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Haveli of Devta Ji in Kota, Rajasthan – Famous For Frescoes and Miniature Paintings

Nov 16

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Haveli of Devta Ji is situated on the bank of River Chambal near Garh Palace in Kota district of Rajasthan.

Haveli of Devta Ji History

Built around 1838 AD, this haveli belongs to the Rajpurohit of the Kota ruler who was addressed with the title of Bade Devta (Big Demi-God) as he looked like a demi- god. The origin of this Brahmin family was from the northern region of Kashmir.

Three brothers of the family are still residing in the haveli and the traditional rajtilak of the Rajput ruler family is still done by the oldest son of this family.

Famous  for Frescoes and Miniature Paintings

This beautiful Haveli of Devta Ji is  famous  for its frescoes.  It  has few rooms full of miniature paintings, which are worth a visit. The intricate marble carving tells you of the artistic prowess of the craftsmen.

The palatial mansion tells of the rich lifestyle of the people who used to live in this haveli.

As Haveli of Devta Ji is a a private residence, you need to get require prior permission to visit this Haveli.

Insight View on Kota

Jag Mandir, Kota

Jag Mandir, Kota

Kota  city houses imperial palaces and forts and has a kind of medieval grandeur. Kota’s history is steeped in bloodsheds and wars as huge battles for supremacy were fought between the Rajput chieftains and the Mughal emperors to gain the control of Bundi and Ajmer.

Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Kishore Sagar – Jag Mandir , Chambal Garden, Kansua Temple and Taragarh Fort are the places of interest in Kota.

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Chambal Garden – A Lovely Picnic Spot in Kota, Rajasthan

Oct 22

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The lush green garden near Amar Niwas Palace makes a lovely picnic spot in Kota, Rajasthan. While absorbing the ambiance of the palace one can enjoy boating in River Chambal.

Chambal Garden in Kota

Chambal Garden in Kota

Attractions Around Chambal Garden

The centerpiece is a murky pond stocked with crocodiles, which can be crossed by a wobbly suspension bridge by boat to allow a close-up view of the fish-eating reptiles. But if you visit now, you wont see them as the crocodiles have been virtually exterminated by hunting.

The nature lovers can also spend the day studying the thousands of plant species that are present to add life to this place. There are some plants that are typical to this region and are of much interest to the students and researchers of botany. Thus it can also prove to be a wonderful place for study tours.

Some Insight View on Kota

Kota is situated on the banks of Chambal River and is fastly emerging as an important industrial center. It boasts of Asia’s largest fertilizer plant, precision instrument unit and atomic power station nearby.

Modern Kota is a perfect blend of the medieval and modern times. Its wealth of centuries old forts, palaces and temples still speak of its glorious past.

Kota is also famous for its fine fabric called Kota Doria.

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Rao Madho Singh Museum, Kota – Exquisite Collection of Royal Rajasthan

Jun 17

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Kota Fort Museum

Kota Fort Museum

The 17th century old Kota fort is a vast complex of buildings, halls, temples and countryyards altered and added from time to time by different rulers. This Fort is also known for its Durbar Hall which has beautiful paintings and mirror work and has doors of ebony and ivory.

Rao Madho Singh Museum in Kota

Rao Madho Singh Museum is located in the Kota’s Fort and is named after the son of the first ruler of Kota state under Mughal emperor Jehangir.

It encloses exquisite collection of mellow mural paintings, attractive sculptures dating back to many centuries, royal armory, frescos and miniature paintings of Rajput traditions.

Many royal artifacts used by the Kota rulers are displayed in this museum attracting many historians and art lovers.

The upper galleries Laksh Bhandar, Arjun Mahal , Chhatri Mahal and Baka Mahal contain some of the finest mural paintings of kota school.

A Quick Insight about Kota

Kota lying on the banks of the Chambal River is a perfect blend of commercialization and at the same time reflects the cultural heritage of Rajasthan.

The city is replete with many forts, museums, palaces, temples and gardens which makes it an interesting tourist destination. The fort in Kota overlooking the Chambal Valley project is one of the most frequented spots in Kota.

Other Tourist Attractions in Kota

Various tourist attractions in Kota are the Jag Mandir, Brij Raj Bhawan Palace, Umed Bhawan Palace, a splendid haveli with beautiful frescoes and the royal cenotaphs.

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Ijayraj Singh for Kota Lok Sabha Seat – The Richest of All Election Candidates in Rajasthan

May 5

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Congressman Ijayraj Singh - Richest of All Election Candidates in Rajasthan

Congressman Ijayraj Singh - Richest of All Election Candidates in Rajasthan

Ijayraj Singh will contest the  2009 Lok Sabha elections as the  Congress candidate from the Kota Parliamentary Constituency.

The Kota Lok Sabha seat is currently represented by the BJP. They have fielded Shyam Sharma against Ijyeraj Singh.

BJP has been winning in Kota since 1989 barring the 1998 election.

Ijayraj Singh – Prince of Kota Royal Family

44 year old Ijyeraj Singh is son of the former ruler Brij Raj Singh. He has a MBA degree from Columbia University, which he has earned with distinction. He has a four-year work experience in UK and Delhi and now manages his sprawling estate.

Richest Candidate from Rajasthan

Ijayraj Singh has emerged as the richest royal in the poll fray in the state. In the affidavit accompanying his nomination, Ijayraj has declared  assets worth Rs 18 crore. Next on the list of royals is Chandresh Kumari, with net assets of Rs 13.3 crore.

An Interesting Battle between Ijayraj Singh and Shyam Sharma

Election mood in Kota is very vibrant. It’s a place which enjoys every bit of electioneering. You would find so many hoardings, catchy slogans and raging debates on poll issues.

BJP Kota Candidate Shyam Sharma

BJP Kota Candidate Shyam Sharma

The BJP candidate Shyam Sharma, a former engineer with the PWD, who runs a charitable hospital in Kota is trying to impress voters with his image of easy accessibility and grass root worker.

Ijayraj Singh has a good reputation among the voters. During his election campaign  in rural areas, his charisma played a powerful role in wooing the voters. Besides this, his neat and clean image is also playing a vital role.

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Dussehra Festival in Kota, Rajasthan – To celebrate Ram’s victory over Ravana

Feb 12

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About Kota

Kota is a fascinating mixture of medieval grandeur and modern industrialization. Known as the industrial capital of Rajasthan, Kota has left its past to history books and pushed itself into 21st century.

Dussehra Festival in Kota

The Dussehra mela is held in Kota every year in the Hindu month of Ashvin (Sept- Oct).

The festival of Dussehra is celebrated with fervor not only in Kota but throughout India in myriad ways. It marks the victory of Lord Rama over the Demon King Ravana.

This fiery battle between the good and the evil lasted ten days. The theatrical enactment of this dramatic encounter are held throughout the nation in which both children and elders participate.

Attractions of Dussehra Festival

A major attraction for the children, in these enactments, are the Vanar Senas or the monkey forces, headed by the monkey God Hanuman.

Ravan Putla (Effiggy) Burnt on Dusshera Festival in Rajasthan

Ravan Putla (Effigy) Burnt on Dusshera Festival in Rajasthan

The air resounds with slogans in praise of Lord Rama. Huge effigies of the vanquished Ravana along with his brother Kumbhkarana and his son Meghnath, made of paper & bamboo and stuffed with crackers are set alight.

As per legend says Ravana had ten heads, so the effigies of Ravana also has ten heads. These colorful effigies are a photographers delight.

It’s wonder how these effigies, which measure upto 72-75 ft in height are made to stand.

The worship of weapons during this festival was essential for the martial Rajput race.

Festivities and the cattle fair commence from the day after the effigy of the Ravana is burnt. Various cultural programmes last for a fortnight while the cattle and trade fair continues for the whole month.

Other Tourist Places in Kota

A few interesting sites to visit in around /kota are Badoli, Darrah Wildlife, Rock Paintings of Alaniya. The Goverment Museum and Jag Mandir.

Personal Note

We also burnt one effigy of Ravana, the snap of which you can very well see on the left.

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