Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur - A report

OrangeStreet · Mar 4th, 2009, 02:10

Dear All

Jaigarh fort, as some of us would know, is one of the most spectacular forts in India.

On a recent visit to Jaipur this weekend, I happened to go to jaigarh fort on 28th Feb 2009. The fort was closed however. I was told that fort had been booked for a marriage function and was hence closed for the day.

Well, I went back on March 1st and the fort was indeed open. The plight of it though shivered me timbers. The entire grandesque cultural heritage looked like a ramshackled junkyard. I was very disappointed to see the litter all over, empty bottles of liquor, plates, cups and what not.

I think it presents a very sorry picture of the Indian heritage to visiting tourists from india as well as abroad. I did not quite know how to protest and to convey my opinion. I did complain to the officials at the fort but I dont think they were bothered to listen and pay any heed.

So the least I can do is to generate some awareness through IndiaMike and make sure we all can strive to create an apt image of Rajasthan. I strongly believe we shall protest such rentals of heritage and cultural property for personal use.

Please have a look at the images. I'm totally disgusted at the moment.

Link - http://picasaweb.google.com/renegade.punk/JaigarhFort#

Thanks
OS

edwardseco · Mar 4th, 2009, 11:53

Very disappointing..

prashag · Mar 5th, 2009, 10:42

Not good images.
I hope anyone visiting these places from this forum would not like to create something like this there.

Indizen · Mar 29th, 2009, 15:25

I'm appalled to see these pictures. Not going there anytime soon.

delhiwala · Mar 29th, 2009, 15:41

Have they even come down to such things like letting out these beautiful places for marriages.........?

Pathetic..............

OrangeStreet · Mar 29th, 2009, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by delhiwala

Have they even come down to such things like letting out these beautiful places for marriages.........?

Pathetic..............

As a matter of fact, leasing it out for marriages has become prime objective. Such heritage properties are rented out quite a few times for obvious monetary reasons. Most of amber fort is also closed for public due to a bollywood movie being shot there.

delhiwala · Mar 29th, 2009, 23:35

Shame Shame........So called Kings have stooped so low.....that they have become Mandapwalas........

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeStreet

As a matter of fact, leasing it out for marriages has become prime objective. Such heritage properties are rented out quite a few times for obvious monetary reasons. Most of amber fort is also closed for public due to a bollywood movie being shot there.

jsoap · Mar 30th, 2009, 00:00

Maybe just a bit unlucky. I was there on the 21st of Feb and it was fine.

OrangeStreet · Mar 30th, 2009, 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsoap

Maybe just a bit unlucky. I was there on the 21st of Feb and it was fine.

Unlucky? I dont get the drift.

I dont think you understood the context of this thread. I dont care who goes to such places and when. They should be 'fine' 24x7x365

jaws · Mar 30th, 2009, 01:45

Orangestreet
I agree with you on 24X7X365 fine. was there on 5Mar .
I did not see this but these photoes can make you appalled .
Someone should publish this in paper there to bring attention.

jaws · Mar 30th, 2009, 01:47

[Shame Shame........So called Kings have stooped so low.....that they have become Mandapwalas.......

I like this bit.

InisVitre · Mar 30th, 2009, 03:06

To be honest, I don't find it much surprising. This sort of heritage rental is common all over the world. I can even understand monetary reasons behind it. From the other side some crazy students' parties can leave less filth.
It's very sad that people who can afford to rent such place, can't respect its cultural and historical values.

During my last visit, two weeks back, Jaigarh was clean and quite well kept, so I hope it was just an incident.

OrangeStreet · Mar 30th, 2009, 14:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by InisVitre

To be honest, I don't find it much surprising. This sort of heritage rental is common all over the world. I can even understand monetary reasons behind it. From the other side some crazy students' parties can leave less filth.
It's very sad that people who can afford to rent such place, can't respect its cultural and historical values.

During my last visit, two weeks back, Jaigarh was clean and quite well kept, so I hope it was just an incident.

Glad to hear that it was in better shape.

I totally agree that such rental is common. However, at the same time, the up-keep and maintenance of such places during rental is usually and should be better too.

I'm not against people using such places for memorable occasions RESPONSIBLY. It can add charm to one's wedding. Having said that, I dont see anyone making a mess of a hotel or banquet hall like this if they were to hire them. I think its to do with lack of apparent respect for heritage and culture which you've rightly pointed out.

My agenda is, If it cant be rented out properly and compliances cant be set for proper usage, It shouldnt be rented out at all.

By the way, this wedding was for a VIP as much as I could guess from the chartered planes at the JPR Airport and security around the road leading to the fort. Now thats another thing that most VIP's in India are still school boys.

OrangeStreet · Mar 30th, 2009, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaws

Orangestreet
I agree with you on 24X7X365 fine. was there on 5Mar .
I did not see this but these photoes can make you appalled .
Someone should publish this in paper there to bring attention.

Photos are from 1st March and it must have been all cleared out by the time you were there. Glad you took back some memories than disgust (like I did).

mridula · Mar 30th, 2009, 14:31

Such an outrage! I was there in November 2008 and this feels like a different place.

Mar 4th, 2009, 02:10	#1
OrangeStreet In Utero Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 657	Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur - A report Dear All Jaigarh fort, as some of us would know, is one of the most spectacular forts in India. On a recent visit to Jaipur this weekend, I happened to go to jaigarh fort on 28th Feb 2009. The fort was closed however. I was told that fort had been booked for a marriage function and was hence closed for the day. Well, I went back on March 1st and the fort was indeed open. The plight of it though shivered me timbers. The entire grandesque cultural heritage looked like a ramshackled junkyard. I was very disappointed to see the litter all over, empty bottles of liquor, plates, cups and what not. I think it presents a very sorry picture of the Indian heritage to visiting tourists from india as well as abroad. I did not quite know how to protest and to convey my opinion. I did complain to the officials at the fort but I dont think they were bothered to listen and pay any heed. So the least I can do is to generate some awareness through IndiaMike and make sure we all can strive to create an apt image of Rajasthan. I strongly believe we shall protest such rentals of heritage and cultural property for personal use. Please have a look at the images. I'm totally disgusted at the moment. Link - http://picasaweb.google.com/renegade.punk/JaigarhFort# Thanks OS Last edited by OrangeStreet : Mar 4th, 2009 at 21:33.

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delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	Have they even come down to such things like letting out these beautiful places for marriages.........? Pathetic.............. __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,586	Such an outrage! I was there in November 2008 and this feels like a different place. __________________ Mridula Travel Tales from India

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InisVitre Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Polska Posts: 12	To be honest, I don't find it much surprising. This sort of heritage rental is common all over the world. I can even understand monetary reasons behind it. From the other side some crazy students' parties can leave less filth. It's very sad that people who can afford to rent such place, can't respect its cultural and historical values. During my last visit, two weeks back, Jaigarh was clean and quite well kept, so I hope it was just an incident.