by Rajasthan is unique every bit. Each city, town and monument in this desert state has specialty of its own including the lesser-known Ahar Cenotaphs. If you are in this desert state, one thing that will attract your attention is the Cenotaphs.
While many cities in Rajasthan have it, Cenotaphs of Udaipur have always been in the limelight. In general, Cenotaphs are like tombs which have been built to honor the important who have passed away.
History of Ahar Cenotaphs in Udaipur
Ahar Cenotaphs in Udaipur have a historical perspective too. This is an old royal burial ground that had been build over 400 years ago. Over the time, around 19 rulers of Mewar family were cremated here.
One of the best Ahar Cenotaphs in Udaipur is that of Maharana Sangram Singh which was erected in the year 1734. It has a grand porch that has 56 pillars and the octagonal dome is held strong by its eight smaller pillars.
Architectural Richness of Ahar Cenotaphs
The Cenotaphs of Udaipur are indeed impressive lot. The curved roof, pillars resting on a raised platform gives a unique ambiance to these Ahar Cenotaphs. From their look, they feel as if they are carvings of temples from the 15th century.
On the interiors of these Ahar Cenotaphs in Udaipur you will find stories of past and the architectural richness of Rajasthan. These cenotaphs reflect glory of brave kings like Maharana Amar Singh, Fateh Singh and Swaroop Singh to name a few.
The Ahar Cenotaphs are part of a big complex and these number around 250 which make it a truly exclusive place to visit.
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Ahar Museum
It is not as if people do not appreciate and recognize history. Arvind Singh Mewar took this initiative in 1990 to restore the Ahar glory and came up with the Ahar Archaeological Museum. Owing to his efforts, the Ahar glory has been restored and is up for everyone to see and experience.
When to Visit these Ahar Cenotaphs
While any part of the year is good, considering the harsh summers, October to March is the ideal duration to visit Udaipur and know more about these Ahar Cenotaphs. Ahar is a small village near Udaipur and you can always get in touch with the hotel owner to know and visit these Cenotaphs when in the city.
Ahar Cenotaphs are 2 Km from east of Udaipur City Palace and you can hire a cab to reach these Cenotaphs.
There is no entry fee to visit the Ahar Cenotaphs. The only thing that you should do while visiting these is that do remove your shoes as this is a glorified place for the brave Ahar Kings who gave up their lives for the motherland.
Udaipur has a lot to be seen and explored and Ahar Cenotaphs are a fragment of what you can feel and explore.
Pack your bags and when you explore these Cenotaphs in Udaipur, do remember to drop in your comment and share what you liked about these unique structures. Your experience will definitely guide travelers like you to explore and experience the unknown relics of history in Rajasthan.
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