Nabha  House

Visit to holy place is always inspired to know more about the history of that particular location. Kuruskhetra, near to Delhi, is situated at the state of Haryana. Though famous for religious point ., so many pilgrims visited through out the year to take holy dip at Brahmosarovar. The known fact about that place is  famous for the Mahabharata War between Kauravs and Pandavs, Kuruskhetra is attracted tourists for so many other monuments which are situated within the very short premises .

 

At the time of every festival, crowd gathered for so many reasons. The purpose may be different but the existence of numerous temples and ponds creates a question inside mind to know in details about all.My attention fell on one of the protected Monument which is situated opposite of Sannihit Sarover of Kuruskhetra that Monument named as NABHA HOUSE.

 

I entered  for taking few snaps of that Monument and the interest increased soon after reaching within the Hall . Only the presence of  two guards at the entrance gate did not give much chance to know in details but the architectural beauty  is quite different. Open halls are there along with arches and aesthetically curved windows shows the influence of Mughal Art . The Three stories structure building was built by red stand stone, woods glasses etc. But, Overall the structure has influenced by the Rajputana  style of architecture also. I moved from one corridor to another to see the splendid beauty of the structure. Open windows are there at the outer line but the arches at the hall are looking very attractive. Too much open rooms creates a different style for the exceptional  structure of the monument.

 

I searched a lot to know more about it. Hira Singh was built this House for the purpose of resting place for pilgrims who were coming at the time of festival. He was considered as the eminent ruler of Nabha.They were the decedents of Bhattis of Rajasthan later they settled at Punjab.During Mughal Rules they prominently ruled their areas under great achievement.Thats why Hira Singh gave more grandness to art and culture. The Rajasthani art was influenced a lot on the work whatever he built under his rule.

 

Initially, Nabha House was used by the proletariat class later it was gradually used by the common people who came to Kuruskhetra  for pilgrimage point of view.On the eve of Eclipse days many Hindus gather to take a dip or bath at this Sannihit Sarovar.One specific feature of this House is that it does have a Brahma Temple on its top. Because, the architecture of the building is a Rajput architect, who gave few finishing touches in the Rajputana style which is similar to the Hindu model.

 

I roamed within the complex and spelled bound  for such a structure even at the land of Mahabharat. One must not missed this extraordinary monument which is the pride of India ,stand at the heart of Kuruskhetra.