A small town in the district of Rajsamund, Deogarh is mainly famous for its Mahal. A convenient base for trips to the famous Kumbalgarh fort or the Jain Temples of Ranakpur, Deogarh is located in the southern part of Rajasthan. A wooded principality, the seat of the chundawat clan of Sisodia Rajputs, and the seat of the Deogarh school of paintings, this town is surrounded by bhil villages whose colourful way of life and celebration of festival is unique.
Deogarh - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Altitude
2100 ft above the sea level
Languages
Hindi,English,Rajasthani
Best Time to Visit
October to March
STD Code
02904
Climate
The weather in the town of Deogarh is cooler as compared to other places in Rajasthan because of its high altitude. But the rainfall as many other parts is scanty that leads to a somewhat dusty atmosphere.
Location
The town of Deogarh is 135 kms from the city of Udaipur. The capital city of Jaipur is around 280 kms while Chittorgarh and Jodhpur are at a distance of 140 and 170 kms respectively.
Deogarh- History and Legends
The Maharana of Udaipur had privileged 'The Rawal', who was the tribal chief among the sixteen umraos (feudal barons). In those times, fiefdom of such feudal estates was bestowed by the ruler to the nobles either due to a blood relation or for some act of bravery. The Deogarh Mahal, the main attraction at Deogarh was built in the year 1670 AD by Rawal Dwarka Das Ji as a family residence. The palace gradually became a focal point of village activities. The family interacted with the villagers and invited a host of banquets and celebrations to be performed within the Mahal confines.
Deogarh is also renowned as a school of miniature painting. Some Deogarh miniatures beautify the personal collection of the present Rawat Sahib. Frescoes of this art form can also be seen on the fort walls. The Mahal also has some exhilarating rooms to glance through - Sheesh Mahal that is a colorful hall of various mirrors is just among those rooms.
Main Attractions
The small town of Deogarh that lies on the borders of Mewar, Marwar and Merwara is famous across the world for the Chanderi Sarees manufactured here. The town of Deogarh offers a commanding view of the Aravalli mountain range and the numerous lakes, strewn across the countryside. The main attractions of the town of Deogarh are Deogarh Mahal, Dashavatar temple, Mahanstambha and Chanderi.
Deogarh Mahal
The Mahal that was built in the 17th century provides a breathtaking view of the Aravalli mountain range apart from several calm lakes spread throughout the countryside. The crumbling battlements, domes, turrets, jharokhas and gateways of the Mahal are surely worth a look. Around three years ago, the present Rawal, Nahar Singh, converted the Mahal into a heritage hotel although it is still occupied by the royal family who are a part of the hotel management.
Dashavatar Temple
This temple, devoted to Lord Vishnu was known as Panchayatan temple during the Gupta period. The entrance is elaborately imprinted with the images of Ganga and Yamuna. Three bigrathika panels namely "the Gajendramoksha" panel, "Nara-Narayan tapasya" and the "Anantshayi Vishnu" are positioned in the sidewalls having "Vaishnava mythological images" embossed on them. This temple is marked for being the first North Indian temple to have a shikhara or spire that now has only the lower part left.
Manastambha
A group of 31 Jain temples from the post Gupta period comprise the Manastambha. People can see scenes from Jain mythology portrayed in panels. Tirthankara images, a Manastambha (votive pillar), Ayagpatta (votive tablet), Sarvato bhadra pratima (Jain images visible from all sides) and Sahastrakuta (pillar carved with a thousand Jain figures) are some of them.
Chanderi
This town is renowned for the Chanderi Sarees that are manufactured here. One can visit beautiful Mughal fort, the Koshak Mahal, commissioned by Mahmud Khilji in 1445, the Badal Mahal Gate -a victory arch, Jama Masjid, the Shahzadi ka Rouza, a building with appealing arches and the Parmeshwar Tal here.
From Deogarh one can also commute to Kumbhalgarh Fort and the Jain temples of Ranakpur.
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