Jaisalmer, nicknamed "The Golden city", is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur. It is the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer District. Before Indian independence, the town served as the capital of the Jaisalmer State, ruled by the Bhati Rajputs. Jaisalmer stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone and is crowned by the ancient Jaisalmer Fort. This fort contains a royal palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples of both the fort and of the town below are built of finely sculptured yellow sandstone. The town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert and has a population, including the residents of the fort, of about 78,000. Jaisalmer ranked 9th on Booking.com's Top 10 The Most Welcoming cities in the world. The only indian city to make in the list.
Hadauti or Harauti (Hadoti) is an Indo-Aryan language of Rajasthani languages group spoken by approximately four million people in the Hadoti region of southeastern Rajasthan, India. Its speakers are concentrated in the districts of Kota, Baran, Bundi and Jhalawar in Rajasthan, as well as in neighbouring areas of Madhya Pradesh.
Bundi is a city in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan state in northwest India and capital of the former princely state of Rajputana agency. District of Bundi is named after the former princely state.
Sawai Madhopur is a city in the Sawai Madhopur District in the southeastern part of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the administrative headquarter of Sawai Madhopur District in Rajasthan. It is renowned for its historical and cultural significance, with one of its main attractions being the Ranthambhore National Park. Ranthambore National Park which is 13 km from the city, and Ranthambore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site are located near Sawai Madhopur.
Bundi is a district in the state of Rajasthan in western India. The city of Bundi is the district headquarters. It has an area of 5,550 km2 and a population of 1,110,906. It is divided into 5 tehsils which are: Bundi, Hindoli, Nainwa, Keshoraipatan and Indergarh.
Kashiyatra, also known as KY, is the annual socio-cultural festival of Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi. It is a four-day long mega event held in January every year, and is one of the most prominent college festivals in India. Kashiyatra is one of the largest socio-culture festivals in Asia where 360+ colleges/universities take part.
Gagron Fort is a hill and water fort and is situated in Jhalawar district of Rajasthan, in the Hadoti region of India. It is an example of a hill and water fort. The fort was built by Bijaldev Singh Dod in the twelfth century. Later, the fort has also been controlled by Sher Shah and Akbar. The fort is constructed on the confluence of Ahu River and Kali Sindh River. The fort is surrounded by water on three sides and a moat on the forth side and hence earned the name Jaladurg . It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 as a part of Hill Forts in Rajasthan.
The Rajasthan Film Festival Award ceremony is a set of awards presented annually to honour both artistic and technical excellence of artistes in Rajasthani cinema as well as in other Regional Cinema of India. The awards were instituted in 2013. The 11th award ceremony was held on 30th September 2023 at Deep Smriti Auditorium. Aftab Shivdasani and Neha Dhupia did the hosting at the award night and Lifetime Achievement Awardwas given to the Bollywood actor Gulshan Grover. Bollywood Actor Govinda attended the festival as the chief guest.
Khanqah-e-Tajush Shariah or Dargah Tajush Shariah is a Shrine of Akhtar Raza Khan Azhari which is a monument located near Bareilly Sharif Dargah in Bareilly city of Uttar Pradesh state, India. He had millions of followers around the world.
Shravan Sagar is an Indian film actor. He made his acting debut in the Rajasthani languages film Mharo Biro Hai Ghanshyam. He made his Bollywood debut with the film The Hero - Abhimanyu, in which he played the role of Inspector Abhimanyu. Sagar has received recognition for his contributions to the Rajasthani film industry.
Katt Bafla is a popular and traditional dish from the Bundi district of Hadoti region in Rajasthan, India. It is a famous dish across the north Indian states in India. Traditionally this dish is made on every occasion in Rajasthan. In this dish Bafla is a type of spherical wheat bread whereas the Katt is a type of Barfi made with a mixture of unsalted wheat bread coarse powder with ghee and jaggery powder. Traditionally this dish is served with Daal and Kadhi.
Rameshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple of Shiva which is located in Akoda, Bundi, Rajasthan, India. The temple is situated in the Aravalli mountain range near a large waterfall. This is a famous temple in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan, and devotees come to it from both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Rungta College, Bhilai also known as Santosh Rungta Group of Colleges is a group of private educational institutions in Central India in the city of Durg, Chhattisgarh. The multiple campuses under it are affiliated with Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University (CSVTU), Hemchand Yadav University, Durg. It has a combined campus size of over 150 acres. It was also ranked 25th Top Engineering (Private) Colleges in India in 2023 by India Today and ranked 6 by Outlook India as India's top B-Schools 2022 The Group also holds the Guinness world record for maximum number of people in a singing relay - single song.
Manikarnika International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Inaugurated in 2022, The event is organised by Manikarnika Film Festival Trust.
Bhimlat Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple of Shiva which is located at a distance of about 35 kilometers from Bundi district headquarters in Rajasthan, India. The temple is situated in the Aravalli mountain range near a large waterfall named Bhimlat Waterfall. This is a famous temple as well as a tourist destination in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan and devotees come in large numbers to it from south eastern districts of Rajasthan.
Jait Sagar Lake is an artificial lake or reservoir situated in Bundi city in the state of Rajasthan in India. It is surrounded by the hills of the Aravalli mountain range. This lake, near Taragarh Fort, is filled with lotus flowers during winter and monsoon seasons. Jait Sagar is surrounded by towering walls and has four gateways that serve as entry points to the lake. It is located at a distance of less than 3 km from Bundi city.
Taragarh Fort is a fort located in Bundi, Rajasthan, India. Located high on a hill of aravalli mountain range, it is the principal tourist attraction in Bundi. The fort was built here on a steep hill at a height of 1426 feet. Many tunnels were made in it to exit the fort during the battle. These tunnels are visible at many places in the mountains.
Nawal Sagar Lake is an artificial lake or reservoir situated in Bundi city in the state of Rajasthan in India. It is surrounded by the hills of the Aravalli mountain range. It is a square shaped artificial lake, and a temple dedicated to Varuna, the God of ocean, is partially submerged in the middle of the lake. Nawal Sagar is surrounded by towering walls and has two gateways that serve as entry points to the lake. It is located in the centre of the Bundi city.
Bardha Dam is a gravity dam on the Talera river in the deoriya village of Bundi District, Rajasthan, India. It's a popular tourist destination in monsoon season where thousands of tourist come from different districts of Rajasthan state including Kota, Bundi, Baran Jhalawar, Bhilwara and Jaipur.
Rajasthan Diwas or Rajasthan Day also called the Foundation Day of Rajasthan is celebrated on 30th of March. On this day many cultural activities organised at Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and also at every district headquarters in Rajasthan. On March 30, 1949, the princely states of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner were merged to form 'Greater Rajasthan Union'. Since then the celebration of Rajasthan Day started.
