Lok Sabha Constituencies in Banswara district, Rajasthan (MP Constituencies)

Banswara

MLA Assembly Constituencies in Banswara district, Rajasthan

Bagidora Banswara Chorasi Garhi Ghatol Kushalgarh

About District :

 

Banswara district is located in the southern part of the state of Rajasthan. It has an area of 5037 square kilometre and lies between 23.11° N to 23.56° N latitudes and 73.58° E to 74.49° E. longitudes. Its height above sea level is around 302 m. In the north of Banswara, Dhariawad Tehsil of Udaipur district and Mahendragarh districts hare their borders with Banswara. In the south, it is bound by Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh. In the east of Banswarais Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh and in the west, Sagwara and Aspur Tehsils of Dungarpur district are located. Banswara also shares its boundaries with Panchmahal district of Gujarat in the south-west. The main river flowing through the district is River Mahi whose origin is at Amjera Hills in Madhya Pradesh. Anas, Erav, Chanp, Kagdi and Haran are its main tributaries. Surrounded by the beautiful Aravali hills and the lush green landscape, Banswara has got a distinct entity in south Rajasthan with its cultural, historical and natural richness. The tribal populated area of wagad region has kept its heritage intact inspite of the external invasions

 

District at a Glance

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Tourist Places :

 

Chacha Kota  :

In the backwater of Mahi Dam there is a beautiful natural place Chacha Kota which is 14 Kms. from the city of Banswara. The approach to the place is equally charming with Kalpvriksha and Baitalaab lake falling on the roadside on the way to Chachakota. The green hills, the sea beach like sight with “water water everywhere” as long as one can view. The high rising surrounding hills, the green passage all along the approach road, the serpentine zigzag road and the waterfalls collectively give the feeling of being in Switzerland. Wrapped in natural beauty Chacha Kota keeps attracting the tourists throughout the year

 

Mahi Dam (Land Mark of Modern development) :

Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam is the lifeline of Banswara district which has turned out to be a great source of agricultural and economic development of the region. This Mahi Dam is the biggest water reservoir in the Udaipur division. The Dam is situated 18 kms north-east of the district headquarters in the midst of high rising hills. The total length of the Dam is 3.10 Kms. And the total Water reserve capacity is 77 tmc. A number of hills partially remain submerged in the Mahi Dam Backwater which present beautiful view of Small Islands, which is why the place is also called a “City of Hundred Islands”. When in the rainy season the main Dam gates are opened to discharge the excess water it creates a wonderful site for the visitors. Mahi Dam is indeed a favourite attraction of the tourists

 

Tripura Sundari (Land Mark of Spiritual enlightenment) :

 

 

On the Banswara Dungarpur road near Talwara is situated the ancient temple of the presiding mother deity of the region Raj Rajeshwari Tripura Sundari in the Umrai village. The temple is a reverend place of Shakti upasana or the worship of mother deity. According to the tantric worship methodology Tripura Sundari Temple is believed to have been built on the base of shakt darshan. On the north side of the temple there is a shiv linga of the times of king Kanishka therefore it is believed that this place must have been in existence even before the period of Kanishka. The temple has been renovated time and again by the Panchal community. The chief attraction of the place is the most astonishing and charismatic black stone idol of the deity. According to the scholars the Shrichakra at the feet of the idol is the most powerful symbol of the Tantric worship. The gorgeous idol of Tripura Sundari has got eighteen arms holding various armaments riding a lion. There are small idols of 52 Bhairwas and 64 Yoginis around the main idol. The government has taken up in a big way the renovation and beautification work of this area. The temple renovation work is in progress at present. Tripura Sundari is the most famous place of pilgrimage in the wagad region and people from far of places visit here to pay their worship and reverence to the presiding deity of this tribal area. A big Garba (Dandiya) festival is organised every year during the Navratri.

 

Andeshwar-Parshwanath Teerth :

 

 

40 Kms. From Banswara on Kushalgarh road is situated the famous jain pilgrimage spot Andeshwat temple. The stone idol of jain Tirthankar Parshwanath is placed in this temple. Inside the temple the beautiful mirror paintings have been done of major jain pilgrimage places. There are also beautiful sculpture works in marble on the premises. People from all the religions visit this place frequently for picnics and religious and academic reasons

 

Abdullah Pir :

 

 

Abdullah Pir situated in the southern part of the city is the Dargah of Abdul Rasul which is known as the “Abdulla Pir”. Every year “Urs” is held at the Dargah and its very popular with the masses. The people of the Bohara community take part in it in large numbers. Distance from District Head Quarter :- 3 KM How to Reach :- Within the Banswara City, take a left turn at Customs Circle, go straight around 1.5KM via Raj Talab

 

Kagdi Pickup :

 

 

On the eastern part of the city Banswara Kagdi Pick-up is a prominent centre of attraction for the tourists. The Kagdi lake and the garden on the side are worth seeing. A number of migratory birds have made the lake their playground, particularly in the rainy season. It is a major attraction for the bird watchers, particularly at the time of sunrise and sunset

 

Mangarh Dham :

 

 

Govind Guru, was a popular saint of the Bhils who made the Mangarh hill a centre of faith. He awakened the Bhil community and filled them with a sense of patriotism. The Bhils were so inspired that they sacrificed their lives for freedom. Later, 1500 Gurubhakt Bhils sacrificed their lives while fighting against the British army. It is therefore also known as Jallianwala Bagh of Rajasthan

 

Arthuna Temple (Land Mark Archaeological site)

 

 

This place of great archaeological importance, is the major attraction of Banswara district. There is a complex of ancient temples which were built in the 11th and 12th centuries. In ancient times it was the capital city of the Parmar rulers. Many temples have been excavated which reveal the glorious past of our rich heritage. It is called the village of old and broken temples. Distance from District Head Quarter :- 55 KM How to Reach :- On the Banswara – Dungarpur Road, reach Garhi tehsil and take a Left Turn from the main road via Bori – Aajna

 

Beneshwar Dham (Landmark of Tribal fair and festivity)

 

 

The Beneshwar Dham is known as the prayag of Wagad region. The confluence of three rivers Mahi, Jhakham and Som takes place here. It is a major centre of religious, cultural and social activities. The place is known for the spiritual activities. Manuscripts composed by Mavji are available at this place. Beneshawar is like a small island surrounded by rivers from all around. There is an ancient Shiva temple, Radhakrishna temple, Brahma temple, Lakshmi Narayan temple at this spot. Every year on Magh Poornima during February the biggest tribal fair of Rajasthan is held here. This seven day fair is jointly organised by Dungarpur and Banswara district administration. During this period the Sant Mavji’s Chopra (Mavji’s composition popularly known as Mavji’s Chopra) is also displayed for the visitors

 

Ghotia Amba :

 

 

35 Kms. from Banswara, in the lap of beautiful hills, Ghotia Amba is believed to have been the hiding place of Pandavas during Mahabharat times. Ghotia Amba has got a distinct value amongst the tourist places of the district. People here strongly believe that the mango trees, (which is called Amba in local dialect) planted by Pandavas, gave this name to the place as Ghotia Amba. Every year during the hindu month Chetra a huge fair takes place here in which pilgrims from Rajasthan, Gujrat and Madhya Pradesh come in large number. Very close to this place is another place of reverence called Kela Pani. Kela means Banana and it is believed that Pandavas at this place had served food in Banana leaves to the Rishis and Sages. This temple and the place is looked after by the Devasthan Department of government of Rajasthan. Apart from these there are some other major attractions worth seeing and visiting in and around the city of Banswara. Natural spots like Jua Fall, Singpura Jharna, Pratap Setu on Ratlam Road and religious places like Mangleshwar, Bhavanpura Bhairavji, Sidhi Vinayak, Sun temple Talwara and Abdulla Peer Dargah are also very popular and significant in the tourist map of the district.

 

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