Jag Mandir Udaipur in Rajasthan, also known as Lake Garden Palace, is an exquisite palace placed in an estuary Island in Pichola Lake in Udaipur. The Palce construction started dating back to the regime of Maharana Karan Singh during the first half of 17th century. The Palace surroundings offer a blissful view of sunset. The striking feature of this architectural marvel is the spacious courtyard with black and white marble tiles. The azure water around this grand old Palace enhances its exquisite beauty. Eight Life size White Marble structures of Elephants is placed near the boat ramp in the Island, and the island is blesses with many beautiful gardens with v ariety of flowering plants.
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Galtaji Temple in Jaipur Rajasthan
Galtiji is It is an ancient holy place. It is located in low hills. It encompasses temples, pavilions and holy kunds. The backdrop comprises of green vegetation which makes it marvelous place to visit. Sun God temple is an attraction here whose foundation was laid by Diwan Kriparam. The site also has a tank that remains full throughout the year because of the spring of pure water falling from ‘gaumukh’ (an exit shaped like the mouth of a cow).Come and take a dip in its holy kunds.
Ambika Mata Temple in Udaipur Rajasthan
This little-known temple in Jagat village, about 50 km southeast of Udaipur, dates to 961 AD. Its numerous fine sculptures are in an excellent state of preservation. Ambika Mata is a Devi (Goddess) temple, with images of Durga and many other female divinities. Ambika, the principal image in the shrine, is a form of the mother goddess who is associated with Durga through her lion mount. She is also connected to the Jains through a vision in which she advised Vimala about building his Adinath temple at Mount Abu. Ambika Devi, a form of Goddess Durga is the presiding deity of the temple. The temple, located in a cleft of rock possesses a number of inscriptions. The earliest one, dated 961 AD, refers to a repair made to it. Today, the temple is preserved by the State Department of Archaeology and Museum, Rajasthan.
Dargah Sharif Ajmer in Rajasthan
Dargah Sharif’ or ‘Holy Dargah’ is one of the most sacred Muslim shrines in the country. Venerated by both Hindus and Muslims, it is the tomb of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, a Sufi saint who came from Persia and devoted his life to the service and upliftment of the poor and downtrodden. The Dargah has a … Read more
Bhandasar Jain Temple in Bikaner Rajasthan
Bhandasar Jain Temple, situated at Bikaner, is dedicated to the fifth tirthankar – Sumitnath. This three-storeyed structure is a classic example of Jain architecture. The pillars of the temple bear floral designs and stories that depict the lives of the 24 Jain tirthankars. It is believed that 40,000 kg of ghee was used for the construction of the temple instead of water. The temple has beautiful inlay work in gold. The walls and ceiling of the temple are adorned with paintings. Beautiful miniatures of the sentries of the gods are present on the first floor of this three-storeyed temple.