Rajasthan Attractions and Temples of Rajasthan

In northwestern Indian region, Rajasthan is spread over the golden sand of the Great Indian Desert- the only desert of the sub-continent. This state of India is surrounded by the pride mountain range of Aravali which is one of the oldest mountain range of the world. Rajasthan is the land of great warriors & princes flaunts, its history through each of its miniature. The richest of rich Indian culture, tradition & natural beauty blends to mesmerize the tourists from all across the world.

This state of India has been appropriately named Rajasthan as it literally means "The Land of the Kings". This state of India is rich in history, grand architectures, beautiful landscapes and windswept sand dunes. If you are on a Tour to Rajasthan, you get an opportunity to witness the grandeur of history. Architecture & exceptionally beautiful palaces at Rajasthan would certainly steal your heart. Travel on a desert safari or a luxury train 'Palace on Wheels' & you will feel like a King on a royal tour.

Attractions

The main attraction of Rajasthan which seduces the tourists most is its naturally beautiful sights, geography, rich history of royal glory & tradition. Other major attraction for nature lovers & tourists are Bharatpur, Ranthambhor, Sambhar salt lake & natural sights of Mount Abu. Most of the population here at Rajasthan is traditional and they are into constantly transferring their traditional values & rich cultural heritage from one generation to another. Height of the art & creativity can be seen here among the people of Rajasthan. Tourists all across the world come to experience the beauty of this heavenly place on the earth.

Visitors are curious to know & learn the tradition, art & culture of Rajasthan as this is the place which represents one of the most pride Gharana 'The Rajputs'. In the forts and palaces at Rajasthan, one can experience the legends of those glorious Rajputs who were great warriors. They lived & died for admiration, commitment, love for the country & self respect.

Monuments of Rajasthan such as Forts, Palaces, Temples, Havelis etc. are the prime attractions of this state. They are in fact a testimony of an era that marked its presence in the golden pages of the history.

Temples of Rajasthan

The temples at Rajasthan reflect the great architectural revolution that gripped the state from 8th to 11th century. Temples of Rajasthan are living testimony to the artistic talent of Rajasthan. The notable temples of Rajasthan are Dilwara Temples, Someshvara Temple, Mahavira Temple, Jain temples of Jaisalmer, Birla Mandir- jaipur, Eklingji Mandir- Udaipur, Brahma Mandir- Ajmer & Karni Mata Temple- Bikaner. Famous Ajmer sharif the final resting place for 'Garib Nawaz' Kwaza Moinuddin chishti is situated here in Rajasthan's Ajmer district where people of all religion come to participate in annual Urs (A festival which belongs to Muslim religion but enthusiastically celebrated among all communities & religions).

Forts that surrounds the city - Jaipur

The capital city of Rajasthan - Jaipur built on a dry lakebed is surrounded by hills crowned by invincible fortress and observation posts. Of them the Nahargarh Fort (Tiger Fort) in the northeast of Jaipur was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh II as a retreat for his wives in 1734. It has an unusual design with the queens’ apartments arranged around a central courtyard. It also provides a bird’s eye view of the city.

This fort is crowned on the Nahargarh Hills at a height of 600ft with massive walls and bastions. It is 15 km. from the center of Jaipur. The fort encloses some magnificent structure as Hawa Mandir and Madhvendra Bhawan also. Some beautiful views of Man Sagar Lake and the city below can also be viewed from the fort. Hills of Gaitor lie at the foot of the fort where the cenotaphs of Raja Jai Singh and other kings can be seen. A palatial duck blind lies in the midst of the lake that was used by royal family for shooting.

Another formidable fort is Jaigarh that is also crowned on a hill and is within walking distance from Amber fort. Jaigarh fort is also known by the name ‘Fort of Victory’. It lies at Hill of Eagles (Chil ka Tola) and 400 feet above the Amber fort. The fort gives a wonderful view of Amber fort below. It is surrounded by water on all sides. It commands a view unrivalled in the whole of Rajasthan. Its immense canon on wheel ‘Jaivan’– the largest in Asia- is made of eight metals including gold and silver. A hundred kilos of gun-powdered is needed by it for one shot and it could send the ball 30 km away. Sixteen elephants were needed to tow this because of its weight.

Amber fort is the fort built along with Jaigarh and Nahargarh fort in 1592 by Raja Man Singh. It is also built on hills at the entrance of Jaipur. The high arches and towers of the fort interrupt the hills that surround Jaipur. Its wall has seven gates that protect the invading armies and wild animals from entering in the city. Now the city has expanded beyond the walls. This fort is a superb example of the old Rajput architecture along with Mughal style. Diwan-e-khas, Diwan-e-Am, latticed opening, beautiful little gardens with fountains capture the attention easily. The view over a deep narrow valley and wider plains beyond adds to its beauty.
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