Tourism Archives - Hindusthanam

January 18, 2017 4 Responses

Osian – The spiritual city of temples and religious harmony

My Visit to Temples of Osian :- My visit moved to Osian after seeing Mehrangarh and Mandore gardens in Jodhpur. Osian (also spelled as Osiyan) is an ancient city of archaeological importance in Jodhpur district. Its ancient name was Ukesh which...

January 12, 2017 one Response

The Memorable Mandore Gardens of Jodhpur

Memorable Mandore Gardens Jodhpur : If you want to see a great combination of spirituality and architectural splendor, visit Mandore. The ‘Mandore gardens’, with its charming collection of temples and memorials, and its high rock terraces, is anoth...

July 22, 2016 No Responses

The Splendor of Ancient Sanskrit School : Topkhana -Jalore

Raja Bhoj the glorious ruler of Parmar dynasty built a Sanskrit school in Jalore which later came to be used as Topkhana (chamber of cannons). Its pillars bear inscriptions related to Jain and Hindu temple. In later period, Muslim rulers...

July 21, 2016 one Response

Beautiful Architecture of Ranakpur Jain Temples

Ranakpur Adinath Jain Temple is unexcelled in terms of crafts and vastness in India. An amazing and unique sample of ancient crafts Ranakpur is situated near Sadri at Desuri tehsil in Pali district of Rajasthan. It is located between...

May 4, 2016 No Responses

Bhangarh Fort: The Most Haunted Place in India

The Ancient Site of Bhangarh The ancient township of Bhangarh was founded in the later half of 16 th centuary A.D. by Raja Bhagwant Das, the then ruler of Amber and later on it was made capital of Madho Singh,...

April 27, 2016 No Responses

Big Bawari Bhandarej Dausa

This three storeyed Bawari/Stepwell (also spelled as Baori) in Rajput Mughal style of architecture was built in V.S. 1789 (1732 A.D.) keeping in mind the necessity of water for the use of public. This artistic rectangular bawari has ornamental dome...

April 26, 2016 No Responses

Chand Baori Abhaneri Dausa

Chand Baori is one of the oldest baori (stepwell) in Rajasthan and classified as one of the biggest in the entire world which was built by King Chanda (Chandra) of Nikumbh dynasty who ruled Abhaneri or anciant Abhanagari during 8th-9th century A.D....

March 8, 2016 2 Responses

Mehrangarh: a witness of curse, sacrifice and splendor

Mehrangarh Fort is situated in Jodhpur (Rajasthan). The fort is one of the largest forts in India. According to “Kundali” it’s name is “Chintamani” but it is famous as “Mihirgarh”.’Mihir&#8217...