This is another home of a different kind; these are the remains of what used to be a glorified horse stable for the royal horses at the Fort of Chittor. Although it did suffer the wrath of Allaudin Khilji, like the rest of the fort did. But most of the structure still stands tall.
Tag: Chittorgad
Weekly Photo Challenge: Home
Back home in India, we attribute every walk of life with a deity. Hinduism, more than a religion is a way of life. This picture is of Meera Mandir at the Chittorgar Fort off Udaipur, Rajasthan, and depicts a peaceful home, one where God resides. Meerabai was married off in her childhood to Prince Bhoj…
Chittor ki Rani Pandmini ka Jauhar
Time for a lesson in Indian history. The rich Indian culture is well rooted in the religious scriptures, legends and folklore. And one such tale is that of Queen Padmini of Chittor. Said to be beautiful beyond belief, there were many who wanted her to rule their hearts along with their kingdom. One such King…
The Tower of Victory
Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory) stands nine storeys tall inside the Chittorgad Fort, and was built by Maharana Kumbha to celebrate his victory over the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat in 1440. The tower is 122 feet high perched atop a 10 feet base. The tower features sculptures and carving across its periphery. The…
The Holy Hindu Trinity
Arguable the most beautiful temple in all the temples that grace the Chittorgarh Fort, this temple spots a statue of the Hindu Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh – the creator, the preserver and the destroyer). Legend has it that a jilted Allaudin Khilji went on a rampage after Queen Padmini jumped alive in fire, after King…
Snapshots of my World 