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way of life and celebration of
festival is unique.
History of Deogarh
In the olden days, 'Rawat', the chief of Deogarh was one of
sixteen umraos (feudal barons), who was entitled to wait upon
the Maharana of Udaipur, the capital of Mewar. These feudal
estates were known as the 'Thikanas' and were sanctioned by
the ruling Maharana to a nobleman either due to blood
relationship or for an act of valour. Deogarh was also the
seat of the Chundawat clan of Sisodia Rajputs. The fort of
Deogarh or the Deogarh Mahal was built in the 1670 AD by Rawat
Dwarka Dasji as a family residence.
Tourist Attractions in Deogarh
The main tourist attraction in Deogarh is the Deogarh Mahal.
The Deogarh Mahal is situated on a hill top and provides an
awesome view of the Aravallis and lakes. This palace belongs
to the 17th century. About 3 years ago, Deogarh Mahal was
converted into a heritage hotel, by the present owner Rawal
Nahar Singh. A part of the Mahal is still occupied by his kin
who look after the hotel. Another attraction in Deogarh is the
exquisite Dashavatar temple. This temple is devoted to Lord
Vishnu and belongs to the Gupta period when it was known as
the Panchayatan temple. This temple is the first north India
temple to have a shikhara or spire where only the lower part
of the shikhara is present today.
How to reach Deogarh
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Udaipur which is about 140
kms.
By Rail:
Deogarh is located on the Western Railway Route, between
Udaipur and Marwar Junction.
By Road:
Deogarh is about 140 km from Udaipur, 280 kms from Jaipur, 170
kms from Jodhpur. |
