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...ending India's run for the cricket world cup 2019 ..but not without some beautiful moments through the tournament
It was a heartbreaking match today. There was little hope when the score read 5/3 right at the start of the innings. Dhoni and Jadeja built some hope but in the end the team that played better won, ending India's dream run for the world cup 2019. I wish NZ all the best for the finals and I am supporting them for the finals.
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“Elegant Rapu”
12×9 charcoal/Prismacolor pencil sketch of a Kathiawari mare named Rapunzel, Rapu for short.
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© MANJEET & YOGRAJ JADEJA
an insect had made a hole like a heart in this leaf
insects' version of graffiti :o)
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“The Softest Light”
12×9″ white charcoal on black paper of a Kathiawari mare, Manki.
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Reference courtesy of Chhatrpalsinh Jadeja Photography
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Man of the Australia-India Test cricket series Pat Cummins bowls to 'wall' Cheteshwar Purara, while India's exciting young batsman - wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant looks on at the non-striker's end during the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Well - India's 2-1 series win must rank as one of the best in cricket history. India fans may find it feels similar to Australia's away win against West Indies in 1995 which marked the passage of supremacy from one team to another. Time will tell. Australia's team went on to become the best for a generation but we don't know who will succeed Kohli, Rahane and Pujara (all about 32) as India's batting backbone, or Ashwin and Jadeja as all-rounders. While New Zealand are nominally No.1 in Test Cricket according to ICC's rankings, NZ lost 3-0 in Australia in 2019-20 and haven't won a series against Australia since 1989-90. Away wins are tough. So this is a great win by India, more emphatic than their 2-1 win in 2018-19 when Steven Smith and David Warner were unable to play in circumstances that unsettled the nation and the team.
Which is not to say that broader factors didn't impact this time around, as board decisions rescheduling matches to fit in with BCCI timing demands; and broadcaster Channel Seven taking cricket to the courts created uncertainty. This may reflect Channel Seven's loss of advertising revenue due to COVID factors; and impact Australian cricket's finances at a time when gains from cricket administration's investments have been lost in stock market upheavals.
But back to the cricket. India's players stood up as a team, with great individual performances not necessarily reflected in statistics. Strategic and tactical preparation was at a very high level. India's all-out 36 was the result of Australia striking before India knew what hit them, and India's construction of their fourth-innings in Sydney (no one big score, maybe an 100 and a few fifties, an anchor and others to push the pace) providing a rehearsal for Brisbane.
India proved in Sydney that they could bat out a draw, which must have been exasperating for the Australian bowlers who go in fierce, not liking a long battle. In Brisbane, India's batting showed intent, but the chase for the win risked the result going either way. Risharb Pant and Washington Sundar's partnership was decisive at the close - in the last half hour of a four-Test series!
Pant's 89 not out made him man of the match and Cummins took 21 wickets at an average of 20.04 for the series.
Now for the recriminations! Paine at 36...his batting held up (204 runs at an average of 40) but he dropped catches which turned out to be crucial and he suffered blowback from sub-par repartee. Unexpectedly, India had the edge in field placements and bowling plans, exposing Australia's batting weaknesses. The captain calls the tactics and India were up a notch here.
Australia's batting looked iffy with Warner injured and Smith and Labuschagne (426 runs at 53) carrying the team. Pucovski had a strong cameo. Cameron Green's batting was promising, although four places are now up for grabs. We missed the Sheffield Shield.
Cummins and Hazlewood (17 wickets at 19) were excellent throughout but Starc faded (11 at 41) and India played Lyon comfortably (9 at 55), particularly in the third and fourth tests when he should have been cleaning up for Australia on the fifth day. Australia lacks a penetrative fifth bowler, and Green didn't take a wicket.
Kohli was here for one test before flying back to India, and his batting was impressive in the first innings at Adelaide. Too bad he was run out, and no-one was around for long enough in the second innings 36.
Rahane as India's captain excelled and now has a record of four wins, one draw and no losses. He led from the front with a great second test century under pressure, supported by Pujara and Jadeja, and showed tactical nous. The way India constructed innings with fast and slow contributors was a highlight of their tour.
As experienced players were injured newcomers seized their moment. The whole series came down to the last session. At 5-265 India was on the ropes, but Pant and Sundar then hit 50 runs in nine overs. That should be a miracle performance on a fifth day Test wicket, but the pitch hadn't deteriorated. Pant (274 runs at 68) and Shubman Gill (259 runs at 51) had great series. While on paper Pujara's 271 runs at 33 isn't impressive, he soaked up 928 deliveries, more than anyone else, holding up an end and blunting Australia's attack.
For the bowling, Jadeja, Ashwin and Bumrah did well before injuries. The debutants stood up. Mohammed Siraj (13 wickets at 29) led the attack in his first series and Thakur and Sundar had strong results.
“Precious Little One”
11×14″ charcoal/graphite portrait of a super cute Marwari colt.
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I hadn't expected India's Vihari to survive until the tea break in the third test. Despite a hamstring injury, after tea he started to look solid although why didn't he have a runner, which would have allowed India to entertain prospects of a record win. Of course, a runner would have added to the opportunities to get run out...
At 5-272 India were in danger of losing, the most likely result on the fifth day, so Vihari's and Ashwin's effort to keep the Australians out for another 43 overs was exceptional. Notwithstanding that if Paine caught Pant early on (three chances but Pant scored 97), the series could have been decided here.
Australia's opener issues mean Warner playing, although he seems far from match fit. Both openers could wear red Star Trek uniforms. But Labuschagne is having a good series, and the Australian bowlers' cartel has remained strong. There's a bit of debate about whether Cummins, Starc, Hazelwood and Lyon are Australia's best attack ever. I'd go for McGrath, Gillespie, Lee and Warne myself.
India has had an unfortunate injury count. Their entire front line bowling attack (Bumrah, Shami, Yadav, Jadeja, Ashwin) are all unable to play in the next test. Only Pujara and Rahane will play all the Tests in the series.
Sightscreens have grown from a wooden square to now include a massive drape (the red ball stands out against the white background, simplifying the batsman's job of sighting a ball travelling at 145km/h). That doesn't stop batsmen holding up play if spectators (or 'security') move close to it!
On an island in the center of the lake stands the circular Lakhota tower, built for drought relief on orders from Jam Ranmalji after the failed monsoons in 1834, 1839 and 1846 made it difficult for the people of the city to find food and resources. Originally designed as a fort such that soldiers posted around it could fend off an invading enemy army with the lake acting as a moat, the tower known as Lakhota Palace now houses the Lakhota Museum.
The collection includes artifacts spanning from 9th to 18th century, pottery from medieval villages nearby and the skeleton of a whale. The very first thing you see on entry, however, before the historical and archaeological information, is the guardroom with muskets, swords and powder flasks, reminding you of the structure’s original purpose and proving the martial readiness of the state at the time. The walls of the museum are also covered in frescoes depicting various battles fought by the Jadeja Rajputs. The fort is connected to the banks by two causeways, but is only accessible from the north side.
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i still don't have words to write about claude's images ... this one here, from 'chaitri norta' festival, is very much unlike his images, it only says how i feel about his work ...
here is what others says about claude ...
Soumya... says:
"Claude is my favorite photojournalist who loves India the way it is and portrays the life of people here in very simple and natural way. I love his photos from varanasi, vrindavan, rajasthan and I try to learn more from his shots and the way he puts life in them. Thanks for being an inspiration to me and best of luck to your future work."
19th January, 2010
Emre Ucar says:
"I am a fan of his travel photography. I love the way he sees the world. I respect Claude's work so much."
2nd February, 2010
venkylinux says:
"I write very few testimonials. I am writing this one because I find the affection and compassion with which Claude photographs India and her people very touching. He photographs everyday life in India with the perceptive eye that only an outside with a strong emotional attachment to his subject can provide. I wish him all the best for his future travels in India."
10th October, 2009
N A Y E E M says:
"I dont read books on photography or research about it but with flickr I am fortunate enough to come across a few great photographers of my own taste and Claude is surely one of them. And probably the most consistent on flickr. All I have is respect for him, the way he sees things and lets the world enjoy those magnificient colors."
8th October, 2009
Nagatta(나같아) says:
"I think he is one of the most great photographer in flickr so that I alway bear watching to be inspired from his great stuff.
All the best!"
6th October, 2009
Fernando Martinho says:
"Claude is a master photographer. Very humanist ... his work is pure poetry."
17th March, 2009
>> Anne (pause) says:
"The first thing that struck me in the photos of Claude Renault was the magic of the colours but then i became aware that it was also the perfect harmony of composition and his manner of structuring the space to tell one or more stories.
Claude Renault has such a marked style that one can instantly recognise his recent photos as his. Portaying people he has met and emotions he has felt, Claude conveys what he has lived and seen in his own particular style, like a painter.
Thank you Claude for all the images which give both a vision of the world and which have taught me each day what photography can be."
19th February, 2009
Sailing "Footprints: Real to Reel" (Ronn ashore) says:
"Why have I waited so long to write this testimonial for Claude? I can't answer that but maybe I have been too sure he needs no testimonials, as each image is like a testimonial in itself.
Yes i prefer film to digital, and yes digital can sometimes appear as if it has less life than film, but Claude's photo-stream is a sort of proof this is not always the case. At least it is not the deciding factor.
The images breathe with life, and convey not only the evident love and attachment Claude has to his beloved India, but also convey a special feeling about India and, in particular the people, the "real" people of India, that touch the heart and mind of the viewer. At least they should, and if they don't, it is the loss of the viewer, and not any lack of ability of photographer.
There are several photographers I feel a lot of respect for and those are, perhaps above all else not technicians of photography, but photographers with a heart. That Claude is both a photographer with a heart and a good technician is evident of course.
I wish you well Claude, and may your travels bring you to what your inner self is searching for and, who knows.....has maybe already found."
16th January, 2009
Ravages says:
"Claude doesn't need dramatic lighting, crazy angles, photoshopped backgrounds, and other paraphernalia to make his photos stand out. He just sees it and takes it, and the photos come alive all of their own accord. Beautiful India, beautiful people, great moments.
And then, the person. Claude is so soft spoken and unassuming. And ever smiling.
It's been an honour knowing you Claude. Hope to meet you soon."
30th December, 2008
Rohit Markande says:
"Claude, is one of the major inspirations for me in Photography.
He has portrayed India in a simple but yet so evocative manner with
powerful compositions and lovely color, his images are not the typical extremes of India but the everyday India. To me every of his image
is a big favorite and those are the images that made me an Indian
who seldom went south of Delhi to travel to places like Benares, Pondicherry and Pushkar in a single year (for me it is a lot)just to see what he saw and to capture even 1/100th the brilliance that he has. Kudos to you Claude, keep doing the great work and showing India in a new light to the world."
17th December, 2008
rbcy1974 says:
"I first saw Claude's work at another phto website. He was one of the photographer's who has inspired me the most. There is something about his use of colour and his connection with the people he photographs which makes his work very special. Many of his scenes seem straight out of a bollywood movie."
12th March, 2008
lakshmi.prabhala says:
"This testimonial was long overdue.. I had been meaning to write one for a while but never knew where to start.
Claude's images changed my whole attitude towards photography. Apart from his superb colour sense and composition what I admire is how his pictures are so people-centric and never fail to evoke an emotion. His love for India and its people is even more inspiring.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful snapshots of my country with the rest of the world. Also thank you for your support and encouragement!"
28th August, 2007
jain 2009 says:
"dear Claude,
color, emotion, joy, values and culture.
inspiration
sharp clarity
breathless
the composition is an art,
an unique and magical way.
one of them
perfectly calculated light
play of colours
a declaration of love
richness of the colors
a colorist.....
Such lovely words are the best compliments for your work"
26th August, 2007
nevil zaveri says:
"i am lost for words."
17th May, 2007
Dilip Muralidaran says:
"Claude does not need any testimonial to tell you how fabulous his pictures of India are. Go to his stream and you would know what exactly I'm talking about. There are many photographers who work in India. I have to mention i hate all of their pictures! Why? because they usually sell stuff to create an idea this is what India is about which is not the truth. for example beggars, poverty, disease etc.,
Claude's images of India will show you color, emotion, joy, values and culture. Something being an Indian i feel is so true and so glad someone shows the real India rather than showing what is usually assumed to be pictures of India.
My admiration for Claude's work has steadily grown over the period of time and i must say I'm now a big fan!"
12th May, 2007
flowergirl is away (looooooong break) says:
"I don't know the technicality of photography, but i feel photographs ultimately should appeal to senses. I see my nation in its true perspective, with no exaggeration .. Tears roll down from my eyes.. i don't have words ... Great work....... Clodreno!!!"
17th April, 2007
esperanzajenn says:
"your love for india is reflected in your beautifully captured moments of everyday life. from one person who loves india to another, your photos make me long for more of the country and its people...and the amazing contrast of experiences one can have there.
your images are inspiring..."
14th April, 2007
entrelec says:
"I found for the first time Clade Renault's images in another website and, among many others, I immediately felt something different.
In both ways; first because of the feeling connection established with the subjects, we are not only witnesses, we feel the empathy of the photogaph and we feel the welcoming attitude of the people for the photograph.
of course, we could speak of technical choices, framing, tilt, crop...all what makes his style, but finally, what attracks me is the way he have been influenced by painting history, and not only recent.
So many beautiful photos everywhere now, in the books for exemple, but they are often only beautiful.
If you want to find another kind of compositions and overall emotion, open the Claude's photostream, and maybe one day, we will buy a book of him; I know a lot of people who would buy it with closed eyes.So, editors, let make it!"
27th November, 2006
Shrimaitreya says:
"Claude knows it, I've told him many times and I think that this is not going to be the last one. Claude is simply my hero here on flickr!
If you go through his stream you will see the India in an unique and magical way. He is a great inspiration to me. I could watch his photographs for hours and hours... and I actually do ;)
Namaskar to this big Master of the image"
25th November, 2006
Sandip Debnath says:
"It is always inspiring to Claude's work.. I have been following his work for a long time.. There is a humanitarian touch which i find between him and his subject in each and every photograph of him..
I know him personally, he is such a nice human being and I think thats the best part to become a photographer.. He is the best."
7th October, 2006
Eileen Delhi says:
"Claude's images of India always leave me breathless. The everyday is translated into the sublime."
9th May, 2006
Milapsinh Jadeja says:
"i guess, i do not have enough words to limit claude's work in a particular boundary... almost all the words in the dictionary are over in the above testimonials... Every picture has a separate story, the colours are beautiful and the pictures are pictorially the best.. that is the beauty of claude's pictures.."
20th April, 2006
claude05 says:
""If you want to get to know India, you need 3 lives"- if this saying is true, Claude Renault must already be in his third life, as his photographs are multi-faceted, profound, and historically aware. With his camera, Claude is able to bring India close to us. He views people without any type of social romanticism and portrays them in everyday life situations, their self-confidence, pride, joy, religion, serenity, leisure, contemplation, modestry, sadness, misery, poverty... Claude doesn't approach people with his camera in an aloof and voyeuristic manner, but as one of them. His impressions are, in their perfectly calculated light and their play of colours, a declaration of love to the people of this subcontinent."
10th April, 2006
saisiv says:
"I have been to India more than once, and I would trade all those trips for just one, without hesitation, to see India thru Claude's eyes."
24th February, 2006
niklens says:
"In my mind Claude is one of the best travel photogaphers in the world! In his pictures i can see the love he feels for India!"
21st February, 2006
Devesh Uba says:
"If anyone missed the opportunity of roaming and exploring the colourful land called INDIA ... he can makeup partly for it by visiting Claude Renault's photostream ."
20th February, 2006
Feuillu says:
"A true master of lights and composition, taking us in the inner depth of India and its people. His works could be / should be / (has been ?) published in National Geographic or Geo magazines. We're lucky enough to enjoy it everyday on FlickR. Merci beaucoup Claude."
12th November, 2005
harpreet thinking says:
"Claude Renault's photos are real and artistic, its nice to see his visual expression !!!"
8th November, 2005
Evren Sahin says:
"I regard Claude Renault in my mind as one of the best travel photographers in the world.. He is a very talented artist, has a great eye and a great personality.."
2nd November, 2005
**ANNE says:
"Wandering through Claude´s stream is as if paging through a luxurous coffeetable book dedicaded to India. The way he portrays this great country is marvellous! His whole body of work is an source of inspiration. There's something for everyone whether you're into portraits, street scenes, intimate details, stunning colors or soft, ethereal light.... It's ALL there!"
Claude is immensely creative and productive; his stream a collage of high quality photo's taken from a point of view that surprises by it's originality, angle and insight.
To me his stream is one of the best I´ve seen in Flickr-world! Actually, I think it´s THE best!
"Through his wonderful photos, Claude shares with us his deep love of "his" India, but just as significantly, he shares his time by encouraging and complimenting countless Flick-ites.
Thank you for all the joy and inspiration you brought me through your work!
Anne"
27th October, 2005
cactusbones says:
"So much work has gone into the presentation and maintenance of this photo stream. To begin, Claude offers us the rail road map of India to fallow along with. Then he organizes the stream into sets which represents each state in India including lengthy historic and encyclopedic entries. Then, each image is stylistically titled with place and activity. And the individual image captions add personal, experiential testimonies often with cross-reference links. A vivid, vital, intimate travel log. And far more inspiring then any Lonely Planet or Rough Guide might offer. Claude's passion for, and knowledge of India is so very precious. And we are blessed to have him share this with us all."
18th October, 2005
Perlette says:
"They already have said every word I know to say,
the only thing I can say is: Clauderenault...wonderful artist!"
17th October, 2005
earth2marsh says:
"Every day I check to see what images Claude has posted of his beloved India. His gift for portraiture and his keen eye create some of the best travel photos I have ever seen. If you were to look at my favorites, you would find Claude's work throughout. He is truly blessed with a great talent!"
7th October, 2005
babasteve says:
"I am truly stunned by the consistent high quality of clauderenault's work. Every image is a masterpiece. The richness of the colors and the sharp clarity of his subjects are amazing. I have the urge to 'fave' all of his shots!
Through his wonderful eye and the lenses of his gear, clauderenault takes us into the lives of people and places few of us are rarely able to go. Thank you for taking me there..."
25th September, 2005
margré says:
"His images are amazing, piece by piece. His compositions are fabulous and suprising, his eye for details in life, the colors and the way he catch the world in his photolens is superb! Every time I look at his photstream I think: I want to see them in an exhibition! I think Clauderenault is an excellent photographer!"
22nd September,
see claude's photostream @ www.flickr.com/photos/clodreno/
see my set dedicated to him & amrutlal vagad here
see more NORTA images here.
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This experimental effect was developed when the camera was kept on long exposure mode and subject was asked to shift a distance and come back to its original position creating a real ghost effect version of the picture with the moon in the background..!
P.S- cheers to model Harsh Jadeja
India wins the 3 match ODI series against england at cuttuck, as yuvraj and dhoni hit tons.
England winning the toss and putting India to bat first, India lost their openers cheaply, again. Woakes bowled really well to get dhawan and rahul, but the big scalp was of Virat Kohli. India were...
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Famous summer palace of Jadeja Rajas of Kutch located on sea-beach of Mandvi. Truly a mixture of multiple architecture styles of Indian states.
Much more than anything you'll hear about - Hum dil de chuke sanam shooting!
Mandore (Hindi: मंडोर), is a town located 9 km north of Jodhpur city, in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
HISTORY
Mandore is an ancient town, and was the seat of the Mandorva branch of the Gurjar -Pratihara dynasty which ruled the region in the 6th century AD by King Nahar Rao Panwar.[citation needed] In 1395 AD, a Mohil princess of the Parihar rulers of Mandore married Chundaji, scion of the Rathore clan of Kshstriyas. This was during the era of rapid ascendency of the Rathore clan, and Chundaji received Mandore in dowry.[citation needed] The town remained the seat of the Rathore clan until 1459 AD, when Rao Jodha, a Rathore chief who united the surrounding region under his rule, shifted his capital to the newly founded city of Jodhpur.
Mandore was the capital of the erstwhile princely state of Marwar (Jodhpur State), before moving to Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.
MONUMENTS
The historic town boasts several monuments. The now ruined Mandore fort, with its thick walls and substantial size, was built in several stages and was once a fine piece of architecture. A huge, now ruined temple is a highlight of the fort. The outer wall of the temple depicts finely carved botanical designs, birds, animals and planets.
The 'Mandore gardens', with its charming collection of temples and memorials, and its high rock terraces, is another major attraction. The gardens house the Chhatris (cenotaphs) of many rulers of Jodhpur state. Prominent among them is the chhatri of Maharaja Ajit Singh, built in 1793.
The Mandore Gardens also house a government museum, a 'Hall of Heroes' and a Hindu temple to 33 crore gods. Various artefacts and statues found in the area are housed at the museum. The 'Hall of Heroes' commemorates popular folk heroes of the region. It contains 16 figures carved out of a single rock. Next door is a larger hall called "The temple of 33 crore gods" which houses images of various Hindu deities.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
The Rao Festival
Hariyali Amavasya
Naag Panchami
Veerpuri Mela
BhogiShell Parikrama
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A cenotaph is an "empty tomb" or a monument erected in honour of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere. It can also be the initial tomb for a person who has since been reinterred elsewhere. The word derives from the Greek: κενοτάφιον = kenotaphion (kenos, one meaning being "empty", and taphos, "tomb"). Although the vast majority of cenotaphs honour individuals, many noted cenotaphs are instead dedicated to the memories of groups of individuals, such as the lost soldiers of a country or of an empire.
HISTORY
Cenotaphs were common in the ancient world with many built in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and across Northern Europe (in the shape of Neolithic barrows).
Sir Edwin Lutyens' cenotaph in Whitehall, London influenced the design of many other war memorials in Britain and the British sectors of the Western Front, as well as those in other Commonwealth nations.
The Church of Santa Engrácia, in Lisbon, Portugal, turned into a National Pantheon since 1966, holds six cenotaphs, namely to Luís de Camões, Pedro Álvares Cabral, Afonso de Albuquerque, Nuno Álvares Pereira, Vasco da Gama and Henry the Navigator.
The Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy, contains a number of cenotaphs including one for Dante Alighieri,who is buried in Ravenna.
CHHATRIS
In India, cenotaphs are a basic element of Hindu architecture, later used by Moghuls as seen in most of the mausoleums of Mughal Emperors which have two burial chambers, the upper one with a cenotaph, as in Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, or the Taj Mahal, Agra, while the real tomb often lies exactly below it, or further removed. The Chhatri(s) trace their origin at 2000 years ago at Fort Kangara. The term chhatri, used for these canopylike structures, comes from Hindustani word literally meaning umbrella, and are found throughout the northwestern region of Rajasthan as well as in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. In the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, chhatris are built on the cremation sites of wealthy or distinguished individuals. Chhatris in Shekhawati may consist of a simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms. In some places, the interior of the chhatri is painted in the same manner as the Haveli.
Chhatris are elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as an element in Indian architecture. Chhatris are commonly used to depict the elements of pride and honor in the Jat, Maratha and Rajput architecture. They are widely used, in palaces, in forts, or to demarcate funerary sites. Originating in Rajasthani architecture where they were memorials for kings and royalty, they were later adapted as a standard feature in all buildings in Maratha ruled states, Rajasthan, and most importantly in Mughal architecture. They are today seen on its finest monuments, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra. Chhatris are basic element of Hindu as well as Mughal architecture. The term "chhatri" (Hindi: छतरी) means umbrella or canopy.
In the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, chhatris are built on the cremation sites of wealthy or distinguished individuals. Chhatris in Shekhawati may consist of a simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms. In some places, the interior of the chhatris is painted in the same manner as the Havelis (Mansions) of the region.
IN RAJASTHAN
Many other chhatris exist in other parts of Rajasthan. Their locations include:
- Jaipur - Gaitore Cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Jaipur. Set in a narrow valley, the cenotaphs of the former rulers of Jaipur consist of the somewhat typical chhatri or umbrella-shaped memorials. Sawai Jai Singh II's Chhatri is particularly noteworthy because of the carvings that have been used to embellish it.
- Jodhpur - White marble Chhatri of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II
- Bharatpur- the cenotaphs of the members of the Jat royal family of Bharatpur, who perished whilst fighting against the British in 1825, are erected in the town of Govardhan. The chhatri of Maharaja Suraj Mal of Bharatpur has fine frescos illuminating the life of Surajmal, vividly depicting darbar and hunting scenes, royal processions and wars.
- Udaipur, Rajasthan-. Flanked by a row of enormous stone elephants, the Lake Pichola island has an impressive chhatri carved from gray blue stone, built by Maharana Jagat Singh.
- Haldighati - a beautiful Chhatri with white marble columns, dedicated to Rana Pratap, stands here. The cenotaph dedicated to Chetak, Rana Pratap's famous horse, is also noteworthy.
- Alwar - Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri is a beautiful red sandstone and white marble cenotaph of the rulers of Alwar.
- Bundi - Suraj Chhatri and Mordi Ki Chhatri, Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri, Bundi and Nath Ji ki Chhatri are located in Bundi. Rani Shyam Kumari wife of Raja Chhatrasal on the northern hill constructed the Suraj Chhatri and Mayuri the second wife of Chhatrasal on the southern hill erected Mordi Ki Chhatri.
- Jaisalmer - Bada Bagh, a complex with chhatris of Jai Singh II (d. 1743) and subsequent Maharajas of Jaisalmer.
- Bikaner - Devi Kund near Bikaner is the royal crematorium place with a number of cenotaphs. The chhatri of Maharaja Surat Singh is most imposing. It has the spectacular Rajput paintings on the ceilings.
- Ramgarh - Seth Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri
- Nagaur - Nath Ji ki Chhatri, Amar Singh Rathore-ki-Chhatri
IN SHEKHAWATI
Some of the best-known chhatris in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan are located at the following cities and towns:
- Ramgarh - Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri (Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri )
- Bissau - The Raj ki Chhatri of the Shekhawat Thakurs
- Parsurampura - Thakur Sardul Singh Shekhawat's chhatri
- Kirori - Chhatri of Raja Todarmal (Ruler of Udaipurwati)
- Jhunjhunu - Chhatri of Shekhawat Rulers
- Dundlod - The beautiful chhatri of Ram Dutt Goenka
- Mukungarh - Shivdutta Ganeriwala Chhatri
- Churu - Taknet Chhatri
- Mahansar - The Sahaj Ram Poddar Chhatri
- Udaipurwati - Joki Das Shah ki Chhatri
- Fatehpur - Jagan Nath Singhania Chhatri
IN MADHYA PRADESH
The region of Madhya Pradesh is the site of several other notable chhatris of its famous Maratha rulers:
- Shujalpur - Tomb Of Ranoji Scindia, Founder Of Scindia Dynasty. Situated At Ranoganj, Shujalpur To Akodia Road.
- Shivpuri - Intricately embellished marble chhatris erected by the Scindia rulers in Shivpuri.
- Gwalior - Shrimati Balabai Maharaj Ladojirao Shitole Chhatri
- Gwalior - Rajrajendra Ramchandrarao Narsingh Shitole and wife Gunwantyaraje Ramchandrarao Shitole (princess of Gwalior)Chatri
- Orchha - Elaborate chhatris of local Hindu kings are not popular tourist attraction
- Gohad - The Jat rulers of Gohad constructed the chhatri of Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana on the Gwalior Fort.
- Indore and Maheshwar - Chhatris of Holkar rulers.
- Alampur - Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar built the chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar at Alampur in Bhind district in 1766 A.D.
IN KUTCH
Chhatris can also be found in the outskirts of Bhuj city belonging mainly to Jadeja rulers of Kutch. The chhatri of Rao Lakhpatji is very famous for its intricate designs & carvings. Most of them but have been destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January 2000. The restoration work is going on.
OUTSIDE INDIA
There are two notable chhatris in the United Kingdom, a country with strong historical links to India. One is a cenotaph in Brighton, dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War. The other is in Arnos Vale Cemetery near Bristol and is a memorial to the distinguished Indian reformer Ram Mohan Roy, who died in the city.
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Australia are running out of gas at the end of a hard-contested four-test series, which let Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja take India to 622-7 declared after Cheteshwar Pujara's fine first innings 193. Dismissed for 300, Australia's batting and bowling are both under fire. After Australia scored 300 in the first innings, India enforced the follow-on. Australia in a home test are following on for the first time in 31 years, and at the Sydney Cricket Ground at the close of the fourth test's fourth day were no wicket for 6 in the second innings. It will take a major effort (or bad light or rain) to save a draw and avoid a 3-1 defeat, but either way India will win a cricket test series in Australia for the first time tomorrow. India has been touring here since 1948...
Going into the last day, Marnus Labuschagne has the best series average for an Australian batsman of 38 but from only one innings (Marcus Harris has had a respectable series with 258 runs at 37 so far). Four Indian batsman can better that. Pujara has a series-winning tally of 521 runs at an average of 74 (including three centuries). On the bowling side, Jasprit Bumrah has 21 wickets at an average of 17. Australia's top bowler, Pat Cummins, has 14 wickets at 28, and five Indian bowlers can top that. Bumrah has 49 wickets in his first ten tests, including a memorable slow ball yorker to dismiss Shaun Marsh in Melbourne.
While the stats have been skewed in this test match which is yet to complete, India have outlasted Australia on our home turf and are on the verge of a tremendous achievement.
Players in the photo from left: Marcus Harris, Jasprit Bumrah, Usman Khawaja, Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli. Just 25 overs bowled in the day, a bit disappointing for the 18,000 crowd as the drizzle after 11am was very light.
Postscript: Bad light and rain stopped play on the fifth day, and the drawn match resulted in an India win 2-1 in for the test series - India's first series win in Australia, helped by the absence of Smith and Warner following their sandpaper shenanigans.
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Vijaya Vilas Palace is the famous one time summer palace of Jadeja Rajas of Kutch located on sea-beach of Mandvi in Kutch, Gujarat, India. - Wikipedia
Mandore (Hindi: मंडोर), is a town located 9 km north of Jodhpur city, in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
HISTORY
Mandore is an ancient town, and was the seat of the Mandorva branch of the Gurjar -Pratihara dynasty which ruled the region in the 6th century AD by King Nahar Rao Panwar.[citation needed] In 1395 AD, a Mohil princess of the Parihar rulers of Mandore married Chundaji, scion of the Rathore clan of Kshstriyas. This was during the era of rapid ascendency of the Rathore clan, and Chundaji received Mandore in dowry.[citation needed] The town remained the seat of the Rathore clan until 1459 AD, when Rao Jodha, a Rathore chief who united the surrounding region under his rule, shifted his capital to the newly founded city of Jodhpur.
Mandore was the capital of the erstwhile princely state of Marwar (Jodhpur State), before moving to Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.
MONUMENTS
The historic town boasts several monuments. The now ruined Mandore fort, with its thick walls and substantial size, was built in several stages and was once a fine piece of architecture. A huge, now ruined temple is a highlight of the fort. The outer wall of the temple depicts finely carved botanical designs, birds, animals and planets.
The 'Mandore gardens', with its charming collection of temples and memorials, and its high rock terraces, is another major attraction. The gardens house the Chhatris (cenotaphs) of many rulers of Jodhpur state. Prominent among them is the chhatri of Maharaja Ajit Singh, built in 1793.
The Mandore Gardens also house a government museum, a 'Hall of Heroes' and a Hindu temple to 33 crore gods. Various artefacts and statues found in the area are housed at the museum. The 'Hall of Heroes' commemorates popular folk heroes of the region. It contains 16 figures carved out of a single rock. Next door is a larger hall called "The temple of 33 crore gods" which houses images of various Hindu deities.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
The Rao Festival
Hariyali Amavasya
Naag Panchami
Veerpuri Mela
BhogiShell Parikrama
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A cenotaph is an "empty tomb" or a monument erected in honour of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere. It can also be the initial tomb for a person who has since been reinterred elsewhere. The word derives from the Greek: κενοτάφιον = kenotaphion (kenos, one meaning being "empty", and taphos, "tomb"). Although the vast majority of cenotaphs honour individuals, many noted cenotaphs are instead dedicated to the memories of groups of individuals, such as the lost soldiers of a country or of an empire.
HISTORY
Cenotaphs were common in the ancient world with many built in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and across Northern Europe (in the shape of Neolithic barrows).
Sir Edwin Lutyens' cenotaph in Whitehall, London influenced the design of many other war memorials in Britain and the British sectors of the Western Front, as well as those in other Commonwealth nations.
The Church of Santa Engrácia, in Lisbon, Portugal, turned into a National Pantheon since 1966, holds six cenotaphs, namely to Luís de Camões, Pedro Álvares Cabral, Afonso de Albuquerque, Nuno Álvares Pereira, Vasco da Gama and Henry the Navigator.
The Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy, contains a number of cenotaphs including one for Dante Alighieri,who is buried in Ravenna.
CHHATRIS
In India, cenotaphs are a basic element of Hindu architecture, later used by Moghuls as seen in most of the mausoleums of Mughal Emperors which have two burial chambers, the upper one with a cenotaph, as in Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, or the Taj Mahal, Agra, while the real tomb often lies exactly below it, or further removed. The Chhatri(s) trace their origin at 2000 years ago at Fort Kangara. The term chhatri, used for these canopylike structures, comes from Hindustani word literally meaning umbrella, and are found throughout the northwestern region of Rajasthan as well as in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. In the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, chhatris are built on the cremation sites of wealthy or distinguished individuals. Chhatris in Shekhawati may consist of a simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms. In some places, the interior of the chhatri is painted in the same manner as the Haveli.
Chhatris are elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as an element in Indian architecture. Chhatris are commonly used to depict the elements of pride and honor in the Jat, Maratha and Rajput architecture. They are widely used, in palaces, in forts, or to demarcate funerary sites. Originating in Rajasthani architecture where they were memorials for kings and royalty, they were later adapted as a standard feature in all buildings in Maratha ruled states, Rajasthan, and most importantly in Mughal architecture. They are today seen on its finest monuments, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra. Chhatris are basic element of Hindu as well as Mughal architecture. The term "chhatri" (Hindi: छतरी) means umbrella or canopy.
In the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, chhatris are built on the cremation sites of wealthy or distinguished individuals. Chhatris in Shekhawati may consist of a simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms. In some places, the interior of the chhatris is painted in the same manner as the Havelis (Mansions) of the region.
IN RAJASTHAN
Many other chhatris exist in other parts of Rajasthan. Their locations include:
- Jaipur - Gaitore Cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Jaipur. Set in a narrow valley, the cenotaphs of the former rulers of Jaipur consist of the somewhat typical chhatri or umbrella-shaped memorials. Sawai Jai Singh II's Chhatri is particularly noteworthy because of the carvings that have been used to embellish it.
- Jodhpur - White marble Chhatri of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II
- Bharatpur- the cenotaphs of the members of the Jat royal family of Bharatpur, who perished whilst fighting against the British in 1825, are erected in the town of Govardhan. The chhatri of Maharaja Suraj Mal of Bharatpur has fine frescos illuminating the life of Surajmal, vividly depicting darbar and hunting scenes, royal processions and wars.
- Udaipur, Rajasthan-. Flanked by a row of enormous stone elephants, the Lake Pichola island has an impressive chhatri carved from gray blue stone, built by Maharana Jagat Singh.
- Haldighati - a beautiful Chhatri with white marble columns, dedicated to Rana Pratap, stands here. The cenotaph dedicated to Chetak, Rana Pratap's famous horse, is also noteworthy.
- Alwar - Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri is a beautiful red sandstone and white marble cenotaph of the rulers of Alwar.
- Bundi - Suraj Chhatri and Mordi Ki Chhatri, Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri, Bundi and Nath Ji ki Chhatri are located in Bundi. Rani Shyam Kumari wife of Raja Chhatrasal on the northern hill constructed the Suraj Chhatri and Mayuri the second wife of Chhatrasal on the southern hill erected Mordi Ki Chhatri.
- Jaisalmer - Bada Bagh, a complex with chhatris of Jai Singh II (d. 1743) and subsequent Maharajas of Jaisalmer.
- Bikaner - Devi Kund near Bikaner is the royal crematorium place with a number of cenotaphs. The chhatri of Maharaja Surat Singh is most imposing. It has the spectacular Rajput paintings on the ceilings.
- Ramgarh - Seth Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri
- Nagaur - Nath Ji ki Chhatri, Amar Singh Rathore-ki-Chhatri
IN SHEKHAWATI
Some of the best-known chhatris in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan are located at the following cities and towns:
- Ramgarh - Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri (Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri )
- Bissau - The Raj ki Chhatri of the Shekhawat Thakurs
- Parsurampura - Thakur Sardul Singh Shekhawat's chhatri
- Kirori - Chhatri of Raja Todarmal (Ruler of Udaipurwati)
- Jhunjhunu - Chhatri of Shekhawat Rulers
- Dundlod - The beautiful chhatri of Ram Dutt Goenka
- Mukungarh - Shivdutta Ganeriwala Chhatri
- Churu - Taknet Chhatri
- Mahansar - The Sahaj Ram Poddar Chhatri
- Udaipurwati - Joki Das Shah ki Chhatri
- Fatehpur - Jagan Nath Singhania Chhatri
IN MADHYA PRADESH
The region of Madhya Pradesh is the site of several other notable chhatris of its famous Maratha rulers:
- Shujalpur - Tomb Of Ranoji Scindia, Founder Of Scindia Dynasty. Situated At Ranoganj, Shujalpur To Akodia Road.
- Shivpuri - Intricately embellished marble chhatris erected by the Scindia rulers in Shivpuri.
- Gwalior - Shrimati Balabai Maharaj Ladojirao Shitole Chhatri
- Gwalior - Rajrajendra Ramchandrarao Narsingh Shitole and wife Gunwantyaraje Ramchandrarao Shitole (princess of Gwalior)Chatri
- Orchha - Elaborate chhatris of local Hindu kings are not popular tourist attraction
- Gohad - The Jat rulers of Gohad constructed the chhatri of Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana on the Gwalior Fort.
- Indore and Maheshwar - Chhatris of Holkar rulers.
- Alampur - Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar built the chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar at Alampur in Bhind district in 1766 A.D.
IN KUTCH
Chhatris can also be found in the outskirts of Bhuj city belonging mainly to Jadeja rulers of Kutch. The chhatri of Rao Lakhpatji is very famous for its intricate designs & carvings. Most of them but have been destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January 2000. The restoration work is going on.
OUTSIDE INDIA
There are two notable chhatris in the United Kingdom, a country with strong historical links to India. One is a cenotaph in Brighton, dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War. The other is in Arnos Vale Cemetery near Bristol and is a memorial to the distinguished Indian reformer Ram Mohan Roy, who died in the city.
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