Thursday, 7 July 2011

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh

Jaipur, India's celebrated Pink City and the erstwhile kingdom of the Rajputs find adequate mention in the annals of history. Apart from its glorious martial history, folklore and splendid epigraphic edifices the city is also renown for its natural beauty manifested in its gardens like the Sisodia Rani ka Bagh.
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh JaipurSisodia Rani Ka Bagh is a beautiful garden, located at a distance of 10 kms from Jaipur, on Jaipur-Agra Highway. Sisodia Bagh gets a prime attraction in the charming city of Jaipur. The Garden appeals more to the beholder, since it stands as a symbol of love. In 1728, Sisodia Rani Garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, with an intention to gift the garden, to his Sisodia Queen from Udaipur. As the name suggests, the Garden was named after the queen, who was adorable to the King.

Sisodia Rani Garden served as a natural sanctum and a getaway for the Maharani of Jaipur. Here, the queen used to spend time in the lap of nature, away from the political machinations of the royal palace. The Garden houses fragrant shrubs and exquisite variety of plants, which exclaims the fact that it made a perfect sanctum for the lady of the royal household. For centuries, the garden offered a retreat to the crowned heads and royal ladies, but at present everybody can enjoy this exotic and refreshing garden.

The structure of the garden is imbibed from the Mughal style of Architecture, which makes it a well-designed garden. Sisodia Rani Garden appears to be designed on the theme of eternal lovers, Radha-Krishna. The garden appeals to the artistic and visual tastes of the spectator with its layered gardens, fascinating fountains, painted pavilions and galleries. The interesting frescos, depicting the exotic scenes of Radha-Krishna, enthrall the visitors for their divine appearance.

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh captivates the people for its beautiful landscaping and ceaseless charm. Set amidst the desert land, the garden exhibits skill of a human hand and the beauty of nature. If you are planning a trip to Jaipur, don't miss this magnificent garden, which is truly a feast for the eyes. 
The picturesque rambling lawns abounding in lush foliage and colorful vibrancies of the seasonal blooms is replete with pretty fountains with ornate figurines, galleries, pavilions, sparkling pools gleaming like a mirage of quicksilver, beautifully trimmed flowerbeds and murals vividly narrating the legends surrounding Lord Krishna. The murals are truly appropriate to the garden's central theme since they mainly portray the love that blossomed between Lord Krishna and his true love, Radha.
Experts say that Sisodia Rani ka Bagh is one of the most attractive gardens of the Jaipur city. One can get mesmerized by its wonderful fountains and water channels that decorate the inside areas of Sisodia Rani ka Bagh . The walls of Sisodia Rani ka Bagh are decorated with stunning and multicolored murals of Lord Krishna. A multitude of green trees with blooming flowers enthrall the tourists to their hearts content. One can easily take rest under the shades of these trees. Simultaneously they can take pleasure in cool breeze that blow there. Plentiful pavilions are built inside the Sisodia Rani ka Bagh which people can pay visit as well. Thus this Sisodia Rani ka Bagh is enough for relaxing from the mundane life of the city. One can bask into the fun of walking past the soft green grass; and also the scent of flowers creates a daze to any nature lover. 


Way back in the 17th and 18th century, the elegantly laid multi-tiered garden was a popular summer retreat for the young maidens and royalty of Jaipur. The gurgling springs at Galta housing the revered shrines of Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman is situated in its vicinity and enhance the garden's sanctity.
Sisodia Rani ka Bagh, located in southeast Jaipur is an idyllic green paradise, an oasis of quietude and a symbol of true love and thereby happens to be one of Jaipur's much coveted tourist spots.
Location: On Jaipur-Agra Highway, 10 kms from Jaipur
Built by: Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
Built in: 1728
Highlights: Murals of Radha-Krishna
How to reach: One can easily reach Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh from Jaipur either by taking local Buses, Cars or Taxi

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