Ratangarh, Churu

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native_name = Dhani Badhan | type = city | latd = 28.08 | longd = 74.6
locator_position = right | state_name = Rajasthan
district = Jhunjhunu
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"See Ratangarh for disambiguation"

Ratangarh (रतनगढ) is a town of Churu district in Rajasthan, India. Ratangarh is famous for grand havelis with frescoes, which is speciality of the Shekhawati region. Ratangarh is also famous for its handicraft work.

History

The Raja of Bikaner-Ratan Singh built the massive fort of Ratangarh in 1820 AD. The market place of the town is in the shape of a cross suggesting that the city was planned before construction. An array of stately havelis are there around the Clock Tower at the main crossing.Parvat ShekhawatDhani BadhanTeh: KhetriDistt. : Jhunjhunu(Rajasthan)

"Singh is King""Parvat Singh Shekhawat"KHETRI FOR TOURISMAn Open - Air Rural Art GalleryIf Rajasthan is endowed with the valorous mantle of India, Shekhawati is its colourful hub. Just as local lore is redolent of heroic deeds, Rajasthani painting displays decorative forms vividly composed in colourful schemes. Be it the forts, havelis, cenotaphs or temples, nowhere is such a profusion of frescoes to be found as in Shekhawati, sometimes known as the 'Open Air Art Gallery' of Rajasthan.

Many names on the Shekhawati circuit have attained the top end of the visitor's priorities. Nawalgarh, Dundlod, Mandawa and Lachhmangarh are among these. Somewhat different in feel, just a few hours from Delhi beyond the Mahendergarh district of Haryana, lies the Shekhawati settlement of Khetri. Click here for City Tours in RajasthanLEGENDLegends abound here. One of them relates to the medieval chieftain Mokal Singh of Barwara. Attributing the arrival of his heir to the benediction of a certain Sheikh Burhan, the child was named Shekha. When the young lad ascended the 'gaddi' or the throne with the exalted title of Rao Shekhaji, not many would have predicted his rule would last 43 years.

That is how the region came to be known as Shekhawati, or the garden of Shekha, extending across the districts of Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu in northeast Rajasthan. While the centre of Shekhawati power was subject to the vicissitudes of fortune swings from the Rajputs to the British, it was the doughty Marwaris who ensured the survival of the local art from.

In the arid rural setting, the ebb and flow of life is best embodied by the camel. In winter, the air is crisp and the time is right for savouring the visual delights of Shekhawati. To begin with, a first-hand initiation to the traditional mode of transport is recommended : for a relatively moderate sum, a camel driver will present the opportunity to ride his stately steed. As one tries one's hand at ceremonially tying a turban, one notices that the manner in which the spoken word is rendered in truly dignified.

Reputedly the second most wealthy 'thikana' owing allegiance to the old court of Jaipur, Khetri reveals its finest frescoes in the Raghunath Temple. From the resident priest, one will learn that even as Shiva and Durga are revered, it is the frolicsome Krishna who holds presiding status in worship. One of the highlights in the religious calendar is the Geendad dance, performed during the colourful festival of Holi. Within this unique culturally kaleidoscopic forts, art, music, festivals and cuisine, the most enduring Shekhawati images are without doubt, its frescoes. Virtually every inch of space in the edifices displays a mastery of technique. The original craftsmen were potters and masons who used vegetable pigments. Re-inforced by mixing in lime water and pound to plaster, the material did not fade and endured harsh climatic variations.Hosted By: Parvat Shekhawat Vill: Post: Dhani Badhan, Teh: Khetri, Jhunjhunu.

Geography

Ratangarh is located at coord|28.08|N|74.6|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Ratangarh.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ratangarh] ] . It has an average elevation of 312 metres (1023 feet). It is midway between Jaipur and Bikaner on National Highway-11.

Ratangarh is situated in the Thar Desert.Ratangarh was previously called as KolasarThere are so many temples in Ratangarh, That's why Ratangarh is called "Kashi" of Rajasthan. Ratangarh is not situated in planes but on the "Dhora's" (big sand dunes). Even the colonies in town are named after these "Dhoras" like "Holi dhora".

List of Villages in Khetri tehsil

[<> [Dhani Badhan] ] ,
Manota Jatan,
Loyal, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Batchraro.html Bachharara Bara] , [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Batchraro.html Bachharara Chhota] ,
Badhan ki Dhani,
Kali Pahadi,
Usariya Ki Dhani,
Singhan, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Biramsar2.html Biramsar] ,
Gothda,
Tatija, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Bharpalsar.html Bharpalsar Bidawatan] ,
Jasrapur,
Khetri Nagar, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Bhaundesar.html Bhawandesar] ,
Bhinchari,
Bhojasar,
Bhukhredi,
Binadesar Bidawatan,
Binadesar Siddhan,
Budhwali, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Chainpura.html Chainpura] ,
Chak Jaleu,
Chak Ratangarh,
Champawa,
Charanwasi, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Raghunathpura6.html Chhabri Khari] , [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Raghunathpura6.html Chhabri Meethi] , [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Chhajusar.html Chhajusar] , [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Chhotrio.html Chhotriya] ,
Dassusar, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Daudsar.html Daudsar] ,
Dipsar, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Deraisar.html Derajsar] ,
Devipura,
Fransa, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Gumando.html Ghumana] , [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Gogasar.html Gogasar] ,
Golsar, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Gopalpura4.html Gopalpuriya] , [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Gaorisar.html Gorisar] , [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Gusainsar2.html Gusainsar] ,
Hamusar, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Hainsasar.html Hansasar] ,
Hanumanpura, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Hardesar2.html Hardesar] ,
Haripura,
Hudera Agoona,
Hudera Athoona,
Hudera Siddhan, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Jaitasar.html Jaitsar] ,
Jaleu Bari,
Jaleu Chhoti, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Janoa.html Jandwa] ,
Jegniya Bidawatan,
Jegniya Bikan,
Jorawarpura, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Kadio.html Kadiya] , [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Kangar.html Kangar] ,
Kanwari, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Khario.html Khariya] ,
Kothdi,
Khudera Beekan,
Khudera Bidawatan,
Khudera Charan,
Kusumdesar, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Lachharsar.html Lachhasar] ,
Ladhasar, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Loa.html Loha] ,
Lunsar, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Lonch.html Lunch] , [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Malasar.html Malasar] ,
Malpur, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Melusar.html Melusar] , [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Manasar.html Manasar] ,
Molisar Chhota, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Nosaria.html Nausariya] , [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Nuwan.html Nunwa] ,
Pabusar, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Parihara.html Parihara] ,
Parihari,
Parsneu, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Payli.html Payli] ,
Prem Nagar, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Raghunathpura6.html Raghunathpura] ,
Rajaldesar, Ratangarh, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Ratansara.html Ratansara] ,
Ratnadesar,
Rukhasar,
Sangasar,
Sanwatiya, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Sathro.html Sathro] ,
Sitsar, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Shelo.html Sehla] ,
Sikrali,
Simsiya Bidawatan,
Simsiya Purohitan,
Sulkhaniya,
Thathawata, [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Tidiyasar.html Tidiyasar] ,

Connectivity

Ratangarh is a major Rail-Road-Head in northern Rajasthan. It connects Bikaner and Jodhpur to Delhi via railways. However, trains between Delhi-Jodhpur no longer run on this route as this is due for gauge conversion.

Similarly, Ratangarh is situated in NH11 (running between Bikaner-Jaipur-Agra) and very close to NH65 connecting Pali to Ambala.

It also connects Northern tip of Rajasthan (Hanumangarh-Sriganganagar) to Jaipur and Ajmer through High-speed State Megahighways between Hanumangarh-Ratanagarh and Ratanagarh-Ajmer.sharvan suthar jaitasr mob 9461313741

KHETRI

An Open - Air Rural Art GalleryIf Rajasthan is endowed with the valorous mantle of India, Shekhawati is its colourful hub. Just as local lore is redolent of heroic deeds, Rajasthani painting displays decorative forms vividly composed in colourful schemes. Be it the forts, havelis, cenotaphs or temples, nowhere is such a profusion of frescoes to be found as in Shekhawati, sometimes known as the 'Open Air Art Gallery' of Rajasthan.

Many names on the Shekhawati circuit have attained the top end of the visitor's priorities. Nawalgarh, Dundlod, Mandawa and Lachhmangarh are among these. Somewhat different in feel, just a few hours from Delhi beyond the Mahendergarh district of Haryana, lies the Shekhawati settlement of Khetri. Click here for City Tours in RajasthanLEGENDLegends abound here. One of them relates to the medieval chieftain Mokal Singh of Barwara. Attributing the arrival of his heir to the benediction of a certain Sheikh Burhan, the child was named Shekha. When the young lad ascended the 'gaddi' or the throne with the exalted title of Rao Shekhaji, not many would have predicted his rule would last 43 years.

That is how the region came to be known as Shekhawati, or the garden of Shekha, extending across the districts of Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu in northeast Rajasthan. While the centre of Shekhawati power was subject to the vicissitudes of fortune swings from the Rajputs to the British, it was the doughty Marwaris who ensured the survival of the local art from.

In the arid rural setting, the ebb and flow of life is best embodied by the camel. In winter, the air is crisp and the time is right for savouring the visual delights of Shekhawati. To begin with, a first-hand initiation to the traditional mode of transport is recommended : for a relatively moderate sum, a camel driver will present the opportunity to ride his stately steed. As one tries one's hand at ceremonially tying a turban, one notices that the manner in which the spoken word is rendered in truly dignified.

Reputedly the second most wealthy 'thikana' owing allegiance to the old court of Jaipur, Khetri reveals its finest frescoes in the Raghunath Temple. From the resident priest, one will learn that even as Shiva and Durga are revered, it is the frolicsome Krishna who holds presiding status in worship. One of the highlights in the religious calendar is the Geendad dance, performed during the colourful festival of Holi. Within this unique culturally kaleidoscopic forts, art, music, festivals and cuisine, the most enduring Shekhawati images are without doubt, its frescoes. Virtually every inch of space in the edifices displays a mastery of technique. The original craftsmen were potters and masons who used vegetable pigments. Re-inforced by mixing in lime water and pound to plaster, the material did not fade and endured harsh climatic variations.

Information & Hosted by: Parvat Shekhawat Village Post: Dhani Badhan Teh: Khetri Jhunjhunu

Driving Directions from New Delhi

Take 8-lane NH8 via Gurgaon up to Kotputli. Take detour to Sikar via Neem Ka Thana (This one is a picturesque toll road with speeds up to 120 km/h). From Sikar, you can take NH11 towards Ratangarh-Bikaner (Speed up to 140 km/h).Distance is 340 km (Delhi-Ratangarh)

It is a major power-station also. Electricity is supplied from Ratangarh up to Jaipur.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Ratangarh had a population of 63,463. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ratangarh has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 53%. In Ratangarh, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Kashi of Rajasthan

Ratangarh has been a major center for studies in Sanskrit in past more than two hundred years. There are several Sanskrit schools and colleges that added to the aura of the city.

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