A Window to History-Abhaneri
by Vaibhav Singh Blog WriterThere is hardly
anyplace on the globe that outdoes India with regards to culture and tradition.
Every few miles in India give birth to a new art form. This majestic and time
tested art and tradition of India is evident in many palaces, forts and stories
and tales of India. One such place that is famous for its unique architectural
patters is Abhaneri situated in the Dausa district of Rajathan.
As the name suggests
Abhaneri casts an ‘Abha’ that can be interpreted as imagery in English of the
old life and times. Situated on the Jaipur Agra Road, a few kms away from
Sikandra, this small town used to be the capital of the sprawling lands of
Rajas. Rajas were known as Raja Bhoj and Raja Chandra in those times. Going by
the determinations of the archaeological departments the forts of Abhaneri can
easily be a whooping three thousand year old property, based on the
calculations and facts available. It is believed that gurjar Maharaja Samrat
Mihir Bojh once ruled at the property. He was also known as Raja Chand. The Abhaneri
fort wasn’t originally named Abhaneri initially. It was called Abhanagri.
Eventually with time it was given the name. Raja Chand constructed a number of
magical things and places here which made the Turkey invaders get envious of
his accomplishments and broke them. Even today the remnants of the pieces of
sculptures and architecture speak volumes about the grandeur and majestic
constructions. They speak volumes about the excellence and epitome of
architecture. Immersed amidst the abstracts of nature the art form here seems
to be weeping and whining exuding the pain of ravin and despoliation it
suffered years back. It seems to be flashing a smile at the same time because
even the contemporary scientists with upmarket and upgraded technology cannot make
and match up to the excellence of architecture and stone art. Many of the
artefacts procured from the Abhaneri fort have been installed and kept in the
Albert Hall Museum, which is enlisted among theplaces to visit in Jaipur.
Harshat
Mata Mandir & Chand Bavdi
on a global
level once when the archaeological department procured and recovered the relics
of third and fourth century from the venue. Later the archaeological department
confiscated the items at the property and took it under their own ownership.
Now the Harshat Mandir and Chand Bavdi of Abhaneri are National Preserved
Memorials. Situated on the golden triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra the number
of visitors are increasing here with every passing year. Its situation as
Jaipur Agra highway and proximity to the city of Jaipur has definitely helped
it in gaining better tourists. It is about 95 kms away from the city of Jaipur.
It is basically situated on the Jaipur-Agra Road, a few kms away from Sikandra.
Jaipur is famous for its Rajputi food like Daal Baati Choorma. To get the taste
of Rajasthani
Platter, visit Virasat SheeshMahal, which is among the Best
Restaurants in Jaipur.
The
Dravid Style of South
Currently Abhaneri is a
small village. What is found from the sources is that Raja Chand used to rule
here in the ninth century. He was the same king who ruled over the Gurjar
dynasty. A lover of architecture and art Raja Chand constructed a number of
memorials and monuments during his reign. The design patters of those times
were highly influences by the Dravid pattern of style that belong the Southern
part of the country. He also constructed the Harshat Mandir and Chand Bavri is
his princely state. Both the monuments are a symbol and signifier of old
architectural patterns and style. Chand Bavdi is situated exactly in front of
the Harshat Mandir.
Chand
Bavdi
Chand Bavdi is one of
the largest and oldest water reservoirs in Rajasthan. More than 9 meters deep
this Bavdi was built by Raja Chand himself. This is a perfect destination for
Candid Photography. Abhaneri was earlier known as Abhanagri. Due to a majestic pattern
of stairs woven together it looks very different and interesting to see and
visit. Due to deep rungs on both the sides it is also called as step wells. The
surroundings of the Bavdi is lined by dual opened verandas all around while the
right of the entry door and the left of the small ganesh temple has premise of
the memorials and their work office. To get to the lowest floor there are three
rungs situated at the sides. The northern part has multi storey gallery that is
constructed over giant pillars. Beautiful statues of Ganesha and
Mahishasurmardini are installed in the gallery. The destination is popular
among couples for Pre marriage shoot. The type of Bavdi, its verandah and entry
area were not a part of the original landscape plan. They were constructed
later on. A three feet high wall of iron has been created around the bavdi.
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