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Introduction of
Nagaur |
Nagaur is a city in Rajasthan. It lies in the
middle of Jodhpur and Bikaner. From Jodhpur it is just at 135 kms. It
is a historical town which has many palaces and shrines and also an
ancient fort. It is a famous place as the state’s biggest cattle fairs
are held here. Mainly this place is occupied by farming Jats, and
Bishnoi community. Climate of Nagaur is very dry and summers are
usually hot. The winter season is from November to March. Rainy season
is from July to September.
Here you will enjoy the rustic rural charm and the
colorful life which can be even seen on the way. Here you can see the
most interesting sight of the red chillies which are being dried
in open fields. Here the tourists can enjoy the impressive fort and
also the beautiful tourist camps. Here you will get the unique
experience of stay in camp. This place is also associated with some
noteworthy mosques. |
Nagaur Fort |
History of Nagaur |
Glorified by the bards, the history of
Nagaur finds mention even in the Mahabharata. The kingdom of
Ahichhatrapur which Arjun is said to have conquered and subsequently
offered to his Guru Dronacharya, was perhaps some of the area of the
Nagaur district. The birth place of Meera and Abul Fazal, Nagaur
district has a charbhuja and Parsawanath Temple at Merta and the
Dargah of Sufi Saint Tarkin at Nagaur city. Nagaur also witnessed the
valour of Great Rao Amar Singh Rathor who challenged the mighty Mughal
empire. The large old Fort has many glorious tales of bravery of the
erstwhile rulers of the states.
Nagaur District is situated between 260.50” & 270.40” North Latitude &
730.10” & 750.15” East Longitude. It is situated amidst seven
districts namely Bikaner, Churu, Sikar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Pali, Jodhpur.
Nagaur is the fifth largest district in Rajasthan with a vast terrain
spreading over 17,718 square kilometres. Its geographical spread is a good
combine of plain, hills, sand mounds & as such it is a part of the
great Indian Thar Desert.
The present district of Nagaur finds a place in the heart of the
Rajasthan state. If we draw a cross over the map of Rajasthan the
centre of this cross is bound to fall in the district of Nagaur.
Before the merger of the states, Nagaur was a part of the erstwhile
Jodhpur State. .
After indepenence, Nagaur had the honour of being selected as the
place in the country from where the Democratic Decentralisation
process was launched by the late Shri Jawaharlal Nehru, the first
Prime Minister of India on the 2nd October 1959.
The town of Ladnu in the district has gained its place on the map of
the country being the headquarters of the famous 'Jain Vishwa Bharti'
which has become a centre of spiritual learnings & knowledge under the
leadership of Acharya Tulsi, a great Jain saint, who has propagated
the philosophy of "ANUVRAT" in order to enlighten people in this area
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Tourist Attraction in Nagaur |
Nagaur
Fair
The Jodhpur Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India.
The fair goes on for eight days. Nagaur Fair of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is
held every year during the month of Jan-Feb.
It is popularly known as the Cattle fair of Nagaur. This is because
the Nagaur Fair is mainly all about trading of animals. Approximately
70,000 bullocks, camels and horses are traded every year in this fair.
The animals lavishly decorated and even their owners dress up wearing
colorful turbans and long moustaches. Other trading in the Nagaur Fair
in Jodhpur, India consists of sheep to Marwari horses to spices. Some
other attractions include the Mirchi bazaar (largest red-chilly market
of India), wooden items, iron-crafts and camel leather accessories.
Nagaur Cattle Fair
Nagaur is the very famous quaint and
scenic town in Rajasthan. It attracts huge number of tourists during
the cattle fair popularly referred to as the Nagaur Cattle Fair,
Nagaur.
The Nagaur Cattle Fair in Nagaur marks the trading of cattle on an
expansive and extensive scale. This fair is celebrated for 8 days on
an annual basis. It usually takes place in the Hindu month of Magha
that comprises of January and February months of English.
The Nagaur Cattle Fair, Nagaur is reputed to be the second biggest
cattle fair of Rajasthan. In this fair as many as 70, 000 bullocks,
camels and horses are traded and owing to the presence of this huge
number of cattle this fair has been assigned great importance. However
it is just not the number factor for which this fair has risen into
popularity. It is also about the quality of the cattle that has earned
it a special reputation.
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Tourist Attraction in Nagaur |
Nagaur
Fort
Sandy fort; centrally located; 2nd century old; witnessed
many battles; lofty walls & spacious campus; having many palaces &
temples inside.
Tarkeen Dargah
Most renowned after the Ajmer Dargah; sacred place
for Muslims & Sufis.
Jain Temple in Glass
Lofty structure of glass; sacred place for
the Jain community.
Saiji ka Tanka - Samadhi of a renowned saint, inspires the liberation
of the soul with simplicity & truthfulness; a symbol of communal
harmony.
Khinvsar Fort
Situated 42 km away from Nagaur on the National
Highway No. 65 towards Jodhpur; 500 years old fort in the middle of
the Thar Desert; turned into a hotel furnished with modern facilities.
Mugal Emperor Aurangzeb used to stay here; Khinvsar town has 25 small
temples; black deer roaming in herds are a very popular tourist
attraction.
Dadhimati Temple
Also known as Goth-Manglod temple; 40 km away
from Nagaur; the oldest temple of the district constructed during the
Gupta Dynasty (4th Century); Kul Devi of Dadhich Brahimins.
Meera Bai Temple
Also known as the Charbhuja temple; 400 years
old; evidences how total surrender helps attain godly qualities; how
deep faith converts poison to 'Amrit'.
Bhanwal Matta Temple - 25 km away from Merta City; carries a very
interesting story that when thieves were found to be under threat of
life they remembered mother by heart; mother appeared for their
rescue; temple was got constructed under obligation; the thieves who
escaped vowed never to commit theft again; mother takes two a half
cups of wine from a true seeker.
Other Places
Cenotaph of Amar Singh Rathore, Bansiwala Temple, Nath
Ji ki Chhatri, Barli.
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Nagaur Fort |
Nagaur Fort |
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How to Reach Nagaur |
By Air
Nagaur can be reached from Jaipur Airport which lies at a distance of
293 km while Jodhpur airport is 135 km away.
By Rail
Jaipur is the convenient rail head from Nagaur from where excellent
connection are available to major destinations of India. Some
important train connections are - Ranakpur Express from Bikaner to
Ratangarh via Nagaur.
By Road
Rajasthan Roadways connects the place to every corner of the state
while Chauffeur-driven air-conditioned cars can be hired for local
viewing. Jodhpur at a distance of 135km is the nearest by bus. |
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You will visit
“Nagaur”
during the below Tour of Rajasthan |
31 Days Rajasthan Tour
(Including Nagaur)
31 Days / 30 Nights
Delhi - Alwar - Deeg - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Dholpur -
Ranthambore - Tonk - Bundi
- Jhalawar - Kota - Bijolia - Chittorgarh - Dungarpur - Banswara -
Udaipur - Rajsamand -
Nathdwara - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Mount Abu - Rohetgarh - Jodhpur -
Jaisalmer - Bikaner -
Nagaur - Mandawa - Sikar - Jhunjhunu -Jaipur - Delhi |
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