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KERALA
"God's Own Country..."
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JAIPUR |
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Jaipur's illustrious pink
color symbolizes 'welcome' and was embraced during
the times of the ruler Ram Singh II when he expected
the Prince of Wales in 1876. The color was selected
after several experiments to cut down the severe
glare from the reflection of the glowing rays of
the sun. Today, the city is a foremost tourist attraction
in India because of its superlative forts, grandiose
palaces, vivacious temples, multicolored bazaars,
pulsating streets and its distinguished pink color
to which the city owes its oft-used name 'The Pink
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Jaipur
City: |
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Jaipur City was conceived
and built by the great and mighty king, Sawai
Raja Jai Singh. Its name 'Jaipur' has dual emphasis.
'Jai' means victory and is also the first name
of its maker. Today, every home within the old
city is obliged by law to maintain this uniqueness
of the city. Throughout the old city you can see
the traditional, marvelous, pink-colored houses
with latticed windows lending charm to a scene,
which is almost miraculous at sunset.
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Temples
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speak volumes of the devotion
and faith with which they were built and the fragrant
air of their vast intricately-carved and designed
sanctums seems to be charged with tranquility and
peace that corresponds to the soul of the spiritual
growth that attracts many westerners to India. Govind
Deo ji ka Mandir, was once a massive structure of
seven storeys built in 1890 with the sum of astronomical
cost of one crore rupees that was a very large sum
in those days and accounts for its magnificence.
The natural springs of Galtaji and perhaps the only
Kalki temple that is closed since the day it has
been built, are some other notable temples in the
city.
1. Govind Deo ji ka Mandir,
2. Galtaji Temple, and
3. Kalki temple. |
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Forts & Palaces
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Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan
boasts of three magnificent forts - Nahargarh Fort,
Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Jal Mahal (the Water
Palace) is a stunning place and was absolutely fit
for being the royal retreat. City Palace is still
the royal residence and sprawls over the one-seventh
of the walled city. Rugged exteriors and tasteful
interiors along with picturesque settings, intricate
stone carvings, beautiful paintings, graceful latticework
and artistically planned gardens are characteristics
of mostly all the forts and palaces of Rajasthan.
There are strong influences of Mughal architecture
and British aristocracy along with fierce culture
and traditions that very much reverberate through
every nook and corner of these magnificent buildings.
1. Amer Palace,
2. Hawa Mahal,
3. City Palace,
4. Nahargarh Fort,
5. Jai Garh Fort, and
6. Jal Mahal. |
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Jaipur
Tourism |
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Tourists fell in love with
the place instantly with its pink colored houses,
latticed windows and balconies adorning its monuments
that are just too many for anybody. There is Hawa
Mahal with its honeycomb pyramidical structure and
there is Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory,
which is capable of accurate predictions to this
date. The City Palace along with a number of other
splendid palaces and mighty forts adorn the city.
Since it was the royal residence of the rulers of
the princely state, it also has some beautiful temples
that are worth a visit. |
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Excursions
in Jaipur |
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While at Jaipur,
who would like to miss the chance to experience
the three distinct worlds nearby. While golden deserts
of Jaisalmer seems to beckon to us by the swirling
shifting movements of its shimmering sands, Udaipur
is a lake delight with beautiful island palaces
that are perhaps the most romantic spots in the
world. The blue skies above, the clear waters below
and lush green hills around, makes the boat cruise
in these lakes a divine experience. Talking of divinity,
don't miss to treat your eyes with the erotic sculptures
of Khajuraho that has been declared a world heritage
site since 1986. The temples celebrate the courtly
charms of beauty, sex and creative arts, 'Kamasutra'
etched in stone. The places to see are: - |
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