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Jaipur Monument.

Apr 1st, 2008 02:07
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royal history famous monuments Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur
harmony of the heavens Samrat Yantra Hawa Mahal Maharaja Sawai Pratap
Singh Palace of Wind major landmarks in Jaipur City Palace womens
chambers Lal Chand Usta Gaitore Chhatris Gaitore Chhatri Sawai Jai Singh
II Statue Circle
Jaipur is a ancient city because of it's royal history Jaipur owns many
monuments here you may find some important and famous monuments:
Jantar Mantar:
Jantar Mantar (Observatory): Jantar Mantar it is literally known as
'Instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens. It was built
between 1728 to 1734 by Jai Singh. Each instrument of this observatory
is used for a particular function and gives an accurate reading. The
differnt Yantras placed in clockwise at the observatory is narrated
below. The Samrat Yantra is a large sundial (the triangular structure)
marked with hours and minutes. The arc at the left side will show the
time from sunrise to midday and the right side will show the time from
midday to sunset. The time is read, where the shadow is sharpest. The
sundials are constructed on latitude 270 North. To adjust the reading to
Indian standard Time (IST), between 1 minute 15 seconds to 32 minutes
must be added according to the time of year and solar position.
Hawa Mahal:
Hawa Mahal built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh the 'Hawa
Mahal', Palace of the Wind, is one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. It
is an integral part of the City Palace, an extension of the Zenana
(women's chambers) standing away from the main complex. This five storey
building of unusual architecture designed by Lal Chand Usta, is a
stunning example of Rajput artistry made of red and pink sand stone,
beautifully outlined with white borders and motif's painted with quick
lime. The monument with a spectacular view of Jaipur city with road
avenues, intersections and colourful crowds in the market, was
originally conceived with the aim of enabling ladies of the royal
household to watch the everyday life and royal processions in the city
without being seen by others.
Gaitore Chhatris:
Gaitore Chhatri is situated on the Jaipur-Amber Road. Thus is a royal
cenotaph that was built in true Rajasthani art and architecture. The
chhatris are made up of wonderful white marble and the sculpture and the
architecture shows the talent that was very much visible in the work of
arts like in by gone days. The chhatri was constructed Sawai Jai Singh
II and is 1 kms away from the city of Jaipur. These chhatris used to act
like rest house when the rajas and maharajas used to travel long
distance. There are various other chhatris that tells the stories of the
past.
Statue Circle:
This famed circle is actually a traffic roundabout in Jaipur, placed at
such a strategic position that half the Jaipur passes by it. Noted as
the favorite evening hang-out place, it is a good place to savor spicy
local delicacies and snacks offered by hawkers and 'Meals on Wheels'
vendors. It is called as Statue Circle because of the imposing idol of
Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of modern day Jaipur holding staff and
astrological diagrams, which occupies its heart. The idol is placed here
to commemorate the great sovereign, builder and futurist. It is a
delightful picnic spot, which looks especially beautiful with all the
lighting and colorful fountains here.
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