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Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
Rated among the best museums in the state, it has a rich
collection of antiquities from Harappan civilisation, Gupta and Kushan era
etc. A seperate section for arts & crafts, and a beautiful collection
of paintings, weaponary, teracotta, pottery, carpets and coins etc. are
displayed. The Ganga Golden Jublee Museum here has a vast collection of
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Junagarh Fort
The impregnable fort, which has the distinction of
remaining unconquered. It is encircled by moat and houses, many outstanding
palaces, pavilions and temples made of red sandstone and marble with kiosks
and balconies.
The fort is approached through the 'Sun Gate' which is the main entrance.
Some places of interest inside the fort are Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas,Har
Mandir,Rang Mahal,Sheesh Mahal, Gaj Mandir.
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Lalgarh Palace
Palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh. The intricate dextrous carving on the
red stone is a hallmark of great craftsmanship. The palace treasures a
marvellous collection of old photographs and hunting trophies, well preserved
and exhibited.The lush Sprawling lawns with dancing peacocks and beautiful
bougainvillea adom the palace.
A part of the palace has been converted into a hotel and one part houses
a museum called Sri Sadul Museum.
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Bhanda Shah Jain & Laxmi Nath Tample
The 15th century temple, is the oldest existing monument
of Bikaner. The temple is decorated with rich mirror work, decor, frescoes
and gold leaf paintings. |
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Karni Mata Temple Deshnok
The little town on the road of Jodhpur, is known for the shrine of Goddess Karni Mata, an
incarnation of Goddess Durga, she blessed Rao Bika and has been the tutelary
deity of the Bikaner dynasty.The temple is unique as the rats are venerated
overhere and called Kabas, the shrine is a sanctuary for them.The temple
has a richly carved entrance and superb silver doors with images of gods emboosed on irb silver doors with images of gods
emboosed on it.
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Camel Breeding Farm
The farm is unique and the only one of its kind in
entire Asia.
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
The wildlife sanctuary amidst lush green surrounding on the road to Jaisalmer,
is a heaven for Chinkara, Black Buck, Nilgai, Wild Boar and Imperial sandgrousre
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