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Abhaneri
Abhaneri is a village about 95 kms from
Jaipur on the Jaipur-Agra Road. A detour is well merited for its amazing
step wells or 'baoris'
and Harshat Mata Temple. 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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