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| Location | 500 meters above sea level |
| Built In | 1,334 sq. km (gross area) |
| Significance | Hindi, Rajasthani, English |
| Best Season | October - March |
| Summer | Max. 48.0° C Min. 37.6° C |
| Winter | Max. 10.5° C Min.1.0° C |
| Languages | Rajasthani, Hindi, English` |
| Climate | 07462 |
Samode is situated 45 kms from Jaipur, the capital of
Rajasthan. This small village is famous for its Samode Palace and
Samode Bagh. Prithviraj Singh ji of Amber, the seventeenth Prince of
the house of Kachhawaha Rajputs, had awarded Samode to one of his
twelve sons, Gopal Singhji, along with the hereditary title of Rawal
Saheb. The palace is full of architectural delights - the paintings on
the walls of Sultan Mahal, the dinning room with its stained glass
windows, the Durbar Hall with its painted ceilings and intricately
carved walls. The ornate interiors are a fine example of the Rajput
haveli architecture. It is worth a visit to Samode Palace. (…
india-tours)
The Samode Palace does not belong to any royal
family but a family of noblemen, the Rawals of Samode. It is about
four hundred years old, and has some new additions and modifications.
It is about four hundred years old, and has some new additions and
modifications. This family traces its descent to Prithvi Singh of
Amber (1503-1528), the seventeenth prince of the house of Kachwaha
Rajputs, who in turn trace their descent to Lord Rama. Gopal Singh,
one of the 12 sons of Prithvi Singh, was given Samode, which owed
loyalty to the rulers of Amber and Jaipur
Places To See
Samode Bagh : Built more than 400 years ago
by Rawal Sheo Singhji, it is modelled on the geometric style of the
Mughal Garden. Members of the Samode family came here to enjoy rare
moments of privacy and relax in the airy pavilions, surrounded by
rippling water fountains. A special feature of the stay here is the
accommodation being provided in the tents. Meeting point at the Bagh
is the elegantly furnished Durbar tent. Dune coloured tents, all
luxuriously furnished with every comfort, the lawns, fruit trees,
grape vines, and the flowering shrubs make the stay here a memorable
one. Evenings come alive with local folk music and dances in the magic
of a camp fire. One can swim in the private pool or take camel rides
to explore the countryside. Other entertainment activities available
here include camel safaris, a visit to the village and the Samode
Palace which is just 3 km away
Samode Place :
The history of Samode Palace goes back to more than
four and a half centuries. Prithviraj Singhji of Amber, the
seventeenth prince of the house of Kachhawah Rajputs, had awarded
Samode to one of his twelve sons - Gopal Singhji alongwith the
hereditary title of Rawal Saheb. Set cosily in the scenic rocky hills,
Samode Palace with its stately majesty opens a grand journey into the
glorious past through its frescoed corridors
The Palace with its
stately majesty opens a grand journey into the glorious past through
its frescoed corridors. The palace is full of architectural delights.
The birds, animals and flowers painted on the walls of the Sultan
Mahal, the dining room with its stained glass windows and its
collection of old family portraits, the Durbar Hall with its painted
ceilings and intricately carved walls and beautiful chandeliers, give
this palace its ethnic charm. Each room is done up in traditional
Rajasthani style and the antique furniture blends well with the
surroundings. A traditional welcome with camel carts, buggies,
elephants and local musicians is organized on preference. Camel
safaris are available
Excursions
from Samode
Ramgarh : The
town of Ramgarh was founded by a dissatisfied group of the powerful
Poddar merchant family in 1791.It had been one of the richest towns at
the end of the 19th century. The Shani Temple of the Saturday God has
delicately painted frescoes
Sanganer : Located
on the Tonk Road. This small town is entered through the ruins of two
'Tripolias' or triple-gateways. The town has a ruined palace and a
group of Jain temples with fine carvings. Entry to the temples is
restricted. The town is an important centre for craft, industry and
produces some of the finest hand printed textiles from units of block
and screen printers. This textile is popular all over the country and
abroad. On the Ajmer Road, the ground level fort is still in good
shape. It is noted for its hand printed handloom industry using simple
techniques
Merta : Merta was in the 15th century by Rao Duda, son of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur. Rao Maldeo erected the fortress, known as Matkot. The famous temple of Charbhuja, the tutelary deity of the Mertias, a clan of the Rathores are the famous monuments located in the city. The medieval mystic poetess, princess Meera Bai, born in the Kurki village was associated with this shrine. The famous mosque erected by Aurangzeb on the ruins of a Shiva temple is an imposing edifice and is surrounded by many Hindu shrines.
Merta has the famous temple of Charbhuja that is located in the centre of the town and is visited by devotees throughout the year. The saint poetess Meera Bai was also associated with this temple. Another famous shrine is the mosque erected by emperor Aurangzeb on the ruins of Lord Shiva temple. A lake, named after the founder Rao Duda, called Dudasagar, still survives
The town is surrounded by Dudasagar, and
many other small water reservoirs. Near Vishnusagar, there is the
Ashram of Mauni Baba. The nearby plains are marked with cenotaphs or
built in memory of the heroes who died on the battlefield.
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