Rajasthan CM Announces Multiple Cultural Heritage Projects

• 21 Mar 2024

Why in News?

Recently, Rajasthan Chief Minister announced the construction of various panoramas and museums in 12 places to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of the state.

Key Points

• In a bid to educate the youth about the historical roots and values of Rajasthan, the government is determined to showcase the lives of deities, great warriors and saints.
• Under this project, Shri Mahavir panorama at Mahavir Temple of Karauli district, Braj Chaurasi Kos Parikrama Marg in Bharatpur district, Jain Muni Vidyasagar Maharaj Panorama in Ajmer, Bhakta Shiromani Karma Bai panorama in Kalwa of Didwana-Kuchaman, Jasnath Ji panorama in Katriyasar of Bikaner, Khema Baba panorama in Baytu of Balotra, Bhamashah panorama in Chittorgarh, Rao Chandrasen panorama in Jodhpur, Gokula Jat panorama in Bharatpur and Jaisalmer Panorama in Jaisalmer will be constructed by Rajasthan Heritage Authority.
• A memorial will also be constructed in Jaipur to commemorate the contribution of villages in the first freedom movement of 1857 along with a museum to honour the brave women of Rajasthan.

Shri Mahaveer Ji Temple

• There are five temples in Shri Mahavirji. Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahavirji is considered one of the miraculous pilgrimages of Jains.
• This pilgrimage is situated at banks of Gambhir river in Hindaun Block of Karauli district, Rajasthan.
• It was constructed by a Jain merchant, Shri Amar Chand Bilala, in the 17^th century upon the discovery of the idol of Mahavira.

Khema Baba Temple

• Khema Baba Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to folk deity, Lord "Sidh Shree Khema Baba" located near a sand dune, in Baytu, Barmer District of Rajasthan.
• He was a social reformer born in village Baytu Bhopji.

Bhamashah of Chittorgarh

• Bhama Shah was a noted general, minister and close aide of Maharana Pratap Singh. The financial support provided by him allowed Maharana Pratap to restore his army and reclaim much of his lost territory.
• Bhamashah's birth anniversary or Bhamashah Jayanti is celebrated on 29 June every year.
• There is a memorial in Udaipur dedicated to him. The Government of India issued a postage stamp in his honor in 2000.