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Tourism in Banswara.

Apr 4th, 2008 22:49
kumar gaurav, http://www.rajasthantravelguide.co.in/

Tourist Attractions Of Banswara
There are numerous tourist attractions of Banswara to keep you
entertained while on a tour of the city. Some of the famous places to
see in Banswara are:
Mahi Dam : Another one of the excursions around Banswara, Rajasthan is
the Mahi Dam, built under the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project on the Mahi
River. Over time a number of dams and canals were built over the
picturesque surroundings. The Mahi River also has a number of islands
inside the Mahi Dam catchment area, which give Banswara the name of
“City of Hundred Islands”.
Kagdi Pick Up Weir : Situated 3 km away from the main city on the Ratlam
Road, it is a part of the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project. This place is famous
for its fountains and gardens, spread over a wide area.
Madareshwar : Madareshwar is a Lord Shiva temple situated in the eastern
part of Banswara. The temple is inside a natural cave of a high hill and
offers an awesome view of the scenery below.
Abdulla Pir : Abdulla Pir is the dargah of Abdul Rasul, a Bohara Muslim
saint. The dargah is situated in the southern part of Banswara city. The
people of Bohara community throng the dargah every year at the time of
Urs, an annual Muslim fair.
Anand Sagar Lake : Banswara, Rajasthan sightseeing tour must include
Anand Sagar Lake, situated on the eastern side of Banswara. An
artificial lake, it is said to have been constructed by Lachhi Bai Of
Idar, the Rani of Maharawal Jagmal. Near the lake are the royal chhatris
or cenotaphs of former rulers of the state. Kalpa Vriksha, holy trees
said to fulfill the desires of visitors, surround this picturesque lake.
Chheench : A 12th century Brahma temple, Chheench has a black stone
statue of the deity.
Diablab Lake : Covered with beautiful lotus flowers, Diablab Lake houses
Badal Mahal, the summer resort of the former rulers, on its banks.
Shri Raj Mandir : Shri Raj Mandir is a 16th century palace, still lived
in by the royal family. The palace is a beautiful example of the Rajput
architectural excellence.
Ram Kund : Ram Kund is a deep cave situated under a hill. There is a
legend attached to it that Lord Rama stayed here during his exile. There
is a pool of very cold water that is found throughout the year.
Bhim Kund : Bhim Kund is believed to be the place where the Pandavas
stayed during their exile.
Banswara Excursions
Given below is a list of places that can be included in a Banswara
excursion tour
Arthuna : One of the famous Banswara excursions is Arthuna, the village
of old and broken temples. Once the capital of the Parmar rulers, it is
a place of great archaeological interest. Arthuna is mainly famous for a
number of ancient Hindu and Jain temples, dating back to the 11th and
12th century. A number of excavations have been carried in this area,
bringing forth a number of temples that reveal its rich past and
heritage. Amongst the numerous articles excavated is an exquisitely
carved conjugated statue of Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh.
Talwara : Approximately 15 km from Banswara is the town of Talwara. It
is known for a number of old temples and some ancient monuments, now in
ruins. The most famous temples in Talwara are the temple of Sun God,
Lord Amaliya Ganesh Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Dwarka Dhish Temple,
Jain temple of Sambharnath, etc. Talwara is also renowned for its
Sompura sculpture artists that carve beautiful statues from the local
black stone.
Tripura Sundari Temple : One of the places to see in Banswara is Tripura
Sundari temple, dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari or Turtia Mata. The
temple, said to be one of the Shakti Peeths, enshrines a beautiful black
stone idol of the Goddess. Riding on a tiger, the goddess idol has 18
hands, each carrying some symbol. The legend has it that this temple was
built before Samrat Kanishka, who once ruled this place.
Paraheada : Paraheada, 22 km from Banswara, is mainly famous for a Lord
Shiva temple. Dating back to the 12th century, the temple houses an
inscription providing information about Parmar rulers.
Banswara Weather
Banswara district is located in the Southern part of Rajasthan, which
has different relief and geographical features in comparison to other
parts of Rajasthan. The climate of Banswara is milder than that of North
and West Rajasthan.
During the summers, the temperature in and around Banswara remains quite
high like other parts of Rajasthan. The Mercury hovers between 25° C to
45° C in summer months. In winters, the temperature of Banswara goes
down due to the Desert landscape of Rajasthan and the Mercury dips to as
low as 0° C. The highest temperature during winter months remains around
20° C. The annual rainfall in Banswara district of Rajasthan is about 92
cms.
Banswara Tourism
Location : 160-km From Udaipur, Rajasthan
Must Visit : Abdullah Pir, Anand Sagar Lake, Chinch, Dialab Lake
Fairs and Festivals : Holi, Emi Egyaras, Ghotia Amba Fair, Mangarh Fair
Climate : Like most cities of the Thar Desert, Banswara remains quite
hot during summers and temp comes down in winters.
Ideal Time : October-March
Language Spoken : Hindi, Rajasthani
Banswara STD Code : 02962
Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh surround the district of Banswara, situated
in the basins of the Aravallis. Forming the eastern part of the region
known as Vagad or Vagwar, the district has a rich flora and fauna. A
major part of the population of Banswara consists of the Bhil tribals.
Bansia, a Bhil ruler, once ruled the city of Banswara. It is believed
that the city is named after him only. However, Jagmal Singh defeated
Bansia and became the first Maharaval of Banswara.
There was a revolt by Bhil tribals, led by the social reformer
Govindgiri, in the year 1913. The revolt resulted in the “Mini
Jallianwala Bagh Kand”, a massacre where hundred of Bhils were shot at.
The massacre took place at Mangarh hillock where the Bhils were holding
a peaceful meeting. The site, now called the Mangarh Dham, has since
then assumed sanctity. The year 1949 saw a merger of Banswara state and
Kushalgarh chieftainship in Greater Rajasthan. Since then, Banswara has
been regarded as a separate district.
Another theory concerning Banswara is that the district was named so
because of loads of bamboos (bans) that grow in its forests. Banswara in
Rajasthan, India is also known by the name of ‘Lodhikashi’ or Little
Kashi. This is because of eleven and a half Swayambhoo Shivlings that
are present here. Banswara travel and tourism will take you closer to
the unspoilt and untouched culture of this tribal district. A mix of
Gujarati, Rajasthani, Malwi and Mewari cultures, the Vagdi culture of
Banswara is sure to win your heart.
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