NOVEMBER 2007 E-Magazine - Pravasi Today

India.
Jaipur is perhaps the ideal city
that one can choose for this rustic city
has plenty of forts and monuments
that remind you of the ancient
glamour, glory and charm of Rajput
rulers. Most popular historical
monuments here are the Jantar
Mantar, the Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort,
Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal,
Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Govind
Devji Temple, Sisodia Rani Palace,
Royal Cenotaphs and Jal Mahal are
other attractions.
The Jantar Mantar is an
astronomical observatory located at
Jaipur was constructed by Maharaja
Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1716.
There is a huge masonry instruments
of extraordinary precision located
inside the Jantar Mantar. The
astronomical instruments at the Jantar
Mantar were meant to determine the
exact position of longitudes, the
equator and the latitudes. The main
astronomical instruments set up at
this royal observatory are the
Jaiprakash Yantra, Ram Yantra and
the Samrat Yantra.
The Hawa Mahal is one of the
most popular monuments that you can
visit during your tours to Jaipur in
Rajasthan. This historical monument
is a multi-layered palace that has a
beehive structure and is an
architectural marvel. The Hawa
Mahal was constructed for the women
of the royal court. Maharaja Sawai
Pratap Singh of Jaipur, Rajasthan,
built the Hawa Mahal in the year
COVER STORY
1799. This architectural wonder was
built with pink and red sandstone and
the walls of this monument are
decorated with artistic motifs.
The Amber Fort located at a
distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur,
Rajasthan, India. The Amber Fort
complex is located atop a hill
overlooking the tiny Maota Lake and
the Jaipur-Delhi highway. This
massive and imposing architectural
wonder is a must visit during your
tours to historical monuments in
Jaipur, India. There are quite a few
monuments within the fortress such
as the Diwan-e-Khas, Sukh Niwas,
the Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal and the
Temple of Victory.
The Jaigarh Fort is located on top
of a hill. This massive fort is flanked
by tall and huge gateways and
watchtowers and makes a great place
to visit during your historical tours to
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. The
Nahargarh Fort located in Jaipur,
India is also situated on top of a hill.
This fantastic historical monument
was constructed in the year 1734.
The ancient Jain Temples at
Dilwara and the Temple dedicated to
the Hindu deity Lord Brahma in
Pushkar and a hundred other temples
that are scattered all over Rajasthan
are quite famous.
KERALA
God's own country
The land of Kerala is believed to
be a gift of the Arabian Sea. Owing to
its favourable location this land
fostered trade and established
contacts with Egypt, Assyria, Greeks,
Romans and the Chinese.
Kerala, the land with its
incredible natural beauty is a small
coastline state of India. It is a homely
state which respects the mythological
concept of 'Athithi Devo Bhava'
(guest is god). As coconut trees
dominate the landscape, Kerala is
also known as 'the land of coconuts'.
Kerala, the land with its
incredible natural beauty is a homely
state which has natural beauty in
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