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History
Mandore gardens have a long history dating back to the 6th century. Mandore was ruled by the Mandavyapura Pratiharas at the time. Rao Chunda, the Rathore dynasty's king, married Princess Pratiharas. He received the Mandore Junagarh Fort as a dowry.
After a while, Mandore was ruled by Rao Rinmal Rathore, who was also the administrator of the Mewar kingdom until 1438. By assassinating Rao Rinmal, the Mewar king Rana Khumba ascended to the throne of Mandore. During Rao Rinmal's assassination, his son escaped and attempted but failed to retake the Mandore. Mandore fell under the authority of Rao Jodha in 1453.
This city became the capital of the Jodhpur kings after multiple invasions. Despite the fact that various dynasties, including Muslim monarchs from Gujarat and Malwa, attacked Mandore. To defend Mandore, Jodhpur's capital was transferred to Mehrangarh Fort, which is a secure location for the kingdom's wealth.
This is Mandore's history in Jodhpur. It is there for us to experience the bygone era of Jodhpur through architectural styles and royal cenotaphs, despite multiple invasions.
Architecture
This garden is a collection of Marwar dynasty memorials and temples. The Royal cenotaphs, or Chhatris, are the main feature in Mandore gardens. Temples and memorials have very lovely and royal-looking architectural styles.
The Cenotaphs of the Marwar Kings are entirely built of red stone. Mandore Gardens' main appeal is these cenotaphs. Each cenotaph is distinct and distinct from the others. These cenotaphs' architectural style would remind us of Rajasthani architects' glory days.
The Maharaja Ajit Singh cenotaph, constructed in 1793, is the most popular cenotaph in Mandore Gardens. With a combination of temple and cenotaph, it is the largest cenotaph on the grounds. The architectural style used in these cenotaphs is highly spectacular, and the inner design of the cenotaphs reflects the Hindu architectural legacy.
Activities
- A few places one must visit in and around the Mandore Garden are:
- Visiting the Cenotaphs: Beautiful cenotaphs embellish the Mandore Gardens, enhancing their beauty and adding to the gardens' rich historical links. These cenotaphs differ from the typical Rajasthani umbrella-shaped monuments in that they were built in a style influenced by Hindu temple architecture. These cenotaphs are four stories tall, constructed of red sandstone, and have well-defined columns and beautiful spires.
- Hall of Heroes: The Hall of Heroes, located in the Mandore Gardens, is a renowned tourist attraction. The hall, which is located near the cenotaphs, is devoted to Rajput warriors as well as various deities. In the Hall of Heroes, there are also sixteen brightly coloured figures carved out of a single rock that is quite pleasing to the visitors' sight.
- Shrine of Three Hundred Million Gods: Another well-known feature in the Mandore Gardens is the temple dedicated to the 'Three Hundred Million Gods.' This shrine is dedicated to a number of Hindu gods, whose portraits are depicted in vibrant colours.
Tips for visiting
- Don't forget to bring your camera because the lush garden offers some breathtaking natural beauty, and gardens filled with flowers.
- Don't forget to check out the rest of the garden's attractions. Several noteworthy cenotaphs built by successive monarchs of the region may be found in the Garden.
- Don't miss the Government Museum and the Hindu Temple, which houses all of 33 crore Hindu gods and goddesses.
Best time to visit
This location is actually close to the Thar Desert. As a result, it is preferable to visit Mandore Gardens during the winter months, from October to March. Tourists will be able to enjoy a thorough tour of Mandore Gardens at this time.
Nearby Atractions
- Balsamand Lake
- Balsamand Garden
- Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Machia Biological Park
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Jaswant Thada
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Mandore Mandi: Here, you can get fresh groceries and vegetables.
- Shree Balaji Sabji and Fruit Bhandar: As per the name itself, you will get a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits here.
- Mohini Market: This is a good place to hang out and for quick shopping for good quality clothing.
- Mandot Market: The basic day to day things can be found in this market for daily household.
- Gurukripa SuperMarket: this supermarket provides you with items from stationary to groceries and vegetables too.
Nearby Hotels
- Mandore Guest House
- Shangri-La The Heritage Home Stay
- WelcomHeritage Bal Samand Lake Palace
- Treebo Trend Hinduja
- Jodhpur Heritage Haveli
Interesting Facts About Mandore Garden
In the 'Hall of Heroes,' a group of 16 popular folk heroes are carved from a single rock.
The painters have artistically portrayed the 300 million Hindu Gods and deities in the temple in the shape of lucent colourful graphics.
Climbing up the rugged slope, you may see relics of the bygone Mandore Palace and glimpses of the mediaeval city.
