Mandore City
Mandore are located 8 kms north of Jodhpur city.
Mandore was the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar. Later it
was abandoned for security reasons of Mehrangarh fort. Its extensive
Mandore gardens. Mandore garden one can see dewals or cenotaphs
of Jodhpur's former rulers.
Instead of the usual chhatri-shaped
cenotaphs typical of Rajasthan, the cenotaphs of the famous Mandore
garden are built along the lines of a Hindu temple. They are four
stories high, with fine columns and an elegant spire, all in red
sandstone. The most interesting dewal is the dewal of Maharaja
Ajit Singh.
These cenotaphs are set in beautiful landscaped gardens.
The cenotaphs of the Maharani are set on a rocky outcrop over
the hill. Near to the cenotaphs is the hall of heroes. The hall
is dedicated to various deities and Rajput folk heroes. The statues
of the deities and heroes are carved out of rock and painted in
bright colors.
You can enjoy tour to Mandore Garden alongwith your Vacations
Holiday Tour with Jodhpur city
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