Nawal Sagar Lake

Highlights

• Nawal Sagar Lake is an artificial lake or reservoir situated in Bundi city in the state of Rajasthan in India.
• It is surrounded by the hills of the Aravalli mountain range.
• It is a square shaped artificial lake, and a temple dedicated to Varuna, the God of ocean, is partially submerged in the middle of the lake.
• Nawal Sagar is surrounded by towering walls and has two gateways that serve as entry points to the lake.
• It is located in the centre of the Bundi city.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Festivals

• •Nawal Sagar is a popular destination for organizing events.
• •Every year, Bundi Utsav, a cultural program held by the tourism department of Rajasthan is organised at the lake shore.
• •Many cultural activities take place under this program including Deep Dan ceremony in which clay lamps are floated in lake by local residents.

History

• •The Hada Chauhan rulers of princely Bundi State Rao Raja Bhoj (1585–1608) had it deepened and the walls strengthened.
• •He also built a palace named Moti Mahal (Rawala) on it.
• •Later Rao Raja Chhatrasal (1631–58), Rao Raja Umed Singh (1741–69) built palaces and walls huge.
• •Maha Rao Raja Ajit Singh (1770–73) built 'Ram Bagh' on its shore and a huge Shiva temple and a Chhatri inside the lake.

Architecture

• •In this lake, the architecture, sculpture, and structure of its walls and Shiva temple are visible.
• •The best aspect of the lake that primarily attracts the tourist is that it reflects a mirror image of the Taragarh fort in its water.
• •The chhatri built in the centre of this lake is also a beautiful example of craftsmanship.

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