TRIP TO JODHPUR CITY OF RAJASTHAN: September 2006

Friday, September 15, 2006

JASWANTTADA

The Jaswant Thada,located half way up the interminably long road that climbs onwards to the fort, is the traditional cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur. Taking pride of place amongst the ornamental gardens and chattris is the fabulous white marble. It was made by king Sardar Singh in 1906 in the memory of Kind Jaswant Singh II. Before Jaswant Singh II, the funeral of the kings was done in Mandore, but as per his wihses, Jaswant Singh II last rites were performed in the plains on the banks of Deo Kund, His memorial was later made here with a budget of Rs. 2,84,678. Since then, the funeral rites of all kings are performed here only. This beautiful building looks like a fairytale castle in the midst of the clouds. The best of the three buildings of Jodhpur-Mehrangarh, Umed Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Tada are living symbols of bravery and grandeur of Jodhpured in the medieval era.
This dastle sings the music of the morning with dawn and looks like a messenger of calm and peace in moon light. The building is made on a plateform of red sandstone. It has pictures of the Jodhpur rulers. half way up the interminably long road that climbs onwards to the fort, is the traditional cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur.

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MEHRANGARH FORT
The Mehrangarh Fort Rao Jodha laid the foundation of Mehrangarh Fort on 13th May 1459. Earlier he wanted to make this fort on Massuria hill but due to shortage of wather he decided to make it on Panchotia Hill. Here, there was a waterfall near which hermit Chidiyanth stayed. The hermit was asked to move from there so that the fort's foundation could be laid. But the hermit refused to move. Not finding any other suitable place the king started construction of the fort there only. The angry hermit left the place but cursed the king saying that he would not be able to enjoy the water due to which the hermit had to leave that hill. It is said that due to that curse Jodhpur has always faced shortage of water. Rao Jodhaji later made a temple of Shiva and a pond in place of the hermit's hut.
The Fort surrounded by a wall 12 to 17 feet wide and 20 to 150 feet high. Maximum width of the fort is 750 feet wide and length 1500 feet. This magnificient fort on a 400 feet high hill can be seen from a great distance. It is said that when the sky becomes clear after rains, Mehrangarh can be seen from 100 kms from Jalore Fort. According to astrology, the name of this fort is Chintamani but it was famous as Mihiragh. Mihir means sun. This Mihirgarh has now changed to Mehrangarh. Because it's shape is like that of a peacock's tail, it is also called Mayur Dhwaj Fort.
The fort encloses the palace, gates, temples, artillery, memorials, armoury etc. During Jodha's regin the area under the Fort was called Jodhaji ka Falsa. These were the precincts within which only the king could ride on a vehicle and none else.The Fort has temples of Chamunda, Murli Manohar and Anand Dhan attract the citizens today also. Chamunda was the family Goddess of Pratihar rulers. When Rathores started ruling Marwar, they also accepted Chamunda as their family Goddess and whrshipped her before starting any important work or on any festival.

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