Saturday, December 8, 2012

Kuldhara-The haunted village in Thar


I reached here early morning. Even chokidar was brushing his teeth. The Main gate recently made by the Archeological Department of the Government of India was to protect the heritage. The village was abandoned overnight along with many more villages of Paliwal Brahmins. The architect of the village indicates that Paliwals were rich and had a very good aesthetic sense. The village is highly symmetrical . The lanes and roads are intersecting giving a beautiful look to entire village. The step well in the center and temple near the adjacent pond  are examples of their prudent architect.
Once a girl of this village was so beautiful that King Of  Jaisalmer sent a proposal for marriage. The girl was not interested in the marriage. King imposed many types of taxes to harass villagers. Ultimately they all decided to elope with all their money and prosperity.

Here are some pics of the village. Shortly I will post my documentary also.




























 This is one of the most interesting sight I have visited, and I may tell you I am an avid traveler.