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Mahamandir
- Massive Temple
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| Ancient Mahamandir is located on Mandore Road at a distance of 9 kilometers from the main Jodhpur city. Feel entrapped in a time warp as you tour the walled area with more then 100 ancient houses and shrines located within its confines.
The main temple inside the Mahamandir complex is famous for its graphic sculptures and intricately carved pillars. There are 84 pillars in all and each pillar is an example of artistic imagination and execution skill of the artisans of the past.
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Mehrangarh Fort
- One of the Largest forts in India
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| Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur city in Rajasthan state is one of the largest forts in India. The fort is situated on a lofty height, 400 feet (122 metres) above the city, and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its territorial boundaries, there are several palaces, which are known for their intricate carvings and sprawling courtyards.
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Osiyan Temple
- Ancient Temple
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| An ancient temple, well worth the visit, lies in the village of Osiyan, about 60 km outside Jodhpur. It is believed that all the Oswal (a Major Jain community) originated from Osiyan only. There are many sections of this temple, which was built in several distinct phases |
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Sardar Samand Lake and Palace
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| A breathtaking monument that offers enthralling vistas of the Sardar Samand Lake located in Pali at a distance of 55 kilometers from the main Jodhpur City.
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Umaid Bhawan Palace
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| Umaid Bhawan Palace was originally called Chittar Palace during construction, due to its location on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodhpur. Ground for the foundations of the building was broken on 18 November 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh, it was unfinished until 1944. Umaid Bhawan was one of the last royal constructions (and India's last Palace), built to provide work and drought relief for the poor. The building is dramatically illuminated at night causing some controversy in a city that continues to endure daily multi-hour power cuts.
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