City Of Jaipur

Saturday, 28 January 2017

Jal Mahal restoration worth Rs.25 crore Begins to Ruin Again

The beautiful process of restoration of the magnificent monument, Jal Mahal in Jaipur, is one task that many eyes had waited to complete. The magnanimously built Jal Mahal that lies over the Man Sagar Lake offers a splendid view of the alluring sheen of water, covered with Nahargarh hills. The restoration of Jal Mahal was carried out to restore and protect the monument that dates back to the old century.

The restoration of Jal Mahal palace in Jaipur happens to be under the private-public partnership. The graceful and poised heritage of our city was caught up in the slew of petitions and a legal tangle that threatens to derail similar projects across the country. This brought a lot of entangles which catered to the good looking infrastructure of Jal Mahal, Jaipur.

The Jal Mahal we see is because of the Jal Mahal Jaipur restoration project, which takes care of the meticulous protection of the palace as part of the Jal Tarun Project. In 2005, public and private officials joined hands for the first time to revive the heritage site in Rajasthan. This project provides for the best practice blueprint for future projects in India requiring environmental revitalization. The splendid monument restoration of Jal Mahal included restoration of art, architecture, and ambiance. These 3 are important for the revitalization process to go smooth.

Amar Jawan Jyoti in Jaipur

Amar Jawan Jyoti, a monument which was created to give a tribute to all the martyrs and soldiers. It is also known by the name 'Flame of the immortal soldiers'. Situated in Vidyut Nagar, Amar Jawan Jyoti is always lit up with vibrant colors across the magnanimous Vidhan Sabha. It’s a memorial establishment which exuberates a perfect amalgamation of the tribute which was given to the immortal soldiers, the patriotism and a strong belief for the betterment of the nation.

The Architectural Bliss

Amar Jawan Jyoti in Jaipur city has amazing architecture, being constructed with a black marble pedestal, along with an upturned rifle, a warhead covering and four vases whereby each has a perpetual light arriving from CNG blazes. The people are stunned by its architecture and with the gold script, which enlivens the whole environment with the encouraging words of the soldiers who devoted their lives for the nation. The main feature of Amar Jawan Jyoti is its four corners which are always lit up!

Let’s Take a Dip into the History

Amar Jawan Jyoti is a portion of the great India Gate. This signifies a very quintessential position in the historic ambiance of the nation. This whole memorial structure was constructed in the memory of all those soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation and for the star of the 'Liberation of Bangladesh' in the year 1971. Amar Jawan Jyoti was installed by then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi in the year 1972. Since then, the patriotism has been raging with Amar Jawan Jyoti which has been considered India's catacomb of numerous soldiers.

At present, Amar Jawan Jyoti is managed by the soldiers of Indian Army. The Wreaths are positioned by the Prime Minister, commanders of Indian Army and other VIPs on the Republic Day at Amar Jawan Jyoti. Also, after the war between India & Pakistan in 1971, Indira Gandhi gave an attainable importance to the in the best interest of the nation on the Republic Day. Later this culture has been followed by both the highest dignitaries of the nation, the prime minister and president to pay respect at Amar Jawan Jyoti on yearly basis.
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Celebrate Indian Republic Day this 26th January in Jaipur

'सरज़मी-ए-हिंदुस्तान'

कुछ नशा तिरंगे की आन का है, कुछ नशा मातृभूमि के मान का है।

हम लहराएंगे हर जगह ये तिरंगा, नशा ये हिंदुस्तान की शान का है।

26th January is celebrated as the Indian Republic Day all across India. This year it has brought us a long weekend to relax as you can club it with the weekend by taking a Friday off. However, a relaxing weekend should never come in the way of participating in flag hoisting and the pleasure of seeing the beautiful tricolor fly free high up in the sky.

Being in Jaipur, here is what you can do to celebrate the Republic Day 2017, the 68th Republic Day of India.

1. Join the Rashtriya Riders for Flag Hoisting

Join the Rashtriya Riders for flag hoisting at Amar Jawan Jyoti, Jan Path, Jaipur.

Gather at the location by: 6 a.m.

Flag off time: 6:30 a.m. (sharp)

2. Join the ICSI family for Republic Day 2017 celebrations

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India is celebrating the 68th Republic Day in Jaipur, which you all can join from 10 a.m. onwards. The program includes flag hoisting followed by National Anthem. An art exhibition ‘Kaarigiri’, poetry recitals and a quiz competition have also been organized by the members.

Time: 10 a.m. onwards

Venue: Jaipur Chapter, A-5/A, ICSI House, Institutional Area, Jhalana Doongri, Jaipur

Jaipur on Republic Day 2017: Monuments lit beautifully in Patriotic Colours

This 26th January, India celebrated its 68th Republic Day and we have some exclusive pictures of Jaipur on Republic Day 2017. The most popular Jaipur monuments were beautifully lit in patriotic tri-colours for the Republic Day 2017 India. And Jaipurites took a lot of selfies with the gorgeous looking

Like every year, Jaipur monuments lit up in tricolours to mark Republic Day. And what better way to showcase patriotism than clicking a selfie with these buildings in the background? So Jaipurites flocked to these spots to enjoy an evening with their families and friends

1. Albert Hall

Image credit: Shalini Maheshwari

2. Statue Circle

3. Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha

Wednesday, 18 January 2017

London Newspapers called Jaipur’s Maharaja Madho Singh a ‘Religion Devoted King’

Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh of Jaipur, who reigned from 1880 to 1922, was a great devotee of Ganga ji and Radha-Krishna. He also had immense love for Haridwar and used to visit the city by train and stay there for a month every year. His queens, servants and chefs used to travel with him. He also built the Ganga ji temple in 1914, which costed 35,000 and the stones for its construction were brought from Karauli.

But why did the London newspapers call him a ‘religion devoted king’? Read this interesting story of Jaipur’s Madho Singh’s visit to England and get to know the reason yourself!

It was in the year 1902 that Madho Singh had to go to England for the crowning of the British king. The Ganga ji devotee Maharaja of Jaipur got special huge urns prepared especially for his England visit. He used them to carry water of River Ganga with him on the trip. These huge urns are still kept displayed at the City Palace.

One of the huge Silver Urns displayed at the City Palace

All through his trip, the Maharaja’s food was prepared using the holy water of Ganga and he used the same for drinking as well.

The maharaja left for Bombay via train and carried his Radha-Krishna along with him through a huge procession till the train.

Gaming Zones, Adventure Zones or Amusement Parks: Jaipur has it all!

Jaipur becoming a gaming hub and an adventure zone

Jaipur is seen to evolve as a gaming hub. Earlier in the city games and gaming zones were developed merely at one or two places, but drastically has time changed! The figure from one or two games has changed to different sports and games being played by the youth of the city. The number has gone up to 500. Gaming hubs have also developed which offer a mix of different sports under one roof to the people for their enjoyment. People do not have to go to different places for playing different games; it’s all under a roof in the gaming hubs.

Preferred choice of gaming in Jaipur: Pellet guns

Pellet gun (air gun) is a form of sport that’s gaining splendor and making a rock amongst the residents of the Jaipur city. This game has become the first choice amongst the youngsters of the city. It is much in the news as a controversy that the use of pellet guns is causing a chaos and unrest in Kashmir, but, the youth of Jaipur is absolutely going crazy for it.

Paintball uses pellet guns

The pellet guns are being used in a sporty fashion for the game of Paintball. Along with the fever of Paintball taking a high in the city, other games with a newer concept are also becoming a favourite amongst the people at various locations in the Jaipur city.

Maharajas of Jaipur - At a Glance

Royal Family - Kings of Jaipur

The city of Jaipur has witnessed a glorious royal past with a number of valiant rulers from the Kachawas clan of Rajputs. Here is the list of all Maharajas of Jaipur till date.

1. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the first Maharaja of Jaipur

He reigned from 1700 to 1743. Jai Singh II decided to move the capital of the Kacchawas rulers from Amer and established the Jaipur city. Jaipur has got its name from its founder and the first Maharaja of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. During his reign, the Maharajas of Jaipur were bestowed with the title of ‘Sawai’ by Emperor Muhi ud-din Muhammad Aurangzeb, who awarded it to the young Raja Jai Singh II.

His official title goes as – ‘Saramad-i-Raja-i-Hindustan, Raj Rajeshwar Shri Rajadhiraj Maharaj Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II’.

2. Maharaja Sawai Shri Ishwari Singh Bahadur, the second Maharaja of Jaipur

He reigned from 1743 to 1750. During his short reign, Shri Ishwari Singh Bahadur of Jaipur patronized several literary and artistic works and also supervised the construction of his father’s marble cenotaph at Gaitore.

His official title goes as – ‘Saramad-i-Raja-i-Hindustan, Raj Rajeshwar Shri Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Sawai Shri Ishwari Singh Bahadur’.

3. Maharaja Sawai Shri Madho Singh, the third Maharaja of Jaipur

He reigned from 1751 to 1768.

His official title goes as – ‘Saramad-i-Raja-i-Hindustan, Raj Rajeshwar Shri Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Sawai Shri Madho Singh’.