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Fateh Prakash Palace Museum, Chittorgarh – A Showcase of Sculptures of Medieval Era

Fateh Prakash Museum, Chittorgarh

Fateh Prakash Palace Museum, Chittorgarh

Fateh Prakash Palace Museum, Chittorgarh  is located inside Chittorgarh Fort.  A big segment of the famous Fateh Prakash Palace was transformed into this museum in the year 1968 in order to preserve and highlight the heritage of Chittorgarh region.

Showcase  Sculptures of Medieval Era

The museum showcases a wide variety of things, specially sculptures. Significant among these sculptures is a statue of Ganapati that dates back to 8-9th century. Indira and Jai Ambica statues from the medieval era are also the proud possessions of this museum.

Section of  Fateh Prakash Palace Museum

Different section of this Museum devoted to daggers, weapons and armoury consists of helmets, axes, old shields, knives, farsa and uniforms of soldiers.

This museum also houses clay models of local tribes along with their traditional outfits. This entire splendid museum is divided in several sections like Coins, Art Gallery, Weapons and Tribal Life, Archaeology and Wood Crafts of Bassi village.

The collection includes objects of stone age, 632 sculptures, 2061 coins, 125 paintings and 318 arms & weapons, 2 inscriptions, 55 terracotta figures, 18 metallic objects and 70 objects of art & craft.

This museum remains open from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm. Visitors coming to Chittorgarh Fateh Prakash Palace Museum on Monday can enjoy a free entry.  This place remains closed on Friday and gazetted holidays.

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Kalika Mata Temple – Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

About Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. It reverberates with history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with the tales sung by the Bards of Rajasthan.

The main reason for visiting Chittorgarh is its massive hilltop fort, which is a depiction of Rajput culture and values. The fort stands on a 240-hectares site on an 180m high hill that rises rapidly from the plains below.

The town of the brave, known for its massive fort atop a hill, which can be singled out for its glorious past.

The fort has checkered history, it has witnessed some of the bloodiest battles in history, three great Sakas and some of the most heroic deeds of valor, which are still sung by the local musicians.

About Kalika Mata Temple

Kalika Mata Temple, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Kalika Mata Temple, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Kalika  Mata Temple built by Hamir in the 14 Century AD is dedicated to the Goddess of power and valor, Kali and is located on the Southern side of the Chittorgarh fort.

Originally it was built as a Sun temple in the 8th century by Bappa Rawal, but was destroyed during the first attack and re-built after regaining of the fort  by Rana Hamir.

Temple Architecture

Adorned with beautiful sculpture, the temple is admired by the entire tourist on their visit to Chittorgarh fort.  A center of pilgrimage for many Rajasthanis, the temple is stuffed with fables and stories.

Kalika Mata Temple  is built on Prathira style of design. Based on a raised platform, the temple has intricately impressed pillars, ceiling and gates. A visit to Chittorgarh and the temple is sure to enthrall you with legends Maharqana Pratap and many other unsung heroes of Mewar.

The house of Chunda is situated near the temple. There are several other temples, within the ramparts of the fort like that of the temple of Annapurana, Jain Temples etc.

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