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.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
