Abhaneri is a village about 95 kms
from Jaipur on the Jaipur-Agra Road. A detour is well merited for its amazing
step wells or 'baoris' and Harshat Mata Temple. According to a legend, the village
is so called because the Goddess Harshat Mata who is shown portrayed in a joyous
mood is believed to spread brightness or "abha" all around. The village's
original name was Abha Nagri, and its name today is Abhaneri.
It is believed that the celebrated king Raja Chand established the village.
On the other hand it is felt that the mythological Raja Chand could be King
Bhoja, who ruled over the Gurjar kingdom in the ninth century AD. The ruins
of the temple also speaks of the 10th century architectural and sculptural styles.
There is a huge tank named "Chand Baori", opposite to the temple fortified
on all four sides with bastions for defence. Even though Abhaneri is now in
ruins, the place has a distinct reminiscence about itself. It is best approached
by road, buses ply between Jaipur and Agra.
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