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Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer
A short walk beyond Tazia tower is Gadsisar, an artificial lake that was an important
source of water in the past. A natural decline was enlarged to catch every drop
of rain and, in a season of drought, Gadsisar was the mainstay of Jaisalmer.
A lake might be a relief here. After all the sand, Gadsisar Lake is one of the major
tourist attractions. Just leave the madding crowd behind and venture towards the
outskirts and you will find yourself next to the famous Gadsisar Lake. Contrary
to the popular belief, it is not an oasis but a water conservation tank made around
1400 A.D. by the then maharaja of Jaisalmer, Maharwal Gadsi Singh.
Well within the city, named after Maharwal Gadsi Singh, the rainwater lake is a
favourite picnic spot. Carry a pair of binoculars and a camera with an appropriate
lens if you want to take away some really memorable pictures.
In the dry region of Jaisalmer, Gadsisar Lake has its own importance. The lake was
once a major source of water supply in the city of Jaisalmer and as such it is not
surprising to find numerous shrines and temples around it. A yellow sandstone gateway
that leads to the lake was constructed by a prostitute, Tilon, despite disapproval
from the Maharaja.
This place was selected because it had a certain amount of declivity already and
it automatically retained some of the rainwater. If you are lucky and venture out
in winters, you might get to see a variety of migratory birds. Due to its proximity
to Bharatpur, some of the birds get attracted to this place also.
You will find whole varieties of temples and shrines surrounding the lake. In later
years it became more of a pilgrimage spot. The beautiful gateway that arches across
the road down to the Lake was built by royal courtesan named Tillon in the end of
19th century, known as Tillon Ki prol (Gate of Tillon). Lord Vishnu's statue was
installed in the year 1908 A.D. or the gate by the courtesan & declared Krishna
Temple to save it from demolition by the then Maharawal.
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Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer
A short walk beyond Tazia tower is Gadsisar, an artificial lake that was an important
source of water in the past. A natural decline was enlarged to catch every drop
of rain and, in a season of drought, Gadsisar was the mainstay of Jaisalmer.
A lake might be a relief here. After all the sand, Gadsisar Lake is one of the major
tourist attractions. Just leave the madding crowd behind and venture towards the
outskirts and you will find yourself next to the famous Gadsisar Lake. Contrary
to the popular belief, it is not an oasis but a water conservation tank made around
1400 A.D. by the then maharaja of Jaisalmer, Maharwal Gadsi Singh.
Well within the city, named after Maharwal Gadsi Singh, the rainwater lake is a
favourite picnic spot. Carry a pair of binoculars and a camera with an appropriate
lens if you want to take away some really memorable pictures.
In the dry region of Jaisalmer, Gadsisar Lake has its own importance. The lake was
once a major source of water supply in the city of Jaisalmer and as such it is not
surprising to find numerous shrines and temples around it. A yellow sandstone gateway
that leads to the lake was constructed by a prostitute, Tilon, despite disapproval
from the Maharaja.
This place was selected because it had a certain amount of declivity already and
it automatically retained some of the rainwater. If you are lucky and venture out
in winters, you might get to see a variety of migratory birds. Due to its proximity
to Bharatpur, some of the birds get attracted to this place also.
You will find whole varieties of temples and shrines surrounding the lake. In later
years it became more of a pilgrimage spot. The beautiful gateway that arches across
the road down to the Lake was built by royal courtesan named Tillon in the end of
19th century, known as Tillon Ki prol (Gate of Tillon). Lord Vishnu's statue was
installed in the year 1908 A.D. or the gate by the courtesan & declared Krishna
Temple to save it from demolition by the then Maharawal.
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