If you ever visit the Amer Fort or Amer Palace, you cannot miss this stunning temple ruins standing awkwardly yet with pride in a seemingly modern setting. The temple has an amazing story too. Originally created by Raja Alan Singh Chanda, the Meena king belonging to the Matsya clan, the temple is erected for Goddess Amba whom they…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Ocean 2
This is what I call an ocean of humanity; people coming in and out of every possible direction! Here’s a bit of trivia about the crowd-pulling temple. The Amber Fort at Jaipur is home to the famed Shila Mata temple which spots a big idol of Goddess Kali in white marble. Legend has it that…
The Kesar Garden
The Kesar (Saffron) Garden can be seen from the Queen’s Royal Hammam (Turkish style bath), from the Amber Fort (also known as Amer Fort). Local believe that all the carpets found in old Rajasthan have patterns inspired from the stunning garden’s setting.
Sheesh Mahal
The Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) is probably the highlight of the Amber Fort or Amer Fort which lies, 13 km from Jaipur, Rajasthan. Closed for restoration when we were on a visit, folklore says that the room could be lit by a single candle because of the mirror placement. The palace was also the…
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