Discover Jaisalmer S Big Garden At Majestic Bada Bagh

Discover Jaisalmer s Big Garden at Majestic Bada Bagh

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Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Pleasantly situated a mere 5km from Jaisalmer lies the Big Garden that has become an iconic Jaisalmer landmark in its own right. Renowned world over as Bada Bagh, this 16th century masterpiece of a garden occupies pride of place in all Jaisalmer travel itineraries as it has for centuries by no mere coincidence. Ideally positioned on Ramgarh Road, this historic garden was the brainchild of Maharawal Jait Singh who commissioned the construction of the venue in the beginning of the 16th century. Although the site was eventually completed by his son Lunakaran long after his demise, the garden remains a focal part of Maharawal Jait Singh s legacy even to this day.

Complete with its own dam, water tank and garden, the Bada Bagh enclave also encompasses the Govardhan Stambh which identifies the dam and water tank and their respective names in its engravings. One of the most fascinating features of Bada Bagh is of course its impressive and almost revolutionary drainage system which manages water supply to the garden with astonishing efficiency. Built according to a five-tier drainage system or Bhanvaria, the dam includes split-level drains that ensure a flood free drainage network when the tank is filled to the brim while also maintaining a natural flow in the distribution of water.

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The main highlight of a visit to the Bada Bagh is of course stepping into its magnificent Shiva shrine dubbed the Shrine of Bhaironji. As a popular deity all over the historic state of Rajasthan, Bhaironji is believed to be a folk incarnation of Lord Shiva who grants childless and infertile women in the region the blessing of an offspring. The shrine also features an unusual depiction of the deity with his beloved dog who is as legendary as Shiva himself in popular culture and folklore.

The brown hued royal cenotaphs are situated above the garden which also contains a lush grove of mango trees and a Kanwar Pada garden. In fact, Bada Bagh still serves as one of the city s most prominent vegetable and fruit plantations supplying its freshly grown produce to the nearby town.

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will be more than happy with The Gateway Hotel Rawalkot Jaisalmer. Perfectly situated this stylish rest is also within close proximity of

Jaisalmer sightseeing

highlights such as the stunning Jaisalmer Fort which is visible from the hotel.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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