The Spiritual Entrada
Mewar - Marwar circuit covers the rural and traditional zones of
Rajasthan. This circuit indeed brings the rural and the mythological world
closer to each other. Rajasthan is the ultimate destination where the
cultural and natural wonders play in the arms of tradition. This cultural
rendezvous is bound to enliven the mystical past of this land.Amongst the
wildness of the desert echo some unsung and undiscovered tales.
Ajmer
- Pushkar - Merta - Nagaur
Ajmer
The holy city of Rajasthan is located 130 kms west of Jaipur, in a
picturesque valley surrounded by the Aravali hills. Founded by Ajaipal
Chauhan in 7th century, the city has witnessed a chequered and turbulent
history. Ajmer has become a great centre of pilgrimage for both Hindus and
Muslims, and is a blend of Hindu and Muslim cultures.
» Dargah Khwaja Sahib : is the final resting place
of the great sufi saint - Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is the most important
place of pilgrimage.
» Other places of tourist interest in Ajmer are : Adhai
din ka Jhopra, Ana Sagar, Taragarh Fort, Mayo College, Anted ki Mata Temple,
Kishangarh.
Pushkar
The
picturesque holy town is located 11 kms. from Ajmer. The beautiful Pushkar
lake is a sanctified spot and has legendary origins. According to Padma
Puran, Lord Brahma was in search of a suitable place for a VedicyaJna. While
contemplating, a lotus fell down from his hand on the earth and water
spurted from three places, one of them was Pushkar, and Brahma decided to
perform his yajna overhere. Pushkar is a flourishing temple town full of
religious myths and faiths, the biggest attraction being the temple of
Brahma - The Lord of Creation.
Pushkar is famous for it's Pushkar fair which is the largest cattle fair
that is held annually on Kartik Purnima ( full moon night ) in the month of
Oct- Nov.
Merta
Founded by Rao Duda, the fourth son of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur in the 15th
century, is a fortified town has many old temples and mosques. Jama Masjid,
the famous mosque was built by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb on the ruins of a
Shiva temple. It is surrounded by many Hindu temples. The temple of
Charbhuja - the tutelary deity of Mertias, is associated with Princess Meera
Bai - the mystical medieval poetess, a staunch follower of Lord Krishna. The
other points of interest are Dudasagar, the 'Lake of Duda', ashram
ofMauniBaba, and magnificent cenotaphs dotting the nearby plains.
Nagaur
The fortified city amidst the Thar, boasts of a chivalrous past and
multi-storyed buildings with great architectural beauty. The town is
cordoned in by massive ramparts and has to be entered through stately gates.
At the main entrance to the town there is a complex of royal cenotaphs. The
fort contains many royal apartments like Moti Mahal, Badal Mahal and Hawa
Mahal. The Baradari is decorated with beautiful frescoes and murals. The
ancient Tarkin-ki-Daroah is worth visiting.
