Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Yadavindra Gardens

YADAVINDRA GARDENS


Pinjore Gardens





Yadavindra Gardens which was previously known as Pinjore Garden is a 17th
century garden located in Pinjore in Panchkula district near Chandigarh. It is
styled by the majestic mughal architecture and further renovated by Jat Sikh
Rulers of Patiala.


HISTORY


The garden was built in the foothills of himalayas as a summer retreat for
Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The accurate date of the construction is still
unknown. Pinjore garden came under the territory of Maharaja of Patiala during
the 19th century. The Maharaja used this majestic garden to grow roses for the
making of perfume. Maharaja Yadavindra Singh restored the garden to its
former splendour. The garden was renamed after him and is a prime location for
shooting movies.


ARCHITECTURE


Yadavindra Gardens



The Yadavindra garden has been laid in seven terraces, with the main gate of
the garden opening into the highest first terrace, which has a palace built in
Rajasthani–Mughal style. The palace on first terrace is called the “Sheesh
Mahal” (palace of glass), which is adjoined by a romantic "Hawa Mahal"
(airy Palace). The palace on second terrace is called the "Rang Mahal"
(painted palace). The third terrace has cypress trees and flowerbeds which
leads to dense groves of fruit trees. The palace on next terrace is called the
"Jal Mahal" (palace of water) with a square fountain bed and a platform to relax.
Fountains and tree groves are laid in the next terrace. The lowermost terrace
has an open-air theatre, which is designed in the shape of disc.


FAIR AND FESTIVALS


PINJORE BAISAKHI FESTIVAL


It is a 2 day spring festival of Vaisakhi held in April every year with regional food,
traditional handlooms and handicrafts on offer. Live folk arts and cultural
programmes are also integral events in the festival.


PINJORE MANGO FESTIVAL


It is 2 day mango fair held every second week of July since 1992 by Haryana
Tourism to celebrate and to promote India’s status as world’s largest producer of
Mangoes by encouraging farmers to adopt technology for increasing production
and quality of them. Hundreds of varieties of mangoes are displayed from
various states of India. The festival comprises mango competition, carts
competition for school students, cultural programmes, crafts bazar, food court
and evening cultural dance programme.


Pinjore Gardens night view



PINJORE HERITAGE FESTIVAL  


It is a 2 day winter festival held every year in the last week of December
showcasing cultural heritage of the state with performances, dance and music
performances, craft market and food court. The garden is specially decorated
with lights and illuminations.


DISTANCE FROM VARIOUS LANDMARKS


ISBT 17 -  23 Km
CHANDIGARH RAILWAY STATION -  16 Km
CHANDIGARH AIRPORT -  33 Km
SUKHNA LAKE -  20 Km
ELANTE MALL -  20 Km

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