Feudal Manor of Kuchaman

Kuchaman's Ranbanka Rathore Dynasty Coat of Arms under Kingdom of Marwar(Jodhpur)

Raja Thakur Raghunath singh of Maroth, born 1610 AD, second son of Thakur Sanwal Das, he was awarded 112 villages of Maroth and 19 villages of Sambhar by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan of Delhi. In 1715 AD, Raja Raghunath Singh Maroth's suzerainty took place on the Kuchaman fort .He married five wives and had issue, two sons. Thakur Kishor Singh and Kunwar Roop Singh. Thakur Kishor singh of Maroth, married Thakurani Hadiji, and had son Thakur Zalim Singh.^[6]

Maharaj Shri Zalim Singh of Kuchaman, First Thakur and founder of Kuchaman Feudatory

Feudatory of feudal manor of Kuchaman

The following lists the Feudatory/Thakurs/Raja of Kuchaman Jagir ^[7]

Colonel James Tod did not record the chief of Kuchaman city as among the eight great chiefs of Marwar in his book "Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan; Travels in Western India", he does include him among the second class chiefs noting after his name alone "A chief of considerable power".^[8] Thakurs of Kuchaman belong to udawat clan.^[9]

Raoraja Thakur Shivnath Singh was granted a patta worth rupees fifty thousand and the title of Raoraja . In addition he was also permitted to mint currency of Iktisanda 5 rupees in Kuchaman in recognition of his services.^[10]

Thakur Kesari Singh of Kuchaman was one of the most prominent Thakurs of Marwar. He and his son, Kunwar Sher Singh were full of respect and devotion for Swami Dayanand Saraswati.^[11] Kesari Singh was awarded the title of Rao Bahadur by the then British Government.^[12] Kuchaman city has had a long history as a base for local power. Kuchaman Thakur also had good relations with other princely states outside Jodhpur state. When Bakhtawar Singh Prabhakar became the ruler of Alwar , he strengthened his position by entering into matrimonial relations with the thakur of Kuchaman .^[13]

Jodhpur feudatory Kuchaman mint

Kuchaman was the only feudatory state of Jodhpur that was permitted to strike coinage. All the early coins were dated 1789 AD (1203AH) and this probably relates to the 31st year of Thakur Suraj Mal's reign as third Thakur of Kuchaman. Silver rupee coins was minted by the Kuchaman feudatory under the license of the Princely State of Jodhpur, who were permitted to strike their own coinage. The coins were issued in the name of mughal emperor Shah Alam II. In addition the successor of Thakur Suraj mal, Raoraja Thakur Shivnath Singh was also permitted to mint currency of Iktisanda 5 rupees in Kuchaman in recognition of his services.^[10]

Kuchaman feudatory mint was one of the six licensed mint of Jodhpur state including Sojat, Pali, Merta, Nagaur and Jodhpur.^[14] The only Thakur of Jodhpur State to have been allowed to mint was the Thakur of Kuchaman . Only silver coins were minted for the first time in 1788 , the pieces being rupee , half rupee and quarter rupee .^[15] During the years 1893-94 and 1894–95 , 3,06,518 and 15,316 coins respectively Silver and Gold were struck by the Kuchaman mint .^[16] The mint mark of Khanda and the initials of the mint master in Nagari are also found on the coins minted at Kuchaman.^[14] Coins of Kuchaman was called as Iktisanda coins.^[17] Sometimes the Thakur of Budsu also had a similar privilege of minting his own coins in his thikana like Kuchaman during the period of Maharaja Man Singh of Marwar.^[18]

Coins of Jodhpur feudatory Kuchaman mint

Topography

Kuchaman is located in the Central western part of Rajasthan and eastern part of Marwar region. City covers a total area of 30 square kilometres. The city is surrounded by fertile plains to the east and south and hill chains and Thar areas to the north and west. Kuchaman generally slopes downwards from north to south and then to the southeast. The city is surrounded by the hills in the east, which is a part of the Aravalli range.

Climate

Kuchaman has a dry climate with a hot summer. Sand storms are common in summer. The district's climate is marked by extreme dryness, large variations of temperature & highly irregular rainfall patterns. The maximum temperature recorded in the district is 117F with 32F as the lowest recorded temperature. The average temperature of the district is 74 °F (23 °C). The winter season extends from mid-November until the beginning of March. The rainy season is relatively short, extending from July through mid-September. There are six climatological stations within the district, being within the cities of Kuchaman, Didwana, Parbatsar, Makarana, Nawa & Ladnun. The average rainfall in the district is 36.16 cm & 59% relative humidity.

Strategic Importance

Kuchaman is an important town in western Rajasthan and is located about 400 km from the Pakistan border. This location makes it an important route for the Indian Army, IAF and BSF to reach the border from the capital Jaipur.

Flora and fauna

Khejari (Prosopis cineraria)

Rohida Flower

Chidi (चिड़ी)

Tropical thorn forest

Tropical thorn forests are located in arid and semi-arid regions of western Rajasthan. Kuchaman is a part of western Rajasthan and Marwar region and the whole region comes under tropical zone. Such thorn forests extend from the western Indo-Pak border to the Aravalli hills and the south-eastern plateau. The main species found in this type of forests in this area are Babul, Reonja, Jand, Karira etc. These forests are basically found in Jodhpur, Pali, Jalore, Barmer, Nagaur, Didwana, Kuchaman etc. The region is a haven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. One can see many eagles, harriers, falcons, buzzards, kestrels, Chidi, Godavan and vultures.^[19]

Languages

The official language of Kuchaman is Hindi and the additional official language is English. The native and main dialect of the city is Marwari. The Rajasthani and Standard Hindi dialects are also spoken, along with Marwari and English.

Religion

According to the 2011 census, Hindus form the majority religious group accounting for 75.02% of the city's population, followed by Muslims (22.78%), Jains (1.96%) and others (0.24%).

Kuchaman educational industry

A major part of Kuchaman's economy depends on its student population. Every year more than 100,000 students visit and study in Kuchaman to study and prepare for competative exams, Defence services, JEE and NEET.

The education and coaching industry in Kuchaman generates business of millions of rupees from them which further contributes towards the economy of the region. Over time, the economical growth and money generated through education in Kuchaman seems to have overtaken other popular economical activities of the region by contributing more and more with time.

Administration

Kuchaman City is a part of Didwana - Kuchaman district which is an administrative division of an Indian state Rajasthan. Kuchaman is further subdivided into sub-division and tehsil. Administrative responsibilities are carried out by Rajasthan state-appointed officials. The officials in Kuchaman City are an Additional district Magistrate (from the Rajasthan Administrative Service), an Additional Superintendent of Police (from the Rajasthan Police Service) and a Deputy Conservator of Forests (from the Rajasthan Forest Service). Each of which is assisted by officers and employees of various Rajasthan state services. The state-appointed officials are responsible for matters such as health, education, and other primary facilities.

Municipal council

Until 2021, the city was administered with a single municipality. In 2021, the Rajasthan government decided to form the third Municipal Council after Nagaur city and Makrana in Nagaur district for better governance. For administrative purposes, the city is further divided into wards from which members of the city council are elected for five-year terms. The Municipal Corporation has elected members called Councilors (or Parshads in Hindi), who represent their respective wards (geographical units of the city). Ward members are elected by direct voting by voters for a term of 5 years. The Kuchaman Municipal Council is divided into a total of forty-five wards. The council oversees and executes plans and government schemes for the development of the urban area.

Judiciary

The first civil court under the Rajasthan High Court with a bench of Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate was established at Kuchaman on 1 February 1992, which was dissolved in 2022 and the new senior court of Additional Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) was established on 23 May 2022. On 11 October 2021, Additional bench of District Judge (ADJ) was constituted in Kuchaman. Presently there are two sanctioned courts in Kuchaman.

Elected representative

Kuchaman comes under Nagaur Lok Sabha constituency and Nawan assembly constituency. Presently Kuchaman region is represented by Hanuman Beniwal (RLP) in the Lok Sabha and Mahendra Chaudhary (INC) in the Rajasthan's Legislative Assembly.

Festivals and events

Kuchaman, being a culturally diverse and fervent society, celebrates various holidays and festivals. Local religious festivals include the Hindu festivals of Ganagaur festival, Janmasthmi Utsav (Shri Blaji Navyuvak Mandal seva sansthan-New Colony) Ganesh Chaturthi Mela-Ganesh Dungri, Navratri Mahotsav, Holi-Kavi Sammelan, Dussehra, Islamic festivals of Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Shab-e-Barat and other events like the Kuchaman Marathon, Mahaveer Jayanti, Shree Devnarayan festival, Harayali Amavasya Mela-Bhairav Talaab, Pashu Mela-Bhairav Talaab, Chaitra Navratra Nav Varsha Festival, Ramnavmi, Kuchaman Trade Fair are observed throughout the town.

Gangaur Festival

Procession of Ishar and Gangaur

Gauri or Gaur stands for the Hindu goddess Parvati, the wife of Shiva. Gangaur celebrates marriage and is a symbol of marital happiness. It is celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March–April), the first month of the Hindu calendar. This month marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring. The festival is celebrated by women, who worship clay idols of "Gana" and "Gauri" in their homes. These idols are worshiped by girls seeking blessings from Gana and Gauri for a good husband, while married women pray for the good health and long life of their husbands. On the eve of Gangaur festival, women decorate their palms and fingers with henna.

Gangaur festival of Kuchaman City is special in many ways. The historical fair of Gangaur held here is known in the entire district. The procession of the more than 100-year-old Gangaur statue with its royal offerings is a sight to behold. Carved on wood, the statue made in the sculpture of Jaipur looks new even today. No change has been made in its original form, nor has any kind of color been covered. It is believed that by keeping the idol in a green cloth, its colors remain intact. The Gangaur fair is organized by the Shree Seva Samiti Society. In the past, the fair was organized by the royal family only. Gangaur fair has been organized in Kuchaman for about 125 years. However, a legend is often heard in Kuchaman that the idol of Gangaur of Kuchaman, belongs to the Jaipur royal family and was looted. The traditional procession of Gangaur starts from Kuchaman Fort which passes through the city. The procession is led by old palanquins, chariots, bullock carts and folk artists.

Performing art

Kuchamani Khyal (कुचमणी ख्याल)

Kuchaman has its own performing art. Khayal is an all-night recital of the historic and Pauranic love-stories sung and enacted in the villages and small towns. Late Lachhi Ram Ji ^[22] of Kuchaman was the father of this art form, and had a strong and effective voice. Around a 100 years ago he established this form for the village Kuchaman and thus it came to be known popularly as Kuchamani khyal. The Thakur of Kuchaman had heard of his poetic talent and asked Lachhi Ram to write a poem in praise of his dynasty and his fort at the same time in the midst of a khayal performance in the Durbar Chowk.^[23] Initially the performance was accompanied by Dholak, Nagara, Turri etc. but over the years Harmonium, Tabla Sitar and Sarangi also got played. The symbolic costumes for example, the king doesn't wear expensive clothes but puts on a crown or a kalangi over his regular clothes. By wearing a lehnga, kurti and kaanchali, and drawing a goonghat a man represents a woman. Pt. Ugamraj ji has contributed immensely in this folk form for the past 65 years, staging the message of patriotism, bravery and truth, in every nook and corner of the country. He has created a world record by staging more than 20000 performances of Kuchamani form of Khyal from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.

Cuisine

Kuchaman's cooking is influenced by the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that can last for several days and can be eaten without heating is preferred. Thus, pickles of region are quite famous for their tangy and spicy flavour. The Panchkuta delicacy is also a famous one. Meaning of panchkuta is 5 vegetables and a dish that lasts for several days, and it is made out of certain wild plants like Ker, Saangri, Gunda, Lal Mirch etc.that only grow in the desert. The scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effect on cooking. Dal-baati-churma is also very popular in Kuchaman. The traditional way to serve it is to first coarsely mash the baati, and then pour pure ghee on top of it. It is served with daal (lentils) and spicy garlic chutney; it is also served with besan (gram flour) ki kadi. It is commonly served at all festivities, including religious occasions, wedding ceremonies, and birthday parties in region.

Typical Panchkuta Thali

Dal Bati Choorma usually serves on festivals

Kuchaman Vikas Samiti

Kuchaman Vikas Samiti (KVS), established in 1978, runs a number of public service institutions in Kuchaman City.^[24] Institutions run by Kuchaman Vikas Samiti include:

• Adarsh Bal Mandir
• Vikas Vidya Mandir (defunct)
• Kuchaman College
• B.R. Kabra Mahila Shikshak Prashikshan Mahavidhyalaya
• B.K. Birla Industrial Training Center
• K.V.S. public School
• Sarala Birla Kalyan Mandapam
• Basant Kumar Birla Baarat Bhavan
• Bombay Hall - The auditorium
• Ram Jivan Kabra Rog Nidan Kendra
• Homiyopaithi Hospital
• Kuchaman Library
• Apna Ghar Ashram - an old age home

Vikas Bhawan Kuchaman City, HO of Kuchaman Vikas Samiti

Rail

During the reign of Jaswant Singh II, the first railway line of Marwar was laid from Sambhar Lake to Kuchaman via Nawan. It was opened for traffic from 1875 AD. Its length was 24 kilometers. This rail line was laid by the Rajputana-Malwa Railway.^[25]

Now Kuchaman City railway station is a major railway station in Didwana-Kuchaman and Nagaur district, Rajasthan. Its code is KMNC. It serves City of Kuchaman. The station consists of 2 platforms. The station lies on Jodhpur – Delhi main line which connects Kuchaman to Jodhpur, Jaipur and Delhi as well as Merta Road – Rewari line and Phulera - Ajmer line. Kuchaman city railway station is located in the middle of the Jaipur - Jodhpur rail route. All the major trains operating on this route have a halt here.16 trains pass through the station.

Road

Kuchaman is located on State Highway number 2 connecting Dausa, State Highway number 7 links Ajmer, Kishangarh with Hanumangarh and State Highway number 19 links Kuchaman with Jaipur and Jodhpur. RSRTC operates bus service to major cities in Rajasthan, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat. City buses are operated by RSRTC (as Lok gramin parivahan nigam) and private operators which provides services for connectivity to nearby towns and villeges. The private service operators also provides services for Gujrat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhaya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and other major cities of India. Kuchaman Ring Road is a project of Kuchaman Municipal council and Rajasthan PWD to reduce increasing traffic of Kuchaman city.

Air

There is no airport or airstrip located in Kuchaman. There are 2 helipads out of which one permanent helipad is located in Kuchaman Valley and one temporary helipad is located in the premises of Kuchaman College.

Kuchaman Marathon

The Kuchaman Marathon has been held since 2011. The event has a special theme every year; it is not only about sports but has a social message with a Green Kuchaman-Clean Kuchaman. Kuchaman Marathon is sequenced to make Kuchaman a high-class city and prove its existence on the global map. The Kuchaman Marathon organises every year in the month of February with a cause. Some of the themes namely :

• Run for Clean City, Green City.
• Run for No Use of Plastic.
• Run for Fun & Fitness which created a sports culture.
• Run for Fight against Child Labour.
• Run against Cancer and AIDS.
• Run for Blood Donation.
• Run for Mother - Save the girl Child.
• Run for Social Support.
• Run for Flood affected people.
• Run for martyrs who fought for Nation.

The event has been discontinued after the Covid-19 pandemic. The last Kuchaman marathon was organized in 2019.

Biker's Rally

The Kuchaman Biker's Rally is a Motorcycle rally held annually in Kuchaman City. The event is held every year on 26 January,Republic Day. Organised by the Kuchaman Biker's Club, the event attracts around 200 Royal Enfield motorcycle enthusiasts from Kuchaman.

The event has been discontinued after the Covid-19 pandemic. The last rally was organized in 2018.

Kuchaman Fort

View of fort from Raghunath temple

Kuchaman City and Fort, 2006

A mynah bird perched on the walls of Kuchaman Fort

Perched atop a 1,000-foot-high (300 m) cliff, the Kuchaman Fort is the most important attraction in Kuchaman. It was built by a Gurjara-Pratihara king during 730–760.^[26][27] Currently a heritage hotel, the fort displays a rich collection of original inlay work in semi-precious stones, glass, and gold paint. The Sheesh Mahal (glass palace) is a sight for marvel. A colourful bazaar, located below the fort, is a great place to shop for handicrafts and fabrics.

Kuchaman was a major seat of the Medatiya Rathores in the former Jodhpur princely state, which is not only famous for the bravery of its rulers and incidents of self-devotion and sacrifice, but also famous for its grand and strong fort. The fort of Kuchaman competes with the forts of the princely states, so it would not be wrong if the fort of Kuchaman is called Sirmour of the Jagiri forts(जागीरी किलों का सिरमौर).^[28] In relation to the Kuchaman fort, a saying has been said that "ऐसा किला राणी जाये के पास भले ही हो , ठुकराणी जाये के पास नहीं".^[29]

The fort of Kuchaman, a symbol of valor and bravery, which is built on a huge and high hill. This fort with advanced ramparts and strong bastions is built according to the law of architecture described in ancient sculptures.

According to the express possibilities of local legends and historians, Nagabhata I the ruler of Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, had built this fort as a cantonment in 8th century AD to repel attacks from Arab invaders. After being under many rulers and dynasties for about 1000 years, In 18th century Thakur Zalim Singh (grandson of Thakur Raja Raghunath Singh of Maroth) renovated and expanded this fort with the blessings of Baba Vankhandi (Maujidas Baba) under the Marwar State (Jodhpur) and made it an impregnable fort. Thakur Zalim Singh developed it in later years as the administrative center of the Kuchaman Jagir and as his residential palace. In the coming times too, new constructions were made in the fort by the coming Jagirdars.

In the foothills of this fort, it has grand bastions, from where a winding path has been made to go to the top of the fort. In this fort of Kuchaman, 18 bastions, grand palace, Ranivas, Silhagar, granary, giant water tanks, Dev temples are built. The fine and beautiful work of gold in the buildings of the fort, the Sunhari Burj is a sight to be hold. Rani's palace or Ranivas and Kanch Mahal (Sheesh Mahal) are also worth visiting because of their craft and beauty.

There are 5 huge tankas (tanks) for water storage, in which Patalya tank (पाताल्या हौज) and Andherya tank (अन्धेरया हौज) (closed tank) are the main ones. In the past, a huge water canal used to flow under the fort of Kuchaman, which had special importance in terms of security. In the inner square, horses' stalls and handicrafts are also present. The Silhkhana of this fort is very big and there are separate rooms for keeping glass and gunpowder. There is a mound on the north side of the fort which is still called Hathi Teeba. To the east of the fort, a grand Sun Temple is situated on a small dungri, which is a symbol of the faith of Suryavanshi Rathores. A grand temple of Lord Ganesha is situated on Ganesh Dungri. This fort of Kuchaman never collapsed in front of the enemy army, hence it is called Anakhla fort. In Kuchaman, there was a mint of Marwar state in which the minted coins were called Kuchamani coins.

The fort is now converted into a heritage hotel managed by Amritanandamayi Trust named after Mata Amritanandamayi.

Historical town Kuchaman was situated within a fortified wall in the past, whose main entrances are Aathuna Darwaza (Chandpol), Surajpol, Kashmiri Darwaza, Paltan Darwaza, Hod Ka Darwaza and Dhari Darwaza, in the past there was a settlement of Bandukia Muslims in Kuchaman who used to sell guns and used to do construction and repair work. In the princely period itself, its own original style and tradition of folk theater developed here, which is famous as Kuchaman Khayal, the ancient tradition of Gangaur's fair in Kuchaman. The fort of Shyamgarh village and the fort of Mithadi village are also worth visiting at a short distance from the fort of Kuchaman.

Ganesh Dungri

Ganesh Dungri Temple, Kuchaman City

Ganesh Dungri, is a Hindu temple located in Kuchaman. The grand temple is located on an elevated at Dungari hill in Kuchaman. The temple is sometimes also referred to as the Ganesh Temple. This temple is believed to have been built during the rule of the Raja Hari Singh.

Shakambhri Hill

Shakti Peeth Shakumbhri, meaning the abode of Shakti Goddess Shakambhari or Shakumbhri, is situated outside the urban area, at a distance of 3 km (1.9 mi) to the South of Kuchaman. Perched in the midst of the Aravali mountain range, this temple is believed to have been built during the rule of the Raja Pratap Singh. Twice a year, in the Ashwin and Chaitra months of the Hindu calendar (during the days of Navratra), the famous Shakumbhri Mela is organised. About 100 meter southeast of Shakumbari lies the Bhura Dev (BHAIRAV) temple which is considered to be the guard of Shakambhari Devi.

Bhairav (Bhairu) Talab Mandir

The famous Bhairu (Bhairav) Talab temple is situated in the center of Kuchaman town and Kuchaman city railway station just 6 km away from the railway station. It is believed to be more than 200 years old. This pond and the temple built here are dedicated to Kaal Bhairav. The ancient idol of Bhagwan Bhairav sitting here was called Bhisan Bhairav. There is also a temple of Maa Shakambhari on Shakambhari Hill near the main Bhairav Talab temple which is considered sacred by Hindu devotees. Bhairav Temple is also known as Kotwal of Kuchaman (कुचामण का कोतवाळ). A hunting ground (शिकारगाह) was constructed near this temple of Bhairav Talab by Rao Bahadur Thakur Sher Singh, Jagirdar and Thakur of Kuchaman in 1902 AD. He built a royal hunting ground here. When he used to come here for hunting, he used to hunt in this royal hunting ground. This hunting ground was also known as Thakuri Bagh, but at present this pond has remained confined.

The Bhairav Talab Temple has been recently renovated and many changes have been made to the old structure. Also, a new temple has been constructed within the pond complex. Even it has now been developed as a picnic spot. It used to be a public temple in the past but few years ago the state government sold this public use place. Now it is a private property.

Kavyarishi Kund (Kabrishi Kunda)

Kavyarishi Kund

The Kavyarishi Kund is a small reservoir situated at an altitude of 2100 ft in outskirts of kuchaman. This reservoir is cocooned in the Arawali mountain range of Rajasthan state. It is a paradise for the nature lovers as they can admire the beauty of the Arawali mountain range's flora and fauna during the trek.

Sage Kakabhushundi is called Kavyarishi or Kaavrishi or Kabrishi by the locals of Kuchaman in Apabhramsa form.Kaag and Kaav means the bird crow. Sage Kakabhushundi is depicted as a devotee of Rama, who narrates the story of the Ramayana to Garuda in the form of a crow. He is described to be one of the Chiranjivis, an immortal being in Hinduism who is to remain alive on earth until the end of the current Kali yuga. Kakabhushundi was originally a member of the Shudra class of Ayodhya. A zealous devotee of the deity Shiva, he held the deity Vishnu and Vaishnavas in contempt, despite his guru's efforts to discourage him from this mindset. Once, Sage Kakabhushundi refused to offer his respects to his guru while he was engaged in prayer to Shiva in a temple. Angered, Shiva cursed his ungrateful devotee to take the form of a snake, and live a thousand lives as a lesser creature. After his guru prayed to the deity to moderate the curse, Shiva stated that after his thousand cursed births, Kakabhushundi would become a devotee of Rama. The deity also warned him never to displease a preceptor ever again. Accordingly, following the cursed births, Kakabhushundi was born as a Brahmana, and grew to become a great follower of Rama and a sage. While listening to the discourse to a sage named Lomasha on the merits of nirguna (non-qualified Absolute) worship over that of saguna (qualified Absolute) worship of Brahman, he refused to accept these views. In his fury, Lomasha cursed him to become a crow.

According to folk tales Kakabhushundi did penance for a long time at Kavyarishi Kund and also installed a lingam. Even today there is an ancient temple of Shiva in which the locals have immense faith. Hundreds of devotees come here every day during the month of Shravana to offer water to this ancient Shivalingam. Locals believe that even today Sage Kagbhusundi appears here in the month of Shravan because of his boon of being Chiranjivi.

Surya Narayan Temple

This is an ancient temple which is one of the two temples of the Sun God. According to the Padma Purana, sage Kashyapa had installed the idol of Surya Dev. That is why Surya is said to be of Kashyapa gotra. Sun is the king of the planets. According to the Sthal Puranas, Lord Indra discovered this temple and installed the Sun God here, hence Lord Suryanarayana is also known as Swami Varu here. This temple is situated on a small rock. This temple has been constructed in such a way that the morning sun rays fall at the feet of the Lord twice a year (March and September). These rays reach the feet of the deity through the 5 main doors.

Kanoi Park

Also known as Sarvajanik Kanoi Park or Municipal Council Public Park is a park in the city center that provides joggers track and green space for city residents and city visitors. The design, operation and maintenance are usually carried out by the government municipal council and at the local level, sometimes the park is also patronized by social groups. The park is named after the Kanoi family who donated the land for the park. Statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Bhimrao Ambedkar and water fountains have been installed in the courtyard of the park. The park also has facilities like swings and toy train and playground for children.

Gates of Old City

1. Paltan Dwar (Paltan Gate)
2. Kashmiri Daruja (Kashmiri Gate)
3. Aathuno Darujo (West Gate)
4. Hauj ko Darujo (Cistern/Pool/हौद Gate)
5. Suraj Pole gate

Gates of New City

1. Kuchaman Dwar (कुचामन द्वार) - Southern Entrence of the City
2. Shiksha Dwar (शिक्षा द्वार) - Western Entrence of the City
3. Nyay Dwar (न्याय द्वार) - Entrance Gate for the Court complex and Administrative offices complex
4. Valley Gate - Gate of Kuchaman Valley

Shiksha Dwar, Kuchaman City