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T he land of colour and
vibrance-Rajasthan resounds with the pure and beautiful melodies of hymns, sung with love
and devotion. It is blessed with a rich tradition and a golden heritage that spreads all
around. The sanctified pilgrim centres in Rajasthan are not only places of worship but
also monuments of great artistic beauty. The very sight of these centres evoke feelings of
purity and devotion, in the hearts of the pilgrims and draws them close to the divine. The
monuments make one feel that the eternity has been preserved by mortal men, who have built
brilliant architectural wonders to act as places of worship.
The various pilgrimage centres of different faiths are an excellent demonstration of
communal harmony - an inherent component of the Rajasthani tradition. The rulers of
Rajasthan built magnificent forts and palaces but at the same time paid due attention to
the construction of temples and religious centres. Even today Rajasthan attracts thousands
of devotees, pilgrims and lovers of art from all parts of the world to marvel at the
wonders of architecture, craftsmanship and devotion.
Shrinathji Temple - Nathdwara
The temple of shrinathji or Lord Krishna , belonging to the Vaishnav religion is located
at, Nathdwara, 48 kms. North of Udaipur. As thousands of tourists and pilgrims from all
parts of the world pass the lofty mountains and serene lakes of Udaipur, it is impossible
for them to resist visiting this important pilgrim centre. In the temple, enshrined is a
unique image of Lord Krishna, which has been sculptured from a single piece of black
marble.
Jain Temple - Ranakpur
Ranakpur is located in the mountain ranges of Pali district, 23 kms away from the Phalna
railway station. Ranakpur is reached after passing lush green valleys and streams and the
heart capturing views drive away any fatigue of the journey. The Ranakpur Jain temples
were built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th
Century.
Brahma Temple - Pushkar
The Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is nestled in the
Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the Anasagar lake. This place, full of
natural beauty, holds a special place in the hearts of Indians for it is believed that
Lord Brahma, together with all the gods and goddesses, performed a Yagya here. Legend also
has it that the ancient lake sarovar has appeared miraculously, when a lotus fell from the
hands of Lord Brahma and dropped in this valley.
Dargah Sharif - Ajmer
The Dargah Sharif or the place where the Muslim Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti lies buried,
draws pilgrims and devotees from all parts of the Islamic world. But his admirers today
come from all religions as the dargah Sharif is considered shrine where wishes are
fullfilled. One can have the pleasure of staying in a Heritage Hotel or Haveli owned by an
erstwhile Maharaja, small principality Raja or noble, Jagirdar or an ordinary landlord.
Each one has his own brand of tales to relate - legends of their forefathers on the
battlefields, stories of heroic deeds, the pleasure they took in promotion of the arts
& crafts, all make good bedtime tales. |