Kankroli

Kankroli
city
Kankroli
Location in Rajasthan, India
Kankroli
Kankroli (India)
Coordinates: 25°04′00″N 73°53′00″E / 25.0667°N 73.8833°E / 25.0667; 73.8833Coordinates: 25°04′00″N 73°53′00″E / 25.0667°N 73.8833°E / 25.0667; 73.8833
Country  India
State Rajasthan
District Rajsamand
Elevation 546 m (1,791 ft)
Languages
 • Official Mewari, Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Lok Sabha constituency Rajsamand (Lok Sabha constituency)

Kankroli (Rajsamand) is a city located in the district of Rajsamand in Rajasthan, India. It is located about 42 miles (68 km) north of Udaipur and forms a twin city with Rajsamand. Rajsamand is famous for Rajsamand lake built by Maharaja Rajsingh.Along the rajsamand lake is the beautiful temple Dwarikadheesh Temple devoted to Lord Krishna.Kankroli is the main city in Rajsamand, and lies on NH-8 Udaipur-Ajmer .[1] Kankroli is famous for the JK Tyre plant, which is one of the leading Tyre Manufacturers in India. A whole village is named after it known as JayKay Gram.[2]

Attractions of Kankroli


Religious Places in Kankroli

  • Shree Dwarikadeesh Temple

The idol of Dwarikadheesh Ji was installed in a new temple at Kankroli in V.S.1726, the town nestles by the beautiful lake of Rajsamand, which was built by Maharana Raj Singh. History reveals that the king Ambrish worshiped Prabhu Dwarikadheesh at Arbuda hills [Mount Abu ] from where the deity was shifted by various devotees finally to Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya ji. The third grand son of Vallabhacharya, Shri Bal Krishna Lal ji took the possession of the deity and since then, Kankroli is known as third peeth of vaishnav religion or "SHUDDHADWAIT" or "PUSHTIMARG"


Picnic Places in Kankroli

  • Rajsamand Lake

Rajsamand Lake (aka Rajsamudra) is a lake near the town of Rajsamand in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Built in the 17th century by y Maharana Raj Singh. It is approximately 1.75 miles (2.82 km) wide, 4 miles (6.4 km) long and 60 feet (18 m) deep. It was built across the Gomati, Kelwa, and Tali rivers, with a catchment area of approximately 196 sq mi (510 km2).

Rajsamand Lake is one of the five popular lakes of Mewar. Located 66 km in the north of Udaipur, Rajsamand Lake lies between the cities of Rajnagar and Kankroli. It is also known by the name of Rajsamudra Lake in Rajasthan.

The river Gomti is the main supplier of water to Rajsamand Lake. This was created by building an impressive dam in the 17th century. On the southern end of the lake, the huge embankment is composed of white marble. It has marble terraces and stone steps that touch the waters of the lake. There are five toranas (weighing arches) where Maharana Raj Singh and his descendants organized the annual event of Tuladan. (Kings used to weigh themselves in gold and then distribute it amongst the Brahmans.) This process of alms-giving was followed by Maharaja Raj Singh and his descendants.[1]

Rajsamand Lake was made the seaplane base of Imperial Airways during World War II, for over six years.

At sunset, the waters of the lake glitter with the startling light of the sun. However, the mining of marble in the catchment area in the last three decades has caused irreparable damage to the source of the water. The rain water is now diverted elsewhere and the lake remains mostly dry.


  • Nau Chauki Paal

Also on the embankment of the lake are nine pavilions or 'nauchowki' (nine ghats), which were constructed by Maharana Raj Singh. These beautifully carved pavilions are festooned with pictures of the sun, chariots, gods, birds and detailed carvings. The history of Mewar is inscribed in 1017 stanzas, on 27 marble slabs, that are called the Raj Prasasti. It has been acclaimed as one of the longest etchings in India.


Other Famous Places in Kankroli

  • Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple
  • Irrigation Garden
  • Dayal Shah Killa (Dayal Shah Fort)
  • Vithhal Vilas Baug
  • R.K. Garden (100 Ft)
  • Tulsi Sadhna Shikhar
  • Ann Purna Mandir
  • Awari Mata Mandir etc.


Nearby Famous Places - Kankroli

  • Shree Nathji Temple, Nathdwara
  • Kumbhal Gadh Fort (Kumbhal Garh), Kelwara/ Kelwada
  • Shree Charbhuja Mandir, Charbhuja Ji
  • Shree Parshuram Mahadev Temple
  • Bagheri Naka
  • Nand Samand Dam


Kankroli Railway Station

It runs a Meter Gauge train, To & Fro between Mavli Stsn (MVJ) to Marwad Junction (MJ) named Mavli - Marwar MG Passenger

  • Travel Time: 6h 30m
  • No. of Halts: 14 halts
  • Distance: 151 km
  • Avg Speed: 23 km/hr

References

  1. ↑ Paliwal, D. L. (1971). Mewar and the British, 1857-1921 A.D.: a history of the relations of the Mewar State with the British Government of India from 1857 to 1921 A.D. Bafna Prakashan. p. 48. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  2. ↑ JK Tyre |url=http://www.jktyre.com
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