Despite damage at the hands of the Mughals, this temple remains very fine, and contains a 15th-century black-marble idol of tirthankar (great Jain teacher) Shanti Nath. There are also some small temples submerged in the nearby lake; after a poor monsoon they’re completely exposed.
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Surmounted by balconies, towers and cupolas towering over the lake, the imposing City Palace is Rajasthan’s largest palace, with a facade 244m long and 30…
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Limpid and large, Lake Pichola reflects the grey-blue mountains on its mirror-like surface. It was enlarged by Maharana Udai Singh II, following his…
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Although partially crumbling into ruin, these temples, dedicated to Vishnu, feature fine, intricate carvings, including a number of erotic figures.
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