Caption 84 Pillared Cenotaph Bundi Rajasthan India.
Travel is always enjoyable if done in a planned manner. Similarly, tourism is also beneficial if done in a planned manner. Today the tourism industry is spreading rapidly all over the world and facilities are also increasing. We were enjoying this pleasure very much in Bundi tourism.
This unique chhatri or cenotaph is built on eighty-four pillars was the center of our attraction. This chhatri was built by Rao Raja Anirudh Singh in 1683 in memory of his brother. This Cenotaph is made of brown colored stones. It is having two floors. And its entire roof, on which the beautiful dome and small umbrellas are made at the corners, is built on eighty-four pillars which are supporting the roof.
The entire Cenotaph is built on a high platform. The walls of this platform are covered with plaques on which the beautifully carved figures of Shivparvati, Radhakrishna, Samudra Manthan, origin of Brahma, Gajlaxmi etc. based on Hindu mythology, besides elephant horses, make this Cenotaph special. Within the ceiling beams and columns are engraved with beautiful and attractive figures like Apsaras, fighting elephants, musicians, decorated heroines with veena and flute. Elephants and deer figures in the arches are extremely attractive. The larger Shivling is also situated in the middle of the Cenotaph. In fact, this Cenotaph is a precious heritage.
The architecture of Mughal and Rajput style is very attractive.
Indeed it’s an excellent architectural marvel and attracts history buffs wanderers soulseekers art and architecture lovers. Ticket is quite affordable and composite tickets are also available for Bundi’s heritage.
