Archive for the 'Chittaurgarh' Category

Meerahai Temnie at Chittaurgarh

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

Meerahai Temnie

The ternnie where Meerabai worshipped Lord Krishna is built in north Indian style on a raised plinth with a conical roof and beautiful inner sanctum. An open colonnade around the sanctum has four small pavilions in each corner.

Gardens and Parks at Chittaurgarh

Sunday, April 2nd, 2006

Gardens and Parks

Pratap Park, Meera Park and Nehru Park are beautifully laid out parks in lush surroundings. Beautiful Khwajah rose garden at Sawa is just 13 km from Chittaur.

Jaimal and Patta Palaces at Chittaurgarh

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

Jaimal and Patta Palaces

The ruins of palaces of Rathore Jaimal and Sisodia Patta are witness to the gallantry of these great warriors.

Government Museum at Chittaurgarh

Friday, March 31st, 2006

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.

Kalika Mata Temple at Chittaurgarh

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

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.

Kumbha Shyam Temple at Chittaurgarh

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006

Kumbha Shyam Temple

Built during the reign of Rana Kumbha in the Indo- Aryan style, the temple is associated with the mystic poetess Meerabai - an ardent Krishna devotee. She was the wife of Prince Bhojraj.

Rana Kumbha Palace at Chittaurgarh

Monday, March 27th, 2006

Rana Kumbha Palace

The ruined edifice of great historical and architecture interest, being the most massive monument in the fort of Chittaur. The palace is believed to have underground cellars where Rani Padmini and other women committed Jauhar.

Padmini Palace at Chittaurgarh

Sunday, March 26th, 2006

Padmini Palace

Built beside a pool, the palace is a magnificent one. It was here that Rana Ratan Singh showed a glimpse of queen Padmini to Alauddin Khilji. Rani Padmini stood in a Zanana Mahal - a pavilion in the centre and her reflection was visible to Alauddin Khilji in a mirror placed in the main hall. After having a glimpse of the legendary beauty, Alauddin went to the extent of ravaging Chittaur in order to possess her.

Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame) at Chittaurgarh

Sunday, March 26th, 2006

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.

Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) at Chittaurgarh

Saturday, March 25th, 2006

Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower)

The imposing 37 meter high structure with nine storey, covered with exquisite sculptures of Hindu deities and depicting episodes from the two great epics - Ramayana and Mahabharata. It was built in 1440 A.D. by Maharana Kumbha, a powerful ruler of Mewar, to commemorate his victory over the Muslir rulers of Malwa and Gujarat.