Kalika Mata Temple at Chittaurgarh
Kalika Mata Temple
Originally built as Sun Temple in the 8th century, the temple was later converted into Kalika Mata Temple in the 14th century A.D., dedicated to the mother Goddess Kali - the symbol of power and valour.
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Bijolia : Rajasthan
Bijolia (50 km) An ancient fort and the city of Bijolia is situated on the Bundi Chittaurgarh road. A high paved courtyan on the side of the fort has a large temple of Lord Shiva in its centre with a fine image of Lord Ganesha standing as a guardian at the entrance. A carved archway leads to the temple.
Deshnok’s Karni Mata Temple
Deshnok's Karni Mata Temple (30km) The famous 600 year old temple on the Jodhpur road dedicated to Karni Mata, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple has huge intricately carved silver gates, which were donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh The most interesting thing about the temple are the rats who scamper freely within the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. They are regarded as sacred and are fed by priests and devotees owing to the belief that they will be reincarnated as holy men.cialisviagra super active discountcialis soft onlineviagra soft pricelevitra discountcialis priceviagra pricebuy viagrapropeciageneric cialisgeneric viagralevitra priceorder cialisorder viagra professionalcialis professional
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Government Museum at Chittaurgarh
Government Museum The magnificent Fateh Prakash Mahal, presently a fine Museum with an exquisite example of sculptures from temples and buildings in the fort is worth a visit. Entry fee Rs. 2.00 Closed on Fridays.
Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame) at Chittaurgarh
Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame) The 22 meters high tower built by a wealthy Jain merchant in the 12th century A.D. The tower is dedicated to Adinathji, the first of the Jain Tirthankaras and is decorated with figures of the Jain pantheon.