ALWAR, OUR UNEXPLORED HERITAGE_ PART 1
Alwar, another addition to my collection of under-explored places in India, is simple, quiet, and culturally fashioned, a city that still dwells in the lifestyle of the Past. Also infamously called as 'Tapobhumi' , this city has been a land where lot of Ascetics have devoted their life to the Almighty in search of Truth. If one wants to experience how Simplified and religiously inclined life Indians had in the past, then Alwar is definitely worth visiting. Dwellings dating back to the 18th century, Narrow Roads, Rajputana Architecture, Traditional food, intermingling wildlife with daily routines, this place is packed with experiences for vivid nature.
One strong reason why this place is still having its roots intact is due to its detachment from the urban crowd or Metro cities. Because the population within haven't migrated much and are sustaining themselves through their own micro-economy, therefore true Culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the place are still alive. Although this makes it a little rough for tourists to experience the places within the city as inhabitants have very little idea how to deal with tourists. But if one can counter this problem then Alwar is power-packed with multiple layers of exploration that is definitely going to surprise anyone visiting the place.
Just like this beautiful Chhatri, which once reflected the Glory of the place, other so many monuments either have crumbled or are on the verge of crumbling. This place, so gorgeously built, has many monuments of historical value that dates back to 5000 BC, during the time of Mahabharata. However, the unfortunate truth is that these monuments are either crumbling or are getting lost due to negligence, Corruption, Unawareness and Poverty of the Place. This one photograph truly portrays the existential scenario of the place. Just like this chhatri, other monuments too are disintegrating and if no proper action is taken soon, I am afraid that we may lose some important chapters of our history.