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Jaisalmer :
Bada Bag :
Situated 6 kms. north of Jaisalmer on way to Ramgarh. Royal
cenotaphs with carved images of past Maharawals & their
families. Each chhatris preserve inscribed tablet recording the
death of Maharawals in which the memorials are raised. The
chhatris have been built on a set-pattern but in different
sizes. The beautiful spot jait bundh (Dame) & Lake after
Maharawal Jait Singh was constructed in 1513 AD. Attached to
bundh (Dame), on other side is garden of mangoes and other
fruits.
Baisakhi :
Only 16kms. from Jaisalmer, a Tirth (religious palace) for
Hindus, attracting a number of devotees on full Monday of
Baisakh every year for holy dip. A temple dedicated to Lord
shiva is originally of early pratihar period and seems to be
restored in 16th Century.
Ram-Kunda :
A temple, 11 kms and 1 Km. off the ramgarh route, Shrine
dedicated to God Rama & Krishna, constructed during the reign of
Maharawal Amar Singh in 17th Century.
Luderwa :
16 kms. Northwest from Jaisalmer, Luderwa is the ancient
capital of Jaisalmer now a silent city, the only witness to its
former splendour are the jain temple, toran (ornate arche) &
artificial divine tree (Kalptaroo) are the main attraction here.
Ruins of the deserted capital still remind the famous love
legend of Moomal-Mahendra.
Amar-Sagar :
6 kms. on way to Luderwa the natural spot developed by
Maharawal Amar Singh is a water reservoir in 1688 AD. The dams
were constructed to hold rainwater. Several terraces are formed
where summer palaces, temples are constructed & Garden
developed. On the south of the lake stands the exquisitely
carved Jain temple constructed by Himmat Ram Bafna, the
descendant of famous patwas.
Mool-Sagar :
8 kms. on way to Sam Sand Dunes, is an another natural point.
Lake, Garden, summer palaces constructed by Maharawal Mool Raj
in 18th Century.
courtesy - rtdc
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