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This city
lies on the northern point on the triangle of desert cities. Bikaner is
another royal walled city dating back to 1486 AD. It was a major trade
center as it stood on the ancient silk route which linked Central Asia and
North India with the Gujarat seaports. Other outside influences were
minimal and this city was able to keep its medieval flavor alive -in fact
this is true of the city even today.
JUNAGARH FORT
Started in 1587 this is one of the very few forts in the country, which
has never been conquered. Thirty-seven palaces, pavilions and temples were
added to the original structure and each has been cleverly build to
connect with the previous building. The museum of the fort houses a
valuable collection of miniature paintings and other rare items dating
back to several centuries.
DESHNOK
32km from Bikaner Deshnok is well known for its temple dedicated to Karni
Mata, incarnation of goddess of power. Today thousands of rats are revered
here with the goddess. This strange mode of worship owes to the belief,
that the souls of her devotees are housed in these rates, and consequently
they must be protected and well fed. The intricate carving on the main
gate of the temple is worth watching.
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