Winter Festival – Mount Abu – Joy of coldest part of season in the state of dessert.

The festival acts as an ode to the rich culture and tradition of Rajasthan. It continues for three days. It offers a lot of room for fun and frolic in the midst of a picturesque location. On visiting the fair, you will also get to know a lot about the warmth and hospitality of the land. The joyous and cheerful ambiance prevalent in the place during the festival will be a great experience as well.

Mount Abu during the winter festival also features a number of other attractions. The variety of lovely performances put up by a number of artists makes it a great show. The classical and folk singers display their talent and mesmerize the visitors.

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Amber Fort - True reflection of royalty

Amber is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber, which used to be the capital, till it was moved to Jaipur. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, so as to illuminate the entire room. Located 9 Kms north west of Jaipur, the Amber Fort was once the Capital of the Minas.

The construction of the Amber Fort began in the year 1592 and was started by Man Singh I, but it was finished by his descendant Jai Singh I. The exterior of the Fort is not in the least like its interiors. The outside is very imposing and rugged looking whereas the inside is a comforting and warm interior which is influenced by both Hindu and Muslim style of ornamentation. On the walls, are paintings depicting various hunting scenes, and there is also a lot of work on walls, which are covered with intricate carving, mosaic and minute mirror work that make the halls look very majestic and imperial.
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Block Print bed cover - A handcrafted art converts colors and design in passionate and soothing form of cloths.

Block printing is believed to have originated in China towards early 3rd century. Records of its presence in Egypt and some Asian countries were also found around the 4th century, from where it spread to Europe and other places. Apart from wood, blocks were made of metals and porcelain also. But wooden block remains the most sought after apart from metal ones which has gained popularity in recent times. In hand block printing, the design is first drawn on wood using a sharp needle and then the desired design is carved using the chisel, hammer, file, nails etc. The printing involves laying the cloth/fabric, which is to be printed, on flat tables and impressions are made using the beautifully carved blocks.

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Bhainsrod Garh Sanctuary - Wildlife enjoyment in Rajasthan

Bhainsrod Garh Sanctuary is located in Chittaurgarh District of Rajasthan in India. The Bhainsrod Garh sanctuary is situated around 55 km west of Kota and covers a total area of 229 sq km of scrub and dry deciduous forest. Bhainsrod Garh is one of the latest additions in the list of Wildlife Parks or Sanctuaries as protected home to variety of rare as well as endangered animal and bird species. It was established as a sanctuary in the year 1983. A number of invaluable archaeological remains have been excavated from here and can also be seen in the Bhainsrod Garh Sanctuary.

The Bhainsrod Garh Sanctuary shelters rare sloth bear, leopard, hyena, jackal, fox, spotted deer and birds in its open degraded forest areas with rocky outcrops adjoining towns, villages and Bhainsrod Garh Fort.
Bhainsrod Garh Fort lies on the right bank of the Chambal River at a distance of around 50 Km from Kota. The fort is set amidst scenic surroundings and a village lies within the fort. Bhainsrod garh has a 14th century fort which was never besieged by an enemy force. Perched on a ridge overlooking the Chambal River, it is still occupied by the descendents of a feudal family. A prior permission is needed to visit the fort. An ancient temple of Gaipar Nath Mahadev on the way is an idyllic picnic spot is also worth a visit.
The best time to visit the Bhainsrod Garh Sanctuary is September to May.
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Shakambhari Mata Mandir, Udaipur Vati – Sikar, Rajasthan

Shakambhari is another divine form of goddess Durga which originated from “Shaka” – Veggies or food and “Bhari” - who wears.

As per the story in Devi Bhagwat Puran, chapter 28, it is said that, once there was no rain for a 100 year. This affected all the human beings terribly. In the same tenure the demon Durgam had acquired all the Vedas from lord brahma. Then devi durga came in the avatar of Mata Shakambhari with wearing lots of veggies and fruits on her to save the human beings and get back the Vedas.

It is located nearly 40 km from Sikar in Rajasthan. One can find all day running transport facility from Sikar as well as from Jaipur for the temple. 

The temple is beautifully carved in between the hills. There is an outstanding mirror work done in the whole interior of temple. The surrounding of temple is simply eye catching. There is an old dame near the temple.  Overall its an divine feeling with beautiful sights while the journey.

सकराय माता / सिकराय मत / शाकम्भरी माता

राजस्थान में पड़े भीषण अकाल के समय इन्होने अकाल पीडितो के लिए कंद मूल फल उत्पन्न किये, इसी कारन इन्हें शाकम्भरी ( शाक + भरी ) भी कहते हे.
यह मूलतः खंडेलवाल समुदाय की कुल देवी के रूप में विख्यात हे.
इनका शक्ति पीठ शेखावाटी अंचल में सीकर के पास उदयपुर वाटी में हे. चैत्र और आश्विन माह के नवरात्रों में यहाँ मेल लगता हे जहा दूर दूर से श्रद्धालु आते हे.
इस शक्तिपीठ पर नाथ सम्प्रदाय का वर्चस्व रहा हे.  

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