Kaylana Lake is located 8 km west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is an artificial lake, built by Pratap Singh in 1872. The lake spreads over an area of 0.84 km². In ancient times this region had palaces and gardens made by two rulers of Jodhpur – Bhim Singh and Takhat Singh. These were…
Jai Narain Vyas University (JNVU, formerly known as University of Jodhpur) is an educational institution in Jodhpur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Established in 1962, the university took over the four colleges of Jodhpur run by the state government. In 2005 the university became the first in its state to receive an “A” grade ranking by the National Assessment…
The M.B.M. Engineering College was established on 15 August 1951, by the Government of Rajasthan. This was made possible by a donation of INR 8,00000 (8 Lacs) from Seth Ramcooverji Bangur of Didwana and INR 2,00000 (2 Lacs) from the Hanwant Benevolent Fund. Mathuradas Mathur and A. D. Bohra started the college in the Ugamji’s bungalow near the railway over bridge leading to Sojati…
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur (AIIMS Jodhpur; IAST: Akhil Bharatiya Aayurvigyan Sansthan Jodhpur) is a medical college and medical research public university based in Jodhpur, India. It is Institute of National Importance. Like five other All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), it was established in 2012 and operates autonomously under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur or IITJ), is a public university located in Jodhpur in the state of Rajasthan in India. It is one of the eight new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India under The Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 2011 which declares these eight IITs as well as the conversion of the Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu…
Another exceptional temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is the Siddhanth Shiv Temple. The temple is located between the serene Takhat Sagar hills and Kalyana Lake, resting peacefully away from all the day to day disturbances. To arrive at the shrine, one has to cross an enormous flight of stairs which was cut out of rocks….
Only a century-old, Raj Ranchhodji Mandir of Jodhpur is one of the most visited Krishna temples in the Indian subcontinent. Dating back to its establishment in 1905, the temple was named Ranchhod after the other name lovingly used to refer to Lord Krishna. The history behind the creation of this temple dates back to the…
According to religious beliefs, thousands of years ago, a life-size idol of Lord Ganesh emerged from the Earth at this very place. The locals of this region then consecrated this idol and constructed a gorgeous temple around it. This shrine is now popular as Ganesh Mandir Jodhpur. The pilgrimage to this temple begins the moment…
In the exquisite complex of the glorious Mehrangarh Fort lies a small temple dedicated to Chamunda Mata. Situated in the southernmost corner of the fort, the temple is ringed by verdant gardens separating it from the chaos of the city. Built on a raised platform, you will have to ascend a flight of stairs to…
Sculptures of yoga postures, floral designs and intricate patterns are chiselled all over the 84 pillars that support the beautifully carved Shikhara of Mahamandir Jodhpur. A prominent temple worshipping Lord Shiva, Maha Mandir has not only become a glorious shrine attracting thousands of pilgrims but is also a remarkable landmark for travellers and architecture adorers…
