Although the desert state of Rajasthan is chronically short of water, the city of Alwar is always green. Successive Maharajas of this city have made use of the Aravali hills surrounding the city to store and harvest rain water. The man made lakes at the base of the hills are a delight to see . They have raised the ground water levels in the surrounding areas so that the farmers grow abundant crops and vegetables.
An ancient aqueduct built to transport water from the Siliser lake to the city still stands in mute testimony to the far sightedness of the erstwhile rulers.
The Maharaja had built a huntinglodge -cum- pleasure resort on Siliser lake, which is now a hotel. People throng there during weekends.
Farmers in Rajasthan still rely on their trusty camel to transport fodder and grain. The heavy stuff is transported by trucks.To view life in different parts of the world, click on http://showyourworld.blogspot.com/
What a lush paradise - so good to have rain water as irrigation. I notice that you are also a teacher.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and interesting look at your world! And what a beautiful place! Always love the history and learning more about areas that I'll never be able to visit! Terrific post and superb photos as always! Have a great week!
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A beautiful place.
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This is very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteSylvia, thanks.
Costas, it was wonderful visiting Rajasthan.
J Bar, thank you.
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So unlike the image that we have of Rajasthan. More brown than green. Alwar is lush. Interesting to read about harvesting rainwater and to see a photo of the ancient aqueduct.
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ReplyDeleteits a beautiful area and lake, i would love to visit to :)
What a lovely and ancient place! The man-made reservoirs are beautiful as well as practical. The ancient aqueducts are amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to visit. It is amazing what they did in days of yore with the technology of that time, and it is still with us today.
ReplyDeleteThe camel. The load. Nature. . .
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Thanks, Bram, for the info.
ReplyDeleteKanak, Alwar is green during summer too.
Noel, glad you liked it.
Pat, the ancients were quite practical.
Helen, I am amazed by the ancient buildings here built without cement.
Ruma, your words are always sweet and philosophical.
This is Really butty reach.....
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