BHANGARH : ONE OF THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN THE WORLD
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BHANGARH : ONE OF THE MOST HAUNTED PLACE IN THE WORLD
Bhangarh is a place between Jaipur and Alwar in Rajasthan state of India. Today Bhangarh is known for its ruins where nobody dares to go after dark, but is worth a visit; in fact the place is beautiful and tranquil. What remains though, is a shadow of a once beautiful kingdom.
Bhangarh in the state of Rajasthan India. Local mythology says the place is haunted, coz they have to say so. But in this case, the Archaelogical Survey of India (ASI) in charge of it warns people off the area!
The ASI is the official government body in charge across India of all the monuments and ruins.
Take a look at this ASI signboard in Bhangarh. The signboard is placed 1 Km away from the Bhangarh fort, which has been in ruins since the 17th century, when Bhangarh was deserted overnight. People do not enter the area as it is believed that if you do, you do not return.
What does the signboard say?
What does it mean----
The Government of India
The Archeological Survey of India, Bhangarh
Important warning:
1. Entering the borders of Bhangarh before sunrise and after sunset is strictly prohibited.
2. Shepherds and woodcutters who enter Bhangarh area will face legal action.
3. The Kewda or Pandanus trees found in Bhangarh area belong to the Archaelogy Survey of India. Is it forbidden to subject this tree to any kind of harm.
Note: Anyone flouting of the rules mentioned above will face legal action.
By order
Incharge, Archaelogical Survey Board
One of the stories say that the Bhangarh was cursed by a tantrik (a wizard who practices dark arts), Singhia, who was in love with the beautiful princess Ratnawati of Bhangarh. Singhia added a love potion to a bowl of oil that belonged to the princess, but Singhia’s hopes were dashed (literally) when Ratnawati hurled the bowl on a wall that collapsed and buried Singhia.
A dying Scindia cursed the kingdom of Bhangarh saying that the city would be wiped out overnight, and would never be inhabited again, except for the temples. Shortly after the death of Singhia, the whole city was sacked and destroyed in the Bhangarh-Ajabgarh wars.
Bhangarh was built in the 17th century, by Raja Madho Singh, younger brother of Man Singh, a general of Emperor Akbar’s army. At that time, Bhangarh had a population of over 10,000. Now, not a soul lives in the ruined but still beautiful city. Bhangarh was the precursor of the exquisite old city of Jaipur, with its havelis, colorful bazaars, and temples.
Havelis are elaborate residences, almost miniature palaces, built around large courtyards. The walls are painted in bright colors with detailed frescoes. If the old city of Jaipur is anything to go by, Bhangarh must have been an extremely prosperous city. Today nothing remains but the temples
One is a dusty village and the other a ruined city; both are less than 10 km from the super-luxury resort Amanbagh, hidden deep in Alwar district. Book yourself into the delicious resort and then go tramping around these beautiful but dusty relics of princely Rajasthan. Ajabgarh, meaning ‘place of mysteries’, is an appropriately ghostly village, dotted with abandoned old houses where you’ll find the odd, stunningly carved window frame of picturesquely decorated doorstep. Prepare to be startled by the scale and beauty of Bhangarh – the abandoned city’s marketplace areas, temples and gardens are in surprisingly good repair as well. Legend goes that the city was abandoned after it was cursed by a holy man. It’s perfectly serene; you’ll have only stray dogs and ancient temple-keepers for company.
Passing by Bhangarh, banyans and temples dot the landscape and one chhatri can be seen up on the hill. The most remarkable are the temples of Gopinath, Shiva (Someshwar), Mangla Devi and Keshava Rai. Other more or less preserved buildings are e.g. shops along the main road, several havelis, a mosque, and a palace. The palace was protected by two inner fortifications across the valley. The town is separated from the plain by ramparts with five gates. Bhangarh is also a pre-historic site.
This town was established in 1573 (VS 1631) during the rule of Raja Bhagwant Das and it became the residence of his second son Madho Singh. Madho Singh was younger brother of Emperor Akbar’s General Man Singh I of Amber. Madho Singh participated in many campaigns with his father and brother. The next ruler of Bhangarh was his son Chhatr Singh. Bhangarh slowly declined after Chhatr Singh's violent death in 1630. Near Ajabgarh was founded by Ajab Singh, the son of Chhatr Singh. When Mughal Empire became weaker after the death of Aurangzeb, Jai Singh II attached Bhangarh to his state by force in 1720. After this Bhangarh diminished in population, and when the famine of 1783 (VS 1840) fell on the land the town was abandoned, and has remained a ruin ever since.
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I am planing to visit bhangarh after sunset
if anyone intrested to go wid me
mail me at azharbhalam@yahoo.com
Bhangarh in Rajasthan is very famous for its historical ruins. This place is rated to be among the most haunted places in the world. Amazingly, the Government of India, does not allow the visitors to stay in the place after and before sunset. Moreover, the a signboard placed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) reads, Entering the borders of Bhangarh before sunrise and after sunset is strictly prohibited.
Abbe kisi me dum hai to akele jaakar dikha do raat me
Nice article on Bhangarh...though most of the information about the town is still mystery..some is highly touted..may be just to attract tourists..
Hi,
I am interested in spending some time in Bhangarh. Please let me know if any one interested in doing so.
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm rajasthan me realy ghosts hai purane forts me its really scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yes aprajita i m interested
haunted house do exist this time the age of modern science
i am also ready to go Bhangarh after sunset with u frnds (ashutosh, aprajita..etc)
jab se bhangarh ke bare me suna hai, tab se me exited hu waha jane ke liye! No doubt woh ghost city kehlata hai, lekin woh hai bahut khubsurat place.
@ above commnts...did anyone go dere aftr sunset???
hi
i m from alwar rajasthan i want to spent some time in bhangarh after n8 .i want to know what r ghost i want to be a good reasearcher of ghost
awesome place
Dont comment guys right if someone has guts than visit over there and speak up right i am going to go this week if some one interested let me know
I wana go and explore there, any person / society who is interested to take the document of explore bhangarh in night alone is welcome for the perpose of sponsorship !!
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I am going to visit this place soon. Can't we get a overnight stay permission from Archeological department.
..ya plz....do go n visit ths plc........after sunset n before sunrise...rest.....u wl knw after going thr....
for all who r exited to go thr just ....3 word for u all
may UR SOLE........ RIP
Sab bakwas h... Ghost wgera nh hote...
Tum sab ki fategi.
I link from dausa and many times i go bhangad.not any evil and ghosts , bad soul are not present in really.,experiance .so go and enjoy.
Ghanta bhenchod
is any of u gone bangarh house after sunset. please tell me about Ur experience.
Actually this may be just an over-exaggerated thing by ASI to KEEP THE PLACE protected and untouched.
hey frnds i had visit bhangard its aasum place..evry1 shud go for it..
m ready hu bhangarh me ek bitane ke liye with my frnd
Can you tell me more about when did you write?
as all'like
I reallie dnt think that there must b anything lyk sumthing over dr, evn i expect it to b a mesmerizing place..
I agree with swarn because these days nobody cares of any historical monuments
Please let me know if anybody visited this place.
kako
There are lots many travellers who want to vijit hunted places this is one of the place...visit us on http://www.destination-doorstep.com
i visited....this site.....awsome in starting but fort not so good....but hidden places r there......i cant go there....but next time with proper gadgets i will go for....
kounse bhut bhut wut kuch nahi hota
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bakwass band kar.. aur koi jokes hai toh update kar..
Dharm hai to Adharm hai, Parmatma hai to Atma hai, Sach hai to Jhoot hai aur Bhoot hai to....!!!!
I am intrested in doing this, anyabody intrested,, conatc me 7503888478, nexe month we will go
mast jagh h.......... wow.. or bhut khubsurt bhi h....
I will go for it after my exams
any of you dare to be with me at night
wow! really intresting i wanted to visit their
me & my three frnds are going to see that place, hum august 25 ko waha jayege.
wapas aa kar bataoga kya sach hai kya jhoot.
agar koi or group interested hai to plz tell me.
yes i want going in Bhangarh after in dark night, if any body interest then msg me on my no. 7503546121.
ha haunted ki evil spirit hogi bhangarh mei,ayer.
aammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I think that in rajasthan their is a real ghost and yes when i got chance to visit this bhangarh i will shuarlly visit
achha khasa darane wala article hai ya nahi pata nahi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! boring place to go .Plan your trip to New York or Disneyland
sab bakwas hai!! there arnt any ghosts in the world..
well, it is a nice joke!
I dnt Believe in Ghostt!!!!!
oye yaar i think i should go there for my next video shoot..
after reading all the cmnts of people i m going to visit tht place very soon..
yasir 24 months ago
afte reading i dare to go bhangarh