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    Set betwixt the Thar Desert region of the Jaiselmer district, Pokhran is surrounded by five lofty salt rocks. Pokhran means “the place of five mirages”. This barren piece of land is famous as a place where India conducted its series of nuclear tests. Ironically code-named ‘The Buddha Smiles’, Pokhran came in to limelight with the first nuclear test conducted here on 18 May 1974. Pokhran has some interesting mythological legends related to it. It is believed that Lord Rama once fitted his bow with a powerful arrow, which gave out immense heat in order to dry up the seas of Sri Lanka. Instead of hitting it in to the sea, he fired the bow into the mythical river Saraswati that used to flow here. Consequently, the river dried up and was replaced by the barren desert. Pokhran is dotted with countless Maheshwari havelis, amazing cenotaphs and many unknown historical monuments that reminds of the lavish lifestyle of royal families of Pokhran

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    Best Time to Visit
    October to March

    What to Buy
    Painted mud potteries, handicrafts

    Fairs and Festivals
    Ramdeora fair (August and February)

    Places of Interest

    Pokhran Fort (Balagarh)
    Constructed by the Marwar Thakur (local chieftain) Rao Maldeo, The yellow sandstone fort is over four centuries old. It is built with the remnants of an age-old fort called Satelmer Fort. The exquisite palaces of the fort are adorned with latticed screens and delicately feminine arches. Phool Niwas, the Rani Mahal, Mangal Niwas and the Hawa Mahal are the famous palaces of Pokhran fort out of which some have now been converted in to a heritage hotel.

    The fort has innumerable wells, grain stores and a beautiful dining hall that was built in the second half of the 19th century. The large courtyard of the fort also houses a small temple dedicated to goddess Durga.

    Pokhran Museum
    The tiny Pokhran Museun is located inside the premises of the majestic Pokhran fort. It houses an assortment of paintings, pottery, weapons and many personal antiquities of royal families.

    Ram Deo Temple
    Built in the honor of Baba Ramdeo, the temple is located in a small village named Ramdevra, which is 12km to the north of Pokhran. Baba Ramdeo was a Tanwar Rajput and a saint with miraculous powers who took Samadhi in1458 AD. According to a legend, five Pirs from Mecca came here to test his powers. After being convinced, they paid homage to Baba Ram Deo. Since then he is worshipped by Muslims as Ram Shah Pir and by Hindus as an incarnation on Lord Krishna.

    Cenotaphs
    These exquisitely carved structures were erected in the memory of kings, wealthy merchants and sometimes queens too, especially when they have immortalized themselves by committing sati. Built with the deep red sandstone, chattris have a series of pillars on a raised platform topped with a huge dome.

    How to get there

    By Air: The nearest airport is at Jodhpur, which is 172km away.

    By Rail:The closest railhead is Jodhpur that connects all major cities of the country.

    By Road: Pokhran is well connected to Jodhpur and other major cities of Rajasthan by an extensive network of roads.
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