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Composition
Alfalfa
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Ginseng
Cinchona officinalis
Hydrastis canadensis
Kalium phosphoricum 3x
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Ferrum aceticum 3x
Calcarea phosphorica 3x

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Indications

Wasting diseases (Tuberculosis, Typhoid, IBS, Malignancies, Diabetes mellitus), anorexia, during pregnancy and lactation.

Dosage
Adults: 1 tablespoonful, 3 times a day before meals.

Nerve

Alfalfa is popularly use as a nerve tonic. It makes our nerve strong and gives instant energy all of our body. But it works in our full body function such as: heart, kidney, blood, liver etc. For this reason we feel more energetic after taking Alfalfa.

Dropsy

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Stomach disorders

Now problems in stomach are a common to all. If we take Alfalfa in the early of the year, then our stomach will run normally in the whole year. It also refreshes the appetite and makes a nice morning drink. You can take it as juice also.

For heart problem

We use Alfalfa as juice. But homeopathic mother tincture of this remedy helps you to keep safe from several heart diseases.

Respiratory disorders

This remedy is a rich source of chlorophyll which is very useful in respiratory discomforts. Especially it refreshes our lungs and sinuses.

High blood pressure

High blood pressure a boring disease. Alfalfa is a fruitful remedy to keep control this problem. It has suitable elements essential for softening of the hardened arteries, which characterize the high blood pressure.

Hair disorders

Alfalfa is a mixture of lettuce and carrot. They have a nice contribution in the hair growth. So if we take alfalfa every day it will help to remove some problem of  hair.

I have mentioned here some of the benefits of Alfalfa. It is also a great source of vitamin B and it is a world famed health tonic and no side effects.
Indications to use: 

Intended for stress, tension conditions specifically men and women over-stressed and overstretched in the present upset corporate jungle regarding survival. 

For those who have erectile debility, early ejaculation as well as neurasthenia. 

Throughout convalescent levels of throwing up, following viral ailment as well as following weak spot with intense as well as serious diarrhoeal claims. 

Expectant women in addition to lactating mums. 

For student who are engaged with hard work. 

Individuals by using basic debility, weakness, emaciation, loss of appetite, very poor slower or maybe retarded advancement. 
Restlessness, fatigue through be concerned, tensions and also overwork.

Alfalfa Tonic is the perfect products appropriate for the old aged people. This tonic will help the people who have mislaid strength as well as think vulnerable and also exhausted as a result of lack of strength. Homeopathic Alfalfa Tonic helps you to enhance the vitality and gives people more energy to recover the ordinary working in the body parts. Alfalfa tonic is definitely a great product which delivers power to the extremities as well as other muscle tissue on the body for them to conduct the operate harmoniously collectively. 

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Charbhuja Temple ( Rajsamand)

Charbhuja

Coordinates: 25°16′00″N 73°41′00″E / 25.2667°N 73.
Name Proper Charbhuja
Location Country: India
State : Rajasthan
District : Rajsamand
Location: Garhbor, Kumbhalgarh
Creator : Shri Gang Dev

Charbhuja is a famous temple of the lord Vishnu in the Garhbor village in the Kumbhalgarh tehsil of Rajsamand district in the state of Rajasthan , India .
Geography and Location Charbhuja is another name of the lord Vishnu due to
his four hands. The temple is located in the village Garhbor of Rajsamand district. This village is situated in Aravalli ranges. It is 38 km from the district headquarters Rajsamand . Desuri in the Pali district is a nearby village, through which it is connected to the Pali district . Gomati river flows nearby this temple. The village name Garhbor is due to the fort made by
Bor Rajput . Fort is called Garh in Hindi. As it is dedicated to the lord, so it is also called as Charbhuja. To reach the village, there is a railway station named as Charbhuja Road.

About the temple

The temple was built in 1444AD.According to the inscription inside the temple, village name was Badri,therefore, the idol is considered as BadriNath. The deity of Charbhuja Nath is considered to be miraculous.
The idol of Shri Charbhuja Ji is 85 centimeters high. The four arms of the idol hold conch, discus, mace and a lotus flowers. The discus and the mace
symbolize dynamic power, energy and prowess. Some casts like Rajputs and the Gurjars hold a special reverence for this temple. Rajputs attribute a sword
and shield as symbol of Rajput chivalry in every darshan.

The temple is made by mirrors, Lime mortars and Marble. The excellent work of the mirror is done in the original temple. The shutters of the inner temple
are made of gold while outer shutters are made of silver. Garud ji is installed in the other courtyard. Stone elephants are placed on the both sides of the
entrance. Temple is in the open space. The temple is visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Fair on Jhaljhoolni Gyaras

A large fair is held in the village on Jhaljhoolni Gyaras every year. Thousands of devotees come here
for worship of lord Charbhuja and get blessings from all over the India.
Jhaljhoolni Gyaras ( Ekadashi) is the eleventh day of the bright fortnight of the Bhadrapad month (August/September). This day is specially celebrated in the Charbhuja. Pilgrims come by walking and other means for this day to the village and they get
together and take the Lord to the lake nearby for the religious bath with a grand procession. After that they
also perform special pooja of the lord. This great procession have many people and used to be welcomed with perfume and flowers. The festivals of colours, Holi is also celebrated here
on a big scale. Similarly some other festivals like Navratris , Janmashtami and Ramanavami .

Last Update 9 September 2013

RajSamand Lake ( Rajsamand )

Location Rajasthan
District Rajsamand
Coordinates 25°04′N 73°53′E / 25.07°N 73.88°E
Catchment area 196 sq mi (510 km 2)
Basin countries India

Rajsamand Lake (also known as Rajsamudra Lake) is a lake situated near the town of Rajsamand in the
Indian state of Rajasthan . Built in the 17th century, it is approximately 1.75 miles (2.82 km) wide, 4 miles (6.4 km) long and 60 feet (18 m) deep. The lake was built across the Gomati, Kelwa, and Tali Rivers, with a catchment area of approximately 196 sq mi (510 km 2 ).
About Rajsamand Lake Rajsamand Lake Location: In Rajsamand city, which is 66 kms in the north of Udaipur Built by: Maharana Raj Singh Built
in: 1660 Highlights: Ornamented embankment made in stunning white marble How to reach One can easily reach Rajsamand Lake either by taking regular buses or by hiring taxis from the city Rajsamand Lake in Rajsamand District of Udaipur region of Rajasthan. Rajsamand Lake is one of the five popular lakes of Mewar. Located 66kms in the north of Udaipur, Rajsamand Lake lies between the cities of Rajnagar and Kankroli. The lake is also known by the name of Rajsamudra Lake in
Rajasthan. Rajsamand Lake was built by Maharana Raj Singh in 1660. Noticing the statistics, the lake
stretches to the length of 4 miles and 1.75 miles in width. The lake has the approximate depth of 60 feet. River Gomti is the main supplier of water to
Rajsamand Lake. This lake also boasts of a glorious dam that was built in the 17th century. On the southern end of the lake, the huge embankment is all
made in white marble. It has marble terraces and stone steps that touch the waters of the lake. Here, one can also see the five toranas (weighing arches),
where Maharana Raj Singh and his descendants organized the event of Tuladan (Kings used to weigh themselves in gold and then distributed it amongst the Brahmans). On the embankment of the lake, there domicile nine pavilions or ‘Nauchowki’ (nine Ghats), which were constructed by Maharana Raj Singh. The beautifully
carved pavilions are festooned with pictures of the Sun, chariots, Gods, birds and wonderful carvings. The history of Mewar is inscribed in 1017 stanzas, on twenty seven marble slabs, that are called as ‘Raj Prasasti’. It has also been acclaimed as one of the
longest etchings acknowledged in India.If we turn the pages of Historical facts, Rajsamand Lake also made the seaplane base of Imperial Airways during World War II, for over six years. If you are visiting Kankroli-Rajsamand (twin cities), enjoy the fabulous scenery of Rajsamand Lake from Dwarkadhish Temple. While traveling to Kumbhalgarh, you can trace the most amazing site of Rajsamand Lake.
At the time of sunset, the waters of the lake glitter with the startling light of the sun. The vista appears marvelous at this time, when the orange shade of the
departing Sun shades the waters of the lake. A quiet walk on the banks of Rajsamand Lake would take away all your stress and tension instantly. You would find this scene, definitely a sight, to behold forever. The mining of marble in the surroundings and en- catchment area of lake in last three decades has
caused ir-repairable damage to the source of water..The rain water is diverted elsewhere and the lake
remains mostly dry. This beautiful Lake is famous for its embankments which are adorned with carved arches and cenotapgs. the southern part of this lake is most popular one because of the presence of 5 Toranas or weighing
arches. These arches were used by Maharajas of the royal famillies to weigh themselves in Gold, Silver and
other prechous metals. Equal to their weight they gave the weighed metals to the Brahmanis. These process of alms giving was followed by Maharaja Raj
Singh and his descendants. This event was known as Tuladan which was held annually.

Eklingji Temple ( Udaipur )

Eklingji, Harihara temple popularly called the Meera temple

Proper name : Eklingji
Location
Country : India
State : Rajasthan
District : Udaipur district
Location : Kailash Puri
Primary Deity : Shri Ekling Ji
Festivals : Eklingji Patotsav, Maha Shivaratri
Number of Temples : 108
Date built : (Current structure) 8th Century

Eklingji is a Hindu temple complex in Udaipur District of Rajasthan in western India . Eklingji is believed to be the ruling deity of Mewar Princely State and the Ruler Maharana rules as his Dewan.
Begun in 971, the temple complex was built by the Guhila (later called Sesodia ) dynasty of Mewar , in honor of their presiding deity Eklingji, a form of Lord
Shiva . The beautifully sculpted temple complex includes 108 temples within its high walls. The main temple, which dates to the 15th century, was rebuilt
from the ruins of an earlier destroyed temple. The walled complex is made of marble and granite and has an enormous double-storied, elaborately pillared hall or “mandap” under a vast pyramidal roof, with a four-faced image of Lord Shiva in black marble. Another temple in the complex is the Lakulish
Temple; built in 971, it is the only temple of the.Lakulish sect in the whole of India. Located 22 km north of Udaipur , Eklingji is conveniently reached by bus and car. Tourists can
access to the complex from RSTC buses that runs.from Udaipur to Eklingji and other major destinations
of Rajasthan. It takes approximately an hour (60 Minutes) to reach Eklingji from Udaipur . The Eklingji temple is surrounded by long walls of hard rock. This fascinating temple was built in 734 A.D. It consists of 108 temples chiseled out of sandstone and marble. The Maharana of Udaipur pays a private visit to the temple on Monday evening.
Eklingji is a revered place of devotion for Hindu tourists in India. Most of the faithful pilgrims visit the temple on Monday to seek the special blessings of Lord Shiva. On other days of the week the temple is relatively crowd free. There are other ancient temples near Eklingji, suchanother Shiva Temple that was built in the time of
Maharana Raimal between 1473 and 1509. About 1 km from Eklingji, Nagda town is famous for its Sas-bahu and Adbudji temples. The Sas-Bahu Temple is widely known for its exquisite stone
carvings, which are related to incidents in the great Indian epic the Ramayana .

Kumbhalgarh ( Raj Samand )

Kumbhalgarh General Information

Coordinates: 25°08′51″N 73°34′59″E / 25.1475°N 73.5831°E
Country India
State Rajasthan
District Rajsamand
Official Hindi
Time zone IST ( UTC+5:30 )
Vehicle registration RJ 30
Website http://www.kumbhalgarh.com

The walls of the fort of Kumbhalgarh extend over 38 km, claimed to be the second-longest continuous wall after the Great Wall of China.

Kumbhalgarh is a Mewar fortress in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan state in western India . Built during the course of the 15th century by Rana
Kumbha , and enlarged through the 19th century, Kumbhalgarh is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar Occupied until the late 19th century, the fort is now open to the public and is spectacularly lit for a few minutes each evening. Kumbalgarh is situated 82 km
northwest of Udaipur by road. It is the most important fort in Mewar after Chittaurgarh.

Construction

The massive gate of Kumbhalgarh fort, called the Ram Pol (Ram Gate). Built by
Rana Kumbha in the 15th century on an unassailable hill, the fort fell only once, due to a shortage of water. Built on a hilltop 1100 metres above sea level, the
fort of Kumbhalgarh has perimeter walls that extend 36 kilometres. The frontal walls are fifteen feet thick. Kumbhalgarh has seven fortified gateways. There are over 360 temples within the fort, 300 ancient Jain and the rest Hindu . From the palace top,
it is possible to look tens of kilometers into the Aravalli Range. The sand dunes of the Thar desert can be seen from the fort walls. According to legend, in 1443, the Maharana of Kumbhalgarh, Rana Kumbha, was initially repeatedly
unsuccessful in attempts to build the fort wall. A spiritual preceptor was consulted about the construction problems and advised the ruler that a
voluntary human sacrifice would solve whatever was causing the impediment. The spiritual advisor advised
building a temple where the head should fall, and to build the wall and the fort where the rest of his body lay. As can be expected, for some time no one
volunteered, but one day, a pilgrim, or some versions suggest a soldier, and some the spiritual preceptor
and the pilgrim were one and the same, volunteered and was ritually decapitated. Today the main gate of
the fortress, Hanuman Pol, contains a shrine and a temple to commemorate the great sacrifice. According to popular folklore, Maharana Kumbha
used to burn massive lamps that consumed fifty kilograms of ghee and a hundred kilograms of cotton to provide light for the farmers who worked during
the nights in the valley. Its wall is the second largest wall in Asia.

Gateways

The fort is entered from the south through a gate known as Aret Pol, followed by gateways known as
Halla Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ram Pol and Vijay Pol. The Hanuman Pol is significant as it enshrines an image
of Hanuman which was brought by Rana Kumbha from Mandavpur. The palatial complex at the top is approached further through three gateways viz., the Bhairon Pol, the Nimboo Pol and the Paghra Pol. One
more gateway is situated on the east which is known as Danibatta. This gateway connects Mewar region
with Marwar.

Temples Inside Fort

Ganesh Temple

The Ganesh temple was built during the time of Maharana Kumbha and it is located along the road leading to the palaces. According to one of the
inscriptions of Kirttistambha of Chittaurgarh fort, Rana Kumbha consecrated an image of Ganesha in
this temple.

Vedi Temple

The Vedi temple was built by Rana Kumbha in AD 1457 for performing rituals after completion of the
fort. The building is double storeyed and erected on a high platform. The temple faces west. It is octagonal
on plan with thirty-six pillars supporting the domical ceiling. A triple shrined temple dedicated to goddesses is located to the east of this temple.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Situated to the east of Vedi shrine, this temple was built in AD 1458 and enshrines a Siva linga in the garbhagriha. It is built on raised platform accessible from west through a flight of steps. The temple consists of a sanctum and an open pillared mandapa all around. The shrine is sarvtobhadra with entrance from all the four directions. A stone inscription on the left pillar of the western gate mentions about its renovations by Rana Sanga.

Parsvanatha Temple

The temple was built by Nar Singh Pokhad in Vikrama Samvat 1508 (AD 1451). It houses a three feet high idol of Jaina Tirthankara Parsvanatha.

Bawan Devi Temple

This famous Jaina shrine derives its name from the fifty-two (bawan) shrines in a single compound built
around the main shrine. The bigger shrine among the group consists of a sanctum, antarala and an open
mandapa. An image of Jaina Tirthankara is carved on the lalatabimba of the doorway. The smaller shrines are devoid of any idols.
Golerao Group of Temples The Golerao group of temples is located adjacent to
Bawan Devi Temple and consists of nine shrines enclosed by a circular wall. The shrines are adorned with beautiful carved sculptures of gods and
goddesses on its exterior. On the basis of architectural style, the group may be ascribed to the period of Rana Kumbha. A sculpture bears an inscription dated V. S. 1516 (AD 1459) and speaks of one Govinda.

Mamadeo Temple

This temple is also known as Kumbha Shyam, and it consists of a flat roofed sanctum and a pillared mandapa. An inscription of Rana Kumbha giving
detailed history of Kumbhalgarh was fixed on this temple. A large number of carved idols of gods and goddesses were recovered from the premises of this temple.

Pitalia Dev Temple

This east facing Jain shrine is located in the northern part of the fort. Built by Pitalia Jain Seth in V. S. 1512 (AD 1455) on a raised plinth, the temple
consists of a pillared sabhamandapa and a sanctum having entrances from all the four directions. The jangha is adorned with images of gods and
goddesses besides asparas and dancers.

Palace

Kumbha Palace

The palace of Rana Kumbha is located close to the Pagda Pol. The palace is a two storeyed edifice. It consists of two rooms, a corridor in the middle and
open spaces. The rooms are provided with jharokas and windows in stones, an absolutely and perfectly constructed palace.

Birth Place of Maharana Pratap

The mansion known as Jhalia ka Malia or the Palace of Queen Jhali is situated near Pagda Pol. This is believed to be the place where Maharana Pratap was
born. It is constructed of rubble stone with plain walls and flat roof. The traces of painting can still be seen on the wall.

Badal Mahal

Badal Mahal is situated at the highest point of the fort. It was built by Rana Fateh Singh (AD 1885-1930). The palace is a two storeyed structure
divided into two interconnected distinct portions i.e. the Zanana Mahal and the Mardana Mahal. This palace is profusely decorated with wall paintings. The Zanana mahal is provided with stone jalis which facilitated the queens to see the court proceedings and other events in privacy..

Last Update 9 September2013

Ranakpur Temple ( Pali )

Ranakpur Temple Information

Coordinates: 25.135°N 73.447°E
Country   India
State Rajasthan
District Pali district
Languages Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 306702
Telephone code 02934
Vehicle registration RJ-22

Ranakpur is a village located in Desuri tehsil near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan in western India. It is located between Jodhpur and Udaipur, in a valley on the western side of the Aravalli Range. The Nearest Railway Station to reach Ranakpur is Falna Railway station. Ranakpur is one among the most famous places to visit in Pali, Rajasthan. Ranakpur is easily accessed by road from Udaipur Ranakpur is widely known for its marble Jain temple, said to be the most spectacular of the Jain temples. There is also a small Sun temple which is managed by the Udaipur royal family trust.

Jain temple

The renowned Jain temple at Ranakpur is dedicated to Adinatha.

Architecture

Light colored marble has been used for the construction of this grand temple which occupies an area of approximately 60 x 62 meters. The temple, with its distinctive domes, shikhara, turrets and cupolas rises majestically from the slope of a hill. Over 1444 marble pillars, carved in exquisite detail, support the temple. The pillars are all differently carved and no two pillars are the same. It is also said that it is impossible to count the pillars. Also all the statues face one or the other statue. There is one beautiful carving made out of a single marble rock where there 108 heads of snakes and numerous tails. One cannot find the end of the tails. The image faces all four cardinal directions. In the axis of the main entrance, on the western side, is the largest image.

The temple is designed as chaumukha—with four faces. The construction of the temple and quadrupled image symbolize the Tirthankara’s conquest of the four cardinal directions and hence the cosmos.

The construction is well documented in a 1437 CE copper-plate record, inscriptions in the temple and a Sanskrit text Soma-Saubhagya Kavya.inspired by a dream of a celestial vehicle, Dhanna Shah, a Porwad, commenced its construction, under the patronage of Rana Kumbha, then ruler of Mewar. The architect who oversaw the project was named Deepaka. There is an inscription on a pillar near the main shrine stating that in 1439 Deepaka, an architect, constructed the temple at the direction of Dharanka, a devoted Jain. When the ground floor was completed, Acharya Soma Sundar Suri of Tapa Gachha supervised the ceremonies, which are described in Soma-Saubhagya Kavya. The construction continued until 1458AD.
The temple was renovated time to time. Some famililies supported the construction of devakulikas and mandaps. The descendants of Dharanashah now mainly live in Ghanerao. The temple has been managed by the Anandji Kalyanji Pedhi trust in the past century.

Shrinathji Temple ( Nathdwara )

Shrinathji Temple is a hindu temple dedicated to Shrinathji in Nathdwara. It is considered an important pilgrimage centre by Vaishnavs.

Nathdwara is a town in Rajasthan state of western India. It is located in the Aravalli hills, on the banks of the Banas River in Rajsamand District, 48 kilometres north-east of Udaipur. This town is famous for its temple of Krishna which houses the idol of Shrinathji, a 14th-century, 7-year-old “infant” incarnation of Krishna. The idol was originally worshipped at JATIPURAMathura and was shifted in the 1672 from Govardhan hill, near Mathura along holy river Yamuna after being retained at Agra for almost six months, in order to protect it from anti-Hindu fanatic iconoclastic Islamic policies of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s. Literally, Nathdwara means ‘Gateway to Shrinathji’.Nathdwara is a significant Vaishnavite shrine pertaining to the Pushti Marg or the Vallabh Sampradaya or the Shuddha Advaita founded by Vallabha Acharya, revered mainly by people of Gujarat and Rajasthan,among others. Vitthal Nathji, son of Vallabhacharya institutionalised the worship of Shrinathji at Nathdwara. Nathdwara town itself is popularly referred to as ‘Shrinathji’, after the presiding deity.

Legend and History

Nathdwara Shrinathji at the autumn Annakuta Festival. Pichvai-style background. late 18th century.
The idol of Shrinathji is said to be self-manifested. The idol of the Lord Krishna was being transferred to a safer place from Vrindaban to protect it from the anti-Hindu, iconoclastic and barbarian destruction of the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb by a Goswami priest in 1669. When the idol reached the spot at village Sihad or Sinhad, the wheels of bullock cart in which the idol was being transported sank axle-deep in mud and could not be moved any farther. The accompanying priests realised that the particular place was the Lord’s chosen spot and accordingly, a temple was built there under the rule and protection of the then Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar. Shrinathji Temple is also known as ‘Haveli of Shrinathji’ (mansion). The temple was built by Goswami priests in 1672. Presently, Shrinathji is worshiped by priests from this kul (genealogical descendants) of Vallabhacharya, in all Havelis around the world, which have also been established exclusively by them. Economy and livelihoods in Nathdwara town revolve around the Haveli, the term used for the temple probably because it was situated in a fortified mansion, or Haveli, once a royal palace of the Sesodia Rajput rulers of Mewar. Shrinathji was quite popular with other medieval devotees, as well, as there were Gaudiya preachers who founded Shrinathji temples in present-day Pakistan (Dera Ghazi Khan), earlier a part of undivided India and not far from here. Shrinathji was even worshiped as far away as Russia (in the lower Volga region) and other places on the Central Asian trade routes. Tradition holds that Shrinathji would return to Govardhan some day.

Structure Of Temple

The temple has been designed in the lines of temple of Nanda Maharaj (Krishna’s father), in Vrindavan. Therefore, it is also known as Nanda Bhavan or Nandalaya (the House of Nanda)..Structurally, a kalasha on the sikhara marks the top of the temple, on which seven flags are flown along with the Sudarshana Chakra. The seven flags represent the clothes of the seven sakhis (Companions) of Krishna. The temple is also popularly called Shrinathji ki Haveli (House of Shrinathji) because like a regular household it has a chariot for movement (In fact the original chariot in which Shrinathji was brought to Singhar), a store room for milk (Doodhghar), a store room for betel (Paanghar), a store room for sugar and sweetmeats (Mishrighar and Pedaghar), a store room for flowers (Phoolghar), a functional kitchen (Rasoighar), a jewellery chamber (Gahnaghar), a treasury (Kharcha bhandaar), a stable for horses of chariot (Ashvashala), a drawing room (Baithak), a gold and silver grinding wheel (Chakki). The Nathdwara temple has subsidiary temples dedicated to deity Madan Mohan and Naveet Priya, located in the main complex.

Festivals at Temple

Devotees throng to the shrine in large numbers during occasions of Janmashtami and other festivals, like Holi and Diwali. The deity is treated like a living image, and is attended with daily normal functions, like bathing, dressing, meals called “Prasad” and the resting times in regular intervals. Since, the deity is believed to be the infant Krishna, accordingly, special care is taken. The priests in all Havelis are believed to be from the kul (descendants) of Vallabhacharya, the founder of this deity’s idol at Govardhan hill, near Mathura.

The main attractions are the Aartis and the Shringar, i.e. the dressing and beautifying of the idol of Shrinathji which changed seven times daily, treating it as a living person, adorning it with the appropriate dresses for the time of day or night. The intricately woven shaneels and silk clothe have original zari and embroidery work on them, along with large quantities of real precious jewellery. The formal prayers are offered with diya, incense sticks, flowers, fruit and other offerings, with local instruments and devotional songs of the Shrinathji, according to the demand of the time and occasion. The view of the idol after the parda (curtain) is removed is called jhakhi.

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Jaisalmer Complete Travel Guide

Jaisalmer

General Information

Coordinates: 26.92°N 70.9°E
Country  India
State Rajasthan
District Jaisalmer  Government
Languages    Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 345 00x
Telephone code 02992
Vehicle registration RJ 15

Jaisalmer , nicknamed “The Golden city”, is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur. It was once known as Jaisalmer state. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples are finely sculptured. It lies in the heart of the Thar Desert (great Indian desert) and has a population of about 78,000. It is the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer District.

Origin of name

Portrait of Maharawal Jaisal Singh

Jaisalmer is named after its founder Maharawal Jaisal Singh, a Rajput king in 1156 AD.”Jaisalmer” means “the Hill Fort of Jaisal”. Jaisalmer is sometimes called the “Golden City of India” because the yellow sand and the yellow sandstone used in every architecture of the city gives a yellowish-golden tinge to the city and its surrounding area.

Major Tourism Spots

1.          Jaisalmer Fort
2.          Jain heritage
3.          Other Spots
4.          Indira Gandhi Canal
5.          Pokhran
6.          Ramdev Temple ( Ramdevra )
7.          Tanot Mata Temple

Location

District Jaisalmer is located within a rectangle lying between 26°.4’–28°.23′ North parallel and 69°.20’–72°.42′ east meridians. It is the largest district of Rajasthan and one of the largest in the country. The breadth (East-West) of the district is 270 km (170 mi) and the length (North-South) is 186 km (116 mi). On the present map, district Jaisalmer is bounded on the north by Bikaner, on the west & south-west by the Pakistani border, on the south by Barmer and Jodhpur, and on the east by Jodhpur and Bikaner Districts. The length of international border attached to District JAISALMER is 471 km (293 mi).

Distances: Bikaner (330 km or 210 mi), Barmer (150 km or 93 mi), Jodhpur (293 km or 182 mi), Jaipur (568 km or 353 mi), Ahmedabad (636 km or 395 mi), Agra (802 km or 498 mi), New Delhi (874 km or 543 mi), Mumbai (1,177 km or 731 mi).

Climate

Sand dunes near Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer has an average elevation of 229 metres (751 ft). It is situated near the border of India and Pakistan in West Rajasthan, and covers an area of 5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi). The maximum summer temperature is around 41.6 °C (106.9 °F) while the minimum is 25 °C (77 °F). The maximum winter temperature is usually around 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and the minimum is 7.9 °C (46.2 °F). The average rainfall is 209.5 millimetres (8.25 in).[4] Highest ever recorded temperature was 48.0 °C (118.4 °F)[5] and the lowest ever recorded temperature being −5.9 °C (21.4 °F).[6]

Jaisalmer is almost entirely a sandy waste, forming a part of the Thar desert (great Indian desert). The general aspect of the area is that of an interminable sea of sand hills, of all shapes and sizes, some rising to a height of 150 feet (46 m). Those in the west are covered with log bushes, those in the east with tufts of long grass. Water is scarce, and generally brackish; the average depth of the wells is said to be about 250 feet (76 m). There are no perennial streams, and only one small river, the Kakni, which, after flowing a distance of 48 kilometres (30 mi), spreads over a large surface of flat ground, and forms Lake Orjhil (“The Bhuj-Jhil”). The climate is dry and healthy. Throughout Jaisalmer only raincrops, such as bajra, jawar, motif, til, etc., are grown; spring crops of wheat, barley, etc., are very rare. Owing to the scant rainfall, irrigation is almost unknown.

Transportation

Jaisalmer is the terminus of a Broad gauge branch railway of Indian Railways, which joins with the main system at Jodhpur. The Palace on Wheels has a scheduled stop at Jaisalmer. During Desert Festival which is held during the month of January and February Kingfisher flights are also available.Jaisalmer is highly connected by road also. Many sleeper and sitting buses ply between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, Jaipur, Barmer, Bikaner throughout the year.

Tanot Mata Temple ( Jaisalmer )

Coordinates: 27.798388°N 70.354458°E
Location Jaisalmer, India

Tannot Mata is a temple in western State of Rajasthan in District Jaisalmer of India. The village is close to the border with Pakistan, and is very close to the battle site of Longewala of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.[1] Tourists cannot go beyond this temple to see the Indo–Pak Border unless one gets the relevant documentation in advance from the District and Military Authorities. It is now a tourist destination in India. The area is said to have oil and gas reserves.

About Temple Special

It is said that during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, Pakistani Army dropped several bombs targeting the temple but none of the bombs could fall on the temple and large number of the bombs in the vicinity of the temple did not explode. After the war the temple management was handed over to Border Security Force of India. On date Border Security Force Jawans man the temple. The temple has a museum which has collections of the unexploded bombs dropped by Pakistan. As per Indian Census, The Population of Tanot Village is 492 Persons having 49 Household. The place is close to the Pakistan border, an unfertile land, and is prone to enemy attcks. The governments of both countries have planted land mines in the area. Animals like camel or cattle are the worst sufferer of these devices.

Location

The temple is approx 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the City of Jaisalmer, and it takes approximately two hours to reach by road. The area has a high average windspeed and as such there are now a large number of wind-based renewable energy projects in the area. The road to Tannot is surrounded with miles and miles of sand dunes and sand mountains. The temperatures in the area can go up to 49°C and ideal time to visit the place is from November to January.

Issues

The place is one of the best place to explore in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. This temple was shown in the movie Border. The best time to visit is November – January. Taxi can be hired from Jaisalmer with a rent not more than Rs. 2000. There is no mobile network coverage after the village of Ramgarh on the route to Tanot except for BSNL. Public telephone booths are also not available.

Ramdev Temple ( Jaisalmer )

General Information

Buried Ramdevra
Successor Ajmal ji
Consort Netalde
Consort to Netalde
Royal House Tomar Rajput ancestry
Father Ajmal ji
Mother Minalde
Religious beliefs Hindu

Ramdevji (Hindi: रामदेवजी) ( or Ramdeo Pir,Ramdev Pir, Ramsha Pir) (1352 – 1385 AD)(V.S. 1409 – 1442) is a Hindu folk–deity of Rajasthan in India. He was a Rajput ruler of the fourteenth century, said to have miraculous powers who devoted his life for the upliftment of downtrodden and poor people of the society, and revivalism of Hinduism which were marginalized by invaders. He is worshiped today by many social groups of India as Ishta-deva.His followers believe him to be an incarnation of Vishnu. His following includes Hindus, Muslims, Jains and Sikhs.

Temple of Ramdevji

The temple complex housing Samadhi of Ramdevji is located at Ramdevra, (10 km from Pokhran) in Rajasthan. The present temple structure was built around Ramdevji’s final resting place by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner in the year 1931. The complex also houses Samadhis of his disciples like Dalibai and some other of his chief disciples. The complex also houses the tombs of five Muslim Pirs, who had come from Mecca. The complex also houses a step-well, the water of which devotees believe has healing powers. Another very big temple is under construction at Bheelat Baba village, Hoshangabad District, MP by the descendants and followers.

Baba Ramdevji’s temples in other locations

Baba Ramdevji’s temples are found in many places. Some of these temples are :

Dwarka, Gujarat – A small temple of Baba Ramdev is located on the right side of the road leading from Gujarat Tourism’s holiday home to the Dwarkadheesh temple.

Rajkot, Gujarat – The Ramsa Peer Temple here has carvings of all the key incidents relating to Baba Ramdevji.

Gangashahar, Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Nogama (Bagidora), Banswara, Rajasthan

Cuttack, Orissa – In between Cuttack – Bhubaneswar Road

Jodhpur, Rajasthan – Baba Ramdevji’s Temple is located on the Masooria Hills, Jodhpur

Ranuja, Dist: Jamnagar – A very big temple located near Kalawad (Shitla)

Ramdev Pir Jayanti

Devotees during the two month long carnival at Ramdevra

Ramdev Pir Jayanti i.e. the Birth date of Baba Ramdevji is celebrated every year all over India by devotees of Ramdevji with zeal & festivities. It falls on Beej(Gujrati)or Dooj or Dwitiya (2nd Day) of Shukla paksha of Bhadrapada month of Hindu calendar. In Rajasthan, this day is observed as a public holiday and a fair is held at Ramdevra temple, where lakhs of devotees both Hindu & Muslim take part and pay their homage to Samadhi at main temple.