राजस्थान की झीले

 In Rajasthan, people used to give priority to the construction of water sources since ancient times.

Have a look at the words related to this task.

Meerli or Meervi - The person who chooses suitable place for pond, stepwell, pond etc.

Keeniya - An engraver who digs a well.

Chejara - The person who chooses.

Udaipur, the city of lakes in Rajasthan.

Srinagar, the city of lakes in India.

salt water lakes fresh water lakes

Sambhar - Jaipur Jaisamand - Udaipur

Pachbhadara - Barmer Rajsamand - Rajsamand

Didwana - Nagaur Balsamand - Jodhpur

Lunkaransar - Bikaner Anasagar - Ajmer

Phalodi- Jodhpur Fatehsagar- Udaipur

Kavod - Jaisalmer Physagar - Ajmer

Rewasa - Sikar Udaisagar - Udaipur

Talchapar - Churu Pushkar - Ajmer

Kuchaman - Nagaur Kolayat - Bikaner

Degana - Nagaur Nakki - Sirohi

Paukran - Jaisalmer Siliseh - Alwar

Father- Jodhpur Pichola- Udaipur

Kochor - Sikar Kaylana - Jodhpur

Nawan - Nagaur

Pithanpuri - Sikar

lakes of rajasthan

Major fresh water lakes of Rajasthan

Jaisamand Lake / Dhebar Lake (Udaipur)

Jaisamand is the largest artificial fresh water lake in Rajasthan. This lake was constructed (1687-91) by Rana Jai ​​Singh of Mewar by stopping the water of Gomti river. There are seven big and small islands in this lake. The name of the largest island is Baba's Bhagra/Bhakra and the smaller one is named Pyari. People of tribal community reside on these islands. Drinking water facility is provided to Udaipur district from Jaisamad lake. Jaisamad Lake is also being developed as a tourist center. Shyampura and Bhatta/Bhat two canals have also been extracted from this lake.

The largest artificial freshwater lake in Asia/India, Govind Sagar Lake (Bhakra Dam, Himachal Pradesh)

Rajsamand Lake (Rajsamand)

It was constructed by Raja Raj Singh of Mewar (1662-76) by stopping the water of the Gomti river. The northern part of this lake is called "Nine Chowki". This is where the entire history of Mewar is engraved in Sanskrit on 25 black marble rocks. It is called Rajprashasti, which is the biggest citation in the world. Rajprashasti is based on the book Amarkavya Vanshmi written by Ranchod Bhatt Tailang. There is a temple of "Ghevar Mata" on its side.

पिछोला झील (उदयपुर)

Lake Pichola (Udaipur)

This freshwater lake was built in the 14th century by a Banjare named Pichhu during the time of Rana Lakha in memory of his bull. The 'Jagmandir (Lack Palace)' and 'Jagnivas (Lake Garden Palace)' palaces are built on the islands built in Pichola. The construction of Jag Mandir was started by Maharana Karan Singh in 1620 AD and Jagat Singh I completed it in 1651 AD. The Mughal ruler Shah Jahan took refuge here during the rebellion from his father. In the Jagmandir palace itself, during the national movement in 1857 AD, Maharana Swaroop saved 40 Britishers who had fled from the cantonment of Neemuch and saved them from the revolutionaries. Jagniwas Mahal was built by Maharana Jagat Singh II in 1746 AD. At present, these palaces are being developed as "Lake Palace" as a tourist center. There is a platform of "Galki Natani" near this lake. On the banks of this lake is the "Rajmahal/City Palace". It was built by Udai Singh. Historian Ferguson called them the Windsor Palaces of Rajasthan. Sisarma and Bujhda rivers supply water to this lake. The first solar powered boat in Rajasthan was launched in Lake Pichola.

Anasagar Lake (Ajmer)

Situated in the middle of Ajmer city, this lake was built by Ajayraj's son Arnaraj (Prithviraj Chauhan's grandfather Anaji) in 1137 AD. Jayanak has written in his book Prithviraj Vijay that "Anasagar lake was built to purify Ajmer from the blood of Turks" because in this victory, Turka's immense blood was shed. Due to being situated in the middle of the mountains, this lake is very picturesque. Therefore, the Mughal ruler Jhangir built the palace of Nur Jahan (Routhi Queen) near it. Daulat Bagh was constructed which is presently called Subhash Udyan. In this garden Nur Jahan's mother Asmat Begum invented the perfume of rose. Jahangir built the Chashma-e-Noor Waterfall.Shah Jahan got five Barahdari constructed in this garden.

Nakki Lake

Nakki Lake situated on Mount Abu in Sirohi district of Rajasthan is the highest and deepest lake in Rajasthan. The only lake in Rajasthan that freezes in winter. The lake was formed by volcanic eruption i.e. it is a natural lake (crater lake). According to the belief, this lake was excavated by the gods with their nails, hence it is called Nakki Lake. This lake is situated in a hilly area. There is an island in this lake on which the temple of Raghunathji is built. Apart from this, there is a frog-like rock on one side of this lake which is called "Toad Rock". A rock shaped like a woman is called a "nun rock". A boy-girl shape is called a "couple rock". Apart from this, Hathi Cave, Champa Cave, Ramjharokha, Parrot Rock are other places of interest. This lake is the spiritual center of the Garasiya tribe. Therefore, people immerse the ashes of their dead in Nakki Lake only. The temple of "Arbuja Devi" is situated near it. Hence this mountain is called Mount Abu.

Pushkar Lake

12 KM from Ajmer city in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. Pushkar Lake has been formed by volcanic eruption at a distance of Rs. This lake is also a natural lake. It is considered to be the holiest lake of Rajasthan. Hence it is also called Aditirtha/Panchanatirtha/Konkantirtha/Mother of Tirthas/Tirthraj. It is believed that the Pushkar Lake was excavated by Pushkarna Brahmins. Hence the name Pushkar Lake was given. And according to legend, this lake was formed from three lotus flowers that fell from the hands of Brahma, from which the senior Pushkar, Madhyam Pushkar, and junior Pushkar were formed respectively. After the Mahabharata war the Pandavas bathed here, Maharishi Vedavyas composed the Mahabharata, Vishwamitra did penance here, the Vedas were finally compiled here. In the fourth century, Kalidasa composed his work 'Abhigyan Shakuntalam' at this place. Guru Gobind Singh had recited the Guru Granth Sahib here. Historian Colonel James Todd said that this lake cannot be compared to any other than Lake Mansarovar in Tibet. There are many ancient temples around this lake. Among these, the temple of Brahmaji is the oldest, which was built by Pandit Gokulchand Pareek in the 10th century. In front of this temple there is a temple of 'Savitri Devi', the wife of Brahma ji on the hill. In which the idol of Mother Saraswati is also installed. (There is also another Brahma temple at a place called Asotra in Barmer district of Rajasthan.)

There are 52 ghats around the Pushkar Lake. People dedicate their ancestors at these ghats. A fair is held here on Kartik Poornima. The ceremony of Deepdan is done. It is the biggest fair of Rajasthan in terms of income. There is also a women's ghat, which is currently called Gandhi Ghat. . It was built by Madame Mary in 1912. On Gandhiji's wish, his ashes were immersed in the Pushkar Lake itself. Among these, Jaipur Ghat is the largest. In Pushkar, the largest temple of South Indian style in Rajasthan, Shri Rangji's temple is also built. In 1998, the Government of Canada provided financial assistance to clean the soil in Pushkar. The seat of the Bairag branch of the Nath sect has been built in Pushkar's Rataddanga.

Pushkar's Panchkund was declared as Mrigavan.

Fatehsagar Lake (Udaipur)

rule. Situated in Udaipur district, this fresh water lake was built by the ruler of Mewar, Jai Singh in 1678 AD. Later it got destroyed due to heavy rains. Then it was renovated in 1889 by Maharaja Fateh Singh and its foundation stone was laid.

The Ahmedabad Institute established India's first solar laboratory in 1975 at Fatehsagar Lake. The Belgian-made telescope was established near this lake to study the Sun and its activities. Drinking water is supplied to Udaipur from Fatehsagar Lake.

It is also known as Devali Talab due to its location in the Dewali village of Udaipur.

Kolayat Lake (Bikaner)

Situated in Bikaner district of Rajasthan, near this fresh water lake is the ashram of Kapil Muni, the founder of Sakhya philosophy. This ashram is also called "Beautiful Desert of Rajasthan". This ashram is located on NH-62.

The Kolayat lake was created by Kapil Muni for the salvation of his mother. It is here that a fair is held in the month of Kartik (November) full moon. Offerings are made by lighting a lamp in this lake. Nearby there is a pagoda in which there are 12 Shivlings.

siliseth lake

This lake is located in Alwar. On its banks, Maharaja Vinay Singh of Alwar built a royal palace (Lack Palace) and a hunting lodge for his queen in 1845. This Jhali is called 'Nandan Kanan of Rajasthan'.

Udaysagar Lake

It is located in Udaipur. It was built by the ruler of Mewar, Udai Singh, by stopping the water of the Ayed river. After coming out of this lake, the name of Hi Ayed becomes Badach.

Uday Singh Award is given by Mewar Maharana Foundation in the field of environment.

Faisagar Lake

It is located in Ajmer. It was constructed by stopping the water of the Bandi River (Utpati River), it was built by the British Ig. Directed by Faye. That's why it is called Fay Sagar. When its water level becomes high, its water is sent to Anasagar.

Balsamand Lake

Jodhpur is situated on Mandore road. It was built in 1159 by the Parihar ruler Balakrao. In the middle of this lake, Maharaja Sur Singh built the Ashta Khambha Mahal.

Gajner Lake (Bikaner)

This lake has been called a pure mirror of water.

Edward Sagar/Gab Sagar (Dungarpur)

Badal Mahal is situated in this lake built by Maharawal Gopinath.

Here is the idol of Kali Bai.

Vivekananda's memorial is located.

Nadasamand (Rajsamand)

It is also called the lifeline of Rajsamand.

Kaylana Lake (Jodhpur)

Sir Pratap got this lake constructed.

Machia Safari Park is located near it.

This is where Kaga's umbrellas are.

Moti Jheel (Bharatpur)

It is made by stopping the water of Ruparel.

It is also called the lifeline of Bharatpur.

Blue green algae are obtained from this lake, which makes nitrogen rich manure.

Major salt water lakes of Rajasthan

Sambhar Lake

This lake is located in Phulera Tehsil of Jaipur. According to the Bijolia inscription, it was built by the Chauhan ruler Vasudev. It is the largest internal brackish water lake in India, in which Khari, Khandela, Mentha, Rupangarh rivers come and fall. This lake is about 32 km long and 3 to 12 km wide from south-east to north-west.

This is the biggest internal source of salt in the country, where salt making is done between March and May. Here Namak Resta, Kyar is prepared in two ways. Here salt is prepared by 'Sambhar Salt Limited', a subsidiary of the Central Government Undertaking "Hindustan Salt Limited".

8.7 percent of India's total salt production is produced from here.

Here algae called Spirulina is found in which the amount of protein is high.

The Salt Museum (Ramsar site tourist destination) has been built here.

Dadu Dayal (Kabir of Rajasthan) gave his first sermon on the banks of Sambhar lake.

The temple of Shakambhari Mata is built on the banks of this lake. Which is also called the grandmother of pilgrimage and mother of Devayani.

The marriage of Akbar and Jodha also took place here, Kurjan and flamingo birds come.

Panchabhadra (Barmer)

It is located near Balotra in Barmer district of Rajasthan. This lake was built by Pancha Bhil, hence it is called Panchabhadra. The salt of this lake is similar to the salt of the sea lake. The salt obtained from this lake is 98% sodium chloride. Therefore, the salt obtained from here is of high quality. From this lake since ancient times 400 families of Kharwal caste prepare crystal crystals of salt from the twigs of Morli tree (Vayu Resta method).

Didwana Lake (Nagaur)

In Nagaur district of Rajasthan, about 4 sq.km. Instead of sodium chloride, sodium sulfate is obtained in this lake spread over the area. Therefore, the salt obtained from here is not edible. Therefore, the salt here is used in various chemical reactions. Production of salt by Kuo by Kosia method Didwana Lake Nagaur Its other name is also Khalda Lake. There is a temple of Sarki Mata or Padha Mata.

Near this lake, two units have been set up by the state government in the name of "Rajasthan State Chemical Works", which manufacture sodium sulphate and sodium sulphite. In small quantities, the work of making salt here is also done by private units called 'Dewal'. Salt is made in these in the old way.

Lunkaransar (Bikaner)

Located in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan, this lake is very small. As a result, only a small quantity of salt is able to supply the local people from here. It is the only brackish water lake in northern Rajasthan.

Lunkaransar is known as Rajkot of Rajasthan being famous for groundnut.

Nawan Lake (Nagaur)

Adarsh ​​Salt Park has been established.

fact

Sambhar is the largest salt water lake in India in terms of area.

The Caspian Sea is the largest saltwater lake in the world in terms of area.

Van Lake (Turkey) is the saltiest in terms of salinity g (330 grams).