Churu history

Churu lies in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India. Founded in 1620 AD Churu, a chieftain of the Jats (an agricultural people of northern India), the city has a hospital and an affiliated college of University of Rajasthan. Churu district (16,829 sq km) includes a semi-arid sandy plain, watered only by the Katli River in the northeast. The rolling sand dunes in the neighborhood southwest of Bagar tract, where the rearing of sheep, cattle and camels is extensive. Bajra (pearl millet), gram and pulses are the main crops gypsum deposits are worked.

History of Churu:

In history, the city has Churu witnessed many downfalls, as Thakur of Churu was an ambitious person. Originally trading classes of the city was good, as trade flourished well there. Gradually Thakur of Churu, Thakur Sher Singh incurring heavy taxes on traders, forcing them to relocate to Sikar. Later Thakur Sher Singh revolted against the Maharaja of Bikaner, but it failed. Later he had to commit suicide, and the town came under direct rich Bikaner. King of Bikaner later convinced the traders to return to the city because the city was in a ruined state. Apart from this story of rise and fall of various rulers, Churu has also seen some love stories that went out to get the icon for future generations. The love story of Dhola and Maru and the Sassi and Punnu is still very popular among people.

Places in Churu:

Salasar Balaji:

Salasar Balaji is a religious place for fans of Lord Hanuman. It is situated in Churu district of Rajasthan. Salasar Dham attracts innumerable Indian worshipers throughout the year. On Chaitra Purnima and Ashvin Purnima large fairs are organized every year in which more than 6 to 7 lakhs of people gather here to pay their homage to the deity. Hanuman sewa Samiti looks after the management of temple fairs. There are many Dharamshala to stay and restaurants to eat. Sri Hanuman Temple is located right in the middle of Salasar town.

Location:

Salasar city is part of Churu district in Rajasthan and is situated on the Jaipur - Bikaner highway. It is at a distance of 57 km from Sikar, 24 km from Sujangarh and 30 kilometers from Laxmangarh. Salasar town is under the jurisdiction Sujangarh Panchayat Samiti and is well connected with Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner by regular bus service operated by the Rajasthan State Road Transport Committee. Indian Airlines and Jet Air fly to Jaipur from where Salasar is 3.5 hours drive through a taxi or a bus. Sujangarh, Sikar, Didwana, Jaipur and Ratangarh is the nearest rail heads of Salasar Balaji. This city is about 170 kilometers from the town Pilani which hosts the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. The road from Delhi to Pilani are very good, and Balaji is often accessed via this route by people approaching from the direction of Delhi.

History of Salasar Balaji:

Saturday, Shravan Shukla-Navami-Album 1811, a miracle happened. A Ginthala-Jat farmer of village Asota in Nagaur district in Rajasthan was plowing his field. Suddenly the plow was hit by some stony thing and a resonating sound was created. He was dug out of the ground on the spot and found an idol covered with sand. His wife reached there with his lunch. The farmer showed the idol to his wife. She cleaned up the idol with her Sari (dress). Idol was that of Balaji Lord Sri Hanuman. They bowed their heads with devotion and worship the Lord Balaji. This news about the presence of Lord Balaji spread in the village Asota immediately. The Thakur of Asota also heard the news. Balaji ordered him in his dream of sending idol to Salasar in Churu district. The same night, as a supporter of Lord Hanuman, Mohan Dasji Maharaj of Salasar as Lord Hanuman or Balaji in his dreams as well. Lord Balaji told him about the idol Asota. He immediately sent a message to the Thakur of Asota. The Thakur was surprised to discover that Mohandasji knew minor details without coming to Asota. True, it happens by the grace of Almighty God Balaji. Idol was sent to Salasar and inaugurated at the place known as Salasar Dham days.

Surana Haveli:

A group of beautiful painted haveli’s built by two prominent Oswal Jain merchant families, Kothari and Surana clans. Among them are 'Malji Ka Kamra' (Malji's Haveli), an exotic butt extravagaza built by Malaji Kothari around 1925 and the massive Surana Double Haveli, said to boast 1111 windows and doors built in the 1870s.

Figures Chhapar:

Talchhapar Sanctuary is situated in Churu district of north-western Rajasthan and is famous for the endangered black buck. Other wild animals found in the sanctuary is chinkara fox, jungle cat rojra with many resident and migratory birds. It lies on the path of migratory consists of many birds, and therefore it is also popular with bird lovers. Talchhapar, actually a flat saline depression, has a unique ecosystem. Talchhapar area played a reservoir for the then Maharaja of Bikaner State and was declared a reserved area for the protection of wild animals and birds in years 1962nd Total area Talchhapar Sanctuary is 719 hectares. Sanctuary area is mostly covered with grass, with very few and scattered trees of Khejri, Salvadora, Ber, Ker and Neem. Principal grasses found in the area is Sewan, Doob, Dhaman Lampla, Lana and Moths, etc. The area contains a lush green look during the rainy season, but again dries up in summer.

The most spectacular migratory seen here is that the hen harriers. These birds pass through this area during the month of September in the different groups of men, women and immature. Montague's and marsh harriers are more common, while pale harrier and hen harrier found in smaller numbers. Besides these imperial eagle, tawny eagle, short-toed eagle, sparrow hawk are common here. These winter visitors can be seen sitting on the sand, mud or a bush on the lookout for gerbil and large insects. Hundreds of birds that pass through this place for a short stopover to feed themselves with fresh food in the form of insects. Kashmir rolls through during September and October, while the skylark, crested lark, ring dove, brown Dove and Blue Jay can be found throughout the year. Blue cheeks, bee-eaters, green bee-eaters are a common occurrence because it is their breeding ground. The black ibis often seen here. The most typical problem is that Miss cranes arriving in the first week of September and stay until March.

Climate Churu:

The Churu town lies at 26 ° 36'N 75 ° 27'E. This City show a maximum range of temperature in a given 12 months, and often appears in news for extreme temperatures in winters and summers, with the lowest rainfall. The recorded minimum and maximum temperatures -6 ° C (21 F) and 52 ° C (125 F), respectively.

Introduction to Churu:

By Air:

Nearest airport is Jaipur (189 km).

By train:

Churu district is served by meter wheelbase lines in northern and western railways. Total length of railways is 363 km.

By Road:

The district has good relations within and outside the state. National Highway No.11 (Agra-Bikaner) passes through the district.