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Bhattiani Sati Rani, Jaisalmer, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
A few steps away from the fort lies a temple dedicated to a Bhatti princess who performed sati, but with a difference. The anecdote behind the incident reveals the pride Rajput women felt at the time of becoming a sati (a widow self-immolating on her husband’s funeral pyre) till as late as the last century. Apparently the princess’s husband and his younger brother had gone out to battle when a messenger arrived with his headgear signaling his death. As she prepared for sati, the body was brought back which turned out to be of the younger sibling. The princess decided to proceed with the act nevertheless as sacrificing her life for her dewar, (husband’s younger brother) would make her into a mahasati (great sati). While this may seem bizarre to the modern reader, the glorification of the barbaric custom of sati was part and parcel of Rajasthani culture and this was an extreme example of it. Testimonial tablets with the handprints of satis can be seen throughout the state. The guards of the shrine are Muslim Manganiyars (wandering minstrels) who sing songs extolling the princess’s virtues and light a ceremonial lamp before the tablets.
Bhattiani Sati Rani Temple
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Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Cafe The Kaku ; Patwa Haveli Road, Suli Dungar, Jaisalmer 345001, India ; Ph/M – 91- 9672703070 & 8769624636 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Jaisalmer is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Jaisalmer by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.
BUS : Rajasthan state buses connect Jaisalmer with neighboring cities. the worth of the tickets is just about Rs2-3 per kilometre. Deluxe A/C buses are also available from Jaisalmer,Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner.
Train : Jaisalmer railway station is an important railway station in Western railway zone. it’s connected to Delhi (Jsm Dli Express), Jodhpur(Jsm Ju Express), Jaipur (Mandor Express) and alternative cities in India. This train takes concerning 6 hours for journey and price concerning Rs a hundred and twenty. Jaisalmer railway station: 02992-52406.
Air : There is no airport in Jaisalmer. Nearest airport is Jodhpur, that is at a distance of 285 Kilometre from Jaisalmer. The Jodhpur airport is connected to all different major cities of India. Pre-paid taxi service is offered from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer, that prices concerning Rs 4000. Jodhpur airport : 0291 251 2934.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before Puchasing Any Product Confirm The Price Form Local People.
HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Jaisalmer – 02922252100.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
