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Abhaneri
Abhaneri, also spelled Abaneri, is a village in the Dausa district of the Indian state of Rajasthan, situated on the Jaipur-Agra Highway. Modern day Abhaneri contains the ruins of an ancient city, Abhangari, as well as the popular tourist sites of the Chand Baori step well and the Harshat Mata Temple.
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- Harshat Mata Temple
- Chand Baori
Abhaneri at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Harshat Mata Temple: The Harshat Mata Temple is a Hindu temple in the Abhaneri (or "Abaneri") village of Rajasthan, in north-western India. The temple is dedicated to a goddess named Harshat Mata, although some art historians theorize it was initially a Vaishnavite shrine.
- Chand Baori: Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India.
Sightseeing Places
- Harshat Mata Temple: The Harshat Mata Temple is a Hindu temple in the Abhaneri (or "Abaneri") village of Rajasthan, in north-western India. The temple is dedicated to a goddess named Harshat Mata, although some art historians theorize it was initially a Vaishnavite shrine.
- Chand Baori: Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India.
Temples
- Harshat Mata Temple: The Harshat Mata Temple is a Hindu temple in the Abhaneri (or "Abaneri") village of Rajasthan, in north-western India. The temple is dedicated to a goddess named Harshat Mata, although some art historians theorize it was initially a Vaishnavite shrine.
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Harshat Mata Temple
The Harshat Mata Temple is a Hindu temple in the Abhaneri (or "Abaneri") village of Rajasthan, in north-western India. The temple is dedicated to a goddess named Harshat Mata, although some art historians theorize it was initially a Vaishnavite shrine.
Chand Baori
Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport (JAI), about 81 km from Abhaneri.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Bandikui Junction railway station, about 5 km from central Abhaneri.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Abhaneri (Apr, May, Jun) averages 25–37°C with about 16 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Abhaneri (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–33°C with about 167 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Abhaneri (Oct, Nov) averages 16–29°C with about 24 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Abhaneri (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 10–23°C with about 15 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C.
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History
- Ancient History: Abhaneri was originally named Abha Nagari, ("City of Brightness"), but over time the name evolved to its present form. Originally ruled by the Chahamanas of Shakambhari, the area was later conquered by Muslim invasions under Mahmud of Ghazni and later ruled by the Mughals. Later the Maratha conquered the area and it became a part of Jaipur State until independence. Abhaneri is small in size, but attracts tourists from across the globe.
- Modern History: In 1955, Pupul Jayakar and R C Agrawal published two articles in Marg Magazine, followed by an exhaustive catalogue of sculptural art found in the region by Rajendra Yadav that was published in 2006. This research points to the emergence of a new school of sculptural art that integrates the beliefs of Gurjara-Pratihara rulers into Classical Gupta art. Symbols of worship, such as the Sun shown as energy, Durga as Mahishasuramardini, and Shiva as destroyer and generator, are typical of the school. Secular elements such as references to music, depictions of various hairstyles, and natural scenes are also depicted in
Architecture Guide
- Architectural Style: In 1951, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) described an ancient mound in the vicinity of Abhaneri that yielded numerous objects of archaeological interest including many examples of red and grey slipware. There were also a large number of Jain artefacts found in the mound. Jain pattavalis (spiritual genealogies) mention many Jain temples with high shikharas (spires) in the region, and attribute their existence to the charitable work of a rich merchant named Deshal along with his son.
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Significance
Abhaneri was originally named Abha Nagari, ("City of Brightness"), but over time the name evolved to its present form. Originally ruled by the Chahamanas of Shakambhari, the area was later conquered by Muslim invasions under Mahmud of Ghazni and later ruled by the Mughals.
Spiritual Significance
Abhaneri was originally named Abha Nagari, ("City of Brightness"), but over time the name evolved to its present form. Originally ruled by the Chahamanas of Shakambhari, the area was later conquered by Muslim invasions under Mahmud of Ghazni and later ruled by the Mughals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Abhaneri is most comfortable in January, February, October, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 39°C) and the wettest months are July, August and September.
The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport (JAI), about 81 km away. The nearest railway station is Bandikui Junction railway station, about 5 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Harshat Mata Temple and Chand Baori.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 20°C to 39°C over the year, with about 664 mm of rain in total.
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