Nawal Sagar Lake

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Nawal Sagar Lake
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Nawal Sagar Lake
Location Bundi, Rajasthan
Coordinates 25°26′46.91″N75°37′59.88″E / 25.4463639°N 75.6333000°E / 25.4463639; 75.6333000
Type reservoir, fresh water
Basin  countries India
Settlements Bundi

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. [1]

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It is one of the four lakes of Bundi city, the other three being: Jait Sagar Lake, Phool Sagar Lake and Kanak Sagar Lake. [2]

History

It is an ancient Lake. The Hada Chauhan rulers of princely Bundi State Rao Raja Bhoj (1585–1608) had it deepened and the walls strengthened. He also built a palace named Moti Mahal (Rawala) on it. Later Rao Raja Chhatrasal (1631–58), Rao Raja Umed Singh (1741–69) built palaces and walls huge. Maha Rao Raja Ajit Singh (1770–73) built 'Ram Bagh' on its shore and a huge Shiva temple and a Chhatri inside the lake. [3]

Architecture and attractions of the lake

In this lake, the architecture, sculpture, and structure of its walls and Shiva temple are visible. The best aspect of the lake that primarily attracts the tourist is that it reflects a mirror image of the Taragarh fort in its water. The chhatri built in the centre of this lake is also a beautiful example of craftsmanship. [4]

Lake restoration works

in 2023, the district administration of Bundi has approved an amount of more than Rs 5 crore for the restoration work of Nawal Sagar Lake. The lake will be conserved. The park near this lack which is divided into two parts, will be joined together. Modern type of swings and seesaws will be installed for children in the park and the route of the roads will be changed near the lake. A big chaupati will also be built. [5]

Events

Nawal Sagar is a popular destination for organizing events. Every year, Bundi Utsav, a cultural program held by the tourism department of Rajasthan is organised at the lake shore. Many cultural activities take place under this program including Deep Dan ceremony in which clay lamps are floated in lake by local residents. [6]

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