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ABOUT BARI
Bari is a city and a municipality
in Dholpur district in the state of Rajasthan,
India. Bari came into existence as a Pargana
of [princely state] of Dholpur during the rule
of Rana Ram Singh of Dholpur (born 1883, died 1911).
He was the Jat ruler of the princely state
Geography :
Bari is located at Latitude: 26°38'58.77"N and Longitude
: 77°37'2.58"E Tourist attractions
The prime tourist attractions in Bari are
Talab e shahi:
Talab-E-Shahi is situated five kilometres from Bari town,
on the bank of a beautiful lake. Nearby Talab e shahi The
Khanpur Mahal is situated, Khanpur Mahal was a pavilioned
palace built for Shah Jahan but never occupied.at present
this building is head quarter of Bari area RAC(police).
Dholpur was famous for its natural beauty, dense forests
and ample games that attracted the royal princes regularly
visiting this region during Mughal period. According to
“Humayunnama” Babar once took all his wives and consorts
to Dholpur on the death of his son Anwar Mirza for a change.
Not only that, the beauty of Dholpur fascinated Akbar so
much that he constructed the palaces at Khanpur on the banks
of Talab-shahi near Bari. The lake and the palace were built
in 1617 A.D. as a shooting lodge for Prince Shah Jahan. The
palace and the lake were later maintained by the ruler of
dholpur.
Ram sagar and Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary :
Spread about 60sq km area, Van Vihar sanctuary is divided into
two parts Van Vihar and Ramsagar. There are two separate wildlife
sanctuaries. Vanvihar is situated on Vindhyan plateau and is
inhabited by animals like Sambar (deer), Chital, blue bull,
wild bear hyena and leopard. The sanctuary is surrounded by
Dhok and Khair trees.
It is believed that Maharajah Udaibhan Singh of Dholpur had
a great liking for the wild animals of Van Vihar. He used to
hand feed not only the deer and antelopes in the reserve but
also animals like foxes, jackals and birds. There is an old
forest rest house in Van Vihar. It was initially built by the
rulers of Dholpur. Ramsagar part of the sanctuary has Ramsagar
Lake. The lake is very nice and supports rich aquatic life
including fresh water crocodiles and a number of species of
fishes and Local and Migratory birds.
The Dholpur-Bari Train
DBLR Train :
The Dholpur-Bari Light Railway (DBLR) was a 2' 6" narrow gauge
line(among 23 notable narrow gauge railways). Previously owned
and managed by the Dholpur Durbar. The line ran from its junct
_ion at Dholpur, which is on from Jhansi to Agra route. Its ca
_rriages are longer than Indian (narrow gauge) standard,having
been built in Dholpur by the railway and still bearing proudly
polished Dholpur-Bari,or Dholpur State or even Central Railway
builder’s plates. Behind windows that are half sunshade and
half glass,the slat seats and solid luggage racks of these cars
were arranged in open compartments. Such carriages provided half
the distinctive Dholpur look of the train; Bari is the chief
town on the line, and the place where all the trains waites for
some time, and crosses morning and evening. Here one could take
tea, watch the small, creaking wooden ferries wheel in the park
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Bhuteswar temple :
This is a famous and Holy temple of lord Shiva, on the bank of
Parvati river, 10 km from Bari, on the Bari-Baseri road. This
is very old temple of Bari Baseri Area, thousands of people
visit this temple every month, there are regular picnic and
feast (bhoj) programmes organized regularly, On the opposite
riverbank stands the Panchmukhi Hanuman temple.
Sant Nagar :
Shri Param Hans Advait Mat Sant Nagar is a Hindu temple.
Advait Mat was a cluster of movements in northern India
that perceive themselves to be originating from Totapuri
in the 18th century.SHRI PARAMHANS ADVAIT MATH made its
advent over a hundred years ago to spread and preach Truth
ideals of Bhakti, Karam-Yoga, and spiritual knowledge.
This is a very peaceful and disciplined temple where all
saints (Sadhu, Mahatma) produce their food vegetable and
milk by self management(Karmayoga), in temple land which
is surrounded by large boundary wall,they are independent
by economy. There is very nice garden and temple inside
the boundary, the temple is opened for visit from 8Am to
5Pm on regular interval for general public,This temple
Provides social services by a chritable hospital free of
cost to poor citizens.
Dhamoye :
This is A waterfall in Sarmathura region,Placed a distance
of 35 kilometer from bari. It is the attractive tourist
destination in whole district. It is visible in rainy
season [July–September]. Besides this, Damoye has a long
and green forest range with wild animals. Tiger Mohan from
Ranthambore National Park,whenever escapes from Ranthambhor
likes the forest territory of Dhamoh and van vihar in Dholpur.
Demographics :
At the 2001 India census,Bari had a population of 50,475.
Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%.
Bari had an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national
average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate.
20% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Top Tourist Places in BARI recommended by travellers
1. Talab-E-Shahi
2. Ram sagar
3. Van Vihar
4. Bhuteswar temple
5. Sant Nagar
6. Khanpur Mahal
7. dhamoye waterfall
PHOTO OF BARI
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