Popular Hindu and Folk Deities at Mandore Government Museum
About 8 kms from Jodhpur, is a place called Mandore which in ancient times, used to be the capital of Marwar. This enchanting place having beautifully carved cenotaphs, halls of heroes, palaces and old fort, is of immense historical importance.
There are sixteen gigantic bright colored figures that stand there. All of them are carved out of a single rock and depicts popular Hindu and folk deities.
If you visit this place, don’t miss the caves in crags and the sprawling gardens, which are now shelter place for monkeys and peacocks. The greenery of Mandore which itself is an attraction, makes it an oasis in a true sense.
About Government Museum in Mandore
The Janana Mahal, which was built for the use of royal ladies by Maharaja Ajit Singh (1671- 1724 AD) in Mandore Garden, has been converted to a museum now.
Beautiful Temple at Mandor Gardens near Jodhpur
There is a Natural History section which has a African Bison and a crocodile of 11 feet. The long Art Gallery exhibits large paintings of Maharajas of Jodhpur and events in their lives. There is a complete section of miniature painting on Raga-Raganis.
The museum also has sculptures of gods and goddess, mentionable among them being the stature of Dancer (12th century AD) and carving of Krishnaleela on one big stone found from Kiradu. The carving in Devals, Dalan, Chattris and Ek Thamba tower make the Mandore museum and example of excellent architecture.
The Museum timings are 10 – 4:30 and its closed on Fridays and Govt Holidays.
Other Famous Tourist Attractions in Jodhpur
Jodhpur is also well known for the famous Mehrangarh Fort, It is largest fort in Rajasthan and Jaswant Thada, 1 km downhill from Mehrangarh contains Royal cenotaphs built in marble, with a picturesque location next to a little lake.
