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 It
is a fine fusion of Mughals and Rajput architecture
and was built in various phases by different
maharajas. The magnificent apartments are richly
decorated with patterned floor tiles having exquisite
and intricate designs. The building –Kamra Khas,
within the fort, has been converted into a museum
displaying a rich collection of antiquities, exquisite
sculptures and some ancient inscription.
The museum occupies the main central wing displaying
collections dating back to the 2nd century, which
demonstrates the art and skill of the region. The
sculptures speak volumes about the art and culture
that flourished here in those timers and help in
tracing the inscriptions are of immense historical
value and help in tracing the royal lineage and local
life. |
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 Maharaja
Balwant Singh started the construction of this big
temple in 1845. The construction was carried out by a
unique method, where all persons employed in the
service of the state, were asked to donate one month’s
salary of their service or any raise in pay towards
the shrine. The temple is a beautiful piece of
architecture. |
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This
temple is famous for beautiful stone work with
elaborate carvings from doorways to ceilings, pillars,
walls and arches. The temple is dedicated to Laxman,
brother of lord Rama. |
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This
bird paradise acquired its name –Keoladeo because of
the existence of the Keoladeo temple of Lord Shiva.
After the name of this temple the lake is called
‘Ghana’ Keoladeo. Ghana being the vernacular synonym
for dense forest. It was known as the best duck
shooting resort during the British reign, but was
declared a reserve for birds in 1956 and later
upgraded to a National Park. UNESCO has listed it as a
world heritage site.
The geographical location is ideal, as it is on the
main north-south avian route of India. Although small
in size (only 29 sq. kms), it has over 375 species
of beautiful birds, and more than 132 of these breeds
inside the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Almost every
year, new species are added to the list. The Bird
Sanctuary not only attracts birds from all over India,
but also from far off Europe, Siberia, China and
Tibet.
Before the monsoons, hundreds of these exotic birds
roost and nest here, and building activities start on
the ‘babool’ and ‘Kadam’ trees of the park. Water
flowing through the Ajan Bandh starts filling the
various ponds and lakes of the Park. When assured of
enough food, hundreds of large, medium and little
cormorants, darters, purple and grey herons, various
species of egret, white-necked as well as black-necked
storks, white ibis, spoonbills, night herons and other
birds get busy courting and mating .The trees are
overloaded with nests- a single tree houses
approximately fifty to sixty nests-belonging to
different species of birds looking after their young
ones.
Saras cranes, the tallest flight birds, nest in
exposed and open areas; both partners share the duty
of hatching; while changing incubating duties, they
come together, raise their neck and give out shrill
trumpeting calls in unison, fanning their feathers at
the same time same time. The newborn chicks are only
10cm. In size but grow up to one meter in height
within a year. |
It
is a fine fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture and
was built in various phases by different maharajas.
The magnificent apartments are richly decorated with
patterned floor tiles having exquisite and intricate
designs. The museum occupies the main central wing
displaying collections dating back to the 2nd century
which demonstrates the art and skill of the region.
