Wednesday, January 9, 2019

"Barandari Garden Patiala,"

"Barandari Garden Patiala," 5 min (1.8 km) via Rajbaha Rd(from Patiala)
Baradari Gardens, laid down encircling the legendary Rajindera Kothi (Baradari Kothi) is an arresting and bewitching Arcadia clogged with immeasurable and unfathomable nature pulchritude.
This photographic and panoramic garden is christened after the Grand Baradari enclosed by the Rajindera Kothi.
Positioned in the northern Old Patiala near the Sheranwala Gate, Baradari Gardens was landscaped during the governance of Maharaja Rajindra Singh in later half of 19th century.
This extravagant garden is remarkable for its rich collection of rare shrubs and trees.Maharaja Rajindra Singh was a lover of nature and beauty. He collected the rare varieties of saplings, floral plants, shrubs and fruit trees from every corner of the country and cultivated them in this garden.A cricket stadium and a skating rink were also set up in the Baradari Gardens by the Maharaja.Today the Baradari Gardens house a wonderful statue of Maharaja Rajindra Singh sculpted out of marble.A Fern House and a Rock Garden are also established in the Baradari Gardens.The importance Baradari garden can be ascertained from its name.
This name was formed with two words of Punjabi Bara and Dar. Bara stands for twelve and dar stands for doors.It means garden with twelve entrances.It was built in a mughal style in 1876 by Rajinder singh. Baradari gardens are in the north of Patiala city.It is situated in the outer part of Sheranwala Gate. Baradari gardens were constructed near the Baradari palace.Baradari palace was a residence of Emperor Rajinder Singh. He brought rare species of trees and flowers from different places and planted them in this.The big fruit trees the Fern House and the Rock Garden shows his interest towards nature. Another name of Rajinder Kothi is Baradari Kothi because it is situated near the Baradari Garden.
Today, the Baradari Palace is a warehouse of important historical documents.At Baradari garden you can see the very old and different kinds of trees planted here. A number of bats can be seen here on the trees. There is also a Govt. nursery, where a lot of kind of flowers are planted. This is the best place for having a walk.Length of visit: 2-3hrs.Best Time: During Sunrise.Famous for:Gardens.Entry:free.
Best Visited With-Group, Solo, Couple, Family
Allowed-Footwear, Camera, Video

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