Kaman
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Kaman is a town and block headquarters (sub division) and municipality in the Bharatpur district
in Rajasthan state, India
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, Kaman had a population of 72,777. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Kaman has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 44%. In Kaman, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.The boundary of Kaman tehsil are touched with Deeg, Nagar and Pahari tehsil of Bharatpur district and State boarder is touched with Kosi in U.P. Boarder and Punhana tehsil in Haryana state
Kaman is a very old town, situated in the north of Bharatpur.It has important historical background. It is considered to be a very old and sacred town of Hindus as it forms a part of (Braj) or (Brij) area where Lord Krishna spent his early life. It is also known as Kamawan. Its former name is said to have been Brahmapur, but Raja Kamsen the maternal grand father of Krishna changed it to Kaman after his own name. Kaman is the short name of Kadambawana for numerous Kadamba Trees are found here. It is a place of Pilgrimage, Annually visited by a large number of [Vaishnava] in the month of Bhadon as a part of Vanyatra. The remains of a Masjid consisting of 84 pillars, named 'Chourasi Khamaba’ still exist here. None of these pillars is without ornament and some are very highly decorated.Many Indian languages have been carved out on the red coloured wall stones in the monument.On the top of the arch of main entrance gate many verses of HOLY QUR'AN have been carved out.It is interesting that the whole structure was built up without using cement and clay. all pillars have been joined to each other. in the middle in the front wall there is Mehrab (middle arch)where IMAM (RELIGIOUS LEADER)to address the people during Juma(Friday prayer).Kaman also has 84 kunds (ponds) many of them have been lost their existence. Kaman has long been under the rule of king [Jaipur] but was conquered and annexed by Maharaja jawahar Singh. Some palaces of Jaipur Chiefs still exist here. Maharaja Jai Singh took the idols of Madan Mohanji and Gokul Chandramanji to his newly built city of Jaipur
but due to some reasons the idols were brought back to Kaman after a short stay at Bikaner.A fair also held in rainy season called as "Parikrama Mela" or 'Parkamma' at the higher ground of 'Cheel Mahal'(Eagle palace). The palace was called 'Cheel Mahal' due to its elevation.Spelling,
Located north of Bharatpur is the small town of Kaman. It is believed to be a very sacred town for the Hindus as it belongs to the Braj area where Lord Krishna is believed to have resided. Previously known as Brahampore, the name was changed by Raja Kama Sen, Lord Krishna’s grandfather. It is named after the many kadambha trees in the area.
Maharaja Jai Singh took the idols of Madan Mohanji and Gokul Chandraman to his newly built city of Jaipur but due to some reasons the idols were brought back to Kaman after a short stay at Bikaner. Its former name is believed to have been Brahampore, but Raja Kama Sen, the maternal grand father of Krishna changed it to Kaman.
Kaman is the short name of Kadambawana for numerous Kadhamba Trees are found here. It is a place of Pilgrimage. Annually this place is thronged by a large number of Vaishnava in the month of Bhadon as a part of Banyatra .The remains of a monument consisting of 84 pillars, named Chourasi Khamaba’ still exist here. None of these pillars is without ornament and some are even very highly decorated.
Kaman is a small town known for several prominent temples of Rajasthan and a key halt of travelers. Along with numerous significant temples as Govindaji Temple, Vimala Kunda and Kameswara Mahadeva Siva Temple of Kaman, Chaurasi Khamba is the renowned temple known for its significance and magnitude. Sited a little west of the town Chaurasi Khamba temple is regarded as the prime means of attraction of Rajasthan. This architecturally beautiful building, Chaurasi Khamba has thus left its mark in travel and tourism of Bharatpur.
Eighty-four ancient beautifully carved pillars has carefully festooned the monument and thus obtained the name Chaurasi Khamba temple. Resembled with the monument at Gokula, Chaurasi Khamba is successfully grabbing the tourist to unfurl and explore its architecturally carved pillars. This place is believed as the renowned spot of Nanda Maharaja. The monument is also visited for its significance of having the abode of Pandava Brothers during their 14-years exile.
the nearest relway station is kosi-kalan 25 km from it.other major junction near to kaman are bharatpur and mathura.
Bharatpur district
Bharatpur District is a district of Rajasthan state in western India. The town of Bharatpur is the district headquarters.-History:When Bharatpur was a princely state, it was the only political entity ever to have a Chartreuse colored flag.-Demographics:...
in Rajasthan state, India
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Geography
Kaman is located at 27.65°N 77.27°E. It has an average elevation of 189 metres (620 feet). It is bordered by two states (Haryana and U.P.) on the West and North respectively. At the village of Nonera the borders of Haryana and U.P. meet and create a triangular pattern. Important and large villages include : Bilang, Bolkhera, Jurehra, Bilond, Indrauli, Akata, Lewda, Somka, Sehsan, Sablana, Birar, Dhamari, Satwas, Anchwara, Amrooka, Garh Ajan, Moosepur, Luhesar, Pai, Bmni, Nonera, Khedli Gumani (Khedi Nogaiyan), Unchera, Bhandara, Tayra, Gurira, Ladlaka, Gundgaon, Angarawali, Gamdi (famous for tatloo), Sonokhar, and many other small villages.Demographics
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, Kaman had a population of 72,777. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Kaman has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 44%. In Kaman, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.The boundary of Kaman tehsil are touched with Deeg, Nagar and Pahari tehsil of Bharatpur district and State boarder is touched with Kosi in U.P. Boarder and Punhana tehsil in Haryana state
History
Jaipur
Jaipur , also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million....
but due to some reasons the idols were brought back to Kaman after a short stay at Bikaner.A fair also held in rainy season called as "Parikrama Mela" or 'Parkamma' at the higher ground of 'Cheel Mahal'(Eagle palace). The palace was called 'Cheel Mahal' due to its elevation.Spelling,
Located north of Bharatpur is the small town of Kaman. It is believed to be a very sacred town for the Hindus as it belongs to the Braj area where Lord Krishna is believed to have resided. Previously known as Brahampore, the name was changed by Raja Kama Sen, Lord Krishna’s grandfather. It is named after the many kadambha trees in the area.
Maharaja Jai Singh took the idols of Madan Mohanji and Gokul Chandraman to his newly built city of Jaipur but due to some reasons the idols were brought back to Kaman after a short stay at Bikaner. Its former name is believed to have been Brahampore, but Raja Kama Sen, the maternal grand father of Krishna changed it to Kaman.
Kaman is the short name of Kadambawana for numerous Kadhamba Trees are found here. It is a place of Pilgrimage. Annually this place is thronged by a large number of Vaishnava in the month of Bhadon as a part of Banyatra .The remains of a monument consisting of 84 pillars, named Chourasi Khamaba’ still exist here. None of these pillars is without ornament and some are even very highly decorated.
Kaman is a small town known for several prominent temples of Rajasthan and a key halt of travelers. Along with numerous significant temples as Govindaji Temple, Vimala Kunda and Kameswara Mahadeva Siva Temple of Kaman, Chaurasi Khamba is the renowned temple known for its significance and magnitude. Sited a little west of the town Chaurasi Khamba temple is regarded as the prime means of attraction of Rajasthan. This architecturally beautiful building, Chaurasi Khamba has thus left its mark in travel and tourism of Bharatpur.
Eighty-four ancient beautifully carved pillars has carefully festooned the monument and thus obtained the name Chaurasi Khamba temple. Resembled with the monument at Gokula, Chaurasi Khamba is successfully grabbing the tourist to unfurl and explore its architecturally carved pillars. This place is believed as the renowned spot of Nanda Maharaja. The monument is also visited for its significance of having the abode of Pandava Brothers during their 14-years exile.
Transport
Kaman is well connected to bharatpur,alwar,jaipur,delhi,faridabad,gurgaon,ambala,panipat,chandigarh and many other major cities of north-west India by roads.you can buses ot rajasthan roadways at regular intervels to these cities from kaman,the nearest relway station is kosi-kalan 25 km from it.other major junction near to kaman are bharatpur and mathura.