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Ram Bagh Palace
Ram Bagh Palace:- The sprawling residence of the governess
of
maharaja Ram Singh, it became his favorite retreat and later, a
hunting lodge. Designed by British architects as a formal palace,
Rambagh came to embody princely chic when it was occupied by
Maharaja Mansingh and Maharaini Gayatri Devi. This luxurious
palace was a garden gifted to one of the queens, before being
converted into a royal guest house, the only palace in the world
to have its own POLO FIELD.
Govind Devji
Temple
Govind Devji Temple :- The most popular spire less temple
of Jaipur dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is located in the central
pavilion of the Jai Niwas Garden to the north of Chandra Mahal.
The image of the patron deity-Govind Devji, originally installed
in a temple of Vrindavan, was reinstalled here by Sawai Jai Singh
II as his family deity.
Ram Niwas Bagh
Ram Niwas
Bagh :-
A lush spacious garden with a
zoo, an aviary, a greenhouse, a herbarium , a museum and popular
sport ground. It was built by Sawai Ram Singh II in the 1868 A.D.
as a famine relief project. The Albert Hall-fine example of Indo
Sarcenic style of architecture designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, was
opened later with an exquisite collection of sculptures,
paintings, decorative wares, natural history specimen, and
Egyptian mummy and the celebrated Persian carpet
The Rabindra Manch with an
auditorium, a modern art gallery and an open air theatre, has been
added to promote cultural events.
Jaigarh
Jaigarh :
-One of the few military structures of medieval India,
retaining its ancient splendor in palaces, gardens, reservoirs, a
granary, an armory, a well planned cannon foundry, several
temples, a tall tower and a giant mounted cannon-the Jai Ban, one
of the largest in the country having twenty feet long barrel and
wheels nine feet in diameter, are preserved here. For a single
shot from the cannon 100 Kg gun powder has to be pumped in. The
extensive parkotas (walls), watch tower and gateways of Jaigarh
dominate the western skyline.
Ghat ki Guni
Ghat ki Guni:-
Beautifully landscaped
gardens, laid out in the 18th and 19th century by king and
courtiers dot the narrow gorge in the south eastern corner of the
walled city, along the road to Agra.Amongst others, Vidhyadhar-ka-Bagh
is the best preserved one, with shady trees,
flowing water, an open pavilion. It was built by the planner of
the city, Vidhyadhar.Sisodia Rani Garden has tiered
multilevel gardens with fountains, water channel and painted
pavilions and suites of living rooms.
Sargasuli
Sargasuli:-
Also known as Isar Lat , this tower was erected in the mid-18th
century by Maharaja Ishwari Singh to commemorate a battle victory
. Ironically , Ishwari Singh was ostracissed for his love of a
comman girl , and he is the only Kachchawaha maharaja who has not
been commemorated at Gaitore.
The Temple
Lakshmi Narayan
Temple:- A new Temple built entirely of marble , this is a
show case of the continuing skill of the mason and the sculptor.
Jain Temple:-One
of few Example of jain architecture in Jaipur , Located on the
Agra Road , it has 19th century frescos that are exquisite.
Govind Devji
Temple :- The most popular spire less temple of Jaipur
dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is located in the central pavilion
of the Jai Niwas Garden to the north of Chandra Mahal. The image
of the patron deity-Govind Devji, originally installed in a temple
of Vrindavan, was reinstalled here by Sawai Jai Singh II as his
family deity.
Gaitore, Statue
Circle
Gaitore :-Located
of the Jaipur-Amber road , Gaitor is the final resting place for
the maharajas of Jaipur . Set in a narrow valley , the cenotaphs
of the former rulers consist of the somewhat typical chhatri or
umbrella-shaped memorials. Of special mention is jai Singh II's
chhatri because of the carvings that have been used to embellish
it.
Statue
Circle :-The
full-length exquisitely carve statue of Sawai Jai Singh in white
marble in the centre of the circle was erected under the newly
planned scheme area to pay homage to the founder of Jaipur.
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