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Nov 12, 2007 04:32 PM Banswara, forest of teak on the slopes of Aravali hills posted by Anirban
Banswara  ,  founded  by  Maharwal  Jagmal  Singh,  is  inhabited  mainly  by  tribals  among  which  Bhils  form  39  %  of  the  tribal  population.  Its  eastern  side  is  covered  with  Aravali  ranges  and  central  &  western  portion  are  cultivable  plains.There  is  a  dense  forest  of  teak  on  the  slopes  of  Aravali  hills,  which  provides  home  for  different  kind  of  animals.  Thunder  storms  occur  in  the  summer  months  and  in  monsoon  months  here.

Worth  Visiting  Places  :
The  Palace,  owned  by  Royal  Family,  overlooks  the  town  and  spreads  in  a  big  area  on  the  top  in  between  the  city.

Mahi  Bajaj  Sagar  Dam  (18km)  along  with  kagdi  Pik  up  is  worthwhile  places  to  visit.  Numerous  dams  and  canals  are  situated  at  this  beautiful  site.  Due  to  the  number  of  islands  on  Mahi  river,  Banswara  is  also  known  as  Â‘City  of  Hundred  IslandsÂ’.

Anand  Sagar  Lake,  ana  artifical  lake,  is  located  on  the  eastern  side  of  the  town.  Holy  tree  namely  Â‘Kalp  VrikshaÂ’  is  present  nearby.

Madreshwar  Temple  of  Lord  Shiva  along  with  Dwarkadish  Temple,  Laxmi  Narayan  Temple,  Vaneshwar  Mahadeo  temple  are  situated  among  natural  surroundings.

Worth  Visiting  Places  Around  :
Arthuna  (55km),  a  village  known  for  its  antiquity,  has  clusters  of  ruins  of  Hindu  and  Jain  temples.  Big  festivals  are  organized  here.

Tripura  Sundari  Temple  (19km)  is  said  to  be  one  of  the  Â‘Shakti  PeethÂ’  of  Hindus,  which  was  built  before  Samarat  Kanishka  who  ruled  here.  Gotia-Amba  fair  is  held  in  the  month  of  March  when  Bhils  gather  here  to  worship  and  take  holy  bath  in  the  tank  near  the  temple  which  houses  the  idols  of  Pandavas.  Chinch,  Talwara  (15km)  etc  are  other  worthplaces.  
 
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