Kishangarh, a pristine picnic spot in the Ajmer district of state of Rajasthan in India, was acclaimed as the royal capital of the princely state of British, which was ruled by Rathores of Rajputana. This stunning place with much great history in art, crafts and culture is located about 15 km away from Ajmer. The state was established by the Rajput King Kishan Singh of Rathore dynasty.
A Navgrah temple located at the heart of the city attracts many devotees. It is believed that the sacred river Saraswathy flows under this desert region of Kishangarh.
The main attraction of Kishangarh is the miniature paintings of this ancient cultural state. These miniature arts depict mostly the love life and romance of Radha and Krishna described in Hindu mythologies and epics. It is believed that the famous artist Nihal Chand led the painting activities here during the 18th century. The paintings are breathtakingly attractive, painted on the background of pristine environment and lusting green landscapes. The Bani Thani paintings of the Kishangarh attract the art lovers to this princely place.
Presently the city has changed a lot and thriving with modern facilities and dynamic commercial activities. It is an industrial area for cotton weaving industry, which is one of the main jobs earning handsome income for the locals. Kishngarh is a bustling centre of trade in marbles and granites and also is well known for the whole sale markets of red chillies. Many charming attractions invite a constant flow of tourists to this historically important town.
