MAJOR PONDS IN RAJASTHAN | RAS EXAM

Published on May 11, 2021 by Just Prep Raj |
Last Updated on June 8, 2023 by Just Prep Raj

          Tharda

• In Marwar region, there is an area between land and maand.
• It is called as Tharda because this place was rules by Thardia Rajputs.

           Koriye

• Fresh water deep wells.

            Dhandi

• Smaller than a pond in size, stores fresh rainwater.
• A major source for animals and birds to drink water.
• In Hindi, it is called as Pokhar.

            Bambi

• The deepest level of the ground inside a pond which connects it to the crust of the earth.
• People worship it and sow a plant called paiya.
• It is believed that by doing so Sarpdev (Snake) do not harm people who use that pond.

            Saran

• It is made for bulls and camels to walk around the well to draw water.

             Seer

• A path through which underground water flows.

            Seja

• It is flowing underground water which is digged and water is directed into wells through seer.

            Gadiasar Pond

• It is located in Gadiasar on Pokhran- Badmer route.
• Sonargarh fort of Jaisalmer is also nearby.
• It was built by Maharaval Jaishal in 1156 A.D.
• It is named after Maharaval Gadisar who was attacked by Jasod’s Bhatis. They had slashed his head off.
• There are beautiful ghats built around it. The entrance gate is beautifully decorated.
• At the back side of the temple, there are temples, Dharamshalas, Padsa, small gardens have been constructed.
• A Jalmahal and some Chhatries (ciborium) is built inside the pond.

            Baiji Ro Talab

• Wife of Maharaja Jagat Singh of Jaipur, Sirekanwar Baiji built this pond in Jodhpur near the kot of Jalori darwaza.
• To bring water from far, canals were digged.
• Sireshwar Mahadevwas built on her name at the foothill.
• A huge temple of Sirebaiji was built on the banks of the Pushkarraj.

            Shivbadi Talab

• It is situated in Bikaner.
• Dungar Singh, son of the ruler Lal Singh, built this talab in memory of his father.

            Baap Talab

• This pond is situated in a village called ‘Baap’ on the route of Jaisalmer and Bikaner.
• It was earlier known as Bhaap because of the vapour/steam is formed over the pond.
• This pond remains full of water throughout the year.
• Megha, a shepherd is believed to be the constructor of it.
• Two Chhatris, in remembrance of him and his wife has been built on the pal of the pond.

            Lakholav Talab

• In Mundwa village of the Nagore district, it is located.
• It is considered to be 900 years old.
• There are seven ghats in the pond.
• Its dimensions are – 40-60 ft. deep, 1 km long and half km wide.
• There are temples of Giriraj and Barahdari and a garden of Vyasji near this pond.

            Sansolav Talab

• Samoji, grandson of Saloji Rathi built this pond at the Nathusar Gate in Bikaner.
• A chhatri in the middle of the pond and small chhatris and a temple built around it intensify the beauty of the talab.

            Swarupsagar Talab

• Queen of Maldev – Jhaliji Swarupde got this pond constructed in Jodhpur.
• It is also known as Bahuji ka Talab.