Chittorgarh · Lakes & Southern
Kirti Stambh, or the Tower of Fame, is a smaller 22-metre tower near the Vijay Stambh, built by a wealthy Jain merchant in the 12th century. It is dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankara, and is adorned with figures of Jain deities and a range of sculptural decoration. The tower stands on a high base and is separate in style from the older Vijay Stambh.
The Jauhar Mela is an annual fair held at Chittorgarh Fort to commemorate the Rajput jauhar and the sacrifices of the womenfolk associated with Rani Padmini and the fort's history. It includes religious gatherings, cultural programmes and folk performances within the fort complex. The fair honours the memory of Chittorgarh's legendary resistance and honour.
FortChittorgarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India, sprawled over roughly 280 hectares atop a high plateau…
PalaceRani Padmini's Palace is a small white-pillared palace within Chittorgarh Fort, linked to the legendary queen…
HeritageVijay Stambh, or the Tower of Victory, is a nine-storey victory tower erected by Rana Kumbha in the mid-15th…