Sambhar Lake is a large inland saltwater lake located just at a distance of 70 km from Jaipur which finds mentioning in the epic Mahabharata as well.
As per the legend, this lake was part of the kingdom of a devil lord called Brishparva. Goddess Shakambari Devi turned the plains of the town into a mine of precious metal. However, since people were worried that such wealth can corrupt many, the goddess turned it into a reservoir of salt.
The Oberoi Vanyavilas Ranthambore is a glorious set up designed to make you live your dreams of tranquillity combined with wildlife wonder.
The property is inspired by the opulent caravans of royal families and flaunts luxurious tented accommodation, spa services, and authentic Rajasthani and international cuisines.
Some of the wonderful activities which can be taken up here include champagne sundowners, jungle drives, yoga, stargazing and dining by the lake.
The luxury tents are perfect to unwind and relax after a thrilling day spent while spotting a tiger in the neighbourhood jungle.
Speaking the story of a Atmanirbhar Bharat, a small village in Jaipur has become a role model where people have joined hands to become self dependant by cashing in on festive fervour in India and are engaged in producing handmade stuff which remains much in demand during festive times.
This time, the women here have produced 50,000 saffron flags to be hoisted on the rooftops of houses at the start of New Year, which has helped them generate decent livelihood opportunities.
On Holi, women from this village produced Gulal while on Diwali, they produced lamps and decor products, all handmade and organic in nature which was sold in large quantity across the state.
In fact, the demand for the saffron flags is quite high however the hands are limited. So we are training women and generating employment for them while boosting their confidence. This tailoring work is sure to help them earn decent living, said Pushpa Saini.
Says Ramkaran Saini, “Keshavpura, an ideal village, is taking a step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. The efforts of village development committee which started working towards this direction since last two years is now yielding desired results.
The saffron flags produced by these women have been supplied in Jaipur, Tonk, Sikar, Jhunjhunu etc, however as its demand remains high. Soon we will train women in large number to make it a hub of saffron flags, they said.
History of Keshavpura
Keshavpura village near Chaksu in Jaipur, once being deluged in floods in 1981, has emerged as model village.
The village was re-established by the efforts of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Its name was registered in the revenue records of the state on October 5, 2018. Built as an ideal village, Keshavpura has only one temple and one well, a concept aimed at ending caste discrimination.
The village, then known as Chadel Khurd, was washed away when the water of Dhund river engulfed the village leaving behind devastation in 1981.
The RSS volunteers worked relentlessly to rebuild the village and helped constructing pucca houses and get the lives of the villagers in order.
Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School, situated in the centre of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, speaks of architectural marvel as it doesn’t require ACs even at a time when the temperature outside touches 50 degree Celsius.
Built in an oval-shaped structure, the school blends with the desert landscape with the beautiful Jali wall at the roofs and solar installations ensuring that sustainable principles are followed at length.
Made of yellow sandstone, it speaks the story of sustainability as the students can study and play in the protected courtyard here without worrying about the extreme weather outside.
The building is designed by Diana Kellogg Architects and is funded by CITTA, an international non-profit organisation founded by Michael Daube, to bring in local communities to send their girls to school.
It will also encourage craftspeople to impart skills such as weaving and printing to the students’ mothers and aunts, and make it a marketplace to exhibit and sell their goods.
May Maa Durga bless you and your family with her nine avatars of Name, Fame, Health, Wealth, Happiness, Humanity, Education, Bhakti & Shakti. Happy Chaitra Navratri!
May Goddess Durga bless you with joy, happiness, friendship, love and everything else you want in your life. Happy Chaitra Navratri!
Nine nights of festivity with joy and revelry. May this occasion bring victories to you. Have a delightful Chaitra Navratri !
May You Find Happiness, Health and Prosperity in This Coming Year. Wishing You a Blessed and Happy Chaitra Navratri.
May Maa Durga empower u & ur family with her Nine Swaroopa of Name, Fame, Health, Wealth, Happiness, Humanity, Education, Bhakti & Shakti. Happy Chaitra Navratri!
Jallianwala massacre reported on April 13, 1919, emerged as a turning point of India’s modern history which left a permanent scar on Indo-British relations.
The British troops fired on a large crowd of unarmed Indians in an open space known as the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar (now in Punjab state) of India, killing several hundred people and leaving hundreds of them wounded.
On the afternoon of April 13, around 10,000 men, women, and children gathered in the Jallianwala Bagh, which was nearly completely enclosed by walls and had only one exit.
British officer General Dyer and his soldiers arrived and sealed off the exit and without warning, his troops opened fire on the crowd, reportedly shooting hundreds of rounds until they ran out of ammunition. Although it is not clear how many people died in the bloodbath, but, according to one official report, an estimated 379 people were killed, and around 1,200 more were wounded. After ceasing the firing, the troops immediately withdrew from the place, leaving behind the dead and wounded.
Mandawa Fort is situated in Mandawa district of Rajasthan which was founded by the Rajputs in the 18th century.
Since then, the city has been garnering acclaims for various attractions with the main attraction here being the Mandawa Fort, around which the town developed. The Mandwa Fort was built by Newal Singh, the first descendant of the Shekhawati rulers
Surrounded by the mysterious Aravallis, the fort was established to protect the flourishing trading outpost of Mandawa in the Shekhawati region.
Today, the fort has been converted into a heritage hotel and is famous for its painted arched gateway, beautiful frescoes, exquisite carvings, paintings of Lord Krishna and mirror work.
Mandawa has made a mark across the world for its beautiful havelis that are a trademark of the Shekhawati region, which is also known as the world’s largest open-air art gallery.
The beautiful district is located in about 168 km from Jaipur.
Meet IAS Mugdha Sinha, a self-taught artist who loves to paint glass bottles, upcycle old cookie tin jars and artify tote bags!
Working with Rajasthan Government, she is organising her first exhibition, Bottle is Canvas which is her first solo exhibition at JKK, Jaipur from April 8 to 14.
In fact, this will be a two-in-one art exhibition of Bottle Art and Freehand Mandalas
The exhibition has been born out of the artist’s idea to paint empty, discarded bottles which arose from a sudden and irresistible itch to paint with no ready availability of canvas.
It also promotes the concept of a circular economy and sustainable environment. Through her creations, the artist wants to convey the message of making the best of what life gives us; leaving things better than one finds them; converting adversity or lack of something into an opportunity and abundance.
The bottle is both the canvas and message.
She doodles freehand meditative mandalas, experiments with knife on glass bottles, paints canvas and also indulges in stain glass painting. Embroidery art has recently caught her fancy, rekindling an interest in needle-thread artworks. Her first group exhibition of sketch works ‘The Notes’ was held in 2008 in JKK. Thereafter, she has participated in various national and international art exhibitions. She is an alumnus of Lady Shri Ram College (LSR), Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and University of Berkeley, California, USA.
