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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.
Kuldhara & Khabha:-
(Medieval Deserted village of Paliwal Brahmins)
The total number of 84 villages were abandoned by Paliwal Brahmins
overnight, out of that two most prominent villages are Kuldhara &
Khabha located about 18 to 30 kms. South West of Jaisalmer and
Kuldhara 5 kms. of the same road. The ruins of Kuldhara & Khabha
exhibit the architectural, excellence of those times, which was
buried under dunes till recently.
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