Archive for January, 2010

Umed Garden

Like Mandore gardens, Umed garden also covers an area of 82 acres. developed by Maharaja Umed Singh, it has green lawns, towering Ashoka trees, roses and seasonal flowers, museum, fountains, library and a zoo.In 1978 ‘Walk-in Avery’ was made where one could see different types of birds-local, African and Australian parrots, ducks, rabbits etc; in [...]

About Jaswant Thada

Jaswant Thada, located half way up the interminably long road that climbs onwards to the fort, is the traditional cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur. Taking pride of place amongst the onrnamental gardens and chattris is the fabulous white marble memorial to Jaswant Singh II, built in 1899. The cenotaphs of other rulers , [...]

About Raj Ranchhodji Temple

It was made by queen Jadechi Rajkanwar after the death of the husband king Jaswant Singh. Major Part of the temple is made of red sandstone, carved with beautiful filigiri work. The heart of the temple has the statue of Ranchhodji made of black marble.It has green, yellow and blue glassess fixed on its main [...]