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Tourist Destinations of Rajasthan
Jaipur
Abhaneri
 About 95 km from Jaipur on the
Agra Road, this little village has one of Rajasthan' s most awesome baolis
[step-wells]. According to a legend, the village is so called because the
Goddess Harshat Mata who is shown portrayed in a joyous mood is
believed to spread brightness or "abha" all around. The
village's original name was Abha Nagri, and its name today is Abhaneri.
It is believed that the celebrated king Raja Chand established the
village. On the other hand it is felt that the mythological Raja
Chand could be King Bhoja, who ruled over the Gurjar kingdom in the
ninth century AD. The ruins of the temple also speaks of the 10th century
architectural and sculptural styles. There is a huge tank named "Chand
Baori", opposite to the temple fortified on all four sides with
bastions for defence. Even though Abhaneri is now in ruins, the place has
a distinct reminiscence about itself. It is best approached by road, buses
ply between Jaipur and Agra.
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