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Places to see
Gagron Fort - Built on the confluence of rivers stand the
magnificent island Fort fo Gagron. Built between the 8th and the
14th centuries remains the classic example of a “Vana Durg” or
Forest-Island protected Fort.
Within the ramparts is the beautiful mausoleum of a sufi saint
Mithe Shah where a colourful annual fete and music festival is
held over the 3 nights during the month of Muharram
Jhalawar Fort (Garh Palace) - The impressive Garh Palace was
built as a residential cum administrative Fort by Rajrana Madan
Singh between 1840 - 1845 It beautiful courtyards with exquisite
mural paintings and mirrored rooms on the walls of ‘ zanana khas’.
Also within the compound is the Natya Shala uilt in 1921 for the
court performances of Shakspearean plays and Parsi Theatre
Jhalarapatan - This Medieval fortified town is popularly
referred to as the ‘city of bells’ developed to protect the
trade caravans at a junction on their routes. Within the walls
we find the beautiful trader’s Havelis, the 10th century temple
to the Sun and and the 11th century Shantinath Jain temple. An
entire township resides within the confines of the ramparts
where a thriving oriental bazaar opens every day.
Chandrabhaga Temples - On the banks of the Chandrabhaga
waterfront stand a cluster of splendid 7th century temples.
Their intricately carved pillars and arched gateways and
worshipped shrines are must to visit. The annual Chandrabhaga
Cattle and Animal Fair is held during the full moon nights of
Kartik (Oct/Nov). The Fair mingles commerce and religion as
cattle, camels, horses and oxen are traded near the worshipped
courtyards
Kolvi Caves and Stupas - Jhalawar has the only rock-cut
caves in Rajasthan. These ancient Buddhist Rock Caves are
located in the village of Kolvi. Here one can see a colossal
figure of buddha and visit the carved Buddhist stupas
Jhalawar Museum and Library - The museum established in
1915 displays rare manuscripts, paintings, coins, sculptures and
statues and includes a Penny Farthing Cycle that was used by the
Maharaja at turn of the last century. The Jhalawar Library
contains the collection made by the Maharaja Bhawani Singhji of
Jhalawar and contains important first editions and hand written
manuscripts.
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