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  Rising
for the heart of the Thar Desert the heart of the Thar Desert lika a
golden mirage it the city of
Jaisalmer . A commanding fort etched in yellow
sandstone stands with all its
awesome splendour , dominating the amber – hued city .
The
city has an
intresting legend associated
with it, according to which ,
Lord Krishna – the head of
the Yadav Clan , foretold
Arjuna that a remote descendent
of the Yadav Clan would build
his kingdom atop the Trikuta
hill . His prophency was fulfilled in 1156 A.D when Rawal Jaisal , a
descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput , Abandond his
fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital – Jaisalemr , perched
on the Trikuta hill .
 Bhati
Rajputs of Jaisalmer were
feudal chiefs who lived off the forced levy on the carvans laden with
precious silks and spices that crossed the territory
enroute Delhi or Sind
. These Carvans earned the town great
wealth . For years Jaisalmer remained untouched by the outside
influences . The rise of shipping trade and the port of Mumbai saw the
decline of Jaisalmer . But the desert fortress , that seems to be straight
out of the ‘Tales of the Arabian Nights “ , Still enchants .
The
Life with in the citadel
conjures up images of medieval majesty visible in its narrow lanes strewn
with magnificent palaces , havelis , temples and of course skilled
artisans and ubiquitous camels .
The
setting sun turning Jaisalmer
in to a beautiful golden Desert Festival , held in Jan/ Feb , Every
year when the city reverberates to the sound of melodius tunes and rythms
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Folk
dances exciting competitions and contests , especially the turban –tying
contest . Mr Desert contest and camel races enliven the festivities .
Colourful craft bazaars are set up for the occasion and a sound and light
spectable is organized with folk artistes performing against the splendid
backdrop of the famous Sam Sand dunes on th full moon night . Surely a
not-to-be missed event.
JAISALMER
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