the temple. You can also take a peek at the tribal life of Rajasthan by visiting Garasia tribal villages situated nearby.
Falna (Phalna) : Lying 35 km from Ranakpur, Falna is renowned for a few striking temples.
Ranakpur Temple
Ranakpur Jain temples are situated in the mountain ranges of Pali district. They are approximately 23 km from the Phalna railway station. Dating back to the 15th century, the Jain temples of Ranakpur were constructed by Rana Kumbha. Enclosing the temples from all the sides is a strong wall. The entire temple area is enclosed within a wall. The main temple is the Chamukha temple, dedicated to the Tirthankara Rishabdeoji. This temple has contains a four-faced statue of Rishabdeoji (Rishabdevji) in its inner sanctum.
Also, enclosed in the temples are four subsidiary shrines, 24 pillared-halls and 8 domes supported by over 400 columns. The most fascinating feature of the temples is its columns. There are 1,444 intricately carved columns, of which not even two are the same. The shrine also has a corridor around it, containing niches for tirthankara images, each having its own spire.
In the temple, are images of Adinath (north west), Parshvanath (north east), Ajitnath (south-east) and Lord Mahavir Swami (south west). The assembly hall contains two big bells weighing around 108kg. Also, at a height of 45 feet, there are artistically carved images of nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures. Facing the main temple is a small shrine dedicated to Prashvanath. In the inner sanctum of this shrine, is a black image of the Prashvanath.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Travel To Jaipur India
The Rose Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is the capital of Rajasthan. It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene, which is almost magical at sunset.
The Old City (Known as the Pink City) is a great place to wander around. The whole city was painted in Pink colour by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876 AD. Today, every home within the city is obliged by law to maintain its facade. It is a very well planned city laid out in a grid pattern and was designed by a young Bengali engineer and scholar by the name "Vidyadhar Bhattacharya".
Jaipur was and remains the only city in the world, symbolising the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it. Jaipur is a royal city & this is its most noticeable aspect, small buildings & festivals testify it.
Jaipur & its surroundings are rather like an endless museum. The city also offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the beautiful enamel-on-gold pendants, studded on the reverse with precious stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings. Jaipur's lacquer bangles are famous all over the world.
Jaipur, the pink city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744. Initially his capital was Amber, which lies at a distance of 11kms from Jaipur. He felt the need of shifting his capital city with the increase in population and growing scarcity of water. Jaipur is the first planned city of India and the King took great interest while designing this city of victory. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the lay out of Jaipur.
After several battles with Marathas, Jai Singh was keen on the security aspect of the city. Due to this reason, he focused on his scientific and cultural interests to make a brilliant city. Being, a lover of mathematics and science, Jai Singh sought advice from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a Brahmin scholar of Bengal, to aid him design the city architecture. Vidyadhar referred the ancient Indian literature on astronomy, books of Ptolemy and Euclid, and discussed the plan with the King.
With a strategic plan, the construction of the city started in 1727. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads and square. The city was built following the principles of Shilpa Shastra, the Indian Architecture. The city was divided into nine blocks, out of which two consist the state buildings and palaces, whereas the remaining seven blocks were allotted to the public. In order to ensure the security, huge fortification walls were made along with seven strong gates.
According to that time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian subcontinent. In 1853, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted in Pink color to welcome him. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink provide a magical charm to the city. Jaipur is rich in its cultural and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city. This city of victory really wins the hearts of the people with its splendid charisma.
Fair & Fastival in Jaipur :
Makar Sankranti :
The festival is celebrated on the 14th of January every year. This has now become the festival of kite-flying which does not spare the soaring spirits of anyone in Jaipur. The devoted ones, however, take a holy dip in the kund at Galtaji. The traditional sweet associated with it is Phirni, made in abundance by the halwais of Jaipur.
Gangaur :
Young girls and newly married women praying for their loved one or husband respectively, offer prayers to Goddess Parvati in spring (March-April). A colourful procession follows the silver and gold palanquins of Goddess Parvati brought out from the City Palace. Ghever, the traditional sweet associated with this festival is prepared all over in Jaipur city.
Elephant Festival :
This festival is held on the day of Holi, the festival of colours, at the Chaughan stadium. Beautifully decorated and caparisoned elephants assemble to participate in the royal procession. Elephant polo, Elephant race, Elephant tug-of-war with a few tourist and holi on elephant back are some of the exciting events.
Teej Festival :
To celebrate the advent of the monsoon, girls and young women dressed in colourful leharia sarees or costumes, sing songs and offer puja to goddess parvati, and pray for conjugal bliss and happiness. An elaborate procession comes out of the City Palace for two consecutive days. Villagers come to watch it in large numbers and buy knick-knacks from the stalls on the footpaths of the main bazars.
Dussehra Festival :
Dussehra is celebrated by staging Ramlila in different parts of the city and cuminating in the ceremonial burning of the giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnath, celebrating Lord Rama's victory over the Demon King, and victory of Good over Evil.
Diwali Festival or Deepawali Festival :
Celebrated every year in October- November, Diwali is perhaps the most popular of all Indian festivals. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, when Lord Rama returend to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
Shopping in Jaipur :
The builders of Jaipur took special care to provide ample space and facilities for the production and marketing of hadicarfts which made the place famous throughout India and abroad. An entire street and several city sectors were earmarked for artisans and traders. The main Shopping markets in Jaipur are along Jauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazar, Raja Park, Ganpati Plaza and M.I. Raod. Shops specialising in Jaipur precious and semi precious stones, Jaipur ornaments and Jaipur silver jewellery are to be found on and along Jauhari Bazar. Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for precious and semi-precious stones and also for the cutting, polishing and setting of these stone, particularly that of diamonds, topaz and emeralds.
Tourist Places in Jaipur :
Hawa Mahal :
Built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of Jaipur's major tourist attractions. Shaped like a pyramid, this five-storeyed palace is also known as the Palace of Winds. Consisting of arched roofs and small windows, the Hawa Mahal has become the biggest landmark in the city.
Jaigarh Fort :
Known as the Fort of Victory, Jaigarh Fort is the most imposing tourist attraction in Jaipur. At a distance of about 15 kilometers from the city, perched in the midst of thorny hills, the Jaigarh Fort offers a panoramic view of the city below.The fort houses the world's largest cannon on wheels. Known as Jaivana, it was built in 1720. It is believed, out of the three underground tanks in the fort, one could store up to 60,00,000 gallons of water. The museum and armory inside Jaigarh Fort are must-sees.
Nahargarh Fort :
Built in 1734 by Maharaja Jai Singh, the Nahargarh Fort, also known as the Tiger Fort, was meant to bolster the defense of Amer. This tourist attraction in Jaipur offers an incredible view of the Man Sagar Lake.
Laxmi Narayan Temple :
Also known as the Birla Mandir Temple, the Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the religious tourist attractions of Jaipur. Beautiful idols of Hindu gods and goddesses adorn the temple, Birla Laxmi Narain Temple looks amazing in the night.
Rambagh Palace :
This palace was built in 1835 by the Queen of Jaipur. In the year 1972, the Rambagh Palace was converted into a heritage hotel and is now one of the premier attractions on your Rajputana Splendour itinerary.
Amber Fort :
Jaipur Attractions Standing tall over a small hillock overlooking the Pink City, Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort & palace. Amber today is nothing but a reflection of the glorious past of the fierce Kachwaha Dynasty that ruled over this region from 12th to 18th century. Man Singh I started the construction of this fort in 1592 and, perhaps, it was the defence that topped his priorities before constructing this fort. The rugged walls of this fort may not look beautiful from outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise and painted scenes of hunting and wars adorn the walls along with precious stones and mirrors set into the plaster. Half the fun at Amber Fort is the walk from the road to the fort with majestic views of the surrounding valley. An elephant ride up to the fort is also an unforgettable experience. Not to be missed if you plan to travel to Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar :
Jaipur Attractions This largest stone observatory in the world has a very interesting story behind its construction. Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of five observatories in India including this one, was a great admirer of developments in science and technology, especially astronomy. Before constructing this observatory, he sent his emissaries to all corners to the world, who returned with many manuals of cutting-edge technology including a copy of La Hire's Tables. He built the structures following every detail given in the manual, but at the end, he found to his astonishment that the observatory was 20 seconds more accurate than that given by La Hire. Situated near the gate of the City Palace, the observatory has 18 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. The Jantar Mantar is not to be missed if you plan to travel in Jaipur.
How to reach Jaipur city :
Jaipur by Air :
Jaipur has its own airport, and is well connected to all other tourist and business centres.
Jaipur by Rail :
An excellent connection to Delhi by Shatabdi Express and the Pink City Express. Other connections to Jaipur are from Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahemadabad, Secunderabad and Lucknow.
Jaipur by Road :
A network of reasonably comfortable tourist buses, run by road corporations of Rajasthan, Haryana and other states of India.
The Old City (Known as the Pink City) is a great place to wander around. The whole city was painted in Pink colour by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876 AD. Today, every home within the city is obliged by law to maintain its facade. It is a very well planned city laid out in a grid pattern and was designed by a young Bengali engineer and scholar by the name "Vidyadhar Bhattacharya".
Jaipur was and remains the only city in the world, symbolising the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it. Jaipur is a royal city & this is its most noticeable aspect, small buildings & festivals testify it.
Jaipur & its surroundings are rather like an endless museum. The city also offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the beautiful enamel-on-gold pendants, studded on the reverse with precious stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings. Jaipur's lacquer bangles are famous all over the world.
Jaipur, the pink city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744. Initially his capital was Amber, which lies at a distance of 11kms from Jaipur. He felt the need of shifting his capital city with the increase in population and growing scarcity of water. Jaipur is the first planned city of India and the King took great interest while designing this city of victory. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the lay out of Jaipur.
After several battles with Marathas, Jai Singh was keen on the security aspect of the city. Due to this reason, he focused on his scientific and cultural interests to make a brilliant city. Being, a lover of mathematics and science, Jai Singh sought advice from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a Brahmin scholar of Bengal, to aid him design the city architecture. Vidyadhar referred the ancient Indian literature on astronomy, books of Ptolemy and Euclid, and discussed the plan with the King.
With a strategic plan, the construction of the city started in 1727. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads and square. The city was built following the principles of Shilpa Shastra, the Indian Architecture. The city was divided into nine blocks, out of which two consist the state buildings and palaces, whereas the remaining seven blocks were allotted to the public. In order to ensure the security, huge fortification walls were made along with seven strong gates.
According to that time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian subcontinent. In 1853, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted in Pink color to welcome him. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink provide a magical charm to the city. Jaipur is rich in its cultural and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city. This city of victory really wins the hearts of the people with its splendid charisma.
Fair & Fastival in Jaipur :
Makar Sankranti :
The festival is celebrated on the 14th of January every year. This has now become the festival of kite-flying which does not spare the soaring spirits of anyone in Jaipur. The devoted ones, however, take a holy dip in the kund at Galtaji. The traditional sweet associated with it is Phirni, made in abundance by the halwais of Jaipur.
Gangaur :
Young girls and newly married women praying for their loved one or husband respectively, offer prayers to Goddess Parvati in spring (March-April). A colourful procession follows the silver and gold palanquins of Goddess Parvati brought out from the City Palace. Ghever, the traditional sweet associated with this festival is prepared all over in Jaipur city.
Elephant Festival :
This festival is held on the day of Holi, the festival of colours, at the Chaughan stadium. Beautifully decorated and caparisoned elephants assemble to participate in the royal procession. Elephant polo, Elephant race, Elephant tug-of-war with a few tourist and holi on elephant back are some of the exciting events.
Teej Festival :
To celebrate the advent of the monsoon, girls and young women dressed in colourful leharia sarees or costumes, sing songs and offer puja to goddess parvati, and pray for conjugal bliss and happiness. An elaborate procession comes out of the City Palace for two consecutive days. Villagers come to watch it in large numbers and buy knick-knacks from the stalls on the footpaths of the main bazars.
Dussehra Festival :
Dussehra is celebrated by staging Ramlila in different parts of the city and cuminating in the ceremonial burning of the giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnath, celebrating Lord Rama's victory over the Demon King, and victory of Good over Evil.
Diwali Festival or Deepawali Festival :
Celebrated every year in October- November, Diwali is perhaps the most popular of all Indian festivals. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, when Lord Rama returend to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
Shopping in Jaipur :
The builders of Jaipur took special care to provide ample space and facilities for the production and marketing of hadicarfts which made the place famous throughout India and abroad. An entire street and several city sectors were earmarked for artisans and traders. The main Shopping markets in Jaipur are along Jauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazar, Raja Park, Ganpati Plaza and M.I. Raod. Shops specialising in Jaipur precious and semi precious stones, Jaipur ornaments and Jaipur silver jewellery are to be found on and along Jauhari Bazar. Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for precious and semi-precious stones and also for the cutting, polishing and setting of these stone, particularly that of diamonds, topaz and emeralds.
Tourist Places in Jaipur :
Hawa Mahal :
Built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of Jaipur's major tourist attractions. Shaped like a pyramid, this five-storeyed palace is also known as the Palace of Winds. Consisting of arched roofs and small windows, the Hawa Mahal has become the biggest landmark in the city.
Jaigarh Fort :
Known as the Fort of Victory, Jaigarh Fort is the most imposing tourist attraction in Jaipur. At a distance of about 15 kilometers from the city, perched in the midst of thorny hills, the Jaigarh Fort offers a panoramic view of the city below.The fort houses the world's largest cannon on wheels. Known as Jaivana, it was built in 1720. It is believed, out of the three underground tanks in the fort, one could store up to 60,00,000 gallons of water. The museum and armory inside Jaigarh Fort are must-sees.
Nahargarh Fort :
Built in 1734 by Maharaja Jai Singh, the Nahargarh Fort, also known as the Tiger Fort, was meant to bolster the defense of Amer. This tourist attraction in Jaipur offers an incredible view of the Man Sagar Lake.
Laxmi Narayan Temple :
Also known as the Birla Mandir Temple, the Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the religious tourist attractions of Jaipur. Beautiful idols of Hindu gods and goddesses adorn the temple, Birla Laxmi Narain Temple looks amazing in the night.
Rambagh Palace :
This palace was built in 1835 by the Queen of Jaipur. In the year 1972, the Rambagh Palace was converted into a heritage hotel and is now one of the premier attractions on your Rajputana Splendour itinerary.
Amber Fort :
Jaipur Attractions Standing tall over a small hillock overlooking the Pink City, Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort & palace. Amber today is nothing but a reflection of the glorious past of the fierce Kachwaha Dynasty that ruled over this region from 12th to 18th century. Man Singh I started the construction of this fort in 1592 and, perhaps, it was the defence that topped his priorities before constructing this fort. The rugged walls of this fort may not look beautiful from outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise and painted scenes of hunting and wars adorn the walls along with precious stones and mirrors set into the plaster. Half the fun at Amber Fort is the walk from the road to the fort with majestic views of the surrounding valley. An elephant ride up to the fort is also an unforgettable experience. Not to be missed if you plan to travel to Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar :
Jaipur Attractions This largest stone observatory in the world has a very interesting story behind its construction. Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of five observatories in India including this one, was a great admirer of developments in science and technology, especially astronomy. Before constructing this observatory, he sent his emissaries to all corners to the world, who returned with many manuals of cutting-edge technology including a copy of La Hire's Tables. He built the structures following every detail given in the manual, but at the end, he found to his astonishment that the observatory was 20 seconds more accurate than that given by La Hire. Situated near the gate of the City Palace, the observatory has 18 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. The Jantar Mantar is not to be missed if you plan to travel in Jaipur.
How to reach Jaipur city :
Jaipur by Air :
Jaipur has its own airport, and is well connected to all other tourist and business centres.
Jaipur by Rail :
An excellent connection to Delhi by Shatabdi Express and the Pink City Express. Other connections to Jaipur are from Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahemadabad, Secunderabad and Lucknow.
Jaipur by Road :
A network of reasonably comfortable tourist buses, run by road corporations of Rajasthan, Haryana and other states of India.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Maharana Pratap Airport Udaipur
| Udaipur Airport | Maharana Pratap Airport |
| Udaipur Type | Domestic |
| Udaipur Location | 22 Kms South of Udaipur |
| Airlines | Alliance Air & Jet Airways |
| Udaipru Airport Telephone | 91-294-655950 |
| Udaipru Airport Fax | 91-294-655953 |
About Udaipur Maharana Pratap Airport :
Maharana Pratap Airport is the only domestic airport located in the Udaipur city of Rajasthan state in India. Udaipur is a very popular destination with every tourist visiting the land of valor and warriors i.e. Rajasthan and is called by the locals and tourists alike as the Lake city due to the presence of the very beautiful lakes called Fateh Sagar Lake and Pichola Lakes, which looks stunning with the reflection of the Udaipur City Palace falling on it and the Lake Palace built in the midst of the lake. Other grand forts and temples, colors displayed in the festivals make Udaipur a fabulous tourist destination. This city was built Maharana Udai Singh and protected by his son, the variant king Maharana Pratap Singh from the attacks of the Moguls and foreign invasions. It is after this great man of strength and generalship that the airport of the city of Udaipur has been named, to pay tribute to his immortal name. Located at a distance of about 22 km from the city center of Udaipur, Maharana Pratap Airport is easily accessible from the city, where the most preferred and recommended means of transportation is taxi, which will cost up to Rs.200 to get to and come to the airport. The airport is solely domestic, connecting Udaipur with a few of the main cities of India. Situated at an elevation of 1,684 ft, Maharana Pratap Airport has one terminal and one runway, whose surface is made of Asphalt. It has given the airport code of UDR by IATA and is operated and owned by the Government of India.
The airlines operating in Maharana Pratap Airport are mainly three in number. Jet Airways has daily flights to and from Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai; Indian connects Udaipur with Jodhpur, Jaipur and Mumbai and Kingfisher operating a daily flights from Delhi. Hence, if you are coming from any international destination or other domestic cities in India, then you can take a flight to either Delhi or Mumbai or Jaipur and then take one more flight to Maharana Pratap Airport.
The facilities available at the Udaipur airport are numerous and these have been bettered over the years for the assistance to passengers and these comprise of stalls selling handicraft items; books stalls selling magazines and books; Snack Bar providing for tea, coffee, refreshments, snacks, chocolates and other items and also a postal offering postal facilities; trolleys available at the time and arrival and departure; telephone, wheelchair, medical assistance in times of emergency and also on request; room for child care; rest room for all those who have to board connecting flights and first aid.
Sanganer Airport Jaipur
| Airport Name | Sanganer Airport |
| Airport Type | International / Domestic |
| Airport Location | 10 Kms. from City |
| Airlines | International Flight Operators: |
| Indian Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air-France, Royal Jordan, Singapore Airlines, Gulf Airways, Thai Airlines, K.L.M., Kuwait Airways, Cathay Pacific, Alitalia, East West Airlines. | |
| Domestic Flight Operators: | |
| Archana Airways, UP Air, Jet Airways, Air India, Modiluft | |
| Telephone- | NA |
About Jaipur Sanganer Airport :
India is well-connected with air transportation service. In addition to the international airports in metropolitan cities, India has several domestic airports providing linking flights to domestic and international airports that provides air travel convenience to tourists.
The Jaipur Airport is located 13 kilometres (8 miles) south of the city. Jaipur Airport is grounded at Sanganer region and is also known as Sanganer Airport. The Tonk Road and Jhalana Quarry Road connects the airport region with the rest of the city.
Indian Airlines, the national air carrier, provides flights between Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai and Aurangabad. Jet Airways and Sahara Airlines are private air carriers. Jaipur Airport has a single terminal operating domestic flight arrivals and departures. The terminal has several pantries serving refreshments for the travellers. Other facilities at the airport include luggage trolleys, on-call medical facilities, wheelchairs and other assistance for the physically challenged travelers, and a shopping centre for purchasing knick-knacks. The flights connect Jaipur with Delhi, Kota, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Pushkar Information Guide
Pushkar is a well-known Hindu pilgrim centre. It is just 10 km from Ajmer. The Pushkar lake and the Brahma temple are the most important sites here. Pushkar is better known for the cattle fair.
Location : Located in the state of Rajasthan in the north India.
Major Tourist Attractions : Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Nag Pahar, The Ghats.
Best Hangouts : Pushkar Lake
Best Buys : Cattle during the cattle fair (Pushkar Camel Fair)
Best Activity : Camel Ride during the Camel Fair
Festival : Pushkar Camel Fair
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Ajmer, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur.
About Pushkar
Pushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus, situated 11 kms. to the North-West of Ajmer. The charm of this sleepy, lakeside settlement so captivated the great Indian poet, Kalidas, that it found a place in his classic, Abhigyan Sakuntalam. The Great Hindu epics of Mahabharat and Ramayana make references to this religious place regarded to be Adi Tiratha. Evidence points to its having existed during the fourth century B.C. lake in the inhospitable surroundings of a desert is no less than a miracle.
The legend about the Creator God, Bramha describes the creation of this lake. When the demon Vajra Nabha killed Brahma's children, he in turn struck him with his weapon, a lotus flower. Vajra Nabha died with the impact, and the petals of the lotus fell at three places. One of them is Pushkar, where a lake sprung into being. Brahma is supposed to have performed sacrifice at this lake on Kartik Purnima (the full moon day of the Kartik month), hallowing the place. Sacred to Brahma, Pushkar boasts of its temple dedicated to him, which is the only one of its kind in the world. A dip in the waters of Pushkar and worship at his temple ensure salvation. So thousands flock to Pushkar to observe the ritual on kartik Purnima, or on any of the four days preceding it.
Tourist Attractions in Pushkar :
Pushkar Temples
One can see numerous temples of all sizes here. The most famous temple is the Brahma Temple, said to be only one temple dedicated to Brahma in India. Another important temple is that of Goddess Savitri Temple, wife of Lord Brahma located on a hilltop. It takes a one-hour trek to reach the temple, but it has an amazing view of Pushkar Lake in the morning.
The Ghats
You can have a great spiritual experience at the numerous ghats of Pushkar running down the lake. The holy lake has 52 ghats and piligrim taking a ritual dip in the lake is a common sight.
The Pushkar Lake
The Pushkar Lake is considered no less sacred than the Holy Ganges. The lake has a mythological significance associated with it. On the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, devotees from all over the country throng the lake for a holy dip, which is believed to wash away the sins.
Pushkar Cattle Fair
Although a peaceful town, Pushkar bustles with life with the arrival of much awaited joyous celebration held on Kartik Purnima. Every year thousand of devotees pull into the town and throng the lake around the full moon day of Kartik Purnima in October-November to take a holy dip in the lake. A huge and colourful the Pushkar Camel Fair, is also held during this time. The festival is marked with dance, music and cultural events with several colourful shops springing up around to add more colours to this fair. Also on sale are mouth-watering traditional delicacies. Colourfully attired village folk enhance the fun of the occasion. Cattle auction and camel races are also a part of the festivities.
Getting There
Air : The nearest airport is Jaipur Airport (145 km), from where one can take flights for Delhi and Mumbai.
Rail : Ajmer is the nearest railway station from where one can take trains for the major destinations in Rajasthan and other parts of India.
Road : Pushkar is connected to Ajmer by road. Buses, jeeps and taxis are also available.
Accommodation in Pushkar
There are several luxury accommodations available in Pushkar. The Pushkar Hotels ranges between luxury and budget. We offer you best accommodation option available in Pushkar, keeping your interests and expenses in mind.
Temples in Pushkar & Ghats in Pushkar
Varah Temple
The Varah temple of Hindu was built in the 12th century and, and the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb is said to have destroyed it. Aurangzeb was understandably rather upset with the huge statue of Varah, the god with the body of a man and the head of a boar. However, Raja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur thought differently, and in 1727 reconstructed the temple which now has a highly decorated inner sanctum where an idol of Varah is placed.
Mahadeva Temple
The 19th century Mahadeva temple with its five-faced statue of Mahadeva is made entirely of white marble. This Hindu temple is remarkable for its elegance of structure, and is perhaps the finest of all temples in and around Ajmer and Pushkar.
Ramavaikunth Temple
The Ramavaikunth temple is an intricately carved Hindu temple dating to the 1920 and has images of 361 deities. Its high stone spires atop pagodas and the rest of the temple were built by masons especially brought for this purpose from south India. The Savitri temple is located on top of a hill overlooking the lake. The hike up the hill is long and arduous via a stairway built in the 4th century, and if panoramic views are a necessity for you, the trek will be worth it. This temple is dedicated to Brahma’s wife Savitri and its origin dates back to over 2,000 years.
Gayatri Temple
The Gayatri temple on the other side of Pushkar is in honour of the wife who sat by Brahma’s side in Savitri’s absence during Brahma’s ceremonial sacrifice. Legend says that Gayatri was an untouchable and to purify her she was put into the mouth of a cow and taken out from the other end. To reach the Gayatri Hindu temple the best route to take is from behind the bus stand and walk up a hill. Both the Savitri temple in Pushkar and Gayatri temple in Pushkar are closed – so to say – during lunch hours and the best time to go is either before noon or in the evening.
Raghunath Temples
Two Raghunath temples exist in Pushkar; one is the old one and the other is relatively new. The Old Raghunath temple was built in 1823 and houses images of Venugopal, Narasimha (Vishnu’s fourth incarnation) and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. But there’s a bit of a problem for foreign tourists visiting these two temples because of one little sign which says "Foreigners not allowed." These are probably the only binary temples in India where such segregation exists.
Pap Mochini Temple
Towards the northen section of Pushkar is the Pap Mochini temple, not really popular for its architecture or deity but for the simple belief that anyone who kills a Brahmin will be purified of this deed by visiting the Hindu temple, of course, all that was applicable in olden times, for today a murder is a murder and the law would hear nothing else.
Bathing Ghats
Where there is a mass of holy water there will be bathing ghats, and in Pushkar it is the same as all over India. Pushkar lake is surrounded by hundreds of ghats where Hindu pilgrims assemble to bathe, pray or just loiter around. Removing ones shoes would be a good idea unless you want to be glared or shouted at! Photography is a strict no-no, especially of bathing women. Pushkar is quite used to tourists, but unlike Varanasi, is home for orthodox Hindus, and a little care to observe Hindu traditions can help.
Shopping & Recreation in Pushkar :
The contrast to the blank desert is the riot of Colours - the large gaudy turbans of the native males arriving here to trade their animals or to set up the stalls to cater to the booming captive market, and the loud hues of the pleated ghagaras (ankle-length skirts) of the belles bangled by the armful, be jewelled from head to toe-adding charm and zest to the massive affair. A large number of traders gather at the Pushkar Fair and set up shops. They sell a host of products like bead necklaces of Nagaur, woollen blankets of Merta, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur, brassware of Jodhpur and Jaipur etc. Also on sale are saddles, ropes, and assorted household items. Vendors peddle their dazzling range of wares at hundreds of roadside stalls. Small groups of men and women can be seen tatooing names and pictures on their hands and other parts of the body. During the fair, cultural shows and exhibitions are organized to enliven the event.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Yoga In Rajasthan
Yoga is a way of life. It is predoninantly concerned with maintaining a state of equanimity at all costs. All yoga schools of thought emplasize the importance of the mind remaining calm, because as the saying goes, only when the water is still can you see through it.
The various types of yoga are :
Kaivalya Pada Yoga : Kaivalya, which is the ultimate goal of yoga, means solitariness or detachment.
Ashtanga Yoga : Yoga is your Health Club on a Sticky Mat, a complete lifestyle comprising a proper diet, positive mental outlook, a series of stress reducing physical postures linked to correct natural breathing, and meditative focus.
Bhakti Yoga : Bhakti Yoga is the path of channelling the emotions and feelings to realise the transcendental and divine nature inherent in every human being.
Dharana Yoga : The last three limbs of Ashtanga Yoga are the three essential stages of meditation. Dharana involves developing and extending our powers of concentration. This consists of various ways of directing and controlling our attention and mind-fixing skills, such as concentrating on the chakras or turning inwards.
Hatha Yoga : Hatha yoga (Sanskrit haṭha yoga), also known as Hatha vidya, is a particular system of Yoga introduced by Yogi Swatmarama, a sage of 15th century India, and compiler of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Jnana Yoga : This is the most difficult path, requiring tremendous strength of will and intellect. Taking the philosophy of Vedanta the Jnana Yogi uses his mind to inquire into its own nature.
Kundalini Yoga : Kundalini Yoga concentrates on psychic centers or chakras in the body in order to generate a spiritual power, which is known as kundalini energy.
Mantra Yoga : Mantra Yoga refers to the repetition of mantras (words or sounds) during various yoga meditation techniques. This ritualistic chanting helps bind the mind to a single thought until it attains the state of samadhi.
Karma Yoga : It was believed that the practice of Karma Yoga, accompanied by the observance of certain rituals, would lead to liberation from the cycle of birth and death. In the Bhagavad Gita, lord Krishna further extended the semantics of the term karma to mean detached action, that is, subjugation of the individual will to Divine purpose.
Japa Yoga : The benefits of Mantra-writing or Likhita Japa cannot be adequately described. Besides bringing about purity of heart and concentration of mind, mantra-writing gives you control of Asana, control of Indriyas, particularly the sight and the tongue, and fills you with the power of endurance.
Raja Yoga : Raja means royal or kingly. Raja yoga meditation is generally based on directing one’s life force to bring the mind and emotions so into balance that the attention may be easily focused on the object of meditation, or the Lord directly.
Laya Yoga : Laya Yoga is one facet of the Art of Yoga. It is regarded as the highest form of yoga. It is the pinnacle, the zenith of one’s quest for inner peace and dialogue with one’s soul and tuning with universal energy.
Nada Yoga : Nada Yoga means union (yoga) with the Self, the nadam, that primordial energy which is the source of all that is. In the rigveda, the oldest text of the 4,000 year old vedic scriptures of India, sound is called nada brahma (sound of the creator god brahma).
Integral (Purna) Yoga : Purna Yoga or integral yoga is said to be an improvisation over the traditional Yoga systems of India. It was thought that the traditional Yoga system revolved more around salvation and next life rather than the present one.
The various types of yoga are :
Kaivalya Pada Yoga : Kaivalya, which is the ultimate goal of yoga, means solitariness or detachment.
Ashtanga Yoga : Yoga is your Health Club on a Sticky Mat, a complete lifestyle comprising a proper diet, positive mental outlook, a series of stress reducing physical postures linked to correct natural breathing, and meditative focus.
Bhakti Yoga : Bhakti Yoga is the path of channelling the emotions and feelings to realise the transcendental and divine nature inherent in every human being.
Dharana Yoga : The last three limbs of Ashtanga Yoga are the three essential stages of meditation. Dharana involves developing and extending our powers of concentration. This consists of various ways of directing and controlling our attention and mind-fixing skills, such as concentrating on the chakras or turning inwards.
Hatha Yoga : Hatha yoga (Sanskrit haṭha yoga), also known as Hatha vidya, is a particular system of Yoga introduced by Yogi Swatmarama, a sage of 15th century India, and compiler of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Jnana Yoga : This is the most difficult path, requiring tremendous strength of will and intellect. Taking the philosophy of Vedanta the Jnana Yogi uses his mind to inquire into its own nature.
Kundalini Yoga : Kundalini Yoga concentrates on psychic centers or chakras in the body in order to generate a spiritual power, which is known as kundalini energy.
Mantra Yoga : Mantra Yoga refers to the repetition of mantras (words or sounds) during various yoga meditation techniques. This ritualistic chanting helps bind the mind to a single thought until it attains the state of samadhi.
Karma Yoga : It was believed that the practice of Karma Yoga, accompanied by the observance of certain rituals, would lead to liberation from the cycle of birth and death. In the Bhagavad Gita, lord Krishna further extended the semantics of the term karma to mean detached action, that is, subjugation of the individual will to Divine purpose.
Japa Yoga : The benefits of Mantra-writing or Likhita Japa cannot be adequately described. Besides bringing about purity of heart and concentration of mind, mantra-writing gives you control of Asana, control of Indriyas, particularly the sight and the tongue, and fills you with the power of endurance.
Raja Yoga : Raja means royal or kingly. Raja yoga meditation is generally based on directing one’s life force to bring the mind and emotions so into balance that the attention may be easily focused on the object of meditation, or the Lord directly.
Laya Yoga : Laya Yoga is one facet of the Art of Yoga. It is regarded as the highest form of yoga. It is the pinnacle, the zenith of one’s quest for inner peace and dialogue with one’s soul and tuning with universal energy.
Nada Yoga : Nada Yoga means union (yoga) with the Self, the nadam, that primordial energy which is the source of all that is. In the rigveda, the oldest text of the 4,000 year old vedic scriptures of India, sound is called nada brahma (sound of the creator god brahma).
Integral (Purna) Yoga : Purna Yoga or integral yoga is said to be an improvisation over the traditional Yoga systems of India. It was thought that the traditional Yoga system revolved more around salvation and next life rather than the present one.
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