Latest news with #ArchaeologicalSurvey
India.com
a day ago
- India.com
Explore The Spooky Side: 5 Haunted Walks In Jaipur You Must Try
Jaipur, with its imperial palaces, crowded bazaars and cosmopolitan festivals, is the 'Pink City' of beauty and grandeur. But lurking within its streets and buildings are ghost stories. These ghost stories, phantom voices and unfathomable happenings lend a strange twist to the city's historical swagger. If you're a sucker for ghost stories, or simply crave an adrenaline-fuelled experience, then maybe Jaipur's haunted tours and paranormal walks are for you 5 eerie places and experiences that are the perfect combination of history, mystery and adrenaline. 1. Bhangarh Fort: The Ghost Town The most famous haunted house in India is the Bhangarh Fort, 85 km away from Jaipur. The 17th-century castle is wrapped in legends of a witch's curse that befell the city. Visitors describe a sense of terror, weird noises after dark, and a chilling stillness. The Archaeological Survey of India even discourages visits after sunset, giving it its own ethereal aura. Guided paranormal tours of Bhangarh involve tale-telling sessions about its doomed history and unexplained events. Quick Facts Bhagwant Das built it in 1573 for his son Madho Singh. Legend: A wizard's lust left the town enchanted. Visited during: Early in the morning or in late afternoon (only in daylight). No entry after sunset for safety reasons. 2. Nahargarh Fort: The Desperate Journey of Sawai Madho Singh Nahargarh Fort is nestled atop the Aravalli Hills, an attraction not only for its breathtaking city views but also for its ghostly experiences. The fort was believed to be haunted by the ghost of its architect, Sawai Madho Singh, who guarded his work. Guests and employees have reported tools mysteriously disappearing and someone hovering over them. Taking a walk in the fort's dark passages is an eerie experience. Quick Facts The building was constructed in 1734 as a retreat palace. Legend: Madho Singh's agitated spirit oversees its maintenance. Admission: 50 for Indian visitors. Visit at sunrise or sunset for a different perspective. 3. Jal Mahal's Haunted Haveli The Jal Mahal district, famous for its majestic palace on Man Sagar Lake, has a darker history too. A nearby ruined haveli (mansion) is said to harbour an angry spirit. Nomads turn a blind eye, particularly at night when it's a source of unresolved screams and moans. Paranormal tours routinely include this haveli on their itinerary and tour guides tell the scariest tales that will have you thinking twice about walking out alone. Quick Facts Jal Mahal dates back to the 18th century. It is difficult to know how the haveli got there, and that adds to the mystery. Location: Near Amber Road. Visible only at night and not at night. 4. Brijraj Bhawan Palace: The British Colonel's Wife Amid Me The Royal Colonel's Ghost Brijraj Bhawan Palace Hotel, used to be a royal residence and now a heritage resort with a creepy touch. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a British soldier, Major Burton, killed in the Revolt of 1857. Visitors and staff report seeing his ghost in the corridors. Remarkably, his soul is reputed to be strong and gentle but averse to etiquette (guards who doze off while on duty get slapped in the face!). Quick Facts The building was constructed around the turn of the 19th century. Legend: Major Burton's ghost guards the site. It is now a historic hotel. Eerie sightings mostly by staff. 5. Chand Baori: The Stepwell of Shadows. Chand Baori is a haunted architectural creation in Abhaneri village, Jaipur. The symmetrical architecture of the stepwell itself is haunting, but so is its profundity and the sense of unease. The stepwell is believed to have been constructed by spirits after the sun went down, and those who come in after sunset report feeling drawn or hearing voices. Most haunted tours visit Chand Baori for its scare stories and ghoulish atmosphere. Quick Facts It was constructed by King Chanda in the 9th century. Features over 3,500 narrow steps. Visit only during the day when it's safe to do so. Harshat Mata Temple is close by. Final Thoughts Walking around Jaipur's haunted sites and paranormal tours isn't only about scares but also a tour through the city's complex history, where folklore, architecture and culture collide. Believe it or not, these trips promise stories you will never forget once you get back home.
United News of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Maha: IRCTC launches Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Circuit
Mumbai, May 26 (UNI) In what would connect the common people with the glorious history, grand heritage, valour, vision, values of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) will undertake a five-day journey by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train at places linked to the iconic Maratha warrior, as per a statement issued here on Monday. The train would start on June nine, 2025. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was coronated at Raigad Fort on June six, 1674 - and it is from here he laid the foundation of 'Hindavi-Swarajya' of self-rule of the Hindu-people. The travel packages are categorised into Economy (SL) - Rs 13,155, Comfort (3AC) - Rs 19,840 and Superior (2AC) - Rs 27,365. The journey will commence at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai on June nine and will return on June 14. From CSMT and Thane, the train will move to Mangaon (Raigad), Pune, Satara, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur) and back to Mumbai. The first attraction would be Raigad Fort, considered one of the strongest forts in the Deccan Plateau and known as 'Gibraltar of the East' or 'Durg Raj', the King of Forts. It is in Raigad Fort that Shivaji Maharaj was coronated. The Raigad Fort - which rises 820 metres (2,700 ft) above sea level in the picturesque Sahyadri mountain ranges - comes under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Then the train will travel to Pune - where the people would be taken to Lal Mahal and Kasba Ganapati. In Lal Mahal, Shivaji Maharaj spent his childhood. The Lal Mahal is also famous for an encounter between Shivaji and Shaista Khan where Shivaji cut off four fingers of the latter's when he was trying to escape from the first-floor window of the Lal Mahal. Post lunch, a visit to Shivsrushti at Ambegaon Budruk is scheduled, which is Asia's only historic theme park which was the vision of late historian and playwright Babasaheb Purandare. The project showcases Shivaji Maharaj's core principles of Swadesh, Swadharma, and Swabhasha. The next day, the guests would be taken to Shivneri Fort in Junnar, where Shivaji Maharaj was born. Thereafter, they would be taken to Bhimashankar temple, one of the Jyotirlingas. The next destination is Satara, where the guests would be taken to Pratapgad Fort - where Shivaji Maharaj killed Adilshahi General Afzal Khan. Then the train will move to Kolhapur, where they guests would visit the Mahalaxmi temple and the Panhala Fort, which oversees the historic trade route. After overnight journey, the train will be back to Thane and Mumbai, the statement added. UNI AAA SS
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Allahabad HC rejects plea to implead Radha Rani in Krishna Janmabhoomi title suit
LUCKNOW: In the Krishna Janmabhoomi - Shahi Eidgah title dispute case, the Allahabad High Court has rejected the Hindu side's plea to implead deity Shriji Radha Rani in the case on the grounds that "Pauranic illustrations are considered hearsay evidence.' The Court said that Shriji Radha Rani was not a necessary or proper party to be impleaded in the case, and if she was included, it would change the basic nature of the title suit. The plea was filed under Order 1 Rule 10 of the Civil Procedure Code by advocate Anil Kumar Singh Bishen, who represented Shriji Radha Rani through her 'next friend' Reena N Singh. The applicant had urged the court to make Shriji Radha Rani a joint plaintiff in Original Suit No. 7 of 2023, which was filed by Shri Bhagwan Shrikrishna Lala Virajman and others against the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board and the Shahi Idgah Masjid Committee. The suit pertains to 13.37 acres of land in Mathura, which the plaintiffs claim is Lord Krishna's birthplace. They claim that the Shahi Idgah Masjid was illegally built during the Mughal period by demolishing this holy site. The plaintiffs have presented historical records, reports from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and references of Hindu scriptures to support their claim demanding the removal of the structure. In her plea, Shriji Radha Rani's side argued that she was deeply connected with Lord Krishna and was his eternal consort; she also had the rights over the disputed land.
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Subramanian Swamy moves SC to declare Ram Setu as national monument
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy has approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to timely decide his representation seeking to declare 'Ram Setu' as a national monument and of national importance. The petition sought national monument status for the 'Ram Setu' bridge and a survey by the Geological Survey of India and the Archaeological Survey of India in respect to 'Ram Setu' as an ancient monument of national importance. Swamy said that he had made a representation to the Centre in terms of the Supreme Court's January 2023 order; however, the same has not been decided. He further said that 'Ram Setu' fulfils all the criteria for being called an Ancient Monument, as it has historical, archaeological, or artistic interest. The plea said Ram Setu fulfils the criteria of an Ancient Monument under Section 3/4 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958, and the government is duty-bound to declare all ancient monuments of national importance and national monuments. He said that the Central government is duty-bound to protect 'Ram Setu' from any form of misuse, pollution or desecration. Swamy's petition stated, 'This archaeological site is a matter of faith and shradha of people treating Ram-Setu as a pilgrimage.' The central government earlier told the Supreme Court that the process to declare 'Ram Setu' a national heritage monument is currently underway in the Ministry of Culture. The Centre's response came on Swamy's plea seeking direction to the government to declare 'Ram Setu' a national monument. The apex court then asked Swamy to file a representation with the Ministry on the issue. Swamy had earlier said that the case has been pending for eight years, but the government has not been able to respond to the plea. In his plea, Swamy had urged the apex court to pass an order and direct the 'Union of India, along with National Monuments Authority (NMA), to declare 'Ram Setu' as an Ancient Monument of National Importance.' Swamy said that he had already won the first round of the litigation, in which the Centre accepted the existence of 'Ram Setu'. He added that the union minister concerned had called a meeting in 2017 to consider his demand to declare the Setu a national heritage monument, but subsequently, nothing happened. 'Ram Setu' is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka. (ANI)
Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Ramakrishna defends Keeladi findings a day after ASI's directive
Chennai: A day after the Archaeological Survey of India asked him to correct his report on the Keeladi excavations in Sivaganga district, especially the dating of the settlement's first period to between 8th century BCE and 5th century BCE, archaeologist K Amarnath Ramakrishna has defended his findings, saying the final report has "all documentary evidence and chronological sequence". Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sources told TOI that Ramakrishna on Friday replied that the chronological sequence of the Keeladi site was clearly explained in his report. "The period of the site was reconstructed as per the stratigraphical sequence, cultural deposit available with material culture and with AMS (accelerator mass spectrometry) date found during the excavation," Ramakrishna said in his reply to a letter from ASI director (exploration & excavation) Hemasagar A Naik. Naik had asked Ramakrishna to make "corrections" in his draft report on the Keeladi excavations "to make it more authentic" as per suggestions of two experts who have not been named. Naik said Keeladi could at best be dated around 300 BCE. Ramakrishna was ASI superintending archaeologist during the excavations from 2014 to 2016.
