“Where did you spot these Red Necked Falcons?” “In the Tal Chapar grassland.” “No. Exactly where? which side?” Well…..and we narrated the spot as best as we could, telling the […]
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Sun temple, Lord Parshvanath Temple and other offbeat things to do and see in Ranakpur
In this article, we would look at other offbeat monuments in Ranakpur that includes temple of Lord Parshvanath & Neminath, and a Sun Temple.
Thousand Petaled Lotus in Ranakpur Temple
The thousand petaled lotus carving in the Jain temple of Ranakpur evokes a desire to understand why Lotus is considered to special in Oriental religions.
The story of Lord Parshvanatha
The story of Lord Parshvanatha is the story of his previous births, animosity with Meghmali and why Naga deva saved him from Meghmali.
Radiant Jain Temple of Ranakpur
We would now roam inside the Ranakpur Jain Temple, looking at and appreciating all that makes it a unique monument and place of worship.
Ranakpur Jain Temple – A Hidden Gem of Rajasthan
The Jain Temple of Ranakpur is a hidden gem among the places to visit around Udaipur. This article is about its architectural style, and carvings.
Ranakpur Jain Temple – The Dream Temple of Dharna Shah
This article is about who built the Ranakpur Jain Temple, the four pillars responsible for its construction and its general history.
Jatra of the devotees of Baba Ramdev Peer in Rajasthan
On the way to Ranakpur, we see devotees of Baba Ramdev on Jatra. In this article we would talk about the annual Jatra done by these devotees.
Boating in Rajsamand Lake
Why have I visited Rajsamand? I was speaking with my sister-in-law on the phone, saying, “No, no, this time we’re heading to Udaipur after such a long time, and it […]
The Nawabs of Junagadh
In this article, we would talk about the Nawabs of Junagadh, their contribution to Junagadh and how Sardar Patel merged Junagadh in India.
Buddhist cave complex and the Stepwells of the Uparkot Fort
In this article we would visit the other two important monuments – Buddhist Cave Complex and the Stepwells of the Uparkot Fort in Junagadh
Junagadh – A walk through history and folklores at Uparkot Fort
In this article, we would visit the Uparkot Fort in Junagadh and from its monuments and many associated lores we would know more about its history.