RAJASTHAN ATRRACTION PLACES
Jaisalmer Fort
Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of
Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands with all its
awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.
The city has
an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, lord Krishna-
the head of Yadav clan foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav
clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill, His prophecy was
fulfilled in 1156AD. When Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput abandoned his fort
at Lodurva and founded a new capital Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill
Bhatti Rajputs of Jaisalmer were fedual chief who lived off the forced levy
on the caravans laden with precious silks and spices that crossed the
territory enroute Delhi-or Sind. These seems to be straight out of the "Tales
of the Arabian Night ' still enchants.
The life within the
citadel conjures up images of medieval majesty visible in its narrow lanes
strewn with magnificent palaces, havelis, temples and of course skilled
artisans and ubiquitous camels. the setting turn Jaisalmer into a beautiful
golden brown is a spectacular sight.
The perfect time to visit the golden city is during the Desert Festival held
in Jan/Feb. every year, when the city reverberates to the sound of melodious
tunes and rhythms. Folk dances, exciting competitions and contest,
especially the turban raying contest.
Mr. Desert contest and
camel races enliven the festivals colorful craft bazars are setup for the
occasion and a sound and light spectacle is organized with folk artistes
performing against the spledid backdrop of the famous sam sand dunes on the
full moon night. Surely a not-to-be-missed events .
Known as
SONAR QUILA or the Golden fort, rising from the sand , the mega
structure merges with the golden hues of the desert ambience and the setting
suns in its most colourful shades gives it a fairy tale look. Its simply a
magic, the bastions envelops a whole townships that consist of palace
complex various security sources and the havelis of rich merchants carved
with an incredibly light touch, several temples and the residential
complexes of the armies and traders placed strategically on the trade route,
from where the ancient caravans passed en-route passing all the riches for
the prosperity to an otherwise non source full kingdom.
These merchants served and acquire a great deal of power and noble status in
the royal courts of Bhatti Rajputs who founded the state in the 12th century
and proceeded further. But the rich merchant inspired by the classic style
of the royals , constructed huge mansions (havelis) adjacent to each other
in the nature of medieval culture and profusely decorated walls and ceilings
and intricately carved outdoors and interiors. The colourful art forms and
some how side kind the royal heritage and made it appear more pale in
comparison . The craftsmen were usually muslims who were induced on their
journey to exhibit their skills. The results was architectural purity that
cannot be seen elsewhere.
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