Jaipur

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Overview 3 History 4 Architecture 5 Climate 7 Climate data 8 Tourism 9

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OverviewFounded on, and by 18 Nov 1727 by Maharaja Sawai

Jai Singh II

Co-ordinates 26.9200° N, 75.8200° E

Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Country, State, District India, Rajasthan, Jaipur

Govt. Type Democratic

Total Area 11,117.8 km2 ( 4,292.6 sq. mi )

Population 6,663,971 ( 10th populous state in India)

Most popular languages English, Hindi and Rajasthani

Official website(for more info.) http://www.Jaipur.nic.in/

History

The Jaipur region used to be under the Matsya Kingdom.

Modern Jaipur was formed only after Maharaja Ram Seo Master II made it his capital in 1727 , because of water

scarcity problems in his ex-capital, Amber(11km from Jaipur).

The King consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the layout of Jaipur. Finally, under

the architectural guidance of Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya , Jaipur came into existence on the classical principles of Vastu

Shastra and similar classical treatises.

Being a lover of astronomy, mathematics and astrophysics, Jai Singh sought advice from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a Brahmin scholar of Bengal, to aid him in designing many buildings, including the Royal Palace in the center of the city.

The city was divided into 9 blocks: two blocks containing the state buildings and palaces, and the other seven for the public.

Huge fortification walls were built, along with seven strong gates, for Security purposes.

This architecture was very advanced and the best among others in the Indian subcontinent at that time.

Architecture

The city was planned according to Indian Vastu Shastra (Vedic Planning for the comfort and prosperity of the

citizens).

The directions of each street and market are East to West and North to South. The Eastern gate is called Suraj (Sun)

Pol, while the Western gate is called Chand (Moon) Pol.

There are three gates facing East, West, and North and a Northern gate (known as Zorawar Singh gate) which faces

toward the ancestral capital of Amber, while many gates face South.

Jai Singh II and his advisor Vidyadhar, the founding of Jaipur was a ritual and opportunity to plan a whole town according

to the principles of Hindu architectural theory.

Climate Basically, Jaipur has a hot semi-arid climate.

Rainfall: over 650mm annually Temperature: High throughout the year:- Summer:30 °C ; Winter: 15-18 °C Monsoon: frequent, heavy rains and

thunderstorms. Rare flooding.

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearRecord high °C

(°F)

30(86)

32(90)

40(104)

43(109)

45(113)

43(109)

45(113)

39(102)

39(102)

38(100)

37(99)

32(90)

45(113)

Average high °C (°F)

23(73)

26(79)

32(90)

37(99)

40(104)

40(104)

34(93)

32(90)

33(91)

33(91)

29(84)

24(75)

31.9(89.5)

Average low

°C (°F)

8(46)

11(52)

16(61)

21(70)

25(77)

27(81)

26(79)

24(75)

23(73)

19(66)

13(55)

9(48)

18.5(65.3)

Record low °C

(°F)

1(34)

0(32)

5(41)

12(54)

17(63)

21(70)

16(61)

20(68)

19(66)

10(50)

6(43)

3(37)

0(32)

Precipitation

 mm (inches

)

8(0.31)

12(0.47)

6(0.24)

4(0.16)

16(0.63)

66(2.6)

216(8.5)

231(9.09)

80(3.15)

23(0.91)

3(0.12)

3(0.12)

668(26.3)

Source: BBC Weather

Climate data for Jaipur

Tourism:

Hot attraction 9The Pink City 12Local sightseeing 13Cuisines 17

As hot as its weather are its attractions, like the following:

Kite Festival: A festival with a difference - as kites take to the sky all over Jaipur. In the evening, kites with lights in them and fireworks brighten the skies above. Anyone who likes kite flying wouldn’t want to miss this.

Elephant festival: It is held on the day of Holi festival, usually in the month of March. The festival features Elephant polo and Elephant Dance. The most beautifully decorated elephant is awarded.

Hot Attractions

Gangaur Fair : A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati. It is time for young girls to dress up in their finery and pray for grooms of their choice while the married women pray for the well-being of their husbands. 

Kite festivalElephant Festival

Gangaur Fair

Teej Festival:  A festival to mark the advent of monsoon. Essentially a women's festival, it is interesting to watch them enjoying in groups and at various bazaars where they turn up to shop in all their finery. 

Landscape: Built with Indian Vaastu Shastras in mind, this city has rich architecture, and is full of formidable forts. Also, many regions of this place still have buildings with the pink paint on them. That’s why it has retained its pink city even now.

JAIPUR : THE Pink

City

HAWA MAHAL - Built in 1799, the 5

storied stunning semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed balconies is a fine piece of Rajput architecture. Originally designed for the royal ladies to watch and enjoy the processions and other activities, on the street below. Now it houses a well laid out museum. The display “Jaipur past and present” is the special feature of this newly setup museum. 

Local Sightseeing:

Jaipur has got a lot of tourist places. Some of them are given below.

JANTAR MANTAR  - built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge masonry instruments were used to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous sun-dial still provide accurate time, which are subject to daily corrections.

ISHWAR LAT : ‘Swarg Suli’ or ‘heaven piercing minaret’, the tower, near Tripolia gate, built by Maharaja Ishwari Singh (1744-51). It offers one of the most breathtaking view of the city.

View from Ishwar Lat

CENTRAL MUSEUM : Situated in the Ram Niwas Garden. This graceful building was founded in 1876 by Prince Albert (also known as Albert Hall). It has a rare collection of archaeological and handicraft pieces.

BIRLA PLANETARIUM - It offers unique audio-visual education about stars and entertainment with its modern computerised projection system.

Cuisines/Accommodations As in any city, Jaipur has got a wide range of

hotels offering a wide range of food. Still, some of the Must-Eat, most popular food are

given below:

Dal Bati Churma 

Ghewar

Subji (available in many varieties) 

Bajre ki Khichdi 

Kalakand - Mishri Mawa

Thank You

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