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Heritage Hotels in Ghanerao
Ghanerao - Introduction
Ghanerao is a small village located in the Indian state
of Rajasthan. A part of Pali district, the place is famous
for its heritage, landscape and wildlife. Ghanerao is a
quiet village with an assortment of temples, step wells and
marble archways. Ghanerao and its vicinity abound in
temples, both Hindu and Jain. There are about eleven Jain
temples (a few of them quite old) in the village itself.
Besides these, there are temples of Laxmi Narainji,
Murlidhai and Chabhiya. On its outskirts, there is a temple
of Mahadev. The temple of Gajanand is worth seeing for its
enormous statue, which is flanked by goddesses Ridhi and
Siddhi, guarded by Hanuman on one side and Bhairon on the
other.
Heritage Hotels of Gharnerao
The Ghanerao Royal Castle
The Ghanerao Royal Castle is a truly magnificent edifice
of red sandstone havelis (mansions), marble citadels and
some miniature paintings on walls. Besides all modern
comforts, the royal family here has endeavored to recreate
the lifestyle of the thakurs (feudal lords) in all past
glory. Situated in the picturesque `Godwar` region of
Rajasthan, The fascinating village of Ghanerao is strewn
with old temples, step walls and marble archways.
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