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Ayurveda

Intro

Ayurveda is derived from the sanskrit words 'ayu' - life and 'veda' - knowledge. It means the 'science of life'

It is the most ancient system of medicine dating back to the Vedic age (1500-800BC)

This medical system is considered to be divine in origin as the father of Ayurveda, Dhanvantari, received knowledge from Lord Brahma, the god of creation

Ayurveda is also called Brahma Sampradaya.

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Principles

1) Panchmahabhootas

Everything in the universe is made up of 5 basic elements:

- Aakash (Space)

- Prithvi (Earth)

- Jal (Water)

- Agni (Fire)

- Vayu (Air)

2) Tridoshas

The 5 basic elements are represented in the human body as 3 basic forces within:

- Vaata (Vayu + Aakash): Directs nerve impulses, circulation, respiration, and excretion.

- Pitta (Agni + Jal): Governs digestion, visual perception, and hunger.

- Kapha (Prithvi + Jal): Works at a cellular level, maintains stability, and gives the body strength.

Good health depends on the balance and equilibrium of the 3 doshas.

An imbalance leads to disease.

3) Dhatus

There are 7 types of dhatus (tissues) which make up the body:

- Rasa (Plasma, body fluids)

- Rakta (Blood)

- Mamsa (Muscle)

- Meda (Fat)

- Shukra (Hormones and Secretion of Genitals)

- Asthi (Bones)

- Majja (Bone marrow)

4) Malas

There are 3 ways in which the body expels waste:

- Purisa (Feces): For healthy digestion

- Mutra (Urine): Regulated fluid balance and blood pressure

- Sweda (Sweat): Controls body temp. and maintains electrolytic balance in the body

5)Srothas

Includes the pathways through which the nutrients, hormones, and waste flow through the body.

6) Trigunas

The same way the body is governed by the tridoshas, the mind is governed by the trigunas:

- Satwa: Brings about noble, kind, and good thought in a person, making them righteous and spiritual.

- Rajas: Responsible for movement, activity, desire, and passion.

- Tamas: responsible for laziness, oversleeping, and ignorance.

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Diagnosis

Ayurveda aims at

- Curing the disease

- Enhancing vitality of the body

- Developing immunity towards diseases

Diagnosis begins with a basic pulse examination (Naadi Pariksha), followed by observing abnormalities in the eyes, tongue, skin, and ear.

A detailed account is made with respect to a patient's sleep patters, physical fitness, body measurements, thirst, and appetite.

Treatment can only begin when the physician thoroughly understand the imbalance in the tridoshas.

Ayurvedic drugs are primarily plant based with few drugs having animal and mineral origin.

The drugs are in the forms of powders, pastes, oils, ointments, decoctions, etc.

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Treatment

There are 4 ways in which a patient can be treated:

1) Shamana Therapy

The disturbed dosha is restored to its original balance without causing any imbalance in other doshas.

This is achieved by administering carminatives (relieves gas that is accumulated in the alimentary canal), or by giving drugs that induces thirst and hunger.

Therapy also includes exercise and exposure to early sun.

2) Shodhana Therapy

Includes drugs that cause

- Emesis (Vomiting)

- Purging (Purifying)

- Enemas (Injection of fluids into rectum to relieve gastro-intestinal discomforts)

- Nasal administration of medicines

- Blood purification

All of the above features clean the body and are called Panchakarma

3) Diet and Exercise

4) Surgery

Only those diseases which cannot be cured by drugs are subjected to surgery.

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Siddha

Siddha is a traditional system of medicine having its origin in South India.

It stands for “Perfection in life”

It is said to be divine in origin as it is believed that ‘Lord Shiva’ explained this system to sage ‘Agasthya’ (Father of Siddha).

Hence Siddha is also called as ‘Shaiva Sampradaya’.

14 manuscripts on Siddha medicine are preserved on Palm leaves, as classics in the ‘Saraswati Mahal library’ at ‘Tanjore, Tamil Nadu’.

The people who practice this system of medicine are called as ‘Siddhars'

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Principles

A healthy soul can only be developed from a healthy body.

1) Everything in the universe is made up of 5 basic elements, similar to Panchamahabhootas:

- Aakasham – space

- Thee – Fire

- Munn – Earth

- Vayu – Air

- Neer - Water

2) Like Ayurveda, Siddha also believes in the concept of Tridoshams, 3 humors or the 3 vital forces:

- Vatham – predominant during childhood. occupies regions related to the pelvis and the rectum.

- Pittam – during adulthood. occupies regions related to the stomach and the viscera

- Kapham – during old age. occupies regions related to breath, the throat, and the head.

When the equilibrium of the 3 humors is disturbed, disease arises.

3) The 7 Dhatus (body tissues) include:

- Rasa/Saram (Plasma) – responsible for growth, development and nourishment.

- Cheneer (Blood) – for nourishing muscles, imparting colour and improving intellect.

- Oon (Muscle) – for shape of the body

- Kozhuppu (Fatty tissue) – for oil balance and lubricating joints

- Elumbu (Bone) – for body structure, posture and movement

- Majjai (Bone marrow) – for formation of blood corpuscles

- Sukkilam (semen) and sronitha (for reproduction)

4) The 3 ways through which the body expels waste

- Feces

- Urine

- Sweat

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Diagnosis and Treatment

The diagnosis of a disease is based on 8 factors:

- Na – tongue

- Naadi – pulse

- Neer – urine

- Sparsham – touch

- Swara – voice

- Kan – eyes

- Varna – skin colour

- Mala – body waste

Urine examination is considered to be very peculiar when it comes to diagnosis in siddha

Urine is collected in a porcelain bowl and a drop of gingelly oil is added. The spread and color change in oil is recorded.

Siddha medicine included drugs that are plant based, mineral based and metallic origin.

Drugs are classified into 6 classes based on their ability to dissolve in water and effect of heat on its nature.

- Uppu (salt) - water soluble, gives out vapor on heating

- Pashanam (rocks) - insoluble in water but give out vapor when heated

- Uparasam (minerals) – similar to pashanam, heat resistant and differ in action, ex: mica

- Loham (metals) – insoluble in water and melt when heated

- Rasam (soft drugs) – soluble in water, ex: mercury

- Gandhakm (sulphur) - insoluble in water

Treatment is aimed at keeping the 3 humors in equilibrium and the maintenance of 7 tissues.

Proper diet, exercise, timely medicine and disciplined life are advised for restoring the equilibrium of humors in diseased condition.

Treatment is classified into:

1) Divine method (Deva Maruthuvam)

The medicines prepared from metals and minerals come under this topic.

A very small dose brings quick recovery even from chronic ailments.

Most of these medicines have no expiry date that as they can be preserved life-long.

Ex: Chendooram - Red color powder (metallic compounds)

2) Rational method (Manida Maruthuvam)

They are herbal medicines which have short definite life span.

Dose may vary accordingly.

Ex: Charu (juice)

3) Surgical method (Asura Maruthuvam)

These are surgical procedures meant for diseases which are not cured alone by internal medicines.

Done by incision, excision, heat application (steam therapy), blood letting (the surgical removal of some of a patient's blood for therapeutic purposes.) etc.

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Unani

The Unani system of medicine originated in Greece (Yunan in Arabic).

It is the Perso-Arabic system of medicine was based on the teachings of the Greek physicians.

Hippocrates, 460-377 BC is said to be 'father of Unani medicine’.

After the decline of Greek-Roman empire, the medicinal system of the Greeks was upheld by the Muslims as the Unani medicine.

Later, Prophet Mohamed (Founder of Islam) and his successors (caliphs) in the Arabic countries took interest in expanding the Unani medicine.

Jundishapur, on the border of Persia became the center of Unani medicine.

The Unani system was brought to India by Muslims during their rule.

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Principles

The Unani physicians regarded human body to be composed of 7 natural principles:

1) Al-Anasir (Elements):

- Includes air, water, fire, and earth.

- The human body is also constituted with these four elements:

Naar (fire)

Hawa (air)

Ma (water)

Arz (earth)

Al-Mizaz (Temperments):

- represents the physico-chemical aspects of the body.

- Any change in temperament results in change in person’s health.

- Ex: Hot, Cold, Dry, Wet, combinations of them

Al-Akalt (Humors/Body Fluids):

- includes the structural components of the body.

- There are 4 humors:

Blood (Khoon)

Phlegm (Balgham)

Yellow Bile (Safra)

Black Bile (Sauda)

- These 4 humors are utilized by body as nutrient components for growth and repair of organs and to yield energy.

- Thus ‘humoral balance’ is required to be maintained in the body to remain healthy.

- Any imbalance leads to disease.

Al-Aza (Organs)

- 4 organs of primary importance:

- Heart

- Brain

- Liver

- Testicles/ovaries

- All other organs are governed by them. Thus initially these organs are monitored in case of a disease.

Al-Arwah (Vital Spirit)

there are 3 forces administered in Unani system:

- The vital forces – these are the life forces and they arise in heart

- Natural forces – these forces arise in the liver

- Psychic forces – these forces mediate the behaviour, cause voluntary movement and create sensation. These forces arise in brain.

Al-Quwa (power/energy)

Unani system postulates that the body itself contains a mechanism of healing.

This power restores any disturbance in the body.

Al-Afal (functions)

Includes the physiology of the body including biochemical processes.

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Diagnosis

Disease diagnosis is carried out in the following steps:

- Body heat: measured by pulse and palpitation (rapid, strong or irregular heart beat)

- Urine examination: indicates the disorders in kidney, liver and digestive organs

- Stool examination: helps in diagnosis of indigestion problems, acidity and presence of worms

- Examination by touch, tapping the body to hear sound: used to diagnose disease of internal organs

- Examination of blood pressure

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Treatment

The Unani physicians are called as ‘Hakims’ or ‘Tabibs’.

Treatment includes:

1) Diet Therapy

- Treating the ailments by regulating the quality and quantity of food intake.

- Relates to the timing of food intake

- Food intake should not be delayed and also not to be eaten unless there is appetite.

- Some light activity should be practiced after the meal, like walking.

2) Drug Therapy

- Use of naturally occurring drugs of herbal, animal and mineral origin.

- Both single and compound formulations are used in the treatment.

- Examples of drugs include – beetle nut, Chandan, imli, cloves, nutmeg etc.

3) Surgery

- the last therapeutic measure to restore the health.

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Homeopathy

Introduction

Homeopathy is basically a western system of medicine that became popular in India.

It is derived from 2 Greek words, 'Homois' - similar, and 'Pathos' - suffering.

It is developed by a German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann in the late 1700s

This system of medicine is a 'holistic approach' that takes into consideration the whole person and the relation of the life style to the disease.

Its main aim is to bring back the lost equilibrium of the sick individual by stimulation the defense mechanism.

Hahnemann put forward the Law of Similar: Similia Similibus Curentur, which means 'like cures like'.

He believed that symptoms that are the outward reflection of the body's fight to overcome the illness

A homeopathic doctor does not treat the name of the disease, rather the treatment is targeted against the patient.

Hahnemann published an article titled 'Essay on the new principle for ascertaining the curative power of the drug' in 1796, in this he postulated that 'a drug cured those symptoms of a disease, which it can produce when taken by healthy individual, like cures like.'

ex: Red onion makes your eyes water, that's why it is used in homeopathic remedies for allergies.

Homeopathy in other words means 'like disease'. This means that the medicine given is like the disease that the person is expressing.

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Homeopathy in India

It was introduced in 1839 when Dr. John Martin Honigberger successfully treated Maharaja Ranjit Singh for paralysis of vocal cords.

Later Dr. A.L. Sircar edited the first homeopathic journal 'Calcutta journal of medicine' in 1868.

In 1881, Dr. P.C. Mujumdar and Dr. D.N. Roy established first homeopathic college named 'The Calcutta homeopathic medicinal college'.

Gradually, homeopathic dispensaries were opened slowly in other cities and states.

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Principles

1) Similia Similibus Curentur (like cures like)

This law states that which can cause can cure.

The onion which produces tears in eyes and irritation (similar to a cold) can be used as homeopathic medicine to cure cold.

This the the law of cure.

2) Simplex Similimum Minimum

This principle consists of 3 words:

- Simplex:

Simple medicines should be prescribed.

This is the law of single remedy

Compound medicines are not allowed

- Similimum:

The totality of the symptoms of the patient must be taken

This will lead a picture that corresponds to one medicine

- Minimum:

A low dosage of medicine is recommended

Medicines for low potency when given for long duration have better impact.

3) Principle of Individualization

It states that one must treat the patient, not the disease.

Not two human beings are alike, so the medicines use for their treatment need not be alike.

Medicines are prescribed based on 'totality of symptoms' of the individual, so the name of disease is not important to the doctor.

4) Principle of Potentization

Homeopathic medicines are diluted in alcohol or water or milk sugar/lactose to make them more palatable.

The more the medicine is dilutes, the more powerful it becomes.

The process of dilution is called as 'Potentization'

The medicines are referred to as 'potencies'

5) Law of Direction/Direction of Cure

Healing often progresses from more important organs to less important organs, thus the health of the heart or brain improves before that of less vital organs like the stomach or joints.

Healing often follows a downward course, from head to foot. This pathway of symptom movement may be understood by remembering that the head houses the brain.

Symptoms disappear in the reverse order of their appearance.

Ex: The first symptoms to appear will be the last to resolve, while the most recent symptoms will be the first to disappear.

Healing often proceeds from within the organism and extends outwards.

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Diagnosis and Treatment

The homeopath first tries to study the nature of symptoms of the illness.

In diagnosis, the whole range of patients mental and emotional and physical state is considered to understand the state of patients defense mechanism.

After the process of diagnosis comes the principle of individualization, hence every case is treated as separate individual.

The physician's interest is not to just cure the diseases but also the long term well-being.

These medicines are used in the form of pills, powders, and diluted liquid formulations.

The strength of this treatment lies in the wholistic approach towards the sick individual.

Ex of medicinal plants used in drug prep: Tulasi, Tippateega, Aswagandha, etc.

This system uses mineral salts that are concerned with the functional activities of the human body. There are 12 in number:

- Calc Fluor: Strengthens teeth enamel and bones

- Calc Phos - Restores cells and heals fractures

- Calc Sulph - Purifies blood and reduces infection

- Ferr Phos - Anti-inflammatory and reduces fever

- Kali Mur - Purifies blood

- Hali Phos - Supports nerve health

- Kali Sulph - Heals mucous membrane

- Mag Phos - Eases cramps

- Nat Mur - Balances body fluids

- Nat Phos - Neutralizes activity, aids digestion

- Nat Suplh - cleans kidney, liver, and treats cold and flu

- Silica - Cleanses blood, conditions skin and connective tissue

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AYUSH

The department of 'Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy' abbreviated as AYUSH, is a givernment in India.

The department started 1995 as the department of 'Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy' (ISM&H). AYUSH received its current name in 2003. Then it was operated under Ministry of Health and family Welfare.

The Ministry of AYUSH was formed on 9th November, 2014 by the elevation of department of AYUSH.

AYUSH is a common Hindu name, derived from Sanskrit meaning 'Life'.

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Bodies Under AYUSH:

Research Councils:

- Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Medicine Science (CCORAS)

- Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS)

- Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM)

- Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH)

- Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN)

- Pharmacopoeial Laboratory for Indian Medicine (PLIM)

National Institutes:

- National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur

- National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Chennai

- National Institute of Homeopathy (NIH), Kolkata

- National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune

- National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bangalore

- Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), New Delhi

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Roles:

1) Upgradation of educational standards in Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathic colleges in the country.

2) To conduct time bound research programs on identified diseases to strengthen research activities.

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NMPB

NMBP stands for the National Medicinal Plant Board.

It was set up in Nov 2000, by the gov of India under the Department of AYUSH.

Located in New Delhi.

It looks into all aspects of medicinal plants and also their large scale cultivation.

It has prioritized 32 medicinal plants for cultivation, conservation, and development.

Ex: Amla, Brahmi, Chandan, Pippali, Sarpagandha, Tulasi, etc.

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Roles:

1) Developing a database having published information on selected medicinal plants -> as a source of information for student, teachers, and researchers as well.

2) Identification and cultivation of medicinal plants.

3) Organizing programs for the growth of trade, export, conservation, and cultivation

4) Undertaking scientific research activities.

5) Guides farmers in procuring quality planting material and their marketing.

6) Takes up the extension activities like training the farmers as well as the students.

7) Popularizes home and school herbal gardens.

8) The board develops protocols for cultivation and quality control.

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CIMAP

Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is a research institute of CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), with its headquarters in Lucknow.

It is involved in the field of science and business of medicinal and aromatic plants.

CIMAP has 4 research centers situated in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pantnagar, and Purara.

Established originally as CIMPO (Central Indian Medicinal Plants Organization) in 1959.

CIMAP has signed scientific collaboration agreement with Malaysia to promote research.

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Roles:

1) Engaged in the extraction of crude drugs and essential oils from the plants and their chemical analysis.

2) Developing new agro-techniques for the cultivation of plants on a larger scale.

3) Houses the national gene bank of medicinal and aromatic plants along with their seed banks.

4) Establishment of Bio-village approaches like Artemisia (U.P) is a model of Public Private Partnership (PPP).

5) Development of improved varieties of Withania, Mentha, Catharanthus are undertaken (Products like geranium oil, artemisin at a cheaper rate).

6) Plant tissue culture technology is being used for plant regeneration invitro.

7) Conducting several training programs and interactive meets to common people and research students.

8) Involved in knowledge dissemination through books and bulletins.

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CDRI

CDRI stands for Central Drug Research Institute

CDRI Lucknow is a multidisciplinary research institute functioning under CSIR

Established in the year 1951. It has 17 research and development (R&D) wings and a few technical and scientific support divisions.

Some of the R&D divisions are:

- Biochemistry

- Botany

- Chemical Medicine

- Endocrinology

- Medicinal Chemistry

- Microbiology

- Parasitology

- Pharmaceutics

- Pharmacology

- Pharmokinetics and Metabolism

- Toxicology

- Fermentation technology

In addition there are 2 data centers and 1 field station to assist in operational support.

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Roles:

1) Development or formation of drugs and their marketing

2) Employs latest techniques and methodologies for preparing the drugs that later help in preventing diseases.

3) Using cellular and molecular studies to understand the disease process and reproductive physiology.

4) Evaluation of medicinal properties of natural products

5) Disseminates the information in the field of drug research, development, and production through publications

6) CDRI offers expertise to the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry, academic institutes, etc.

7) Conducting training programs and interactive meets to the research students.

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Tippateega

Botanical name: Tinospora cordifolia

Vernacular name:

- Telugu – Tippateega

- English – Heartleaf moonseed.

Family: Menispermaceae

Morphology:

- Woody climber with succulent stems

- Leaves are cordate and glabrous (smooth)

- Flowers are unisexual (yellow)

- Fruits are red and globose (drupe)

Useful part: Stem (dried)

Chemical constituents:

- Columbin

- Tinosporaside

- Tinosporic acid

- Berberine

- Giloinin

- Gilonin

Uses:

- Antiallergic

- Antidiabetic

- Antipyretic (prevents or reduces fever)

- Antispasmodic (suppresses sudden involuntary contraction of muscles)

- Anti-inflammatory, anticancer.

- Diuretic (increases frequency of urination)

- Aphrodisiac (arouses sexual desire)

- Stomachic (assisting in digestion)

- Anthelminthic

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Tulasi

Botanical name: Ocimum sanctum

Telugu name: Tulasi

Hindi name: Tulsi

English name: Holy basil

Sanskrit name: Vrinda

Family: Lamiaceae

Morphology: Erect, highly branched, softly pubescent aromatic sub shrub/annual herb.

Leaves range from elliptic to oblong, flowers white to purple, fruits are ellipsoidal nutlets - carcerulus.

Useful parts: The entire plant, especially the essential oil extracted from the leaves.

Chemical constituents: Eugenol (70%), Methyl eugenol (20%), Carvacrol (3%), Caryophylene (1%)

Uses:

- Antibacterial

- Insecticidal

- Diaphoretic (induces perspiration)

- Expectorant (clears lungs from excess mucus)

- Carminative (prevents formation or facilitates expulsion of gas

- Treats Catarrh (excessive discharge of mucus in the nose and throat due to inflammation of the mucous membrane)

- Treats cough, cold, gastric disorders, etc.

- Treats snake bite and scorpion sting.

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Pippallu

Botanical Name: Piper longum

Telugu Name: Pippallu

English name: Long Pepper

Family: Piperaceae

Morphological features:

- A slender aromatic herb, perennial with woody roots.

- Cultivated on large scale through layering.

- Fruits are small and ovoid, borne on fleshy spikes

Useful part: Roots, stem and fruits

Chemical constituents/Active principle:

- Alkaloids : Piperine, Piperlongumine, Piperlonguminine.

- Piperine analogues : Silvatine, Sitosterol.

Uses:

- Used as a preservative in pickles

- Treatment of urinary tract infections

- Treatment of cough, cold, piles, dysentery

- Used as a sedative

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Karaka

Botanical Name: Terminalia chebula

Telugu Name: Karaka

Hindi Name: Harda

English Name: Myrobalan

Family: Combretaceae

Botanical features :

- Medium sized tree

- Leaves: ovate to elliptical, sub opposite

- Flowers: white, in terminal panicle

- Fruits: drupe, ellipsoidal, 5 ribbed when dry

Useful part: Fruits (dried)

Chemical constituents/Active principle:

- Chebulic acid (tannin)

- Galloyl glucose

- Carbohydrates : glucose, sorbitol, sucrose and gentiobiose.

During maturation, tannins decrease

Uses:

- Used to make Triphala, an ayurvedic drug

- Astringent (shrink or constrict body tissues)

- Laxative (induces bowel movements)

- Treatment of chronic ulcers

- Dentrifice: Cleanses and polishes teeth (used as tooth powder)

- Wound healer

-Treatment of eye diseases, cough, and bronchial asthma

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Kalabandha

Botanical name : Aloe vera

Telugu name: Kalabandha

Hindi name: Kumari

English name: Aloe

Family: Liliaceae

Morphology:

- Dwarf succulent plant

- Leaves in rosettes, margin spiny

- Xerophyte

Useful part:

- Juice is extracted from the leaves, concentrated and dried.

- Odor is characteristically unpleasant

- Taste is bitter.

Chemical constituents / Active principle :

- Aloin: Mixture of Aloin A (Barbaloin) and Aloin B (Isobarbaloin).

- Anthroquinone

- Glycocides

- Saponins

Uses:

- Treatment of intestinal worms

- Anti-inflammatory

- Wound healer: burns, insect bites, rashes, acne, sunburn

- Anti-diabetic

- Beauty products and cosmetics

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Turmeric

Botanical name: Curcuma longa

Telugu name: Pasupu

English name: Turmeric

Hindi name: Haldi

Sanskrit name: Haridra

Family: Zingiberaceae

Useful Part: Rhizome

Primary rhizome:

- Oblong and ovate, often called bulbs or round turmeric.

Secondary rhizome:

- Cylindrical long, branching, tapering at both ends. Commonly called fingers.

- Used as raw material, subjected to further processing.

- Has a characteristic pungent odor and bitter taste.

Chemical Constituents: Curcumin provides the distinct yellow color, three analogs have been detected so far: Curcumin I, Curcumin II, Curcumin III.

The volatile oil contains monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes like zingiberene, turmerone, borneol and cineol.

Uses:

- Antiseptic

- Astringent (tightening of soft body tissues)

- Carminative (prevents formation or expulsion of gas)

- Blood purification

- Treatment of Cough, Cold, Skin Diseases, Jaundice, and Menstrual Cramps.

- Spice

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Aswagandha

Botanical name : Withania somnifera

Vernacular name: Ashwagandha

Family: Solanaceae

Morphology:

- Highly branched shrub (1 m)

- Stem – hairy

- Leaves – ovate

- Flowers – green

- Fruits – globose and red, embedded in thin persistent sepals

Geographical distribution:

- India – Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra

- World – Australia, Sri Lanka and Israel

Useful parts: Roots, leaves, fruits and seeds.

Chemical constituents/Active principles:

- Alkaloids and Steroids

- Withanine

- Withanone

- Withaferin-A

- Anaferine

Uses:

- Sedative

- Antispasmodic and antihelminthic

- Poultice to boils and swelling

- Leaves show insect repellant properties

- Leaf extract is an antibiotic against Staphylococcus aureus and ranikhet virus

- Fruits are diuretic

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Sarpagandha

Botanical name: Rauwolfia serpentina

Vernacular names: Sarpagandha, Serpentine root

Family: Apocynaceae

Morphology:

- Perennial, erect shrub.

- Leaves – whorled

- Flowers – white or light pink

- Fruits – globose, blue or black

- Roots – alkaline, rarely branched

Geographical distribution:

- Tropical regions

- India: U.P, Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

Useful parts: Primary roots and leaves

Chemical constituents/Active principle:

- Reserpine

- Serpentine

- Ajamaline

Uses:

- Hypnotic (sleep inducing)

- Reduces blood pressure

- Increases uterine contractions during parturition (action of giving birth)

- Increases lactation in mothers.

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Nelausiri

▪ Botanical name: Phyllanthus amarus

▪ Vernacular name: Nela usiri

▪ Family: Euphorbiaceae

▪ Morphology:

- Annual erect herb, branchlets slender

- Leaves - elliptical, obovate or oblong, pinnately compound.

- Flowers axillary, solitary in lower axils.

- Fruit - capsule.

- Occurs as a weed. It grows abundantly during rainy season.

Active principle:

- Phyllanthine (bitter)

- Hypophyllanthine

- Niranthine

Uses:

- Cures Jaundice.

- Effective on Hepatitis B virus, it blocks the DNA polymerase (enzyme responsible to synthesize DNA ) of the virus.

- The decoction of the herb is febrifuge (reduces fever), stomachic and diuretic.

- It improves appetite quickly.

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Amla

Botanical name: Phyllanthus emblica

Vernacular name: Amla

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Morphology:

- Small deciduous tree

- Leaves – oblong

- Flowers – unisexual, in axillary fascicles. Male flowers in upper axils, female flowers in lower axils.

- Fruit – drupe, globose, fleshy.

- Seeds - trigonous

Active principle: Phyllemblin and tannins.

Chemical constituents : Vitamin C, Iron and Phosphorous.

Uses:

- Essential ingredient of Chyawanprash (health supplement) and Triphala (treatment for dyspepsia (indigestion) and piles).

- Treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, anemia, and jaundice.

- Diuretic and laxative (prevents constipation)

- Promotes hair growth.

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Brahmi

Botanical name: Bacopa monnieri

Vernacular name: Bramhi

Family: Scrophulariacea

Morphology:

- Annual prostrate herb with ascending succulent branches

- Leaves – sessile, fleshy, obovate, spathulate. When crushed they give a characteristic lemon scent.

- Flowers – solitary, axillary, and white.

Chemical constituents/Active principles: Brahmine, herpestine, Bacosides A and B.

Uses:

- Medhya rasayan – a brain tonic which helps to improve memory and concentration.

- Bacosides A and B enhances body’s anti-oxidant levels.

- Maintains ionic equilibrium

- Treats asthma and epilepsy.

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Explore These 5 Historical Sites In Haryana

Agroha Dham, Hisar

The magnificent temple of Agroha of Hisar district is traced back to the 3rd century and is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Mahalakshmi and Maharaja Agrasen. Communities such as Agrawal and Agrahari claim their origins in Agroha. It has references in Ain-i-Akbari while excavations led to ancient structures pot-shards, coins and seals to surface from the site. The temple is home to several caves, among which are the longest caves in India. Around the Agroha temple, travellers can enjoy boating and benefit from the nearby park for picnicking, reading under a tree and lying on the grass.

Jal Mahal, Narnaul

The brilliant structure of Jal Mahal was built by Shah Quli Khan, the governor of Narnaul during the period of Emperor Akbar. Though now it serves only as a tourist attraction, it used to be a fortification with an artificial lake in the medieval era. With the water having receded exposing lush greenery around the structure, the palace tends to delight visitors, especially when you have an intimate accomplice.

Barsi Gate , Hansi

Barsi Gate was constructed by Famous ruler Alauddin Khilji. Built in Sultanate style of architecture, the gate was built as a massive defensive structure of Islamic period. Barsi Gate is among the five gates of the Hansi walled city that are still in existence. The remaining four gates, namely, Umra Gate, Gosain gate, Delhi gate, and Hisar Gate, were destroyed with the passage of time. Standing in the middle of a market, the structure, today, stands as an imposing gateway and walls that were used for protecting the City of Hansi. The height of the gateway is about 30 meters.

Ballabgarh Fort

There is a legend behind the birth and existence of the Ballabhgarh Fort. The story of this fort is another example of rags- to- riches. The founding ruler of the fort, Raja Balram, was not a born king. He was a poor farmer, named Ballabh Singh. This opportunity of becoming a king was bestowed upon him by destiny, when he discovered two gold laden mules in his farm, one night. Thus, over the night he became rich, built this fort, and began being called Raja Balram. Hence, the fort is partially named after him, i.e. Ballabhgarh. Raja Nahar was a descendent of Raja Balram, after whom the town of Nahargarh is named .King Nahar also ordered to get the ancient historical monuments in the fort to be restored in their original splendor and patina. Renovation has brought the magnificence of the fort back from the silent ruins, back to its original glory. The Ballabhgarh Fort is the most enchanting site of heritage today in Haryana.

Ibrahim Lodhi Tomb , Panipat

Despite being just an open grave on a platform, this humble structure holds immense historical significance. It marks the final resting place of the last Sultan of Delhi, who bravely fought against Mughal emperor Babur in the First Battle of Panipat Situated near the dargah of Sufi saint Bu Ali Shah and maintained by the Panipat Municipal Corporation, this tomb is a constant reminder of our past and an important symbol of our heritage..

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The royal city of pink charms awaits to welcome you with open arms!

Jaipur, popularly known as the ‘Pink City’, is the capital of one of the most culturally rich states of India, Rajasthan. Built in the 18th century by Sawai Jai Singh, the city gets its nickname from the distinct pink shade of many of its old city buildings and palace complexes. Home to several UNESCO world heritage sites, Jaipur evokes a sense of royalty and grandeur within anybody who visits this wonderful city.

A Jaipur tour package is a rich bounty of cultural and architectural marvels. At India tour booking, Jaipur holiday packages are designed in such a way that wholesome sightseeing is achieved along with an unforgettable travel experience. Colourful Rajasthan streets, plentiful bazaars, diverse cuisines, royal palaces, and architectural gems, all come together in perfect harmony to define a quintessential Jaipur tour package. Explore Jaipur with india tour booking and fall in love with the pure charm and simplistic elegance of the city. Travel with your better half and make this city an experience never to be forgotten along with our beautifully crafted Jaipur honeymoon package. We empower you to make the most fascinating memories with us and invite you to relish our legacy to travel, explore and celebrate life.

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1. Amber Fort

One of the top tourist attractions of Jaipur, the huge Amer Palace Fort sits atop a small hill, and is located at a distance about 11 km from the main city. The magnificent Amer Fort is an extensive palace complex that has been built with pale yellow and pink sandstone, and with white marble. The fort is divided into four main sections that are graced with their own courtyards. As you arrive at the Amer Fort, you will enter through the Suraj Pol; unless you arrive by car, then you enter via the Chand Pol. Both these gates open into the Jaleb Chowk, which is the main courtyard, where in earlier times, returning armies used to display their plunder to the people. The fort has a number of sections, including the King’s quarters, the zenana (where the women lived), gardens, temples, etc. There are a lot of attractions for one to see at the Amer Fort, including the diwan-e-aam, such mandir, and the Sheesh Mahal. Amer Fort is also home to some underground tunnels that connect Amer to Jaigarh Fort. A part of these tunnels has been restored, and is now open to public as well. Encompassing all this, the Amer Fort is a perfect example of Rajasthani architecture which is a must-visit.

The essence of Amer Fort is encapsulated by the beautiful light and sound show within the fort, where visitors get to see an astounding spectacle about the history of the fort.

2.Jal mahal

Jal Mahal or the Water Palace is one of the most majestic places to see in Jaipur. The city is dotted with marvelous architectural beauties and Jal Mahal stands at the forefront of these works of art. Standing amidst the center of Man Sagar Lake, the palace, when you first look at it, will give you the illusion of almost floating atop the lake and that is the moment when this sight takes your breath away.

The palace is not too high and has four dome-shaped pillars at four corners with a big one in the center. Jal Mahal was once the shooting lodging for the Maharaja of Jaipur and is now one of the landmarks of Jaipur Colourful Rajasthan.

Though the city of Jaipur has earned itself the moniker of the pink city because of pink stone being used in most of its buildings, Jal Mahal is unique due to red sandstone used in its construction. Today, visitors cannot explore the palace as a tourist attraction since the place has been converted into a restaurant and entry to visitors has been stopped.

Though there is no official record of the exact period of origin of Jal Mahal, legend has it that it was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, whose idea behind building this palace was to use it as a hunting lodge for his duck shooting adventures and not as a palace to stay. The origin of the lake can also be attributed to him as it was formed when a dam was constructed between the hills which led to the formation of the lake.

Another legend says that it was built by Maharaja Madho Singh in the 1750s to serve as a hunting lodge. His son Madho Singh II had a big role to play in enhancing the interiors of Jal Mahal during the 18th century when he added the courtyard grounds which are still a part of this palace.

3.Hawa mahal

Situated at Badi Choupad, Pink City of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal was built in 1799. It has 953 windows on the outside walls. The honeycomb shaped and beautifully carved windows allow breeze to blow through the palace and makes it a perfect summer palace. It was built as an extension to the city palace near by. See below for more information about Hawa Mahal.

In 1799, the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler, Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh ordered Lal Chand Usta to construct an extension to the Royal City Palace. The Purdah system at the time was strictly followed. Rajput royal ladies should not be seen by strangers or appear in any public area. The construction of Hawa Mahal allows the royal ladies to enjoy from every day street scenes to royal processions on the street without being seen

4.City Palace

The City Palace, Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727.

5.Jantar Mantar

The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world’s largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is near City Palace and Hawa Mahal.

6.Albert Hall Museum

The Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the state museum of Rajasthan, India. The building is situated in Ram Niwas garden outside the city wall opposite New gate and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. It is also called the Government Central Museum.

7. Shopping

The full day Jaipur shopping is all about coming across all those vibrant local varieties of products from all walks of life. The workmanship of Jaipur handicrafts in the sectors like Gems & jewelry, apparels, pottery, home decor items and many more. Let’s discover the plan to enjoy everything during the Jaipur shopping tour within a day. This is for sure that after this tour you definitely need one extra bag to carry all those souvenirs and artifacts that one can not resist to buy from the vibrant markets of charming Pink City.

How to begin A dedicated luxury can with an experienced driver will be allotted for the shopping tour. Where to begin, proceed and major destinations of the tour During the fabulous shopping tour the main walled area of Jaipur City will be covered in its length and breadth. The major stopovers would be as follows:

Right place for jewelry lovers especially who are keenly interested in gemstones. This market place as its very name depicts is a place where from hard core traditional to contemporary jewelry style offers a plethora of options to buy.

Handmade bags, camel leather bags, footwears, artifact and traditional to modern apparels…practically Bapu Bazaar has everything someone is looking for buying as souvenir.

Local & traditional shops clad with colorful Lac bangles make this market of special attraction. This special material is used in making shiny, bright, colorful and designer bangles which forms a core part of the accessory in fashion culture in Jaipur and mostly with rest of India. The unique design and shine of these bangles make them highly demanded in the international market too.

Carpets, turban, exquisite handicraft items, designer shoes and for handcrafted delicate marble artefact Maansarovar is the right place. Most of the shops have existed for more than 60-70 years. People love to shop from these narrow and packed streets even in today’s time for its cost effectiveness and attachment with the old culture of the city.

Buying apparels as souvenirs is best suggested to be shopped from Market. The traditional shops offer a great variety of traditional as well as contemporary cloth at much cheaper rate. Plus the fun of exploring the traditional marketplace comes truly alive as soon as one enters this market place.

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Jal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace was originally constructed in 1699; the building and the lake around it were later renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.

he Jal Mahal palace is an architectural showcase of the Rajput style of architecture (common in Rajasthan) on a grand scale. The building has a picturesque view of Man Sagar Lake, but owing to its seclusion from land is equally the focus of a viewpoint from the Man Sagar Dam on the eastern side of the lake in front of the backdrop of the surrounding Nahargarh ("tiger-abode") hills. The palace, built in red sandstone, is a five-storied building, of which four floors remain underwater when the lake is full and the top floor is exposed[citation needed].[1] One rectangular Chhatri on the roof is of the Bengal type. The chhatris on the four corners are octagonal. The palace had suffered subsidence in the past and also partial seepage (plaster work and wall damage equivalent to rising damp) because of water logging, which have been repaired under a restoration project of the Government of Rajasthan.[2]

The hills surrounding the lake area, towards the north east of Jaipur, have quartzite rock formations (with a thin layer of soil cover), which is part of the Aravalli hills range. Rock exposures on the surface in some parts of the project area have also been used for constructing buildings. From the northeast, the Kanak Vrindavan valley, where a temple complex sits, the hills slope gently towards the lake edge. Within the lake area, the ground area is made up of a thick mantle of soil, blown sand, and alluvium. Forest denudation, particularly in the hilly areas, has caused soil erosion, compounded by wind and water action. As a result, silt built up in the lake incrementally raises the lake bed.[3] On the terrace of the palace, a garden was built with arched passages. At each corner of this palace semi-octagonal towers were built with an elegant cupola.[4]

The restoration works of the early 2000s were not satisfactory and an expert in the field of similar architectural restoration works of Rajasthan palaces examined the designs that could decipher the originally existing designs on the walls, after removing the recent plasterwork. Based on this finding, restoration works were re-done with traditional materials for plastering – the plaster consists of partly organic material: a mortar mix of lime, sand and surkhi mixed with jaggery, guggal and methi powder. It was also noticed that there was hardly any water seepage, except for a little dampness, on the floors below the water level. But the original garden, which existed on the terrace had been lost. Now, a new terrace is being created based on a similar roof garden of the Amer Palace.[1] The building is located near the shoreline of a lake with a maxim

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What to do in Jaipur: Explore the Pink City

Description: The recent addition of excellent shops, bars, cafes, and creative spaces has made the city quite hip along with historical places.

Jaipur is the desert capital, "Pink City" and, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the famous Golden Triangle tourist circuit. The city's aging mansions and forts, with elegant architecture contemplative of their royal ancestry, are top displays. However, the recent addition of many fantastic shops, bars, cafes, and creative spaces has made the city quite hip. Read to explore the best things to do in Jaipur.

World's Largest Cannon on Wheels at Jaigarh Fort

The Fort holds great appeal for military lovers, as it contains the world's most giant cannon on wheels. The battery has never been fired, and neither has the Fort been apprehended. As a consequence, it has remained impressively intact over its extended life.

Admire the Remarkable Jal Mahal

Jaipur's remarkable Jal Mahal (Water Palace) magically floats on Man Sagar Lake. Not a lot is acknowledged about its antiquity. Still, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I believed to have made it a resort for royal duck hunting excursions in the mid 18th century. The palace has four floors submerged below the water, with specially designed lime mortar to prevent water seepage. Unfortunately, despite being renovated, the court not yet open to the people, so you'll have to be satisfied with observing it from the side of the lake.

See Sunset at Nahargarh Fort

Robust Fort is roosted high on the mountainous Aravali Hills of Jaipur city. Sawai Jai Singh II employed it in 1734 to help establish the security of his new capital. The Fort affords spectacular panoramas over the city, especially at sunset. The attraction inside the Madhavendra Bhavan palace complex is the latest Sculpture Park. There's also a wax museum, a sophisticated fine-dining restaurant called Once Upon a Time, and a budget government-run eatery named Padao.

Off-Beat Tour of Jaipur

Go sightseeing in a classic restored Ambassador car or custom-designed e-rickshaw driven by an enterprising lady from a low-income household which will look sporty to make your trip memorable.

Iconic Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal is Jaipur's most illustrated building. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built it in 1799 to stretch the women's quarters of the City Palace to facilitate the royal women to gaze out over the main street beneath without being watched.

Jantar Mantar Observatory

Jantar Mantar's intriguing structures are a collection of astrological devices. Each has functional astronomical instruments, such as predicting eclipses, measuring time, and tracking stars. The most impressive one is the vast Samrat Yantra sundial. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of five astronomical observatories constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, a distinguished mathematician, and astronomer.

Amber fort, Jaipur

Amber Fort perches atop a hill facing Maota Lake, about 30 minutes north of the city center. Inside is a series of lavish halls, gardens, palaces, and temples. Elaborate mirror work supplements to the beauty.

Royal Cenotaphs

Most tourists overlook gator ki Chhatriyan cenotaphs at the foothills of Nahargarh Fort. It makes them delightfully quiet most of the time. The superbly sculptured cenotaphs honor Jaipur's departed kings, from Sawai Jai Singh ll to Man Singh ll.

Take a Hot Air Balloon Trip

Skywaltz operates two different hot air balloon routes. The principal one is north of Jaipur, surrounding Amber fort. The balloons float over local villages, fortresses, and palaces. The other route covers the virgin area around Samode Palace and town.

Old City Heritage Walk

Investigate Jaipur's Old City behind its famous monuments on one of the initial morning or evening immersive heritage walking trips escorted by Vedic Walks. It uncovers some of the Old City's lesser-known architectural wonders and traditions of local communities.

Encounter Royalty

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II constituted the City Palace as part of the new capital in Jaipur. With a minimal ticket, you get access to palace courtyards, galleries, Jaigarh Fort, royal cenotaphs, and Pritam Niwas Chowk, with colorfully painted doorways symbolizing the different seasons.

Jaipur Market

Jaipur is a commercial hub having artisans and traders. The city is a fabulous place to shop! You'll find an enticing assortment of assets, including expensive gemstones, silver ornaments, bangles, clothes, fragrances, blue pottery, and textiles. The passages in the Old City's markets are dedicated to unique handicrafts.

Heritage Water Walk to the stepwell

There are two little-known but essential stepwells with the unique architecture around Jaipur (one at Nahargarh and the other near Amber Fort). Heritage Water Walks conducts informative walking tours. Their explanation of the ancient water catchment systems used to supply water to the forts is fascinating.

Patrika Gate, Jaipur

Jaipur's ninth colorful gate, Patrika Gate, graces the entry to Jawahar Circle garden, five minutes run north of Jaipur airport. This freshly constructed but traditional-style ornamental gate is called after the Rajasthani press and media organization Patrika.

Galtaji Temple

Visit late during lunchtime, near sunset, when the monkeys gather over the temple. From the road, to get to the temple, drive up the hill to the white Sun Temple and follow some steps downhill into the gorge.

Jaipur Flower Market

Early risers shouldn't drop from the list to go to the fragrant wholesale flower Bazar, known as Phool mandi, which holds just inside the Old City's Chandi ki Taksal Gate. It goes moving at around 6 a.m., with traders exchanging sacks filled to the edge with bright blooms of marigolds and roses.

Jaipur Museum

Albert Hall Museum of Jaipur is housed in a luxurious old Indo-Saracenic structure. Rajasthan's oldest museum has an eclectic compilation with several items from the city's past, including paintings of kings, jewelry, costumes, woodcarvings, sculptures, pictures, and pottery. The most prominent display is an Egyptian mummy about the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Museum of Legacies

Lately, the Rajasthan government converted the Rajasthan School of Arts building in the Old City into a museum devoted to the state's arts and crafts. The Museum of Legacies was inaugurated in 2017 and is housed in a mansion. It was initially constructed in 1823 as the home of Pandit Shivdeen.

Experience a Festival at Gangaur Festival

The iconic Jaipur Literature Festival occurs every year towards the end of January, the largest literary festival in Asia-Pacific. Significant religious festivals glorified in Jaipur include the Kite Festival, Holi/Dhulandi, Gangaur, Teej, and Diwali.

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Jaipur: 8 Places to visit in Jaipur at Night

Jaipur could be a heritage town that is made in culture. once somebody takes a leave of your house within the streets of the Jaipur in the dead of night then we tend to all feel that it holds a faint smell that is in the air knowing that somewhere around there's one thing that carries a whiff of magic and a hidden story. If you're exploring the Jaipur and done by it. Then let American state tell you that Jaipur nightlife is one among those elusive experiences that one cannot miss it by availing Jaipur sightseeing package. thus during this article, we tend to are guiding you regarding eight places to go to in Jaipur in the dead of night. These places are fantastic that bring out the most effective of the Jaipur’s night.

Jal Mahal

We all apprehend that Jaipur could be a town that may not boast of the water bodies most. it's the foremost impressive water palaces within the world that is none except Jal Mahal. Jal Mahal is found within the middle of the person Sagar Lake. Jal Mahal is additionally referred to as Water Palace. Jal Mahal could be a lovely palace and therefore the lake around it had been restored and enlarged within the eighteenth century by the prince Jai Singh II of Amber. to hide the close destinations our greatest cab service provider is providing the most effective tempo traveller in Jodhpur to Jaipur. within the middle of the blue lake, it shines just like the golden gem at the night. thus if you're about to visit Jaipur in the dead of night then don't forget to go to Jal Mahal or Water Palace.

Statue Circle

Statue Circle is one of the foremost widespread and known landmarks of the Jaipur. sculpture circle is one among the known circle and a white statue at the circle could be a statue of the founding father of Jaipur town who is Sawai Jai Singh II. in the dead of night the sculpture of the statue circle appearance even a lot of royals. Here the beaming crowd of locals storming around it for the walk-in garden to grab a scoop of the frozen dessert or have a cup of the known occasional at sculpture Circle visit here.

Amber Fort

Amber is once the capital of the princely state Rajasthan. Amber boasts of spectacular beauty. it's set ten-kilometer off from the Jaipur and it is on the Jaipur- capital of India road. Amber fort has the impressive web site at the night and it's impressive. this is often the most effective place to go to if you would like to explore Jaipur in the dead of night. You can hire a car rental to get rid of the travel hindrance in the dead of night to travel here and there.

Jawahar Circle

As we tend to all apprehend the Jawahar circle is one among the largest circular parks in Asia that is developed on the main road. Jawahar Circle is found on the solon Marg Jaipur. The Jawahar circle is encircled by the varied kiosks however the highlight of this place is that the musical foundation that changes lights and splashes the beholders with the happy and refreshing feel.

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal is additionally referred to as the Palace of the Wind. Hawa Mahal could be a pink arenaceous rock palace that represents the pure glory of the essence of the pink town. There are 953 windows that are known as jharokhas are lit up in varied hues in the dead of night. so the drive round the walled town becomes AN lighted memory forever.

Amar soldier Jyoti

Amar soldier Jyoti could be a place that's drenched the spirit of pride. so the Amar soldier Jyoti evokes loyalty at simply with the one sight. It glorifies the unselfish sacrifices of the soldier from Rajasthan. The aura around Amar soldier Jyoti features a tranquil, thus one will soak into whereas sitting on the steps and observation the traffic travel.

Nahargarh Fort

Rang American state Basanti or Shuddh Desi Romance could be an extremely popular show. Nahargarh Fort is that the one place that plenty of the cities around the world are missing on, is that the Nahargarh Fort. Nahargarh Fort is set on the sting of the Aravali hills. The Nahargarh Fort brings enter you the innate need of living life on the sting. It happens after you view the navy blue sky by blanketing the lighted pink town.

Albert Hall Museum

It is one of the oldest deposits of the Rajasthan that is additionally the state museum. Prince Albert Hall is the best place to go to in the dead of night in Jaipur. Here you'll see that it shines within the superb colors oozing a way of pride in the design of the pink town.

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An Extensive Road Trip from Delhi To Jaipur

The land of Royal Court, the land with an array of cultures and traditions, the land where morals are valued the most, the land with the best delicacies, the land which will enthrall you with its’ cultural beauty, the land with a perfect blend of modernism and traditions is, what describes Jaipur at its’ best. Tourists will be fascinated with the impeccable beauty of the city’s major attractions and will taste the beauty of the Indian culture at its best. Along with the major attractions, the different and exciting activities of the city will liven up your tour with amazing memories.

An exciting road trip will be the best way to explore every nook and corner of the city. After all, what’s better than experiencing the life of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara with your loved ones!! A road-trip from Delhi to Jaipur will awestruck you with the glory of the cities. Here’s a list of places you will witness en-route your exciting trip.

Neemrana Fort

Neemrana Fort is known for a mixture of beauty and amazing history. This mesmerizing fort is one of the distinctive resorts close to Delhi, covered by Seven, palace wings and 6 acres of gorgeous garden. It has been also surrounded with hanging gardens and Ayurvedic spa. Especially this palace is the great destination to recall Indian History. These features perfectly make Neemrana Fort Palace one of the most exclusive resorts in Delhi.

Also read: Rajasthan Fort, palaces & Lakes – An Unforgettable Experience

Behror

A perfect getaway offering you amazing sightseeing places is a great destination for a break on your road trip. Refreshments at Behror are a great way to re-energize yourself for the trip.

Shahpura Haveli

Lunch at the most elegant destination is a delight for the tourists as it is the most magnificent palace, which has restored its’ cultural and traditional beauty in its original form. Conserving the nature is their motive which makes it an eco-friendly yet classy destination to take a break and rejuvenate yourself.

Chokhi Dhani

This is the best place to get the taste of the pure Rajasthani culture. It’s like the entire Rajasthan is infused in one single place. Consisting of different games, animal rides, puppet shows, an exhibition of the beautiful artifacts and the souvenirs will leave you numb. The delicious Rajasthani food will satisfy your food cravings too. It’s a must visit destination when traveling to Jaipur.

Jaipur City Tour – Places to see in Jaipur

After reaching the destination, there are amazing tourist destinations which will grab your attention. These are some of the must-visit places which will enthrall you with its beauty:-

1. Jal Mahal

One of the majestic palaces built in the center of the Man Sagar Lake will leave you awestruck with its royal beauty. Tourists can make their way to this palace in the wooden boats getting a glimpse of the impeccable nature. It’s a treat for the photographers who can capture the blend of natural and royal beauty in one frame.

2. Amer Fort ( Amber Fort )

Home to the Rajputs, this place is a splendid destination to captivate yourself with its beauty. This fort has an enthralling Sheesh Mahal or also known as the Palace of Mirrors which is an architecture marvel consisting beautiful works of mirrors. Also, the fort has splendid gardens, waterfalls to appall you and recharge your mind with the pristine beauty of the palace.

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3. Hawa Mahal

Specially designed for women to enjoy the view of the street without being noticed, this palace was built to capture the wind. Consisting of 5 floors which have a row of small windows, the palace of wind will leave you spell bound with its magnificent glory.

4. City Palace

A perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal culture, this palace is the heart of the city. Tourists will witness the historical equipment of the great warriors along with giving you a captivating view of the gardens, halls and the massive courtyard.

5. Markets of Jaipur

Famous for precious gemstones, jewelry, traditional designs, silver jewelry, bangles, blue pottery and clothes, the Jaipur market is the best place to go on a shopping spree! All the Shopaholics can fill their shopping bags with the exquisite souvenirs of the city.

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5 Most Haunted Places in Rajasthan

India is a vast country which has an incredible medley of culture, religion, heritage, languages, and beliefs. In the previous millennium, the country has seen the uprising and collapse of several dynasties, rulers and kingdoms. Now all these periods have marked their presence in the country with buildings like castles, forts, palaces, tombs, temples and so on. These architectures are now centres of tourist attractions and they draw tourists from all around the world.

Coming to Rajasthan, this north-western state in India is a global tourist hotspot and a place throbbing with verve and vibrancy! Rajasthan has been ruled by several kings and thus possesses a rich and glorious history. Rajasthan Tourism has numerous options for tourists and attracts everyone with its colors and traditions. But at the same time, the historical places in Rajasthan are wrapped up with spooky and haunted incidents as well. This adds up the essence of mystery to the place and makes it an even more attractive tourist destination.

The travel itinerary of Rajasthan comprises of forts and castles which are very old. And some of them are really haunted! The following places are infamous for the spooks and thrills -

1. Bhangarh Fort

This is quite an old fort which was built in the seventeenth century by then ruler Bhagwant Das for his younger son Madho Singh. It was inhabited by the rulers of the Alwar district subsequently. Later when the Mughals invaded Rajasthan from the North, the Bhangarh Fort was one of the several architects in Rajasthan that was ransacked. The Mughals led a massacre in the fort and its precincts killing nearly every one of the royal family and their relatives. This left the fort in ruins since then. It is believed that the curse of a local tantrik, or wizard and a sadhu baba lead to the falling of the fort. There are many stories telling the presence of spirits in the areas of the fort that can still be explored. According to the locals, these spirits are of the deceased rulers who used to live here. The place is closed from sunset to sunrise and trespassing in that area is also strictly prohibited for that time being.

2. Kuldhara Village

This village is located near the city of Jaisalmer and will fall in the travel itinerary of Rajasthan. This place is very disturbing. The whole village has been abandoned by its last inhabitants at around two hundred years ago and since then it stays as it is, abandoned. The village was inhabited by the Paliwal Brahmins. Two hundred years ago, they used to live happily in this place. But due to the debauchery and usurping nature of the Diwan of Jaisalmer at that time, Salim Singh, the villagers were forced to escape from the place. But no one noticed them escaping and neither they could be tracked later. It is believed that they cursed this place before leaving so that nobody would later come and live here. The desolated village has an eerie atmosphere that comprises a pin drop silence throughout the area. There is no sign of any human dwelling in the nearby areas as well.

3. Brijraj Bhavan in Kota

Rajasthan Tourism has restored this ancient building and has transformed it into a place for tourists to settle in. This hotel which is now a haunted property was once the palace of Major Charles Burton. He was killed here during the sepoy mutiny of 1857 by Indian sepoys. He was killed along with his two sons. The bodies were recovered later and were buried by the British soldiers with proper military sent offs. According to the people, the ghost of Major Charles Burton hosts the place. The guards and the maintenance person working here have mentioned that they hear orders from an English-speaking ruler's voice at night. It is also believed that people who sleep or smoke during their duty are slapped by the Major. Some guests have also lodged the complaint about feeling certain discomforts while staying here.

4. Rana Kumbha Royal Palace

This place is considered as one of the most haunted places in Rajasthan. The Sultan at Delhi at that time, Alauddin Khilji evaded the place and assaulted all the people. To protect their dignity, Queen Padmini and seven hundred other women sacrificed themselves in fire by becoming Satis. People travelling to the place say that they have experienced voices and screams of women requesting for the aid to protect their realm. According to the local peoples, somewhere below the fort lies the samshaan or crematorium, which holds the ashes of the dead bodies of queen Padmini and seven hundred of the other women who followed her. The places near and around the fort are completely deserted. You will be able to learn about the full story about the history of this fort from the locals.

5. Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal, one of the most visited places in Rajasthan, is also a name in the list for the most haunted places in Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. The Mahal is a rich example of the Rajput architectural style. The top of the floor is visible while four other storey lay submerged below the water level. People often claim that they have heard screams from within the palace. There is no legend related to it that what made it haunted but people stay away from the place and avoid it after sunset. Locals claimed that they have seen objects moving around in the palace as well. The place was originally built as a hunting lodge but since most of it is submerged now the happenings inside it could never be possibly known.

In spite of these spooky incidents related to these places, they are the ones on the list of the most visited places in Rajasthan. This is because Rajasthan always attracts people with its diverse culture, tradition and colorful nature. A trip throughout the state would never cease to amaze you.

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Jaipur is known as the “Pink City” because of its rich history and culture. The city’s veins are teeming with art, architecture, and culture. If you enjoy learning about the past and wish to learn more about the art of old artisans, then your next stop should be Jaipur. Monuments like City Palace, Jal Mahal, and Nahargarh Fort are living reminder of Jaipur’s colorful past. Read on to learn more about the Jal Mahal, the historical place in Jaipur.

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Jal Mahal, Jaipur. In 1596 A.D., there was an acute shortage of water because of severe famine in the region. Then, the ruler of Ajmer, was motivated to build a dam to overcome the problems of shortage of water caused by severe famine and to provide relief to people from severe hardships. Initially the dam was built with earth and quartzite in the eastern side of Amer hills. Then, later in the 17th century, the dam was renovated in a masonry structure. The dam which is standing today is 300 meters long and 28.5- 34.5 meters wide. There are three gates in the dam to release water for irrigation in the nearby agricultural fields. The dam has undergone several modes of restoration and renovation by various rulers, but the final renovation is credited to Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amer. In the 18th century, other religious and historical places like Amer fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh fort, Kanak Vrindawan Valley were built in the nearby areas of this lake and now these all are linked through a tourist corridor of road network. Jal Mahal is also known as Water palace, which is situated in the Middle of Man Sagar Lake in Pink City. (at Jal Mahal)

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A series of world-famous buildings are built on water

Building a wonder on the water is a bold step for people to conquer the impossible. Here are the masterpieces that own this unique design position.

Burj Al Arab Hotel (Dubai) : With 56 floors, Burj Al Arab is known as a world-class resort. Built from 1994 to 1999, the building owns 320 m above ground level and becomes the 5th highest hotel in the world. To get where it is today, a small artificial island 300 m from the mainland with its own shore linkage has been formed. Guests will travel by helicopter or luxury Rolls-Royce cars when coming here.

Veluwemeer Aqueduct Bridge (Netherlands): Instead of lying on the water, the bridge was built below and became a unique national masterpiece. In 2002, the project officially operated with a 25 m long, 19 m wide waterway, owning a capacity of 28,000 cars per day.

Punta Della Dogana Building (Venice, Italy): The Punta Della Dogana Building is the most prominent water-surrounded art building in Venice. The foundation here was built by pushing long wooden piles into the sand under the water. The building used to be the center of customs operations in the city. Starting in 2009, this place was announced to be an exhibition space and still exists to this day.

Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur (India): Located at Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur, Jal Mahal Palace is owned by Rajput kings. With an area of 121 hectares, this place has grown and become a destination to attract many tourists to visit and take photos.

Pampus Port (Netherlands): After 8 years of construction, Pampus is a seaport built at the top of an artificial island. In 1887, the structure was created by sinking 3,800 spindles, importing 45,000 cubic meters of sand. Although it was once destroyed, it was partially restored in 2007. Today, Pampus has opened its doors and is known as a famous museum of the country.

Peberholm Island (Denmark): Located in the southern Daltholm Island, Peberholm is an artificial island, connecting the land between Denmark and Sweden. It owns about 4 km in length, built by Oresundsbron organization. The island does not welcome tourists to visit, only biologists have the opportunity to come here to do research and preserve the surrounding ecosystem.

Deeg Palace (India ): Located between Rup Sagar Lake and Gopal Sagar, the palace was built for the Jat rulers. In 1772, the building was completed and designed in a unique Mughal architectural style. This place is a destination many tourists want to visit when coming to India.

Kansai Airport (Japan): Faced with congestion at Osaka Airport, engineers in Japan must come up with a solution to quickly overcome. Since 1987, three mountains have been dug for soil, 10,000 workers and more than 80 ships have been used to build an airport on the artificial island. The airport was officially opened in 1994 and operates continuously to this day.

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1. Amber Fort

The essence of Amer Fort is encapsulated by the beautiful light and sound show within the fort, where visitors get to see an astounding spectacle about the history of the fort.

2.Jal mahal

3.Hawa mahal

4.City Palace

The City Palace, Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727.

5.Jantar Mantar

The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is near City Palace and Hawa Mahal.

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t Gaitore opposite the lake are chhatris and cenotaphs erected over cremation platforms of some of the Kachwaha rulers of Jaipur. They were built by Jai Singh II within landscaped gardens.[5] The cenotaphs are in honor of Pratap Singh, Madho Singh II and Jai Singh II among others. Jai Singh II's cenotaph is made of marble and has impressive intricate carvings. It has a dome with 20 carved pillars.[2]

Restoration works[edit]

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation took matters in its hands in the year 2004, and decided to try and restore the monument to its original glory. They signed an agreement with Jal Mahal Resorts, granting it a 99-year lease to develop 100 acres along the Man Sagar Lake (in the middle of which Jal Mahal stands) and the palace.[6] The 99-year lease was given out to a business tycoon, Navratan Kothari Chairman KGK Group. For the past 9 years, he has worked on the cleaning of the lake and restoration of the Palace. Now there are many inhabitants of the area and it has created a great job opportunity for the people of Jaipur and Rajasthan[citation needed]. For the future, Navratan plans to build a few hotels around the Jal Mahal and make it a very popular tourist destination.

Joint sector project[edit]

Jal Mahal palace in 2011, after restoration.

The Lake restoration project of the Man Sagar Lake area with an estimated investment of ₹150 crores (considered one of the largest and unique such projects in India) has evolved a plan that has diverse project components.[7] Consequently, there are many project stakeholders and beneficiaries. The project stake holders are: the Government of Rajasthan and their subordinate organizations such as the Public Works Department (PWD), Rajasthan Urban Development Authority (RUIDP), the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA – the nodal agency for implementation of all aspects of the project), the Department of Tourism, Rajasthan Project Development Fund (RPDF) and the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) and an Empowered Committee on Infrastructure Development (ECID); the Central Government organizations associated for planning and financing are the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOE&F) through its National River Conservation Program (NRCP) and ILFS.[7]

The Private Sector Developer (PSD) appointed was M/s KGK Consortium. Under the public-private sector partnership model approved by the EICD, PDCOR had prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the restoration of Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal restoration and lake precincts development. The total project area for restoration and development approved by ECID was 432 acres (175 ha) comprising the lake with 300 acres (120 ha) water spread, the lake precincts area of 100 acres (40 ha), which subsumed 15 acres (6.1 ha) of submerged land) for tourism development under joint sector cooperation and 32 acres (13 ha) for lake promenade and tertiary treatment facility and related works.[8]

The studies indicated two approaches to tackle the environmental degradation that had occurred in the lake, namely, dealing with natural catchment area and concurrently addressing the serious problem of municipal sewerage emerging from large scale urbanization or human settlement. Keeping this broad planning approach in view, under the lake restoration project, the works undertaken involved were: the re-alignment of city drains, de-silting of the lake, construction of artery road from Amber to Man Sagar Dam (about 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi)), construction of check dam in a 100 metres (330 ft) length with silt removed from the lake, creation of three nesting islands for migratory birds, lakefront promenade in1 kilometre (0.62 mi)), afforestation and treatment of forest area portion of lake catchment, plantation to stabilise the slopes of bank formation. Afforestation envisaged plantation of local plant species such as Acacia arabica (desi babool) and Tamarix indica (planting close to the water edge where they can grow well), Terminalia arjuna (Arjun) poplar, neem and all species of Ficus, which would provide diversity in vegetation and also better habitat diversity for feeding by birds and wildlife.[3][9]

In addition, to remove eutrophication of the lake water and improve its water quality, in-situ Bioremediation process with 140 diffusers & 5 air compressors to aerate and create an inversion of the lake bed and stored water was also envisaged. The city sewage, which supplied 7.0 MLD of untreated sewage was treated with Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) and then led to the lake to maintain its water level, after due removal of nutrients through tertiary treatment. This process involved diversion of the Brahampuri Nala into the Nagtalai Nala by a lined channel to its south. This was then led through a treatment plant on site to generate secondary level effluent, which was then discharged into an artificial wetland through a hyacinth channel. For this purpose, a Physico Chemical Treatment Plant was also envisaged and the effluent from this plant was taken through artificially created wetlands in an area of 4 hectares (9.9 acres)) (not only to treat the water but also to serve as natural habitat for birds) and through this process the entire eco-system is being re-generated. Vegetation generated in this process is disposed of in a compost pit near the lake.[3]

It is also reported that about 500,000 cubic metres of silt was removed from the lake. This silt was then put to use for a strengthening of embankment and building of islands as wintering grounds for migratory birds.[10]

After the above initial restoration works of the lake and its feeder system were mostly completed by the JDA, during 2003, private sector developers were invited to develop identified tourism components on the land adjoining the lake. After following the due process, a joint sector undertaking called the PDCOR was formed between the JDA of the Rajasthan Government and the consortia of private developers with the lead provided by M/s. KGK Enterprises. The project for tourism development was entrusted to this joint group. The tourism project entailed the development of Convention Centre and Art Gallery, Multiplex and Entertainment Centre, Craft Bazaar, Arts and Craft Village, Resort Hotels, restaurants, and food courts, public park and gardens including responsibility for restoration and maintenance of the Jal Mahal.[7]

The interior of the Jal Mahal Palace is not open to visitors.

he studies indicated two approaches to tackle the environmental degradation that had occurred in the lake, namely, dealing with natural catchment area and concurrently addressing the serious problem of municipal sewerage emerging from large scale urbanization or human settlement. Keeping this broad planning approach in view, under the lake restoration project, the works undertaken involved were: the re-alignment of city drains, de-silting of the lake, construction of artery road from Amber to Man Sagar Dam (about 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi)), construction of check dam in a 100 metres (330 ft) length with silt removed from the lake, creation of three nesting islands for migratory birds, lakefront promenade in1 kilometre (0.62 mi)), afforestation and treatment of forest area portion of lake catchment, plantation to stabilise the slopes of bank formation. Afforestation envisaged plantation of local plant species such as Acacia arabica (desi babool) and Tamarix indica (planting close to the water edge where they can grow well), Terminalia arjuna (Arjun) poplar, neem and all species of Ficus, which would provide diversity in vegetation and also better habitat diversity for feeding by birds and wildlife.[3][9]

The interior of the Jal Mahal Palace is not open to visitors.