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33.8 degree
Celsius and in winters it remains at zero degree Celsius.
Sometimes it even drops below freezing point.
History of Mount Abu
The history of Mount Abu is as diverse as the city itself.
Earlier Mount Abu was part of the Chauhan kingdom of Rajasthan
and served as a summer resort for the Rajput kings of the
region. After that, it was leased by the British government
from the Maharaja of Sirohi to use it as the headquarters.
During the British rule in India, it was the favorite summer
destination of the British, who came here to escape the dusty,
dry heat of the plains. It also served as a sanatorium for the
troops.
In the olden days Mount Abu was the home of various saints and
sages. According to legends, all the gods and goddesses of the
Hindu Mythology used to visit this holy mountain. It is also
the place where the great saint Vashishth lived and performed
a yagna for the purification of the ancient fighting caste,
the Kshatriyas. From this mystical fire rose the mighty
Rajputs who later dominated the history of Rajasthan.
The origin of Mount Abu goes back several centuries. Once
Nandini, the cow belonging to the venerable sage Vashishtha,
was trapped in a deep gorge and could not get herself free.
When all efforts failed, the sage appealed to Lord Shiva for
assistance. The Lord Shiva sent Saraswati, the divine stream,
to help flood the gorge so that the cow could float up. Once
his cow was free, Vashishtha approached the great Himalaya and
asked him to fill the gorge permanently to avoid further
mishaps. The youngest son of Himalaya, with the assistance of
Arbud, the mighty snake filled the gorge. The place came to be
called Mount Arbud and was later reduced to its present name -
Mount Abu.
Festivals in Mount Abu
Summer Festival is organised in the month of June in Mount
Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan. This is the only
festival which is celebrated in the summers. Folk dances and
cultural programmes presented by the Bhil tribes of the region
presents a general atmosphere of gaiety in this tiny hill
resort so that the tourists can relax and enjoy themselves.
Tourist Attractions in Mount Abu
Mount Abu is a hill station with various delightful spots. The
Nakki lake is picturesquely lake set amidst hills and is
believed to have been carved out by the gods with their nails.
It is a popular spot for boating and the only artificial lake
in India which is about 1200 meters above sea level. The
surrounding hills have several areas of interest like the
spectacular Sunset Point, Toad’s Rock, and the beautifully
sculpted hill temple of Gaumukh and famous Dilwara Jain
Temples. The Dilwara temples are a unique and outstanding
example of Jain temple architecture. These temples were built
between 11th and 13th century AD and are famous for their
exquisite carvings in the marble.
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How to reach Mount Abu
By Air:
Udaipur is the nearest airport.
By Rail:
A good network of trains connect Mount Abu with various cities
of Rajasthan and India.
By Road:
Mount Abu is connected by road to various cities in Rajasthan
and as well as to various other cities of India. |
