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SURAJ KUND

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MBA-GENERAL

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INTRODUCTION Surajkund is located at Surajkund village, Faridabad

district, Haryana

Surajkund is an ancient reservoir of the 10th century,

Literal meaning is 'Lake of theSun

Built in the backdrop of the Aravalli hills with an

amphitheatre shaped embankment constructed insemi-circular form

Built by the Tomarking Suraj Pal of Tomar dynasty inthe 10th century. Tomar was a sun worshipper andhe had therefore built a Sun temple on its westernbank

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TOPOGRAPHY is located near the Surajkund village between the

villages of Baharpur and Lakkarpur in Faridabaddistrict of Haryan

The stratigraphy in the area is considered to consistof reddish rocks and scrub and has the luxurianceof the Stone Age progression

The Stone Age relics comprise Microliths and lowerPaleolithics

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HISTORY

The Tomarkings who initially lived near the Aravallihills shifted to the Surajkund area nearLal Kot

Lal Kot was renamed as Qila Rai Pithora, afterPrithviRaj Chauhan

Some historians also claim that it was named after

King Surajpal himself who built it

It is also said that SurajPal built this lake for hisdaughter

During the Tughlaq Dynasty rule of Feroz Shah

Tughlaq , the reservoir was refurbished by rebuildingthe steps and terraces with stones in lime mortar

On the western bank of the reservoir, a garhi (cavelike structure) was built close to the ancient site ofthe Sun temple.[1]

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Contd. It is in the form of a segment (semi circular) with the

chord on its west side

Another theory for the name 'Suraj' suffixed to thekund (lake) is that it was named after the SunTemple that existed on the east side of the lake

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STRUCTURE The reservoir has been built in the shape of the rising

sun with an eastward arc

It is enclosed within a steep embankment made insemi-circular shape made of stepped stones

Rain fall was intercepted here to create a reservoirof 130 m (427 ft) diameter to meet the watershortage in Delhi

It has an area of 40 ha (99 acres)

In the past it was the hunting forest resort

The tank underwent major repairs in the 1920sduring the British times

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A panoramic view of the entire Surjakund lake during the dry season

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SURAJKUND MELA Launch of the Surajkund Crafts Mela in 1981

Celebrated during 1st to 15th February atinternational level

The fortnight long fair celebrates the rhythms of folktheatre

Celebrates the finest handlooms and handicraftstraditions of country

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The Dazzling Spectacle Beneath thatched roof platforms, master crafts

persons display the finest of handlooms andhandicrafts

The prices are relatively low compared to emporia

Shops at the Mela bustle with the brilliance of mirror

encasing embroidery, delicate lace work, folkmotifs on terracotta forms, metal and cane-ware,the tinkle of bangles, shimmer of iridescent silks andthe jingle of toys and trinkets

Fan shaped open-air-theatre is named 'Natyashala Folk dances and musical evenings are held

throughout the fortnight

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The Irresistible Cuisine

A mini food festival

Popular food traditions arrive from Punjab andSouth Indian delicacies , Chinese and snack foods

Special stall of the traditional foods and sweetmeats of the theme state

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Artistically Dexterous Crafts

Wood and cane craft work from Punjab

Rosewood carving, sandalwood from South India

'Chikri' woodcraft of Kashmir

fine cane craft from West Bengal and North Easternstates

'Sholapith' and 'Shital Patti' work from Assam andWest Bengal

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Contd. In embroidery:

The Phulkari of Punjab

The 'Banjara' and 'Bunni' embroidery of Gujarat and

Rajasthan The 'Kantha' traditions from West Bengal and Tripura

Lace and crochet from Goa

The 'Suzni' of Kashmir and mirror encasing work

The traditional 'Chikan' work of Lucknow delight

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Contd. Floor covering :

The 'Namda' and carpet of Kashmir

The 'Punja Durrie' of Haryana and Punjab

The woollen druggets of Mirzapur Coir and rag carpets of south India fascinate the

visitors

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Contd. Oxidized jewellery

Seashell decorations and agate stone work delightas also the delicate gold work

Chunky silver jewellery Toys in wood and cane, ply and mud make the

young thrill with joy

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Contd. The fascinating 'Phad' paintings of Rajasthan

The 'Kalamkari' of Andhra and Karnataka

Temple paintings of Orissa

'Madhubani' of Bihar are also on display In the metal section:

Tribal 'Dhora' work

Classical South Indian metal work

Glittering brassware, bell metal and iron craftdelight collectors

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