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A garden of
the Maids of honour is an ornamental garden is on the north of the city.
Udaipur is a city of lakes and gardens. Maharana Sangram singh
builds this in the mid 18th century. The 'garden of the maidens' brings to
mind the lifestyle of the ladies of the court. The delightful gardens
appear discreet and in impeccable taste. There are four pools with dainty
kiosks, and all around are flowerbeds, lawns, pools and fountains
protected by a series of walls and shady trees.
The
foundation of the Sahelion ki bari functions solely by water pressure and
no pumps are used. The garden has a lotus pool, a sitting room decorated
with paintings and glass mosaics. The whole ambiences is flavored by the
nostalgia of those beautiful bells enjoying themselves in a lavish
aura. The Sahelion - ki - Bari is a fine specimen. On the eve of his
departure from Mewar, Col. Tod had shifted to it so as to have some needed
solitude. Much later, a thoughtful had located a library in it. This small
ornamental garden was a popular relaxing spot where royal ladies came for
a stroll and hence the name. The garden has many fountains in its four
delightful pools, chiselled kiosks and marble elephants. |
