Jag Mandir
Author: Deepak Shekhar
Jag Mandir Palace, which is called the Heart City of Kota. This palace built amidst the water in Kishore Sagar Lake is one of the most visited places in Kota due to its unique architecture.
The Jagmandir was built by one of the queens of Kota between 1743 and 1745, and is situated in the middle of the Kishore Sagar Lake.
This palace made of sandstone was built by a queen of the Kota royal family about 283 years ago. During the princely period, this place was the resting place of the King and Maharaja of Kota. After the end of the princely states, it was developed as a tourist destination. Domestic and foreign tourists coming to Kota are fascinated by the beauty of Jag Mandir Palace. The Keshar Bagh, situated near the Jagmandir Palace is well known for its royal cenotaphs.
The palace is open to tourists who can enjoy boat rides in the Kishore Sagar Lake and the panoramic view of the palace from the lake
The main attraction of the Shivpuri Dham temple complex is a unique Swastik shape formation by 525 small shivlings at a place. The center of the shape has a temple dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath having a 4-faced white statue of Lord Pashupatinath.
According to the sources, the temple was established by Sant Ranarampuri Maharaj in the year 1949 after he returned from his visit to Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Ticket Price: INR 300 To INR 700 for ferry ride
Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM are the hours
Spend Time: 1-2 Hours
Best Time to Visit: Early morning or late evening
Special Attraction: Double Decker DJ Boat Ride in the evening
Address: Kishore Sagar Talab, Rampura, Kota, Rajasthan 324006