Located
some 130 kms southwest of Jaipur, Ajmer Rajasthan is a revered pilgrimage
destination for more than one community. Many pilgrims take up Ajmer tour to
visit dargah of Moinuddin Chisti. One side of Ajmer is flanked by the
beautiful Ana Sagar lake while on the other side are the barren Aravalli
ranges. The pilgrimage destinations of Ajmer are symbols of religious unity
in true sense of the term. The famous dargah of 13th-century Sufi saint
Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer Rajasthan is basically a Muslim
shrine but devotees cutting across religious lines take up Ajmer tour to
offer prayers in large numbers. The Nasiyan Jain temple is a revered shrine
of the Jain community but is also visited by other communities. There are
many attractions to visit when on Ajmer tour in Rajasthan.
The
Dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is the most visited place of
Ajmer. Also a symbol of religious unity, devotees belonging to all religions
take up Ajmer tour to visit this revered place...
The
lovely Ana Sagar lake was constructed by King Anaji, grandfather of the
great warrior Prithvi Raj Chauhan in the 12th century. The scenic beauty of
the place where the lake is located attracts tourists in large numbers. A
marble pavilion built by Emperor Shahjahan also stands near the lake.
Beautiful gardens on the sides further adds colour to the place.
Dedicated
to the first Jain Tirthankara Rishabdebji, this temple is greatly revered by
the Jain community. The construction of this temple was completed in the
year 1895. The first floor of the temple named Swarna Nagari has gold plated
replicas of every Jain Temple in India. Over 1,000 kilogram of gold has been
used for the purpose. Depictions of scenes from Jain mythology also adorn
the walls of Swarna Nagari.
One
of the smallest of Rajasthan forts, the Tara Garh fort was built by Ajaypal
Chauhan in the year 1100 AD. A winding uphill road leads to the fort
situated on top of a hill. Tara Garh is a rectangular fort whose walls are
almost four-and-a-half metre thick. It is worth mentionable that Tara Garh
is the first Indian fort to have been built on top of a hill. A splendid
bird's eye view of entire Ajmer is available from the fort top. It is
unfortunate to note that most parts of the fort could not stand the tests of
time and is in ruins now.
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Shopping in Ajmer :
Shopping in Ajmer can be a delightful
experience when on Ajmer tour. A shopping speciality of Ajmer is 'Ittar'
perfume which is manufactured in large numbers here. Investments can
also be made in gold and silver ornaments of the place. Tie and die
sarees and embroidered slippers also rank among the best buys of Ajmer
Rajasthan. The markets of Ajmer also remain full of beads, bangles,
brass utensils and leather items. The main shopping areas are Madar
Gate, Station Road, Purani Mandi, Naya Bazar, Nala Bazar and Kaiser
Ganj. |
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Maharajahs of Rajasthan ruled the
land with bejewelled fists and bequeathed it a legacy of forts that are
the best speakers of time. |
Palaces or the erstwhile
residences of the Maharajahs of yore create a milieu that's inescapably
attracting. Come and experience. |
The wildlife in Rajasthan is
perhaps as exotic as its culture. Be it birds, mammals or reptiles,
you'll see varieties you'll lose count of. |
As you finish your hunt with
forts, palaces and wildlife, get ready to soothe your souls at places
like Pushkar, Ajmer Sharif, Dilwara etc. |
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