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Bada Bagh (Big Garden)

Distance : 5km from Jaisalmer

¤ Main Attractions of the Bagh


Bada Bagh which literally means ‘Big Garden’ is located on the Ramgarh road. It was commissioned by Maharawal Jait Singh in the early 16th century and completed by his son Lunakaran after his death. The site itself consists of a tank, a dam and a garden. Nearby you will find the Govardhan Stambh (pillar) on which are engraved the names of the dam and the water tank which are called the Jait Bandh and the Jaitsar respectively, dedicated to the man who constructed them. The Jait Bandh is a colossal structure, about 1,200 feet in length and 350 feet in width and built out of solid blocks of stone, as are the stepwells.


¤ The Magnificent Drainage System

The interesting feature of the dam is the five tier drainage system which is known locally as Bhanvaria, spanned by a bridge.The split-level drains ensure that when the tank fills up there is a natural outflow of water which minimises the risk of flooding. The drains on the other side are called Ramnal. The piece de resistance of Bada Bagh is the Shrine of Bhaironji believed to be a folk manifestation of Lord Shiva The popular image depicting him with his legendary dog is worshipped all over Rajasthan and is particularly visited by childless or infertile women who make offerings to him of their kanchlis (corsets).


¤ Cenotaph Attractions

On the nearby hill lie the imperial chhatris or cenotaphs of the rulers – a tribute to the valourous Bhatti dynasty. The oldest among them are the cenotaphs of Maharawal Jait Singh and his predecessor Devidas who reigned from 1470-1506. The newest cenotaph is that of Jawahar Singh who was Maharawal at the time of Indian independence. Jawahar Singh’s chhatri was left incomplete as his son died within a year of his accession to the throne which was considered a bad omen by the family. From then on the practice of building a valedictory memorial to the ruling clan has been discontinued.


¤ Maharawal Bairisal's Chhatri

One of the more notable monuments till recently at Bada Bagh was Maharawal Bairisal’s chhatri (reigned 1863-1901) until it collapsed. Each chhatri contains inscribed tablets and a statue of the Maharawal on a horse along with his queen standing nearby. The size of the chhatris is indicative of the individual’s status, with the king’s memorial obviously larger than any of his brothers. If a maharaja and his maharani are depicted together on a tablet it indicates that she committed sati on the death of her husband, while smaller tablets depicting women are usually of their concubines called paswans. The memorials represent an amalgam of the Paliwal, Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture and Badi Bagh is the typical oasis in the desert.


¤ Grove of Mango Trees

Bada Bagh also contains a rare sight for sun-burnt Jaisalmer – a grove of mango trees with Kanwar Pada being the most notable of the gardens.