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MANDORE GARDEN
Mandore was the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar
and is located about
5 miles north of Jodhpur, but was later abandoned for the security
of Mehrangarh fort. Here you will find the dewals, or cenotaphs of
Jodhpur's former rulers.
Unlike the usual chhatri-shaped cenotaphs typical of Rajasthan, they
were built along the lines of a Hindu temple, four stories high,
with fine columns and an elegant spire, all in red sandstone. The
most impressive is the dewal of Maharaja Ajit Singh (reigned
1678-1724). These cenotaphs are set in beautiful landscaped gardens.
Nearby is the hall of heroes, dedicated to various deities and
fabled Rajput folk heroes, whose statues are carved out of rock and
painted in bright colours. Next door is a larger hall called "The
Shrine of the Three Hundred Million Gods", filled with brightly
coloured images of the various Hindu Gods. As you climb up the hill,
you come to the ruined city of Mandore, with its old palace. The
beautiful Maharani's cenotaphs set apart on a rocky outcrop - a
ten-minute walk over the hill. Today its extensive gardens with high
rock terrace make it a popular local attraction.
Timings: 8 AM to 8 PM
Conducted tours running by RTDC twice a day for all four places
at the rate of Rs. 85/- per person
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