Banswara city

Banswara gets its name from the ‘bans’ or bamboo trees that once grew here in abundance. It is dominated by Bhil tribals (popularly known as the bow men of Rajasthan) who make up more than half the total population of the region. History states that Banswara was ruled by a Bhil ruler named Bansia or Wasna and the place derived its name from him. Bansai was defeated by Jagmal Singh who crowned himself Banswara’s first Maharaval.

The district is a mix of different geographies with fertile plains of maize, wheat, rice, cotton soya bean and gram covering the entire central and western regions, while the Aravallis range make up the eastern side. The rich teak forests and mango, khajur (date) and mahua trees are home to diverse wildlife. Archaeological significance of Arthuna has made it one of the prime attractions of Banswara.
It was about 72 kilometres in length from north to south and 53 kilometres in breadth from east to west. The district was formerly a princely state ruled by the Maharavals.

Best Places to Visit in Banswara

Anand Sagar Lake:
The Anand Sagar Lake is a manufactured lake , which was built by Lanchi Bai, the Rani of Maharval Jagami and is situated on the eastern piece of Banswara. It is encased by the blessed trees named ‘Kalpa Vriksha’, celebrated for satisfying the desires of the guests. The ‘chattris’ or cenotaphs of the leaders of the state are likewise scattered close-by. The lake is a popular vacationer spot in Banswara and is gone to by local people and visitors alike.

Andeshwar Parshwanath:
Andeshwar Parshwanathji is a popular Jain sanctuary situated on a little slope in Kushalgarh tehsil. The sanctuary is home to uncommon Shilalekhs from the tenth century. The place additionally houses two Digamabara Jain Parshwanatha sanctuaries. The primary sanctuary was worked by Digamabar Jain Panchayat of Kushalgarh. The principle icon of Bhagawan Parshwanatha is being ensured by seven hoods.

Arthuna In Banswara:
Arthuna is a residential community situated in Banswara District. Arthuna Town is known for groups of destroyed Hindu and Jain sanctuaries having a place with the eleventh, twelfth and the fifteenth hundreds of years. It was the capital of Paramara leaders of Vagada amid eleventh-twelfth hundreds of years A.D. They disparaged both Jainism and Saivism all the while, so they developed various Shiva sanctuaries.

Dailab Lake:
Dailab Lake situated in Bansawara is a delightful lake which is secured with lotus blossoms all round the year. It is one of the well known spot for local people to unwind and appreciate some time in nature. There is a Palace called Badal Mahal at the bank of the lake. The castle was the late spring resort of the recent rulers and now is a popular vacationer spot of Bansawara.

Ghotiya Amba:
Around 35 Kms. from Banswara, in the lap of wonderful slopes, Ghotia Amba is accepted to have been the concealing spot of Pandavas amid Mahabharat times. Ghotia Amba has a particular incentive among the traveler spots of the locale. Individuals here unequivocally trust that the mango trees, (which is called Amba in neighborhood lingo) planted by Pandavas, gave this name to the place as Ghotia Amba. Consistently amid the hindu month Chetra a tremendous reasonable happens here in which explorers from Rajasthan, Gujrat and Madhya Pradesh come in huge number.

Maa Tripura Sundri Temple:
Situated around 20km from Banswara, Tripura Sundari is the sanctuary, committed to Goddess Tripura Sundari or Turita Mata. It is one of the celebrated sanctuaries in Banswara. Inside the sanctuma is a beautful icon of dark stone having 18 hands and more essential each hand conveying an alternate seal. The Goddess is seen riding a tiger. It is trusted that its one of the Shakti Peeths of Hindus having divine forces.

Madareshwar Temple:
The sanctuary of Madareshwar is situated at the eastern piece of Banswara city in a characteristic give in on a slope . The sanctuary is committed to Lord Shiva. The sanctuary indoor a characteristic surrender of a high slopes and shows a staggering photo of the display beneath. It is a standout amongst the most celebrated sanctuaries in Banswara City.

Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam:
The Mahi is a stream in western India. It ascends in Madhya Pradesh and, in the wake of coursing through the Vagad locale of Rajasthan, enters Gujarat and streams into the Arabian Sea. The waterway Mahi is adored by many individuals and has a ton of sanctuaries and spots of love along its shore. It is prevalently depicted as Mahisagar because of the endlessness of the stream. Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam is a dam over the Mahi River. It is arranged 16 kilometers from Banswara town in Banswara locale Rajasthan, India.

Paraheda Shiv Temple:
Paraheda, a well known Shiva sanctuary, is situated in Garhi Tehsil. It was built by King Mandlik in the twelfth century and is around 22 kilometers from Banswara. Shri Raj Mandir or all the more famously known as the City Palace was worked in the sixteenth century and arranged on a hillock sitting above the town.

How to Reach Banswara?
By Air : Udaipur is the nearest city having domestic airport to reach Banswara by air. You can take a taxi or bus to cover next 160 km distance from airport to reach the city.
By Rail : Ratlam is the nearest railway station in Madhya Pradesh to reach Banswara by rail. you can take a taxi or bus from Ratlam to cover the 80 km distance to reach here.
By Road : There are regular buses and taxis available from Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur and other cities to reach Banswara by road.