Travel News Desk,Friends, welcome to this new video of Rajasthan, today we are going to talk about a place in Rajasthan which is also known as the city of tribals. This is a city whose pride is the Raj Mandir, which is also known as the City Palace. And the longest dam of Rajasthan is located in this city, whose total length is 3901 meters. We are talking about that city of Rajasthan which is also known to the world as the City of Hundred Lights. Not only this, this city of Rajasthan is also known by names like City of Tribals, Bagad Pradesh and Monsoon Gateway of Rajasthan. This famous city is also famous for India's most powerful Shaktipeeth Tripura Sundari Mata and Mahi Dam which is called the lifeline of Rajasthan, so let us take you on a journey to Banswara.
Banswara, famous worldwide for nature, temples, historical sites, forts and cultural heritage, is also known as Cherrapunji of Rajasthan. Due to the immense blessings of nature on this city, you will get to see mesmerizing views of rivers, streams, waterfalls and beautiful mountains and valleys at every step. This major district of Rajasthan is bordered by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh from the southern part. This place got its name Banswara from the bamboo trees which once used to grow here in large numbers. According to historians, the history of Banswara began around 490 BC, when King Ajatashatru of Magadha wanted to make his capital more strategically protected from the hilly area. Also present day Banswara was founded by the Bhil king Vahiya Charpota, who was also known as Raja Bansiya Bhil. And this city is also said to be named Banswara after his name. In 1530, this area was established as Banswara Rajwada, whose capital was Banswara. After independence i.e. before joining Rajasthan in 1948, it used to be a part of Dungarpur state. On the other hand, according to another legend, it is also believed that Banswara was founded by King Putraka. According to some records and government papers, Banswara was founded 510 years ago on 14 January 1515 by Raja Bansia Bhil on the day of Makar Sankranti.
Banswara district is situated in the southern part of Rajasthan at an altitude of 302 meters above sea level. The area of this district is 5037 square kilometers which has now been made a division. The area around Banswara is flat and fertile compared to other areas, due to which maize, wheat and gram are the major crops in the region. The mineral resources of Banswara are mainly found in iron ore, lead, zinc, silver, manganese, rock phosphate, limestone, marble, graphite, soapstone. Even during the scorching heat and severe drought of the scorching desert of Rajasthan, you will be amazed to see the greenery and natural beauty of Banswara. There are many waterfalls, hills, palaces and many historical buildings, for a glimpse of which tourists from all over the world are eager, now let's talk about some of the most special tourist and religious places here.
Anand Sagar Lake: Anand Sagar Lake is one of the most special artificial lakes of Rajasthan. This lake is also known as Bai Talab. This lake was built by Lanchi Bai, the queen of Maharani Jagmal Singh, and is situated in the eastern part of the district. The place is surrounded by sacred trees, known as 'Kalpavriksha'. This place is famous for fulfilling the wishes of the travelers who come here. Abdullah Peer Dargah: Abdullah Peer is the famous Dargah of a Bohra Muslim saint, which is located in the southern part of the city. Here Urs is celebrated with great pomp by the Bohra community in which a large number of people participate. If you are going to visit Banswara then you can also visit Abdullah Peer Dargah.
Andeshwar Parshvanath Temple: Andeshwar Parshvanathji is a famous Jain temple situated on a small hill in Kushalgarh tehsil. There are two Digambara Jain Parshvanath temples, which are home to rare inscriptions from the 10th century. This famous temple is located at a distance of 40 kilometers from Banswara. Apart from the Jain temple, Shiva temple, Dakshinmukhi Hanuman temple and Pir Dargah are also situated on the hill. Ramkund: Ramkund is one of the most sacred places of Banswara which is situated at a distance of 3 km from Talwara. This site is also known as Fati Khan because it is located in a deep cave below the hill. In some mythological stories, there is a description of Lord Ram coming here during his exile, due to which this place has special recognition. This place attracts tourists because it is surrounded by beautiful hills and greenery.
Daylab Lake: Daylab Lake is a major religious place of Banswara city which is situated on the route from Banswara city to Jaipur. The Hanuman temple located here attracts a large number of devotees, apart from this, this lake is also very famous among the tourists due to its natural beauty. Kagdi Pick Up Weir: Kagdi Pick Up Weir, located on Ratlam Road, 3 kilometers away from the city, is a major tourist destination which is a major center of attraction for the tourists coming here. A large number of tourists come to see the attractive fountains, gardens and water bodies located here. Since there are parks, swings and boating facilities for children, you can also come here with your children.
Mahi Dam: Located at a distance of 18 km from Banswara, Mahi Dam is the largest dam of the division. This 3 km long dam is the longest dam of Rajasthan and has 6 gates. When the gates of this dam are opened after it is completely filled, the view of the entire area is amazing. Ancient Paraheda Temple: Paraheda is an ancient Shiva temple located at a distance of about 22 kilometers from Banswara. Built by King Mandlik in the 12th century, this temple is famous for its amazing architecture and natural beauty.
Raj Mandir: Raj Mandir is a wonderful example of the old Rajput architectural style, also known as the City Palace. This temple situated on the hill was constructed during the 16th century. The entire city is visible from this temple. This palace is very special for architecture lovers. Talwara Temple: Talwara Temple is an ancient temple which is a major center of faith. Siddhi Vinayak situated here is a major temple which is also known as Amaliya Ganesh Temple. Along with this temple, the major ones located here are Sun Temple, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Jain Temple of Sambharnath, Maha Lakshmi Temple and Dwarkadhish Temple.
Tripura Sundari Temple: Tripura Sundari Temple is a major Shaktipeeth dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari located at a distance of 19 km on the Banswara to Dungarpur road. The goddess of this temple is also known as Tartai Mata. Tripura Sundari Temple has a beautiful black stone idol with 18 arms, which is considered a form of 'Shakti Peethas'. This temple of Maa Tripura Sundari attracts a large number of tourists from India and abroad. During Chaitra and Ashwin Navratri, a large number of tourists come here and seek their wishes from the Mother Goddess.
Madareshwar Temple: Madareshwar Mahadev Temple, located towards the north-east of Banswara city, is a famous temple, which is visited by a large number of tourists. The natural form of this cave temple located inside the hill attracts tourists a lot. Kalpavriksha: Kalpavriksha is a grand tree situated on the Ratlam road which is considered to be one of the fourteen gems produced in the churning of the ocean. Like the Peepal and Banyan trees, this huge tree fulfills the wishes of the people. This is a rare tree which has its own religious significance. Let us tell you that Kalpavriksha is situated here in the form of a pair i.e. male and female. Who are known as king and queen. Of these two, the stem of the male is thin and the stem of the queen i.e. the female is thick.
Sawai Mata Temple: Sawai Mata Temple is located at a distance of 3 km from Banswara where 400 steps take you to the Sawai Mata Temple. Along with this, the famous temple of Hanumanji, Bhandaria Temple is also situated at the foothills of the hill. The environment here full of natural beauty attracts tourists. Mangarh Dham: Mangarh Dham is also known as Jallianwala Bagh of Rajasthan. It is said about this place, situated at a distance of 85 km from Banswara, that on 17 November 1913, under the leadership of Govind Guru, the British fired bullets at fifteen hundred patriotic tribals demanding independence on the hill of Mangarh and killed them. Had given.
Chhinch Temple: Chhich is a famous temple of Lord Brahma built in the 12th century which houses the idol of Lord Brahma equal to the height of a man. This temple is situated on the banks of the pond which attracts tourists a lot. It is said that a rare statue of Vishnu is also installed on the left side of Brahmaji in the temple. Singapura: Singapura is a small village 10 kilometers away from Banswara district of Rajasthan. The small hill, forest, lake and greenery all around make this place very special.
Chacha Kota: Chacha Kota is a tourist destination located 14 kilometers away from Banswara city. It is a natural place of exquisite beauty in the waters of the dam built on the Mahi River. There are lush green hills, a beach-like view and 'water everywhere' as far as the eye can see. The surrounding high hills, lush green environment all around the route, serpentine crooked roads and waterfalls together make this place absolutely excellent in terms of natural beauty.
