Rajasthan-Dungarpur

Badal Mahal

About

Situated on one side of Gaibsagar, Badal Mahal is known for its distinct design. It was constructed in two stages. Maharawal Gopinath built Verandah and ground floor in the first stage. In second stage, Marahawal Punjraj (1609-1657AD) built verandah in front of ground floor, first floor and dome, apart from making some renovations in the construction done in the front stage. Badal Mahal is built using Dawra stone.

• Hill Station: False
• Religus: False
• Honeymoon: False
• SeeBeach: False

Other

There are one half ripe lotus each on all the three domes and three half ripe lotus on longest dome of Badal Mahal, which adds to the beauty of this palace. One can see all three construction styles at one place, small windows of Dungarpur style, rajput style of simplicity and strength and mughal style of adorning a building. Maharawal Gopinath built this small palace as a leisure home. State guests also used to stay at this palace. Later on, Chief of Army staff used to camp at this place. This palace was also used to hold discussions with revolutionary leaders.

Devsomnath temple

About

Situated at 25Kms from Dungarpur on the banks of Som River, Devsomnath Temple is no less than a charisma. This temple is unparalleled in the whole world, as it was built only using stone, with no packing material like lime, sand etc. Since this temple was built in Dev village on the banks of Som river, it is also known as Devsomnath Temple.

 

It was built by Sompuras in 12th century. This grand three storey structure stands on 150 stone pillars. Every pillar is articulate and display distinct takshan style. Adorned pillars of sabha mandap are centre of attraction. There are unclear writings on stone pillars.

• Hill Station: False
• Religus: True
• Honeymoon: False
• SeeBeach: False

Other

Three are three entrances in east, north and south. Small windows in grand temple, idols of dancers, different other idols, arches, entrances are a treat to watch. The womb is way below sabha mandap thus doing justice to its name and one needs to take a staircase to reach there. A dark black stone shivling is situated in centre of white stone base in the main temple. The entrance gate of womb is a brilliant example of construction style and minute stone work. There is a big water tank on the back side of temple which is connected to the womb through a stone canal. An idol of Lord Hanuman, is also present here.