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Royal Rajasthan: 10 Iconic Palaces and Forts

Rajasthan, often referred to as the “Land of Kings,” is renowned for its rich heritage. history, and architectural grandeur. Its palaces and forts tell stories of courage, romance, and royal life, making the state a captivating destination for travellers.

These magnificent structures showcase the richness of historical eras. and stand as a testament to the Rajputana’s artistic prowess and architectural brilliance. In this blog, we’ll take a journey through ten iconic palaces and forts in Rajasthan, showcasing the rich royal heritage of this enchanting region.

1. City Palace, Jaipur

Scattered across a vast area in the heart of the Pink City, Jaipur’s City Palace combines Mughal and Rajput architecture. The palace complex, constructed in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, has several courtyards, gardens, and museums.

The Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum welcomes visitors to explore its impressive collection of antiquities, textiles, and weapons, which provide an insight into the royal family’s lifestyle. It is a must-see location because of its exquisite architecture, which is embellished with beautiful mirrors and tiles that symbolise the richness of the royal family.

Remember to stroll around the lively markets in the area, where you may purchase traditional handicrafts and souvenirs.

2. Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of Winds,” is one of Jaipur’s most famous sites. Established in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, this distinctive five-story building boasts 953 tiny windows, called jharokhas, meant to let royal women watch street celebrations covertly.

The façade, made of pink and red sandstone, is breathtaking, especially in the morning and evening. The elaborate latticework on the windows enhances its attractiveness. The palace is a must-see for any traveller to Rajasthan because of its remarkable architectural design and historical importance.

Visit the neighbouring Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory that showcases the scientific achievements of the era, while you’re there.

3. Amber Fort, Jaipur

Located on a hilltop, Amber Fort is a remarkable testament to Rajput architecture, harmoniously combining Hindu and Mughal elements. Established in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh, the fort is recognised for its remarkable entrance., the Suraj Pol, and impressive Sheesh Mahal, or Hall of Mirrors.

Visitors can enjoy an elephant ride to the fort, presenting a special way to take in its magnificent beauty. Inside, the fort features stunning courtyards and intricate frescoes. The fort’s strategic location and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape add to its allure, making it a popular tourist destination.

As evening falls, the fort comes to life with a mesmerising sound and light show that tells the stories of bravery and heroism of its former rulers.

4. Udaipur City Palace, Udaipur

The magnificent Udaipur City Palace is a superb blend of regal buildings constructed over several centuries. It overlooks the tranquil Lake Pichola. The palace complex has lovely courtyards, elaborate peacock mosaics, and a museum with antiques belonging to the royal family.

From its balconies, guests may see beautiful views of the city and the lake, especially around sunset. The City Palace provides guests with an insight into Udaipur’s rich past as the former seat of the Mewar dynasty.

Another impressive architectural structure is the neighbouring Jagdish Temple, which honours Lord Vishnu. Take a boat trip on Lake Pichola for a unique palace view against the setting sun. For an extended experience, check out Udaipur tour packages that offer tailored itineraries.

5. Lake Palace, Udaipur

Nestled amidst the sparkling waters of Lake Pichola lies the breathtaking architectural marvel known as the Lake Palace, often referred to as Jag Niwas. Constructed in the eighteenth century as a summer retreat for the royal family,, this palace of white marble functioned as a romantic escape for the nobility.

It has been renovated into a luxurious hotel that provides guests a fantastic experience. Due to its gorgeous furnishings and romantic setting, it is a popular choice for couples and has served as the background for numerous movies, including the beloved “Octopussy.”

While visiting, indulge in a fine dining experience at the hotel’s restaurant, which offers stunning views of the lake and city.

6. Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer

Rising majestically out of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer Fort, sometimes called Sonar Quila or the Golden Fort, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Unlike other forts, this was built in 1156 and features residences, hotels, and commercial spaces.

Its yellow sandstone architecture melds perfectly with the surrounding desert scenery, particularly at Twilight. Inside, guests may experience the lively culture of the fort’s inhabitants and tour historic temples and havelis.

Numerous thriving bazaars around the fort’s little passageways offer jewellery, handicrafts, and traditional fabrics. Visit the Jain temples at the fort, renowned for their beautiful sculptures and tranquil environment.

7. Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

Towering over Jodhpur’s Blue City, the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort epitomises Rajput glory built in 1459. This vast fort awes visitors with imposing ramparts and exquisite carvings. It houses a museum displaying an outstanding collection of royal belongings, artworks, and armaments, offering a peek into the royal lifestyle.

The fort’s elevated position offers breathtaking views of Jodhpur’s blue houses, captivating photographers.

Mehrangarh remains an active venue for festivals and events, especially the internationally famous Rajasthan International Folk Festival, immersing you in traditional music and dance.

8. Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

An architectural wonder integrating Indo-Saracenic and Art Deco designs, the stately Umaid Bhawan Palace, built in the 1900s, now houses a luxury hotel and museum. Initially constructed to provide famine relief, this palace’s museum spotlights the royal family’s history and the building’s construction, unveiling royal lifestyles.

Visitors are awed by the grand ballroom, picturesque gardens, and intricate decor. Beyond its visual splendor, the palace’s tale of resilience in the face of adversity reflects the Maharaja’s strength and progressive vision.Visiting here lets you appreciate this palace’s structural brilliance and historical essence.

For a deeper dive into Jodhpur’s charm, consider joining a Rajasthan tour package that highlights this city’s enchanting sites and experiences.

9. Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fort in India, is a UNESCO World Heritage site steeped in tales of bravery and sacrifice. Built-in the 7th century, the fort has numerous palaces, temples, and the iconic Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory).

The fort’s extensive ruins tell stories of the brave Rajput rulers who defended their kingdom. Exploring this historical site allows visitors to connect with Rajasthan’s storied past and appreciate its architectural grandeur.

The fort’s massive gates, like the Ram Pol and Hanuman Pol, are noteworthy for their impressive craftsmanship. Make sure to take a guided tour to appreciate the legends associated with this majestic site entirely.

10. Taragarh Fort, Bundi

Taragarh Fort, known as the Star Fort, offers a glimpse into Rajasthan’s medieval architecture. Built in the 14th century, this fort is known for its massive walls and impressive gateways. The fort provides panoramic views of Bundi town and its beautiful baoris (step wells).

Visitors can explore the remnants of ancient structures and stunning frescoes adorning its walls, reflecting the artistry of the time. Taragarh Fort’s peaceful ambience makes it a perfect spot for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Remember to visit the nearby Bundi Palace, known for its exquisite murals and paintings that depict royal life.

Conclusion

Rajasthan’s palaces and forts are not just architectural marvels; they are gateways to the rich history and culture of the region. With its unique stories and stunning designs, each site offers a glimpse into the opulent lives of the royals who once resided there.

From Jaipur’s bustling streets to Udaipur’s serene lakes and the golden sands of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan is a land that captivates the heart and soul.

For anyone seeking to explore the grandeur of Rajasthan, visiting these iconic landmarks is a journey worth taking. Experience the magic of Royal Rajasthan and immerse yourself in its timeless beauty.

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The Lion of Wair: Pratap Singh, a Ruler of Vision and Culture

Pratap Singh, the younger brother of the legendary Suraj Mai, was a ruler who left an indelible mark on the history of the Jat Confederacy. While his brother carved a path of military conquest, Pratap Singh focused on building a thriving state in Wair, a testament to his vision and cultural patronage.

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Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth 14 Books Set Punjabi Gurmukhi Bhasha Vibhag Punjab

Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth 14 Books Set Punjabi Gurmukhi Bhasha Vibhag Punjab - Complete 14 Books Set

All books have Hardcover, Total Pages of all books 6415

Author: Kavi Churamani Bhai Santokh Singh

Edited by Bhai Veer Singh

Language: Punjabi Gurmukhi

Edition 2011

Size of each book approx 28cm x 20.5cm

Published by Bhasha Vibhag, Punjab

Complete Fourteen Books included in the Set as are:

- Book  1 - Sri Gur Partap Suraj Granth di Prastavna upto Pages 252

- Book 2 - Sri Guru Nanak Parkash upto Page 385

- Book 3 - Sri Guru Nanak Parkash Second Pothi - Poorabardh upto Page 767

- Book 4 - Sri Guru Nanak Parkash Utraudh Samagar upto Page 1260

- Book 5 - Raas Pehli Sari te Dooji Adhi upto Page  1760

- Book 6 - Raas dooji Muki, Teeji Saari te Chauthi Saari upto Page 2300

- Book 7 - Challu Chauthi Raas Muki te Panjvi Sari upto Page 2776

- Book 8 - Raas Chevi te Satvi Saari upto Page 3306

- Book 9 - Raas Athvi, Nauvi Sari te Dasvi Jaari upto Page 3822

- Book 10  - Raas Dasvi Muki, Garvin Sari te Bahrvi Jaari upto Page 4350

- Book 11  - Raas Bahrvi Muki, Ritu Pehli  te Dooji Jaari upto Page 4826

- Book 12  - Rut dooji Muki, Teeji Saari te Chauthi Jaari upto Page 5362

- Book 13  - Rut Chauthi Muki, Panjvi Saari te Chevi Jaari upto Page 5876

- Book 14 - Rut Chevi Muki, Ann 1 te 2 upto Page 6415

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Alwar fort in Rajasthan

As in line with history, Prince Salim became despatched to stay for three years in the Alwar Fort, a good deal further from the seat of his Emperor-father’s empire, Agra. Although the cause at the back of the temporary banishment is unknown, the episode is interesting sufficient to construct curiosity approximately this precise citadel that has survived the ravages of time due to the fact centuries. It is believed that the Kachwaha Rajput, Pratap Singh, delivered the fort underneath his subjugation inside the 12 months, and afterward commenced development work for Alwar town.

Background About The Fort of Rajasthan

The maximum distinguishing characteristic of the fort at Alwar is that it covers an area of 5 kilometres in period and 1.5 kilometres in breadth! It is made atop at a peak of 1,000 ft on the inexperienced Aravalli Hills by way of the Nikumbh Clan of Rajputs in 928 A.D. With the upward thrust and fall of various empires and kingdoms, the fortress came underneath the ownership of the Khanzadas, Pathans, Mughals and Jats. Apparently, that is the oldest constructing in Alwar

Some more Facts About The Fort

Since this citadel served because the house of Prince Salim for 3 years, it additionally got here to be referred to as Salim Mahal. Some even call it as Bala Fort for an unknown reason. Anyway, it isn’t always the just the call but the make of the castle is also very awe-evoking. Unique for its texture, the Alwar Fort has entrances known as Jai Pol, Suraj Pol, Kishan Pol, Chand Pol, Laxman Pol, and Andheri Gate. The Indo-Islamic architectural impacts of the fortress are all-pervading. It has some Hindu shrines devoted to Hanuman and other deities. The grandeur of the fort is further enhanced by the 15 massive and 51 small towers located at a top of 340 metres. There are 446 openings for gun firing and other paraphernalia to protect the fortress with warfare.

Plan To Visiting

Should you plan a go to to the castle, it is straightforward for guests coming from Delhi and neighbouring cities to attain the website online. Alwar is properly-connected through road from Delhi. Otherwise, travelers can take a flight to the Indira Gandhi International Airport after which hire a taxi to reach the city. Direct trains to Alwar also are to be had from Delhi and unique cities of India.

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Explore the ‘Pink City’ with Ginger Hotels!

Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, is the capital of the royal state of Rajasthan. This city forms the Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Agra. After being ruled by the Rajputs for many centuries, Jaipur was developed into a planned city in the 17th century AD. This place successfully retains its old-world charm, with the old city surrounded by walls and gates decorated with drawings against a backdrop of a beautiful pink hue. This city is home to a few UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Amer Fort and Jantar Mantar, as well as many magnificent forts, palaces, temples, and museums. The city also hosts the Jaipur Literary Festival, Asia's largest literary festival.

Touted as one of the largest cities in India, Jaipur is the perfect spot for tourists to visit from all over the world. The eclectic mix of traditional and modern attractions keeps tourists with varying interests entertained for days. This city is rich in Rajasthani culture and heritage. As you walk through the city’s lanes, you can experience the opulent lives of the Rajputana kings through the magnificent forts, palaces, museums, and Havelis.

Amber Fort, a seven centuries old Rajputana palace, is located around 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. Being one of the most magnificent architectural palaces of India, this city is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by one of the most trusted generals of Akbar, Maharaja Man Singh I in the year 1592, Amber Fort was home to the Rajput Rulers. The Amber Fort comprises several gateways and paved paths, and it also offers a breathtaking view of Maota Lake. The fort is big enough that one will need at least two to three hours to explore it in detail, and also there are audio guide facilities available to lead you through this fascinating building while diving into the history of the place. Getting an elephant ride up the stairs to the Amber Fort is also a popular tourist activity. The splendid palace is divided into four courtyards and includes attractions such as Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Siladevi Temple, and the Sheesh Mahal. The main entrances to the palace are Suraj Pol and Chand Pol, both of which lead to the main courtyard called Jaleb Chowk.

Hawa Mahal, the most iconic landmark of Jaipur, is a 200-year-old monument in the heart of the city. This place is known for its unique honeycomb design and Indo-Islamic architecture. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh as a summer palace, painted in pink and adorned with floral motifs, dome-shaped arches, and patterned pillars. THIS palace is designed in such a way that one can get a clear view of Jantar Mantar, the City Palace, and Sireh Deori Bazaar.

This five-storeyed palace has 953 latticework windows called ‘Jharokhas’   from which the royal ladies used to enjoy royal processions and daily market activities on the street without being visible to the public. Royal celebrations took place on the first floor called the Sharad Mandir, and the second floor called the Ratan Mandir was decorated with colorful glasswork. Vichitra Mandir and Hawa Mandir were the names of the other two floors. The top floor known as Prakash Mandir had an open terrace on each side offering spectacular views of the city.

Apart from visiting these beautiful places, you can also visit the Jantar Mantar, Sheesh Mahal, City Palace, and so on. This city has so much to offer that you will not get enough of it in just 1-2 days. You need to plan a proper trip to explore the beauty of this city.

Talking about planning a trip, what about after you reach Jaipur?

Is it easy to find comfortable,well-maintained hotels in Jaipur? And that too in a budget?

This is when Ginger Hotel Jaipur comes to your rescue!

It is one of the best budget hotels in the city which offers 103 smartly designed rooms and is ideally located to offer you the best of the city. Among the other hotels in Jaipur, one of the most prominent names that come to mind is the Ginger Hotel Jaipur. This is one of the best budget-friendly hotels that offer top-class accommodation services along with all required modern amenities. Besides the lodging services, the staffs out there in Ginger Hotels are so warm and welcoming towards their guest.

Recognized as one of the best accommodations in Jaipur, Ginger Hotel Jaipur vouch for its highly maintained, well-sophisticated rooms along with amazing hospitality.

You may find a few other budget-friendly accommodations in Jaipur, but then you need to compromise on a lot of different things. Some may not have a suitable location and some may not be up to your mark. If you want to explore a city to its best, then you definitely need a comfortable and well-accessible place to stay. If you are looking for budget-friendly, well-sophisticated hotels in Jaipur, you should definitely opt for Ginger Hotels. They will provide you with the best services and make your stay worth it.

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Madhya Pradesh: Heart of India

Madhya Pradesh is full of rich history, a wide range of wildlife, unique flora, and delicious delicacies. It's a little gem that needs attention. Read this post to know all about who, where, and what is the heart of India. Sit down! We plan to tell you every little detail about the places to visit in Madhya Pradesh. 

Historical places to visit in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is a hub for history lovers. It was ruled by the Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Mughal empires. One can find hundreds and thousands of years old structures, stories, and cultures still intact and waiting to be explored. 

Khajuraho

Who hasn't heard of Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh? The city has many Jain and Hindu temples, which are known for their intricate sandstone carvings and sculptures. In these structures, we can witness brilliant Indo-Aryan architecture. 

The town is divided by the state government into western, eastern, and southern parts. Khajuraho was created by the Chandel Empire between 950 and 1050 AD and once had 85 such well-decorated temples. However, over time, many of them were destroyed. Today only 22 temples remain. 

2. Sanchi rises

The Sanchi Stupa is located in Raisen and is said to have been built between the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. The symbolic representation of the Buddha and his ideologies is unique and something that every traveler will appreciate in this place. 

The stupa was built by Ashoka, the greatest Mauryan king after he converted to Buddhism. It has been renovated several times. It was also built around 1912 by Sir John Marshall. The national emblem of India, known as the Ashok Chakra, is taken from the Ashok Pillar in Sanchi. 

Built after Ashoka's death, the gates have carvings depicting important Buddhist scenes such as Buddha's enlightenment, first sermon, the siege of Kushinagar, Emperor Ashoka's visit to the Bodhi tree, etc. Ashoka's Sanchi Stupa is located 120 kilometers from Bhopal. Visitors can enter from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The ticket price is INR 40 for adults and INR 600 for international tourists. The main attraction is the old statues and the four gates. 

3. Gwalior Fort

Do you want to know how kings lived in the first centuries? Visit Gwalior Fort and see for yourself. This 6th-century fort stands tall and proud on the Gopachal Hill in Gwalior. The majestic Vindhayan sandstone fort was subjected to many attacks but the strength it contained did not allow the fort to be defeated. The fort displays beautiful architecture, adorned with some breathtaking sandstone sculptures, stone sculptures, and beautiful works of art. The tall towers and blue exterior tiles give the fort a classic royal charm. A part of this fort that attracts many tourists is the Tamarind tree planted by Tansen. Legend has it that whoever eats a leaf from this tree gets a sweet voice. Other attractions of this fort include the statues of Jain Tirthankars, Gujari Mahal, Karan Mahal, Man Mandir Palace, Jauhar Kund, and Suraj Kund and to tickle your funny bones, the Saas-Bahu Temple. 

It takes about 4-5 hours to fully explore the fort. Visitors can enter from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The entry fee for an Indian adult is 75 INR and 40 INR for children. Foreigners have to spend INR 250 to enter the fort. Gwalior Fort is indeed one of the best historical places to visit in Madhya Pradesh.

4. Orchha Fort

Orchha is a less explored jewel in the state. The town was established in the Bundelkhand region by the Bundela chieftain Rudra Pratap sometime around the 16th century. The age-old fort of Orchha still stands tall on an island at the banks of Betwa.

The most popular attractions of this fort include the Jehangir Mahal and Sawan Bhadon Mahal built by Vir Singh Deo, Sheesh Mahal, Dauji ki Kothi, and Baba ki Gufa, and Hardaul ki Haveli. Do attend the light and sound show in the evening, and enlighten yourself with the history of this gorgeous fort. 

A unique thing to know about the locals of this area is that they consider Lord Rama as their king, while the Bundelas who established the town are worshipped as demigods. The best  time to visit this calm town is during winter when the sun isn’t harsh. Reaching the fort is not a tough task. The closest airport lies in Gwalior, and the railhead nearest to Orchha is in Jhansi. 

If you’re a history buff, Orchha’s forts and temples built in the 16th and 17th centuries should be on top of your list of places to visit in Madhya Pradesh. 

Religious places to visit in Madhya Pradesh

Who said Madhya Pradesh could only lure adventure-seekers and archaeologists? It is equally a treat for the elderly and the spiritual and religious souls as well. Want some internal peace? Do visit these tranquil religious places to visit in Madhya Pradesh. 

Ujjain

One of the Holiest cities of India, this place is visited by the many Hindu pilgrims. Ujjain is one of the popular tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh, there are many places to see in Ujjain and many things to do. Want to know more about Ujjain we have a dedicated blog about it to know more read our blog.

Ancient Holy City Ujjian.

2. Omkareshwar, Indore

Hindu Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga, In the city of indore banks of the river Name Narmada thousands of pilgrims visit this place to give their respect to Lord Shiva. In your tour to Madhya Pradesh this is the place to visit.

3. Gwalior

One of the most beautiful cities in Madhya Pradesh, India, Gwalior is known for its magnificent palaces, ancient temples and mediaeval forts. As the birthplace of the great musician Tansen, the city is also distinguished by its noble history and rich cultural heritage. 

You can visit and enjoy this beautiful piece of land 

Now that you are very well aware of the beautiful place to see in Madhya pradesh, India, one can enjoy and relax with your friends or family. Give yourself the break you deserve a break from your daily city chaos. For your short breaks, which are important for one, we have introduced HOURLYROOMS. It is an online hotel booking platform where users can book hotel rooms on an hourly basis. To book your short stay, visit the website at hourlyrooms.co.in or download the Hourlyrooms app. Happy Travelling.

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Jaipur Gezilecek Yerler

Ocak ayının sonlarına doğru Hindistan'a ikinci kez gidişimde bu kez ilk durağım Jaipur idi. Geçen yıl gittiğim Bangalore ile karşılaştırdığımda Jaipur'un daha az gelişmiş olduğunu, ancak tarihi doku olarak Bangalore'dan daha iyi bir şehir olduğunu söyleyebilirim.

Bu yazımda Jaipur Gezilecek Yerler, Jaipur Nerede, Jaipur'da Ulaşım, Jaipur'da Ne Yenir ve Hindistan Jaipur Gezilecek Noktalar ile ilgili konularda gözlemlerimi aktarmaya çalışacağım.

Eğer sizin de seyahat planlarınızın arasında Hindistan varsa öncelikle Hindistan Vizesi Nasıl Alınır? başlıklı yazımı okumanızı tavsiye ederim.

Jaipur Ne Demek ?

Jaipur Pink City yani Pembe Şehir anlamına geliyor.

Jaipur İsmi Neden Pembe Şehir ?

Jaipur isminin geçtiği yerlerde hep "Pink City" ibaresini de mutlaka görmüşsünüzdür. Bunun sebebi ise 1876 yılında Galler Prensi Albert ve Kraliçe Victoria'nın şehri ziyareti sırasında, Jaipur şehrinin hükümdarı Maharaja Ram Singh tarafından pembe rengin misafirperverlik göstergesi olduğundan şehrin pembe renge boyanması sebebiyle bu durum gelenek haline gelmiş ve Jaipur şehrinin Pink City (Pembe Şehir) olarak adlandırılmasına sebep olmuş.

Hindistan Jaipur'da Ulaşım

Jaipur ile ilgili ulaşım konusunda faydalı olabileceğini düşündüğüm başlıkları aşağıdaki şekilde toparlamaya çalıştım.

İstanbul'dan Jaipur'a Nasıl Gidilir?

İstanbul'dan Jaipur'a herhangi bir direkt uçuş bulunmaması sebebiyle aktarma yaparak gidilmesi gerekiyor. Ben THY ile yaklaşık 6 saatlik uçuşun ardından Delhi'ye ulaşmış, oradan da yerel bir havayolu şirketi olan Jet Airways ile yarım saatlik bir uçuşun ardından Jaipur'a varmıştım.

Diğer bir seçenek ise Dubai ya da Doha aktarmalı olarak Jaipur'a gitmek. Dubai'den Air India firmasının da Jaipur'a direkt uçuşları var ve bu uçuş yaklaşık 4,5 saat sürüyor. Bu seçeneği seçerseniz Qatar Airways'in websitesinde ayrı bilet almaya gerek kalmadan Jaipur'a uçak biletinizi alabilirsiniz. Bu linkten bakabilirsiniz.

Jaipur Havalimanı'ndan Şehir Merkezi'ne Ulaşım

Jaipur'daki Sanganeer Uluslararası Havalimanı küçük bir havalimanı. Valizleri aldıktan sonra hemen karşıda bir döviz bürosu var. Onun hemen yanı ise zaten havalimanının çıkışı. Havalimanından çıkar çıkmaz ufak bir gişe göreceksiniz. Oradan gideceğiniz yere taksi ayarlayabilirsiniz. Havalimanından şehir merkezine ödeyeceğiniz ücret en fazla 450-500 Rupi arası tutar. Yolculuk süresi ise yaklaşık yarım saat.

Jaipur Şehir İçi Ulaşım

Diğer Hindistan yazılarımda da bahsettiğim gibi Jaipur'da da en ucuz ve en pratik ulaşım yöntemi tuk-tuk veya diğer adıyla autorickshaw ya da Hintlilerin deyimiyle Auto kullanmaktır. Onun dışında ise rahatlıkla UBER taksi kullanabilirsiniz.

Hindistan'da şehir içi otobüs deneyimim hiç olmadı. Çünkü otobüsler hem çok kalabalık hem de Hindistan'da trafik çok yoğun. Tamamen vakit kaybı.

Jaipur Araç Kiralama

Eğer Jaipur'da araç kiralamak istiyorsanız Rentalcars Connect üzerinden aşağıdaki arama motorunu kullanarak kolay bir şekilde size uygun aracı kiralayabilirsiniz. Bu arada, Hindistan'da direksiyonun sağ tarafta olduğunu da unutmamak gerek. Havalimanından aracı teslim almak mümkün.

Jaipur'dan Agra'ya Nasıl Gidilir?

Toplu taşıma ile Jaipur’dan Agra’ya gitmek için tren ve otobüs seçenekleri bulunuyor.

Jaipur-Agra Tren Ulaşımı

Jaipur'daki Tren İstasyonu, "Jaipur Junction" isminde olup JP koduyla gösteriliyor. Agra’nın merkezine varmak için genel olarak kullanılan tren istasyonları Agra Fort ve Agra Cantt Tren İstasyonları olup yolculuk ortalama 4,5 saat sürüyor. Bilet fiyatları saat ve istasyona göre farklılık göstermekle beraber çok çabuk tükeniyor.

Hindistan’da internet üzerinden bilet almak için Hindistan Demiryolları’nın sitesi ile https://12go.asia/en/india ve http://www.cleartrip.com/ gibi acentelerin websiteleri bulunuyor. Onun dışında yine tren garına gidip alabilirsiniz.

Jaipur-Agra Otobüs Ulaşımı

Hindistan’da otobüs ulaşımı yapmak istiyorsanız biletinizi hızlı bir şekilde https://www.redbus.in adresi üzerinden alabilirsiniz. Hindistanlı arkadaşlarımın demesine göre Volvo A/C olan otobüsler diğerlerine göre daha konforluymuş.

Bu otobüsler muhtemelen başka noktalardan da kalkıyordur ama benim gittiğim, daha doğrusu Hindistanlı arkadaşlarımın beni bıraktıkları yer Narayansingh Circule denen bir terminal. Aslında burası herhangi bir otobüs terminali falan değil. Sıradan bir otobüs durağı gibi bir yer. Yine de ertesi sabah tam istediğim saatte Tac Mahal’de olmamı sağlayacak otobüsün kalkacağı yer olduğundan benim için artık çok önemli bir yerdi. Sonuç olarak, gece 12:30’da bu noktadan kalkan otobüsüm ile sabah saat tam 6’da Agra’ya varabildim. Ödediğim ücret ise 450 Rupi yani yaklaşık 37 TL idi.

Jaipur'da Konaklama

Jaipur'a benim gibi fuar için geliyorsanız, Sitapura semtinde yer alan Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC)'a yakın olarak aşağıdaki otelleri tavsiye edebilirim. Zira merkezden gelmek Hindistan trafiğinde işkenceye dönüşebilir.

Crown Plaza : Tonk Road üzerinde yer alan Crown Plaza; Sanganer Havalimanı'ndan taksiyle 20 dakika, JECC fuar alanına ise yürüyerek 10 dakika mesafededir. Ben burada kalmıştım. Odalar gerçekten kusursuz, kahvaltı da gayet doyurucuydu. Rezervasyon için tıklayınız.

Marigold Hotel Jaipur : Bu otel de fuar alanına 10 dakikalık yürüme mesafesinde bulunan 3 yıldızlı bir oteldir. Kahvaltı dahil çift kişilik oda fiyatı ortalama 250 TL civarı. Rezervasyon için tıklayınız.

Hotel Grand Maple : Fuar alanına taksiyle 5 dakika mesafede bulunan 3 yıldızlı bir oteldir. Tanıdığım bir kaç kişi buradan memnun kaldıklarını belirtmişlerdi. Gecelik fiyat ortalama 250 TL civarı. Rezervasyon için tıklayınız.

Jaipur'a turistik olarak geliyorsanız şehir merkezinde konaklamanız daha mantıklı olacaktır. Şehir merkezinde yer alan konaklama seçeneklerine ise BURADAN bakabilirsiniz.

Hindistan'da Saat Kaç ?

Hindistan’da +5:30 saat dilimi ve Türkiye’de ise +3:00 saat dilimi kullanıldığı için iki ülke arasında 2,5 saatlik bir zaman farkı bulunuyor.

Jaipur'da Para Bozdurma

Diğer yazılarımda da belirttiğim gibi Hindistan para birimi Rupi olup uluslararası piyasada INR olarak, yerel halk arasında ise Rp. olarak gösteriliyor. Ben Jaipur'da iken 1 USD yaklaşık 70 Rupi'ye ve 1 TL de yaklaşık 12 Rupi'ye denk geliyordu.

Jaipur Gezilecek Yerler

Hindistan'ın Rajasthan eyaletinin başkenti olan Jaipur, Hindistan seyahatlerinde önerilen Golden Triangle yani Altın Üçgen güzergahında yer alan üç şehirden biri. (Diğerleri Agra ve Delhi).

Bu bölümde işten kalan zamanımda Jaipur gezilecek yerler hakkında birşeyler bahsetmeye çalışacağım.

Hawa Mahal

Jaipur'un şehir merkezinde en popüler tarihi yapılardan biri olan Hawa Mahal'in 1799 yılına dayanıyor. Şehrin o dönemki hükümdarı Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh tarafından, kraliyet hanedanındaki kadınların günlük hayatı ve yapılan geçit törenlerini, sokaktaki şenlikleri yerel halka görünmeden izleyebilmeleri için yaptırılmış bir saraydır. Şekil olarak arı kovanını andırıyor. Konum için tıklayın.

Hawa Mahal - Jaipur Gezilecek Yerler

Hawa Mahal'in giriş ücreti 50 Rupi. Ancak Jaipur'daki diğer bazı yerleri de gezme planınız varsa 400 Rupi'ye kombine bilet almanızı tavsiye ederim. Bu biletle Hawa Mahal'in yanı sıra Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Kalesi, Albert Hall, Sisodia Bahçesi ve Vidhyadhar Bahçesi'ni gezebilirsiniz.

Jantar Mantar

Hükümdar Jai Singh döneminde 1728 yılında yıldızların konumlarını ve gök cisimlerinin mesafelerini ölçme, tutulmaların hesaplanması gibi amaçlarla yaptırılan bir gözlemevidir. Jai Singh'in astronomiye olan ilgisinden dolayı, bu yapı yapılmadan önce kendisi, o dönemdeki bazı bilginleri yurtdışında eğitimlere göndermiş. Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, Ujjain ve Mathura'da olmak üzere toplamda beş adet gözlemevi yaptırtmış ve bu yapılar içerisinde en büyüğü ise Jaipur'dakiymiş.

Jantar Mantar - Jaipur Gezilecek Yerler

Giriş ücreti 200 Rupi olup 09:00-17:00 saatleri arasında açıktır. Yapıların ne anlama geldiklerini kavramak için rehberle gezilmesi daha uygun olur. Konum için tıklayın.

City Palace

Avluların, bahçelerin ve çeşitli tarihi binaların bulunduğu bir kompleks olan City Palace, bir zamanlar Jaipur'u yöneten hükümdarların taht merkeziymiş. Açıkçası girişe kadar gittim ancak hem kapanış saatine 45 dakika civarı kaldığından hem de 500 Rupi'lik ücreti çok bulmam ve dışarıdan baktığımda sıkılacağımı düşündüğüm için girmekten vazgeçtim. Konum için tıklayın.

City Palace - Jaipur Gezilecek Yerler

City Palace'tan güney yönüne doğru yaklaşık 20 dakika kadar yüründüğünde ise Albert Hall Müzesi'ne varılıyor. 1876'da Prens Albert'in şehri ziyareti şerefine inşasına başlanan bir yapı. Önceleri belediye binası olarak kullanılması planlansa da sonradan müze olarak kullanılmış. Albert Hall Müzesi'ne yakın bir konumda ise Jaipur Hayvanat Bahçesi bulunuyor.

Amber Fort

Şehrin biraz dışında yer alan Amber Fort (Amer Fort diye okunuyor), Jaipur'da gezilecek yerlerin başında yer alıyor. Babür hükümdarı Ekber Şah'ın komutanlarından Man Singh tarafından 1592 y��lında yaptırılan bu kale, pembe ve sarı kumtaşından ve beyaz mermerden yapılmış olup dört bölüme ayrılmış ve her bölümün kendine ait bir avlusu bulunmakta. Kaleye giriş 500 Rupi. Konum için tıklayın.

Kaleye yürüyerek çıkılabileceği gibi popüler bir atraksiyon olan fil üzerinde de çıkma imkanı var. Yerinizde olsam yürümeyi tercih ederim. İki şekilde de gitseniz giriş yapacağınız ilk kapı Suraj Pol (Sun Gate) olacak ve buradan girdiğinizde Jaleb Chowk yani ana avlu kısmına varacaksınız. Bilet gişesi de Suraj Pol'dan girdikten sonra karşıda yer alıyor.

Amber Fort - Jaipur Gezilecek Yerler

İlk avludan sarayın ana kısmına gelmeden önce sağa doğru devam edildiğinde Shila Devi isimli bir tapınak yer alıyor. Burada 16. yüzyıldan 1980 yılında hükümet tarafından yasaklanana kadar her gün bir keçi kurban edilirmiş.

İkinci avluda iç meselelerin tartışıldığı Divan-ı Am ve üçüncü avluda ise özel konukların ağırlandığı Jai Mandir ve onun üst katında hamamların ve banyoların bulunduğu dinlenme odası olan Jas Mandir yer almakta. Üçüncü avlunun tam ortasında ise Aram Bagh isimli bahçe ve bir gölet yer alıyor. Üçüncü avluya girişte ise Ganesh Pol isimli gösterişli bir kapıdan geçiliyor.

Ganesh Pol, Amber Fort - Jaipur Gezilecek Yerler

Son ve dördüncü avlu ise kadınlara ait bölüm. Bir nevi Harem bölümü de diyebiliriz.

Jaigarh Fort

Amber Fort'un 1 km yukarısında yer alan bu kale 18. yüzyıl yapısı olup hiç fethedilemediği için Hintlilerin gurur kaynaklarından biridir. İçinde açık su sarnıçları, konutlar, tiyatro ve dünyanın en büyük tekerlekli topu bulunuyor.

Jaigarh Fort - Jaipur Gezilecek Yerler

Jaigarh Fort'un giriş ücreti 200 Rupi'dir. Konum için tıklayın.

Bu kalelerin en küçüğü olan bir de Nahargarh isminde bir kale var. Jaipur şehrini kuşbakışı görebileceğiniz bir manzarası var.

Jal Mahal

Şehir merkezi ile Amber Fort arasında yer alan Man Sagar Gölü içinde yer alan bu saray, 18.yüzyıl sonlarında kraliyet ailesinin yaz mevsiminde dinlendiği ve av köşkü olarak kullanılan bir saraydır. Göl içinde yer aldığından Jal Mahal yani Su Sarayı olarak adlandırılmış. Bu yapıya ulaşım olmadığı için yapılacak tek aktivite, belli bir mesafeden birkaç fotoğraf çekmektir.

Jal Mahal - Jaipur Gezilecek Yerler

Jaipur'a Ne Zaman Gitmeli ?

Jaipur yazın çok sıcak olduğundan en ideal dönem Kasım-Mart arası dönemdir. Ben Ocak sonu Şubat başı gibi oradaydım ve hava hafif serindi. Öyle bunaltıcı bir hava yoktu. Bu dönemde giderseniz en kötü ince bir ceket alsanız yeterli. Sabah erken ya da akşam vakitlerinde hava biraz serin olabiliyor.

Jaipur'da Kaç Gün Kalmalı ?

Kişinin zamanına ve ilgisine göre değişmekle birlikte Jaipur'da en az 2 gün kalınmalı diye düşünüyorum.

Jaipur'da Ne Yenir ?

Daha önce Bangalore yazımda da belirttiğim gibi Hindistan’ın yemek kültürü bizim damak tadımıza açık ara çok uzak. Yemeklerde çok fazla baharat kullanıyorlar ve kokuları da gerçekten kötü. Hal böyle olunca ya marketten bol bol meyve alışverişi yapacaksınız ya da fast food ürünlerine abanacaksınız.

Yine de bizzat bulunduğum bazı yerlerden bahsedeyim.

Barbeque Nation : Jaipur'da yemek yediğim açık ara en iyi restoranttı diyebilirim. Sınırsız yemek konsepti var. Kişi başı fiyat 700 Rupi yani yaklaşık 10 USD idi. Burada tavuk eti, kuzu eti, karides, balık gibi vejeteryan olmayan (non-veg) menülerin yanı sıra vejeteryan seçenekleri de bulunuyor. Ayrıca kızartılmış ananas, çeşitli kek, pasta ve tatlılara kadar birçok seçenek var. Bittikçe getiriyorlar. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim.

Barbeque Nation - Jaipur'da Ne Yenir ?

Townhouse Restaurant : İtalyan mutfağına ait makarna çeşitleri, pizza birçok tatlı ve dondurma çeşitlerini de bulabileceğiniz bir restorant. Fiyatlar makul düzeydeydi diyebilirim. Örneğin, bir pizza, bir normal yemek ve içecek alsanız aşağı yukarı 600-700 Rupi ödersiniz. Bu da yaklaşık 10 USD civarı yapar. Temiz bir yere benziyordu. Ben iki akşam burada yemiştim.

Townhouse Restaurant - Jaipur'da Ne Yenir ?

Diğer akşamlarda davetlisi olduğum firmanın açık alanda açık büfe olarak verdiği yemeklerden yiyince akşam yemeği için başka yerlere gitmeye gerek kalmadı. Bunlar dışında ise Gaurav Tower ile GT Central Mall arasında KFC, Mc Donalds, Subway, Burger ve daha birçok yemek yiyecek yer bulunuyor. Buralarda aynı zamanda alışveriş de yapabilirsiniz.

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10 school girls adopted under PNB Ladli Scheme “Gaon ki Beti Desh ka Gaurav” & 54 other students benefited under PNB Corporate Social Responsibility activities 25 Self Help Groups comprising 300 women members credit linked through PNB Women Empowerment Campaign General Manager, Punjab National Bank hands over vehicle key to an Agrientrepreneur under High Value Agriculture Scheme of PNB Wednesday, 06 March Sitarganj Punjab National Bank, Kashipur Circle in collaboration with PNB Farmers’ Welfare Trust (FWT) organized a programme under PNB Ladli, women empowerment and High Value Agriculture at Sitarganj. The Ladli scheme aims at promoting education among school girls of rural and semi-urban areas. On the occasion, Sh. Vimlesh Kumar ,General Manager ,PNB (Meerut Zone) in the presence of Sh. G K Negi , Circle Head, Kashipur Circle, Sh.Chetan Joshi, Branch Head, Sh. D S Rana, Branch Head,Sh. Dhirendra Pratap Yadav ,Manager-Agri distributed scholarship of Rs 2,500, each including books, stationeries, tracksuits, sports kits ,school bags and uniforms to 10 poorest of poor girl students of Junior High School, Gaurikhera, Sitarganj, U S Nagar. 54 other students of the school got benefitted under CSR activities of PNB. These girl students will continue to get the scholarship every year till completion of their 12th Class. In the series of event, Sh. Vimlesh Kumar, General Manager inaugurated a Self Help Group Credit Linkage Camp, where he handed over sanction letters to over 25 women SHGs comprising 300 women SHG Members. President ,Secretary & Treasurer of different Self Help Groups like Saadni, Shivji, SaiBaba, Jai Ganesh ,Suraj ,Chanda ,Vandana ,Jyoti ,Jwala ,Monu ,Shanti ,Jaimata ,Roshnni etc. witnessed this grand event. A few Self Help Group who have started economic activities shared their experienced during the event. One of the progressive farmers of the region Mr. Harpreet Singh was handed over the keys of four wheeler under vehicle purchase scheme of the Punjab National Bank, one of the High Value Agriculture Scheme of Bank. Read the full article

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Interesting and Lesser Known Facts About Rajasthan, India with UTPINDIA

Rajasthan- The “Land of Kings” is India’s largest state by area (10.4% of India’s total area). It is placed on the north-western side of the country, where it covers most of the vast and inhospitable Thar Desert which is also known as the “Rajasthan Desert” and “Great Indian Desert”. It shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus river valley.

The state was formed when Rajputana (the name adopted by the British Raj for its dependencies in the region- was merged into the Dominion of India) on March 30, 1949. The largest city and its capital is Jaipur which is also known as Pink City and is located on the state’s eastern side. Some of the other important cities are Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota, and Ajmer.

Some of the most interesting and lesser known facts about this “Land of Kings” are:

Historical Background

1. Gurjars In this part of the country, Gurjars ruled for many dynasties. The region was known as Gurjaratra. Almost the whole of North India acknowledged the supremacy of the Gurjars with their seat of power at Kannauj up to the tenth century.

2. Gurjara-Pratihara From the 8th to the 11th century, the Gurjar Pratihar Empire acted as an obstacle for Arab invaders. The chief accomplishment of the Gurjara Pratihara Empire lies in its successful resistance to foreign invasions from the west. Historian R. C. Majumdar said that this was openly acknowledged by the Arab writers. He further noted, Indian Historians have wondered that the progress of Muslim invaders in India is slow as compared with their rapid advance in other parts of the world. Now, there seems a little doubt that it was the power of the Gurjara Pratihara army which effectively blocked the progress of the Arabs beyond the confines of Sindh, their first conquest for nearly 300 years.

3. Historical Tribes Traditionally, the Rajputs, Jats, Meenas, Gurjars, Bhils, Rajpurohit, Charans, Yadavs, Bishnois, Sermals, PhulMali (Saini) and other tribes made a great contribution in building Rajasthan. All these tribes suffered great difficulties in preserving their culture and the land. Millions of them were killed while trying to protect their land. A number of Gurjars had been wiped out in Bhinmal and Ajmer areas while fighting with the invaders. Bhils once ruled Kota. Meenas were rulers of Bundi and the Dhundhar region.

4. Major Rulers (i) Hem Chandra Vikramaditya: The Hindu Emperor Hem Chandra Vikramaditya was born in the village of Machheri in Alwar District in 1501. He won 22 battles against Afghans, from Punjab to Bengal including states of Ajmer and Alwar in Rajasthan. In 1556 at Battle of Delhi, he also defeated the forces of Akbar twice at Agra and Delhi before acceding to the throne of Delhi and establishing the “Hindu Raj” in North India although for a short duration, from Purana Quila in Delhi. While fighting against Mughals, Hem Chandra was killed on the battlefield at Second Battle of Panipat on 5 November 1556.

(ii) Maharana Pratap: In the famous Battle of Haldighati (1576), Maharana Pratap of Mewar thwarted Akbar and later operated from hilly areas of his kingdom. Maharana’s main allies were Bhils during these wars. These attacks were mostly repulsed even though the Mughal forces outnumbered Mewar Rajputs in all the wars fought between them. The war of Haldighati was fought between 10,000 Mewaris and a 100,000-strong Mughal force (including many Rajputs like Kachwahas from Dhundhar).

(iii) Maharaja Suraj Mal: Jat king Maharaja Suraj Mal (Feb 1707 – 25 Dec 1765) or Sujan Singh was the ruler of Bharatpur in Rajasthan. A contemporary historian has described him as “the Plato of the Jat people” and by a modern writer as the “Jat Odysseus”, because of his political intelligence, steady intellect, and clear vision.

Wildlife protection Rajasthan is also known for its national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. There are four national park and wildlife sanctuaries: a) Keoladeo National Park of Bharatpur, b) Sariska Tiger Reserve of Alwar, Ranthambore c) National Park of Sawai Madhopur d) Desert National Park of Jaisalmer Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI) is a national level institute of the ministry of forestry is situated in Jodhpur which continuously works on desert flora and their conservation.

Economy a) The economy of Rajasthan is primarily agricultural and pastoral. The state’s cash crops are Cotton and tobacco. b) Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilseeds. c) Rajasthan is also the biggest wool-producing state in India and the main opium producer and consumer. d) The main industries are mineral based, agriculture based, and textile based. e) Rajasthan is the second largest producer of polyester fiber in India. f) Several prominent chemical and engineering companies are located in the city of Kota, in southern Rajasthan.

Demographics a) Rajasthan’s population is made up mainly of Hindus, who account for 87.45% of the population b) Muslims make up 10.08%, Sikhs 1.27%, and Jains 1% of the population. c) The state of Rajasthan is also populated by Sindhis, who came to Rajasthan from Sindh province (now in Pakistan) during the India-Pakistan separation in 1947.

Culture Rajasthan is culturally rich and has artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life. There is rich and varied folk culture from villages which are often depicted and is symbolic of the state. a) Highly cultivated classical music and dance with its own distinct style is part of the cultural tradition of Rajasthan. The music has songs that depict day-to-day relationships and chores, often focused around fetching water from wells or ponds. b) Rajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. c) Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. d) The scarcities of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effect on the cooking. e) It is known for its snacks like Bikaneri Bhujia. f) Other famous dishes include bajre ki roti (millet bread) and lashun ki chutney (hot garlic paste), mawa kachori Mirchi Bada, Pyaaj Kachori and ghevar from Jodhpur, Alwar ka Mawa (Milk Cake), malpauas from Pushkar and rassgollas from Bikaner. g) Originating from the Marwar region of the state is the concept Marwari Bhojnalaya, or vegetarian restaurants, today found in many parts of India, which offer vegetarian food of the Marwari people. h) 4 Dal-Bati-Churma is very popular in Rajasthan. i) The Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. j) Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. k) Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds and love stories; and religious or devotional songs known as bhajans and banis which are often accompanied by musical instruments like dholak, sitar, and sarangi are also sung. l) Rajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. m) Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. n) The main religious festivals are Deepawali, Holi, Gangaur, Teej, Gogaji, Shri Devnarayan Jayanti, Makar Sankranti and Janmashtami, as the main religion is Hinduism. o) Rajasthan’s desert festival is held once a year during winter. p) Spirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan. Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent.

Tourism Rajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009-2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states. It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors. Many people from around the world are coming for Rajasthan Tour because of the following reasons:

a) The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of Jodhpur, Taragarh Fort (Star Fort) in Ajmer, and Bikaner and Jaisalmer rank among the most preferred destinations in India for many tourists both Indian and foreign. b) Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state’s domestic product. Many old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels. c) Rajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated Havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan. d) Rajasthan’s Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort, and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bundi, and numerous city palaces and Havelis are part of the architectural heritage of India. e) Jaipur, the Pink City, is noted for the ancient houses made of a type of sandstone dominated by a pink hue. f) In Jodhpur, maximum houses are painted blue. g) At Ajmer, there is white marble Bara-dari on the Anasagar lake.

from Interesting and Lesser Known Facts About Rajasthan, India with UTPINDIA

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Bhai Dalla Singh was (later Dall Singh) a Siddhu Jatt and chaudhari or landlord of Talvandi Sabo, enthusiastically received Guru Gobind Singh when he arrived there with his entourage early in 1706, and attended diligently to the needs and comforts of the daily-growing sangat. According to Bhai Santokh Singh, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, Dalla maintained a private army of several hundred warriors of whom he was very proud. He more than once commiserated with Guru Gobind Singh on the events that had overtaken him, boastfully adding that had the Guru called him for help he would have joined him with his bold warriors and that he (the Guru) would have been saved much of the travail. Guru Gobind Singh every time dismissed the topic saying, "God's will must prevail, It is useless to brood over the past." Bhai Dal singh would often boast the bravery of Jutts., vis-a-vis other communities. Once as Dalla was repeating his boast, two artisans of Lahore came and presented the Guru with two costly muzzle-loading guns. The Guru asked Bhai Dalla to provide a couple of his men as targets for him to test the range and striking power of the weapons. The strange demand stunned Dalla and put his men out of their wits, and none of them came forward. The Guru there upon invited two Ranghreta Sikhs, father and son, who happened to be busy tying their turbans near by. They both came running, turbans in hand, each trying to be in front of the other in order to be the first to face the bullet. Bhai Dalla, astonished at the Sikh's spirit of sacrifice, was ashamed and learnt to be humble. He understood that the brotherhood of Khalsa was much much braver than his jutts. He took the initiation of the Khalsa, receiving the name of Dal Singh. A small domed shrine within the precincts of Takht Damdama Sahib at Talwandi Sabo honours Dal Singh's memory to this day. A sword and shield and a few other articles claimed to have been bestowed upon him by Guru Gobind Singh are preserved in the descendant family as sacred relics. #Haveli #Historic #Sikh #Sikhism #Holy #Sacred #Faith #Heritage #SikhHeritage #ArchWay #HandPainted #BrickAndLime #BhaiDallSinghKiHaveli #TenthGuru #GuruGobindSingh #Khalsa (at Talwandi Sabo ਦਮਦਮਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ)

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via Today Bharat nbsp; On Friday, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav firmly ruled out the possibility of controversial Mokama MLA Anant Singhrsquo;s entry into the Grand Alliance in Bihar of which his party is the largest constituent. Leader of the opposition in the state assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, made it clear in response to queries about Anant Singh, who has for the past few days been praising RJD chief Lalu Yadav, while expressing his desire to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Munger. Tejashwi Yadav told reporters in Bihar capital Patna, ldquo;We cannot have bad elements like him into our party. His is an ideology that goes against the very idea of social justice which our party has always been committed to.rdquo; Tej Pratap Yadav, elder brother of Tejashwi Yadav, had said while responding to queries on the issue that the final call on such matters has to be taken by Laluji But entry of such people may send a wrong message. Anant Singh is a third-term lawmaker, who is known for his strong-arm style of politics, has been saying that he will contest elections from Munger, even if it meant taking on Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan who is at present an influential minister in the Nitish Kumar government in the state and whom the Mokama lawmaker is known to hold in high esteem. As per the tentative seat-sharing arrangement among the NDA allies, the Lok Sabha seat which is currently represented by Lok Janshakti Partyrsquo;s Veena Devi may now go to the JD (U) which is headed by the Chief Minister. According to reports, Nitish Kumar may field Lalan from the seat which the minister has represented in the past and from where he had contested as the party candidate in 2014 as well. Reportedly, Veena Devi, who had initially objected to the decision, saying she would seek re-election from Munger even if it required her to resign from the LJP, headed by Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, has now changed tack and said she would be doing her partyrsquo;s bidding. It is believed that Veena Devirsquo;s husband Suraj Bhan Singh is himself a history sheeter-turned-politician who enjoys the rank of a national vice-president in the party but stands disqualified from contesting elections on account of conviction in the murder of a former Bihar minister.

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PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2018 graduated on Thursday, June 21. 273 students received their diplomas after the Conferment of the Degrees by Principal Michael F. DiSanto. The diploma’s were presented to the Board of Education.

196 students, or 72% will be attending four year College or University, 50 students or 18% will be attending two year colleges, 3 students or 1.5% will be attending career education, 7 students or 2% will be continuing education, 8 students for 2.5% will be employed, 5 students or 2% will be taking a gap year and 4 students, or 1.5% will be joining the military.

The Class of 2018 Officers were Jacqueline Pascale, President; Maya Patel, Vice President; Yuti Shah, Secretary and Krunali Shah, Treasurer.

PHHS Band

Mayor Micheal Soriano walking in with members of the Board of Education

PHHS Teachers marching in graduation

PHHS Graduates marching in graduation

PHHS Graduates marching in

PHHS Graduates marching in

PHHS Graduates marching in

The message is very clear where this student will be attending in the fall

The message is very clear where this student will be attending in the fall

PHHS Graduation

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

PHHS Graduates receiving their diploma

Proud PHHS Graduates

Tara Antonucci with Bonnie Sturm

Board Member Frank Neglia and 2018 Graduate Nicholas Verducci

Judy Hernandez with her husband, Paul F Giovanelli, at the PHHS Graduation

Mrs. Brosnan with

Retiring Educator Carol Ordway with a teacher

Dr. Ahmed Kandil and Mamdouh Hassan

Graduate Adam Giovanelli and Dr. Ahmed Kandil

Sanjay Kao, Priya Shah, Victoria Mathew, Megha Mansuria, Maheem Hasan and Avani Goswami

Joshua Esperanza, Mr. Andy Nicholes and Nicolas Conti

Ellen Chen and Jenelle Ponnor

Rakshay Kanthadai and Matthew Kwan

Mr. Andy Nicholes and Stephanie Pascale

The Verducci Family

Janna Kathleen Belfiore, Nicolas Verducci and Nicolette Rose Kelly

Flanigan Family

Jared Stock, Mr. Andy Nicholes and Daniel Gardner

The 2018 Graduating Class

Kaitlin Abad Mazen Salah Abdulla Mikayla Marie Acree Alexander Kyle Adams Brian Nicholas Agostinho Colin Georges Aguesseau Edwin Aguirre-Rosas Dua Ahmad Ramzan C. Ahmad Zyad F. Ali Estephani Alvarado Liam Seamus Andersen Tara Rita Antonacci Julio Cesar Arenas-Toro Camilo Andres Arias John Asian Ryan Charles Astor* Alexander C. Azzizzo Emily Y. Baldarrago Lance G. Bancairen Francesca Marie Bard* Gabrielle M. Barrese Juan J. Bedoya Padrick Aengns Beggs Janna Kathleen Belfiore Taylor Alexa Bellardino* Donald John Bendzak Vinesh Bhalara Raj M. Bhatt Yash K. Bhawsar Vincent R. Bianchi Matthew A. Borecki Alyssa Catherine Borino* Nicholas Caccavale Hayden James Callan Julia M. Campbell Juliet Nicole Campbell Justin Lee Carpentieri Erika Castillo Luis Emilio Castillo* Miggy Yrell Celestino Matthew Chan Eric Johnson Chang Karan Pratap Singh Chauhan* Amayrani G. Chavelas Ellen Binhong Chen Karen Chen* Yonghao Chen Tia Rita Cherbaka Tanvi Chopra lshani Chowatia * Michelle Gloria Ciccarelli Stephania Clavijo * Nicholas Robert Conti Alyssa D. Courtney Nicole K. Courtney Gavyn William Crellin Brianna Lynn Crowley * Stephanie M. Cuervo Brittney Diana D’Mello Tyler V. Da Silva Bria S. Davis Corinne Renee Davis Juhi R. Desai Kavan S. Desai Rudra Devang Desai Eunice Dogbe Wilson D. Done Dylan Richard Dunn Joshua Evans Esperanza Steven Feng Kelly Grace Flanagan Jenna Nicole Gabriele Abigal Anna Garcia Benjamin Ryan Garcia Daniel Peter Garcia Daniel James Gardner Michael D. Gaudio Adam Paul Giovanelli* Avani Goswami* Shrusti Goswami* Katherine J. Grant* Victoria Marie Guarino* Kristine Guevara Justin Gurth* Ahmed Ebrahim Habib Maheem Hasan * Mamdouh Aly Hassan Samantha Hayek Kimberly Aveana Henriquez Aidan Elise Higginbotham Alexis Liana Higginbotham Erik Franklin Holmstrom Raynard Alain Horvath Yi-Hsuan Hsu Alphonse Lawrence Huss Amanda Stephanie lancu Kaitlyn Ann Jackson Vrinda Jain * Jena G. Jan Justin Anthony Jasiecki Katherine S. Jovel Enrique ltzam Juarez Duran Tara Krishnadas Kakkaramadam* Rakshay S. Kanthadai* Sanjay J. Kao* Hemil H. Kapadia Balkiran Kaur* Alison Rose Keane Nicolette Rose Kelly Koria Marie King* Matthew Kwan* Gabrielle Antonio La Rosa Richard Kevin Laforteza* Shauna Marie Lally Toan Le Amber Louise Lee Matthew Alexander Leggett Taylor Brianni Leonard Ching Laam Lin Thomas Mack Mark Frederick Maddox Kyla Isabel Magparangalan Adrian Majcher Brandon Malnarick Heather Mann Megha Mansuria* Vishal Mansuria Angelo Charles Martin Gaven Martung Joseph Louis Mastalia Victoria Elizabeth Mathew Suraj A. Maurya Lauren Rose McLaughlin* Alicia Ann Messina Nirmohi H. Mistry Alicia Marie Mitchell* Peter S. Mitrakos Ananta Moharana Mireilly Fajardo Montoya Brandon Moy Aleese Mukhamedjanova Aytana Muschajew Arjun Michael Nagendran* Sharen Nair Elizabeth Naumov Saketh V. Nibhanupudi Sebastian P. Nichols Shane P. O’Connor Danica Shane Alvarez Olaes Sherilyn Nicole Ostlin Gaetano Pace Ashley Nicole Page Jenna M. Palatini Swaraj Pandya Ravi Parekh* Sweta S. Parekh Andrew Park Jamaal Tyreece Parker Lydia Rose Parker Harsha! Parmar Andrew Pascale Jacqueline Marie Pascale* Sarah Pascale Stephanie Pamela Pascale Jeffrey Philip Paszko Akshay T. Patel Anjali Patel Deep S. Patel Krutarth J. Patel Kush B. Patel Mahik Patel Maya Kamal Patel* Mohit D. Patel Parth D. Patel Preya A. Patel* Rushil Nirav Patel Shashvat Patel Shivani T. Patel* Siddhanth Y. Patel Vritti Bhavesh Patel Zeal Patel Rucha Santosh Patil* Dabasha Paul Kevin R. Perez June Eileen Martin Perigo Jack Daniel Picado* Arijit M. Pingle Cindy Nicole Piza Janelle Ponnor* Jason W. Poon Gianni Posas Krishna J. Prajapati* Christina Proietto Emily Grace Ptashinski Steven Edward Puchalski Geet Bhavik Purohit Oscar Andres Ramirez­-Loaiza Zaina Rathore Mairead Patricia Reo Nora M. Rigolosi Nicolas Rios Jeric Michael Robleza Joshua Matthew Robleza Andrea Kayla Rodriguez Paloma Rodriguez Ruby D. Rodriguez Jillian Mary Rogers* Randall Rosado Amanda R. Rovner Salvatore Zeppi Rubinetti Meliton Rulloda Isabel Sanchez Michael J. Sanford Nicholas Allen Sanford Olivia A. Santore Joshua Santos Zoe Saric Krunali Sundee Shah* Priya Saurabh Shah* Saloni Dipak Shah Sneh Shah* Yuti M. Shah* Jeremy K. Silber Jacob B. Simmons Jordan Kennedy Simpson Gagandeep Singh Prerana Singh Jarred P. Smith Jason Smith Sarika S. Soni Kaitlyn Mary Stearns* Emma Esther Steere Jared Raymond Stock Colleen Marie Sturges David Samuel Sudit Alexis J. Sundquist Brandon Sung* Kyle Sung* Hsin Tai Tammy Tang* Kirsten Rene Taylor Vincent Michael Thiessen Jeremy G. Thomas* Nyah A. Thornton Megan Ryan Tolosi Alan Tomy Crystal Van Tran* Lawrence S. Ullman, Jr.* Juliana T. Urbis* Diana Elizabeth Vargas Brittani E. Vecchia* Ashil Vekaria* Maulik Vekaria Keerthana Venkatesh Nicholas Patrick Verducci* Hannah Ververs* Nikole Abigail Viegas Benjamin Gannon Walek William Harrison Waller Justin C. Wan Albert Wang Adam D. Warner Harrison Tyler Weaver Timothy C. Weinacker Charlene M. White Victoria Witerska Karoline Xiong Yash Yadav Rishi Yagappan Samuel Shi Yu Yang* William Yang* Yuanting Yang Ian Liu Yeh Sarah Zigman Alexa Jean Ziler Eleni Zeis

Note: * denotes students are members of the National Honor Society Chapter.

273 students graduate from Parsippany Hills High School PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2018 graduated on Thursday, June 21. 273 students received their diplomas after the Conferment of the Degrees by Principal Michael F.