Dausa Tourism
Dausa Tourism
History
Dausa is the capital of a small district of the same name. Its history is linked with that of Amber's as it was here that the Kachhawaha Rajputs coming from central India dropped anchor. This happened in 1037 AD, when the Rajput, Duleh Rai, annexed the land from the tribe of Susawat Minas and made Dausa his capital city. Later the Kachhawahas moved on to Amber and then again to Jaipur.
Haveli (Mansions) Attractions
There are several small but interesting havelis(mansions) in and around Dausa besides an old fort and तेम्प्लेस इन dausa.
The Main Temples
The temples worth visiting are Sahejnathji Temple, Somnath Temple and Gupteshwar MahadeoTemple.
Dargah - Hazrat Khwaja Jamaluddin Shah Baba
The Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Jamaluddin Shah Baba (a dargah is the tomb of a Muslim saint) is a renowned one and is frequented by Hindus and Muslims alike, not just from within Dausa but from nearby stations as well. The dargah itself is a modest building located in peaceful surroundings. It is generally believed that nobody ever returns from there without getting one's wishes fulfilled. The sleepy little town comes alive on Mondays when a special market springs up. Leather merchants from nearby places gather here to sell their camel leather goods and fine sheets of raw leather.
Pratap Vatika
A few kilometres away from Dausa lies Vair। This is where the historic Pratap Vatika spreads itself. The once-lively fort-palace complex is now in ruins, and this makes an ideal location for a quiet picnic. The Pratap Mahal with its rounded roofs and small pillared balconies is very much in keeping with Rajput architecture. Within the complex is a small temple – the Mohanji ka Mandir – made of red sandstone. Mohan is another name for Krishna, the dark and mischievous Hindu god with a flute. The arches and pillars of the temple, badly damaged, add to the romantic ambience greatly. The Lal Mahal topped by chhatris (cenotaphs) has a beautiful kund (tank) adjoining it. There are people inhabiting a part of the mahal, so all of the complex is not desolate. If not anything else, you might bump into their cows and goats at least.
Mehandipur Balaji Temple
This Temple is an extraordinary pilgrim site as the deity of this shrine is said to have miraculous powers to heal a person possessed with evil spirit।
Location: Ghata Mehandipur, Dausa in Rajasthan
Mehandipur Balaji Temple in Dausa, Rajasthan is an extraordinary pilgrim site as the deity of this shrine is said to have miraculous powers to heal a person possessed with evil spirit. Thousands of people who are under the spell of black magic or possessed by malevolent spirits or ghosts flock to this temple to seek relief. These possessed people (known as Sankatwalas in local language) appeal and offer regular prayers to the deity- Shri Bheruji Pret Raj Sankar to cure their ailments.
Shri Kishor Puri Ji, the temple priest prescribes necessary treatments to the Sankatwalas which include undergoing strict vegetarian diets, reading Holy Scriptures and even afflicting physical pain on their body. Thus within the temple premises one can see the ailed placing heavy stones on their body for reducing their pain. The victims who are prone to violence are even shackled. Other activities in the temple include performing rituals, providing food to the homeless, disabled and the poor people and fodder for cow and other animals.
History
Dausa is the capital of a small district of the same name. Its history is linked with that of Amber's as it was here that the Kachhawaha Rajputs coming from central India dropped anchor. This happened in 1037 AD, when the Rajput, Duleh Rai, annexed the land from the tribe of Susawat Minas and made Dausa his capital city. Later the Kachhawahas moved on to Amber and then again to Jaipur.
Haveli (Mansions) Attractions
There are several small but interesting havelis(mansions) in and around Dausa besides an old fort and तेम्प्लेस इन dausa.
The Main Temples
The temples worth visiting are Sahejnathji Temple, Somnath Temple and Gupteshwar MahadeoTemple.
Dargah - Hazrat Khwaja Jamaluddin Shah Baba
The Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Jamaluddin Shah Baba (a dargah is the tomb of a Muslim saint) is a renowned one and is frequented by Hindus and Muslims alike, not just from within Dausa but from nearby stations as well. The dargah itself is a modest building located in peaceful surroundings. It is generally believed that nobody ever returns from there without getting one's wishes fulfilled. The sleepy little town comes alive on Mondays when a special market springs up. Leather merchants from nearby places gather here to sell their camel leather goods and fine sheets of raw leather.
Pratap Vatika
A few kilometres away from Dausa lies Vair। This is where the historic Pratap Vatika spreads itself. The once-lively fort-palace complex is now in ruins, and this makes an ideal location for a quiet picnic. The Pratap Mahal with its rounded roofs and small pillared balconies is very much in keeping with Rajput architecture. Within the complex is a small temple – the Mohanji ka Mandir – made of red sandstone. Mohan is another name for Krishna, the dark and mischievous Hindu god with a flute. The arches and pillars of the temple, badly damaged, add to the romantic ambience greatly. The Lal Mahal topped by chhatris (cenotaphs) has a beautiful kund (tank) adjoining it. There are people inhabiting a part of the mahal, so all of the complex is not desolate. If not anything else, you might bump into their cows and goats at least.
Mehandipur Balaji Temple
This Temple is an extraordinary pilgrim site as the deity of this shrine is said to have miraculous powers to heal a person possessed with evil spirit।
Location: Ghata Mehandipur, Dausa in Rajasthan
Mehandipur Balaji Temple in Dausa, Rajasthan is an extraordinary pilgrim site as the deity of this shrine is said to have miraculous powers to heal a person possessed with evil spirit. Thousands of people who are under the spell of black magic or possessed by malevolent spirits or ghosts flock to this temple to seek relief. These possessed people (known as Sankatwalas in local language) appeal and offer regular prayers to the deity- Shri Bheruji Pret Raj Sankar to cure their ailments.
Shri Kishor Puri Ji, the temple priest prescribes necessary treatments to the Sankatwalas which include undergoing strict vegetarian diets, reading Holy Scriptures and even afflicting physical pain on their body. Thus within the temple premises one can see the ailed placing heavy stones on their body for reducing their pain. The victims who are prone to violence are even shackled. Other activities in the temple include performing rituals, providing food to the homeless, disabled and the poor people and fodder for cow and other animals.
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