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Kota City the third most populous city in Rajasthan, lies alongside the banks of River Chambal, the only perennial river in Rajasthan. Locals and tourists visit the river shores for watching crocodiles, sighting birds and for boat riding in general. Kota is famous for its thriving coaching culture for IIT-JEE and Medical entrance preparations and every year more than four lakh students visit and live in the city. Not many cities witness such influx of students every year and this has earned the city various names such as Education City of India and Coaching Capital of India.
It is also considered to be the second most livable city in Rajasthan after Jaipur and is becoming an industrial hub with numerous power plants in and around the city. The sturdy and dark Green coloured eponymous Kota stone also comes from the city and is traded all across the country for building projects of all kinds.
Kota has also contributed to the rich fabric heritage of India with its trademark Kota Doriya (where Dora means thread) fabric which is known for its delicate, translucent thread weaving pattern, thus giving the textile its name. Apart from a flourishing industrial scene, the city also offers a glimpse of history in the form of palaces and a flash of nature in the form of various gardens, the most famous being Chambal Udhyan.
Dussehra is one of the prime festivals of Rajasthan and is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur in Kota. The festival commemorates the 9 day battle between Rama, the Divine king and Ravana, a demon. On the 10th day is called the Vijaya Dashami or the 'Day Of Victory'. Ram Lila enactments of this epic battle and other devotional programs are organized all through this period.
The main attractions of the city of Kota are:
- Kota Fort
- Chambal Garden
- Maharao Madho Singh Museum
- The Government Museum
- Jag Mandir- Kishore Sagar
- Haveli Of Devtaji
- Kota Barrage
- Kansua Temple
- Bhitria Kund
- Adhar Shila Budh Singh Bafna Haveli
- Yatayat Park
History of Kota
Kota has a long tale to tell about its past. Being ruled by various kings over the centuries it has a blend of culture and its history dates back to 12th century A.D. the time when Rao Deva, the Hada Chieftain, won over the region and founded the kingdoms of Bundi and Hadoti. During the early years in the 17th century AD, Rao Ratan Singh, the erstwhile ruler of Bundi carved out the principality of Kota and gifted it to his son Madho Singh. Since that time Kota, one of the important landmarks of Rajasthan became a seal of bravery and traditions. Caves dating back to prehistoric times, artistic paintings, opulent forts and the mighty river Chambal flowing from the Vindhyas are still things to be boasted about. Situated on the eastern bank of river Chambal Kota has always been a vital trading route to Gujrat and Delhi from Rajasthan.
Though Kota is now a seat of modernization with businesses like chemicals, synthetic fibres, fertilizers, tyre cord and even sophisticated instruments expanding all around, but it still has not lost its old world charm and traditions.
Geography of Kota
The city of Kota lies along the eastern bank of river Chambal in southern Rajasthan. It ranks third largest among the cities in the state after the state capital Jaipur and the famous city of Jodhpur. Its geographical coordinates are 25.18° N 75.83°E. It stretches over an area of 12,436 km2 which amounts to about 3.63 % of the total land covered by the state of Rajasthan.
The average elevation of the city is 271 metres or 889 ft. To its north and North West the district is bound by Sawai Madhopur, Tonk and the Bundi districts. The river Chambal separates these districts from Kota, forming a natural border line. The district of Kota is home to sand stone, Kota stone, Kota Saris, delicious kachori, and famous coaching centres.
Popular Cities Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms of the area covered. A number of vibrant cities in Rajasthan and a fair share of the Great Indian Desert make the royal state so enchanting. Ranking as one of the world’s leading international tourist destinations, the state lures tourists from far and near throughout the year. A culturally and traditionally rich state of India, Rajasthan also comprises towns and villages. Thus, the true essence of ‘Land of the Kings’ can only be experienced by planning a tour to Rajasthan.
