Wildlife Tours in Ranthambore

Jogi Mahal is referred to as one of the places in Rajasthan where tigers used to rule. This is because of its close proximity to the hub of tigers - Ranthambore National Park. The Mahal is located at a distance of 500 meters from the Ranthambore Fort. It is considered as one of the oldest heritage buildings in exanse of Ranthambore. The Mahal made its way as a hunting resort for the royal families. The royal family used to spend some time at the Jogi Mahal in the course of their hunting expedition to the nearby forests of Ranthambore.  Despite being a hunting abode in the middle of the forests, it had still been designed with the classic Indian style of architecture. The Mahal gets intricate design elements and architecture will surely be amazing for the visitors. It is adorned by a picturesque surrounding of the second largest banyan tree in India and a pristine lake. At the present times, tourists choose to spend some in this Mahal to take a rest in the middle of their Ranthambore tour.  The availability of food and water at this place makes it more favorable for tourists and spending some time in this place will certainly rejuvenate your souls as it did for the royal families for ages. The Mahal serves as a testimony to the amazing age-old traditions of the royal family of Rajasthan as it stands as a reflection of Rajasthani architecture and intricate designs.

The Trinetra Ganesh Temple is one of the oldest temples in India, built with red Karauli stone. It is situated inside the premises of the Ranthambore Fort, which is one of the most famous tourist attractions in all of Rajasthan.  This temple is a one-of-a-kind temple, where Lord Ganesha is represented with all the members of his family. In Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha is considered to be the powerful God of wealth, fortune, wisdom and education. Therefore, all year round, this temple receives thousands of marriage invitations and wish-fulfilment letters addressed to Lord Ganesh, addressed with the faith that the Lord will fulfil the wishes of His devotees.Devotees from all over the world visit this temple throughout the year and even construct little images of houses near the temple premises, which in itself is an attractive feature about the place. People do this in the hope that their Lord will fulfil their dreams of buying a house or making one. Here, Ganesha is worshipped five times daily in the form of different “aartis”. The aarti or the first worshipping ceremony starts in the morning with the ‘morning aarti’ or the Prabhat Aarti. The Sringar Aarti is performed at 9:00 am. The Bhog for the Lord is performed at 12:00 noon. The Sandhya or the evening Aarti, during the sunset is performed at 6:00 pm in summer and at 5:45 pm in winter. The Shayan Aarti is performed at 8:00 pm in the late evening, followed by a prayer in chorus chanted by the priests of the temple and the main devotees of the Lord. Even if you are not religious, or you want to see the fort and temple for their historical or architectural significance, the aartis are a spectacle to behold