Wanna see seven wonders park of the world from one place? Visit Rajasthan’s Kota district to find the the miniature version of the marvellous seven wonders here.
Inside the park there are beautiful structures of Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower, Christ the Redeemer of Brazil, Colosseum and Statue of Liberty.
The park is located at the banks of the Kishore Sagar Lake which further enhances the beauty of the place.
It took more than 150 workers to complete the project.
People from all over the world have been flocking here to enjoy a lovely time with friends and family.
The food stalls inside the park offer yummy delights and people come here to have a great time enjoying a picnic with family and friends.
Republic Day 2021 is celebrated each year on January 26 in India. On this day, the Constitution of India came into effect. This year, the country marks its 72nd Republic Day amid COVID pandemic. Let’s see how, this year, the celebrations will be different in the wake of corona crisis:
For the first time in the history of many decades, there shall be no chief guest on R-Day parade and hence India will celebrate its Republic Day without any foreign leader as chief guest. Last year, President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro was the chief guest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited his British counterpart Boris Johnson to grace the Republic Day celebrations as chief guest, however, the UK PM on January 5 inform the PM about the cancellation of his India trip due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus strain.
2. Flight lieutenant Bhawana Kanth is set to become the first woman fighter pilot to be a part of the Republic Day parade this year.
3. The 72nd Republic Day will be further different as the number of participating children and folk artists have been restricted to 400 compared to over 600 last year. The decision has been taken in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
Kiradu Temples is yet another Khajuraho in Rajasthan, which is believed to be a cursed place.
Till date, Bhangarh and Kuldhara were known as the only cities to be cursed places of Rajasthan, however, there is yet another place called Kiradu, situated 35 km from Barmer, which is now a deserted place due to many mysteries surrounding it.
Kiradu, a little far off from Thar desert region, accommodates five temples which date back to 11th century AD. Due to erotic structures of the temple, the locals here call it the Khajuraho of Rajasthan. In fact, it is also called as the mini-Khajuraho of India.
Legend says that anyone staying here in this town at evening hours would turn into a stone. Hence the temples here remain deserted post sunset and no one enters here post evening hours.
History
Kiradu initially was named as Kiradkot, which was a Kirad Rajputs’ kingdom who lived in the 6th century AD. People here were devotees of Lord Shiva as it is seen from the shrines dedicated to the three-eyed deity present here.
A Parmar clan king, known as Someshwar, took the reins of this kingdom in his hand in the 12th century. However the Turushka invaders attacked the kingdom of Kiradu and Someshwar sought the help of a sage who helped in driving out the invaders. One day, the sage took leave from king, but left behind his disciple to take care of the kingdom. During the saint’s absence, the king got disillusioned and forgot to look after the needs of the sage’s disciple.
The disciple went ill, however no one except a potter woman took care of him.
On his return, the sage was angry after knowing about the ungrateful attitude of the king and he pronounced a cursed on the kingdom, saying that the citizens in the city will turn into stone for their lack of humanity! However, he spared the potter woman and warned her to leave the town. She was asked not to look behind. However, the woman turned back and was turned into a stone.
Since then, this superstition has prevented any human being from entering the Kiradu temples after sundown.
Bihar teenager Jyoti Kumari Paswan, who cycled for over 12,000-km to carry her ailing father home during the nationwide lockdown last year, is now the brand ambassador for Bihar government for an anti-drug abuse programme
The 15-year-old girl, last year, cycled with her father from Gurugram near Delhi to Darbhanga town in Bihar on facing starvation kind situation when all modes of transport remained suspended and there were no jobs around.
Bihar government has now chosen this “real-life hero” to intensify its campaign against use of narcotic drugs and intoxicants by the young generation.
She will visit schools and colleges and make youths aware about ill-effects of the drugs.
Sanju Samson is now the captain of the Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2021. Samson replaces Australia’s Steven Smith, one of eight players to be released. Here comes the not-much-known facts from his life:
Sanju Samson shares many firsts when it comes to cricket. He is the youngest cricketer to captain a Ranji Trophy side.
He is also the youngest player to score a half-century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Champions League Twenty20.
This boy from Kerala loves visiting beaches, playing football, water surfing and spending time with families and friends.
Born to Lijy and Samson Viswanath, his father was formerly a constable in Delhi Police
He feels that emerging players need the right mentors and hence he launched his sports academy in Thiruvananthapuram.
“This academy will bring out talents in the stream of cricket and football. I will not be directly linked to it, but my family will be contributing there.The players in the interiors of the country are ready to work out day in and day out but they don’t get right guidance. Hence, I took the initiative and launched it” he says.
Rajasthan, since ages, is known for its art, culture, music and dance! The state has also been luring Bollywood and many great films have been shot in this pristine land blessed with aesthetic forts and colourful bazaars! So, here comes the list of five evergreen films being shot here!
Guide: The evergreen song Aaj phir jeene ki tamanna hai, picturised on Waheeda Rehman, was shot in the largest fort of India situated in Rajasthan. This is none other than the Chittorgarh Fort. In one shot, a reflection of Waheeda was created in a mirror which was inspired by the legend of Alauddin Khilji catching a glimpse of Rani Padmini in the same mirror.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: A few of the best shots of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani were shot in the royal land of Udaipur. Who can ever forget the entire second half of this Hindi film that made us all wish for a fabulous destination wedding in Rajasthan? Shot in the Bagore ki Haveli in Udaipur, this film wonderfully depicts the colours, vibrant atmosphere and the beauty of Rajasthan. Capturing the quaint, old-world charm of Bagore ki Haveli, it tastefully showcases the massive palace with its intricately-decorated interiors, focus on modern art, as well as the presence of glass and mirrors in the interiors that are structured in classic haveli style.
Bajirao Mastani: Depicting a legendary love story, a part of this period drama have been shot in the stunning Amber Palace in Jaipur. Deepika’s famous song, Rang Do Mohe Laal beautifully shows the stunning architecture and interiors of the Amber Palace. Made from red sandstone and white marble, the exquisite Amber Palace is an interesting mixture of both Rajput and Mughal architecture and design.
Rang De Basanti: One of Indian cinema’s finest contributions to the modern age, Rang De Basanti shows you a glimpse of Rajasthan through a beautiful song that’ll make you wish you were there, too. Shot on the majestic Nahargarh fort overlooking the charming city of Jaipur, it wonderfully depicts the magnificence of the fort that proudly creates an impressive northern backdrop to the Pink City. Fort Nahargarh houses the summer destination for the royal family, and is traditionally known as the Abode of Tigers, for defending Amber against attacking enemies!
Delhi 6: Recreating the twisting old lanes of Delhi, the old-world charm of Sambhar, a small town in Jaipur district gave Delhi 6 its quaint look and feel. Showcasing local elements like charming architecture, colourful lanes and winding roads, it wonderfully depicts the culture and beauty of Rajasthan’s small towns.
So we can say that Rajasthan is not only one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world but also the most widely captured on cinema. The blockbusters with massive budgets as well as the documentaries made on a shoestring budget have been shot on a vast range of locations and facilities which has made this place a favoured location with both Indian and International filmmakers such as Christopher Nolan, Wes Anderson, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Karan Johar and more!
India created history on Gabba cricket ground on Tuesday by snatching the match from Australia who adopted everything crooked to steal the thunder but failed in their endeavour to do the same!
The team had to bite the dust in their own land, courtesy the fighting spirit of Team India who remained silent to all verbal assault, racist attacks and what not. Let’s discuss the amazing turnaround stories of five players who emerged real life heroes in this match.
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1. Natarajan: Being the son of a loom worker, he had no money for luxuries like cricket gear and shoes. For many years, Natarajan thought hundred times before investing in new shoes. His mother was in tears seeing him representing India on television set. His wife delivered their daughter when Natarajan was in UAE for playing IPL. The man hasn’t seen her daughter yet as he went straight to Australia in a bio bubble.
2. Shardul Thakur: He is another wonder boy whobattled obesity to play for Mumbai as well as for IPL. In fact, Sachin Tendulkar advised him to lose weight to have a great cricketing career ahead.
3. Siraj: Despite being born to a poor rickshaw driver, Siraj rose to become India’s new bowler who could not perform last rites of his father as he was in Australia representing Team India when his father died. Four years back when he was selected for the IPL, he chased only one dream – to never let his father drive an auto again. Last month, while he was still waiting to play is first test in Australia, his father died and he could not go back for the funeral.
4. Washington Sundar: His father – Sundar, was a talented cricketer who was sponsored by his rich neighbour throughout his local cricketing life. His name was Washington. The man passed away just before Sundar’s second son was born. Sundar named his son Washington as a tribute to his benefactor.
5. Navdeep Saini: This boy’sfather was a government driver who could not afford expensive cricket coaching for him. Eventually, Saini played exhibition matches on tennis ball at Rs.300 a match to fund his dreams.
On Tuesday, all these guys were together as debutants who turned this match over its head. All through their lives, they were waiting for this moment in their cricketing career and they settled all their failures, struggles, doubts and insecurities once and for all in this Test match.
Rajasthani ghagra, the traditional clothing of desert state, has made a mark on world map and won millions of hearts!
‘Rajasthani Ghagra is the pleated, long and embroidered skirt with bright swirling colours which is decorated with mirror work.
Representing the colourful culture of the desert state and the art and craft of the desert state, this dress has influenced world renowned designers and taken the dress to global fashion connoisseurs too!
The Rajasthani Ghagra is worn as the lower portion of a Ghagra kanchli, also called as Choli (blouse) and is tied around the waist, held by a drawstring.
History
The history of these ghaghras goes back to the 5th or 6th century AD as similar dresses have been seen in Buddhist sculptures and paintings dating from the Kushana or early Gupta period which is the archetype of the modern Ghagra.
Also these dresses were worn in the courts of the Mughals during Mughal era.
In present era, ghaghra with beads, fancy stitches, shells, and sequins, is in vogue. The motifs commonly used in ghaghras are of birds, animals, and flowers.
Gagron Fort in Jhalawar district is also called as Jal Durg or Water Fort as it is surrounded by water while being situated on hill.
Situated in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district, Gagron Fort, represents one of the most majestic forts in the state.
This fort lacks any kind of real foundation and is built over a solid rocky hillock.
With both Hindu and Muslim shrines situated in and around, the Fort has temples of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Durga inside the fort.
Being one of the six forts of Rajasthan listed under UNESCO World Heritage sites, Gagron Fort is unique and hence is named as Jal Durg or Water Fort as it is surrounded by waters of Ahu and Kali Singh Rivers from its three sides.
The fort hence remains impregnable.
The two rivers confluence outside the fort and gives it a pristine look.
The view from outside hence is majestic, breathtaking and serene from ramparts of the fort.
Six Forts listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chittor Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Gagron Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Amer Fort (Jaipur) and Jaisalmer Fort
Gagron Fortlocation
The Gagron Fort is situated 14 kms from Jhalawar City in Rajasthan.
How to Reach Jhalawar?
Jhalawar is connected by road and rail to Kota while Kota is well connected to major cities in country. The nearest airport fro Kota is Indore airport situated in Madhya Pradesh which is 232 Kms from the city
