Udaipur | 20.01.2019 | 11:00 am ~ 12:30 pm

A Walk Around the Ahar Cenotaphs and Gangu Kund

About the walk

This trail narrates the story of Ahar, one of the largest rural Bronze Age sites of the Ahar-Banas culture of South Rajasthan. It displays about 250 cenotaphs of the kings of Mewar (the Maharanas), built over 350 years now.

The walk will begin at the Ahar Museum, which houses a large collection of artefacts and sculptures interpreting the history of the fascinating Indus Valley Civilisation. It will then proceed to the cenotaphs, especially the royal ones (also known as Mahasatya ji). It is one of the largest cenotaph complexes existing amidst the medieval Rajput cenotaphs, covering an area of 3.02 hectares. The walk will then proceed to Gangaudbhav Kund (generally known as Gangu Kund), a place known for the origin of the holy river Ganga; and the Bhaktimati Meera Temple, a 10th-century temple famous for its elevated plinth with intricate carvings and continuous panels of sculptures.

Also, in preserving India heritage walks' initiative of protecting and promoting the local art and craft, the walk will end with a visit to the traditional musical instrument shops where tie-and-dye craftsmen are involved in their patrimonial businesses which they have inherited for generations.

This guided tour is free.

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Meeting Time
10:45 am

About the walk

This trail narrates the story of Ahar, one of the largest rural Bronze Age sites of the Ahar-Banas culture of South Rajasthan. It displays about 250 cenotaphs of the kings of Mewar (the Maharanas), built over 350 years now.

The walk will begin at the Ahar Museum, which houses a large collection of artefacts and sculptures interpreting the history of the fascinating Indus Valley Civilisation. It will then proceed to the cenotaphs, especially the royal ones (also known as Mahasatya ji). It is one of the largest cenotaph complexes existing amidst the medieval Rajput cenotaphs, covering an area of 3.02 hectares. The walk will then proceed to Gangaudbhav Kund (generally known as Gangu Kund), a place known for the origin of the holy river Ganga; and the Bhaktimati Meera Temple, a 10th-century temple famous for its elevated plinth with intricate carvings and continuous panels of sculptures.

Also, in preserving India heritage walks' initiative of protecting and promoting the local art and craft, the walk will end with a visit to the traditional musical instrument shops where tie-and-dye craftsmen are involved in their patrimonial businesses which they have inherited for generations.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Poorvi Jhawar
I am a final year software engineering student who has chosen to live my life in the company of nature rather than computers. Brought up in Jodhpur and currently studying in Udaipur, I've been exposed to a myriad of heritage, architecture and various cultures. I believe that living with the influence of nature and art leaves a very positive impact on our lives. I've worked with SonyLiv and several NGOs to shoot videos with the intention of emancipating women (mostly from rural…

Meeting Time

10:45 AM

Meeting point

Ahar Museum entrance

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Please Note

  • Photography allowed.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and carry drinking water.
  • Parking facilities are available around the meeting point.
  • No entry fees.
  • Any other expenses will be borne by the participant.