Thursday, May 5, 2011

Devi Kund, Bikaner

From Bikaner (State: Rajasthan) at a distance of 8kms is the site royal cenotaphs of rulers of Bikaji dynasty known as Devi Kund. The royal crematorium has several exquisite cenotaphs.

Each of them are erected in memory of rulers of Bikaji dynasty and is situated on the exact place where they were cremated. These marble cenotaphs reflect the Rajputana style of architecture.


The cenotaph of Maharajah Surat Singh is very intricately designed. There are beautiful miniature frescoes on the ceiling of this inside the dome. The paintings even today appear very fresh.

Tour of Bikaner is incomplete without a visit to this place.


52 comments:

  1. Warm Aloha from Waikiki


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  2. You have seen a lot, every time you share something new.;) I hope one day to visit this lovely country.;))
    xoxo

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  3. Beautiful pictures!
    I want to visit this place sometime..

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  4. Breathtaking captures as always, Rajesh! Hope your week has gone well!

    Sylvia

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  5. These are absolutely beautiful. Thank you for showing us such unique features of your country.

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  6. The paintings in the ceiling are great and fascinating :)

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  7. gorgeous architecture.
    I notice there are not many plants in your photographs. Trees once in a while. Is there often a drought?

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  8. Wonderful details in that roof. Great pictures as always:-)

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  9. Such beautiful structures, Rajesh!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  10. Beautiful, just beautiful.

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  11. Love these photos of Rajasthan. I was in India several years ago, but I did not go to Rajasthan. That is something I still regret. India is a wonderful, wonderful country with a lot of contrasts.

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  12. Absolutely fantastic photos for SWF!Have a great weekend!

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  13. nice shots
    like the miniature pic

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  14. Another interesting post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  15. Exquisite and great captures!
    Happy SWF.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  16. The cenataphs are beautiful, they detail is amazing. Wonderful photos, Rajesh!

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  17. I love the miniature fresco.

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  18. Wow! What interesting photographs. I have never been to your part of the world. Thank you for sharing.

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  19. I am always amazed at the exquisite craftsmanship on these ancient buildings. I love seeing them in your excellent photos.

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  20. These are beautiful shots.

    My Skywatch, please come and see.

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  21. Wow that is an amazing sight. Thanks for sharing Rajesh!

    Sky Watch

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  22. Amazing architecture.

    Happy SWF!

    My Sky.

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  23. Anonymous08:57

    What delicious frescoes!

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  24. Such beautiful buildings--such intricate detail on them. Thank you for sharing your experiences with bloggers. Have a lovely weekend. Mickie :)

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  25. Amazing architecture again. How many beautiful temples with this awesome craftmanships do you have in your country? Very stunning details.

    Happy weekend. :)

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  26. What a beautiful temple,nice shots.

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  27. Hi Rajesh! Rajasthan has fabulous treasures, and you show them... Would need a whole year to travel around...

    Blogtrotter Two is still waiting for you in Amsterdam... Enjoy and have a superb weekend!!

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  28. my favorite is the first one
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2011/05/christ-redeemer/

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  29. Very beautiful pictures. I have visited Bikaner about 6 years before. Absolutely marvellous architecture.

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  30. You always have the most interesting pictures of architecture! Beautiful!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Debbie's Travels

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  31. Looks like these are very beautiful remembrances of the various rulers! Very impressive structures!

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  32. Anonymous17:28

    Wonderful buildings. I'm surprised they are so much alike - I would have expected each ruler would want to leave his distinctive mark.

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  33. These structures are exquisitely beautiful. Your photos show them very well. Thank you for taking us with you on your visit.

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  34. Very beautiful royal building. I guess you must have travel all over India. Have a nice weekend.

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  35. The ceiling is so ornate! Very lovely photos.

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  36. They almost look as if they have been carved from sand.

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  37. What a gorgeous place!

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  38. Excellent shot, a marvel with excellent frames. Greetings.

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  39. Wow, impressive! Great shots.

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  40. Really very nice ,

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  41. Anonymous21:40

    Beautiful and interesting.

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  43. A very interesting place,
    and it's amazing that the paintings still look so fresh!

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  44. Interesting!
    Amazing capture!

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  45. Thanks to all for appreciating this wonderful structures and beautiful fresco.

    Lee: I agree there are not much plants in these images. This is part of or close to the desert area in India

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  46. Anonymous22:18

    Wow - so lovely!

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  47. Wow, lovely!
    the first picture caught me. i have to get to this place now :)

    Cheers!

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  48. Thanks to all for appreciating this wonderful structures.

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