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About
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Ghanerao is a small village in Desuri tehsil of Pali district
of Rajasthan.The village of Ghanerao is located in a
wonderful, rural location which shows the essence of village
and tribal life of Rajasthan whilst being close to the famed
Jain Ranakpur Temples and the Kumbalgarh Fort. The
village is located on the Sadri-Desuri road State Highway 16.
Due to its closeness to Kumbhalgarh fort, Ranakpur Jain temple
and Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, it is an important place
in tourism. There are many Hindu and Jain temples in and
around Ghanerao. There are about 11 Jain temples some of them
are quite old, Among them Muchhal Mahavir Temple is the most
prominent. In the village there are also Hindu temples of
Laxmi Narayanji, Charbhujaji and Murlidhar. On the outskirts
of the village a ‘math’ known as Giriji Ki Dhani is situated.
A temple of Gajanand here is worth seeing.
The village of Ghanerao is a pilgrim hotspot, due to the
presence of a large number of temples in the region. For this
reason, the village of Ghanerao also attracts many tourists,
as they flock along to witness the festivities in the region
during the peak seasons. According to census 2001 Ghaneraohad
a population of 7,650.
The Jain temples in Ghanerao are very old, while the Hindu
temples in the region are relatively new. Laxmi Narainji is a
worth visiting temple in Ghanerao. A temple dedicated to the
deity Murlidhai is also a famous temple in the region.
Tourists and pilgrims also flock to the Chabhiya temple, which
is very popular among the locals. The most famous temple in
Ghanerao is the one dedicated to Gajanand, which is mostly
famous for the huge statue of the deity that is housed in the
temple. This huge statue is flanked by statues of other
deities on the side.
The temple of Muchhal Mahavir is a famous Jain temple that
lies at a distance of about 5 kms from Ghanerao. This is a
rare Jain temple that depicts Lord Mahavir with a moustache,
and is one-of-its-kind. Ghanerao village is a wonderful base
from which to discover true rural Rajasthan. One can encounter
Rabari herdsmen - the colorful nomadic shepherds who travel
thousands of kilometers with their flocks searching for
pasture for their sheep in addition to the simple yet peaceful
way of life of the local Garisa Tribe. The surrounding lakes
attract many migratory water birds and it is not unusual to
see the occasional crocodile basking in the sun. |
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Location of Ganerao |
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Ghanerao is a small village which is located in the Indian state
of Rajasthan. A part of Pali district, the place is well-known
for its heritage, landscape and wildlife. Ghanerao has good road
network connecting it with other places in vicinity like Udaipur
and Jodhpur.
Narali is situated about 30 km off Ghanerao. There are a number
of old temples and it is a major pilgrim centre for the Jains.
It lies at the base of a hillock, on the top of which is a huge
statue of an elephant. One of the temples on the hillock is
devoted to Baijnath Mahadev and the other to Hinglaj Mata. On
another hillock, there is a temple dedicated to Neminath. In the
village, the temple of Adinath is said to be very old. The outer
mandap, on its ceiling has mural paintings, which though over
200 years old, have retained their original shine and color. The
other temples in the village are Adinath temples, Tapeshwar
Mahadev, and Charbuja. |
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Best time to visit Ganerao |
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climate of Ghanerao is tropical with the mercury climbing up to
a maximum of around 42°C and a minimum of around 22°C in the
summer. Winters are a bit colder with a maximum of around 20°C
and a minimum of around 11°C. Annual total rainfall is around 55
centimeters. The best time to visit Ganerao is from October to
March. |
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Tourist Attraction in Ghanerao |
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Gajananda Temple
One of the must-see temples of Ghanerao is the amazing
Gajananda Temple, devoted to Lord Ganesha. The inner
sanctum of this temple has intricately carved life sized
marble statues of the Lord with his wives; Ridhi (who
represents prosperity) and Sidhi (who represents spiritual
prowess).
Ghanerao Royal Castle
Ghanerao Royal Castle lies on the Udaipur - Jodhpur route
at about 5 kms from Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. The
Castle is a beautiful castle that appears a little old but
is very refreshing and charming. It transports the
visitors back in time with its tranquil and quiet
atmosphere. As this castle and the surroundings are not
crowded with tourists they make one feel alone in the
world. The Castle was built in a typical Rajput style of
architecture.
Ghanerao Jungle Lodge or Bagha Ka Bagh
It lies on the edge of Aarvali Hills in Rajasthan,
Ghanerao Jungle Lodge offers modern rooms with a cable TV.
Featuring a restaurant and 24-hour reception, the property
is 500 meters from Kumbalgarh National Park.
Horse Safaris
One can also indulge in activities like horse safaris in
the village of Ganerao. |
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Places around Ganerao |
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Muchhal Mahavir Temple
Muchhal Mahavir in the Kumbhalgarh sanctuary is about 5 kms from
Ghanerao. It is a Jain temple known and said to be a
contemporary of the Ranakpur temples. It is the only Jain temple
in which the statue of Lord Mahavir has been depicted with a
moustache. There are many local legends attached to it. The two
statues of elephants on the gate of the temple are beautiful
pieces of sculpture.
In the surrounding areas of this temple, there are few villages
of Garasia tribals. The clothes of these tribals is supposed to
be the most colorful amongst all the tribals of India. Two or
three days after the festival of Holi, they perform an imposing
group dance on the platform of the temple.
Kumbhalgarh is situated about 18 km away,it has a fort which was
founded by the ruler of Mewar, Rana Kumbha. It was the second
most important bastion of Mewar after Chittaurgarh. Within the
fort there are some interesting temples. Badal Mahal or the
Palace of Clouds is worth a visit and the Kumbhalgarh wildlife
sanctuary is spread over 500 sq km with more than 150 varieties
of animals and birds. |
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How To Reach Ganerao |
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Rail
Falna, at a distance of 30 km, is the nearest railhead which is
connected to Udaipur and other places in Rajasthan.
By Road
Ghanerao is well connected through a good network of roads with
the other places in the region.
By Air
The nearest airport is at Udaipur which is about 110 km away
from Ganerao. |
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