January 16th, 2010 by admin
Tour the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra and see an exquisite blend of Indo-Islamic architecture. This celebrated mosque located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India gets its name from the fact that the entire structure was constructed in a period of 2 days under the supervision of Mohammad Ghori.
Built in 1198 A.D., Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra was skillfully designed over an already existing edifice that housed an ancient center of Sanskrit learning. Several pillars and structures located within the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra were picked up from divested Hindu and Jain temples.
Read Koranic versus inscribed on the walls of the 7-arched wall located within the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra. The main façade of the mosque is ornamented with painted yellow arches and the décor on the walls is quite impressive.
December 11th, 2009 by admin
Man Mahal is a real amazing treat for the tourists visiting Pushkar. Man Mahal is described as a dream palace built by Raja Man Singh. Man Mahal, located along the banks of the Pushkar Lake is the earlier palace of king Mansingh of Ajmer. Man Mahal is built by Raja Man Singh of Ajmer. Man Mahal gives a unique view of the banks of the lakes and all the temples located around the lake. Man Singh was built with a special meaning.
It has been converted as Rajasthan tourist Development Corporation’s Sarovar tourist bungalow. It is suitable place for tourists, Pushkar Palace an adjacent old building is now a heritage hotel. Man Mahal gives a clear view of the temples and banks located around the lake. It is the largest royal house built in Pushkar. Man Mahal is located on the east of Sarovar, the holy lake in Pushkar.
Man Mahal is a well known Hindu tourism centre. If you are on a tour of Pushkar you should not miss out to catch a glimpse of Man Mahal in Pushkar since its unmatched beauty is surely going to request you.
December 11th, 2009 by admin
Dargah Sharif ‘ or ‘Holy Dargah’ is one of the most blessed Muslim shrines in India. Which is respected by both Hindus and Muslims, It is one of the holiest places of worship in India not only for the Muslims but also for the people of other faiths who hold the saint the high respect.
Dargah Sharif is the tomb of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, a Sufi saint who came from Persia and dedicated his life to the poor and browbeaten. The Dargah has a huge gate with silver doors built in varies stages. Well-regarded by the Mughal rulers, it linked to Humayun to Shah Jahan in its structural construction. A silver railing and a marble screen surround the actual tomb of the saint, made of marble with a gold plated dome.
Every year a festival is held in Ajmer Dargah Sharif in memory of his death. The famous festival is held in Ajmer for six days in the tribute of this saint.
