Lord
Mayo’s statue.
Mayo College |
The
Jhalra near
the Durgah. Ajmer |
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Ajmer
in Rajasthan state is a very ancient city, at one time the military
headquarters of the Moghuls, today known the world over as a holy
city attracting hundreds of pilgrims of all faiths to the shrine
of the great Moslem saint – Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti.
Close
to Ajmer, at the foot of the Tazagarh Hill, stands a rare relic
of Hindu architecture – Arhai Din ka Jhompra. It was originally
meant to be a Sanskrit college but converted into a Mosque. The
workmanship of this monument is unique and beautiful.
The
Anasagar Lake formed in the 12th century by raising an embankment
between two hills provides enthralling landscape, embellished with
gardens and five elegant white marble pavilions. Also known for
its religious significance and popularity is the Pushkar Lake and
temples sacred to the Hindus. Here every year in November thousands
of pilgrims gather to bathe in the sacred lake. It is also the occasion
for the largest Cattle Fair providing an abundant colourful scenes-
jewellery, costumes and turbans.
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Ceiling
of
Arhai din ka jhopra |
Ceiling
of
Sheesh Mahal Ajmer |
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