Updated May 12th, 2020 at 18:59 IST
Jodhpur's Foundation Day: Netizens share captivating pictures of the 'Blue City'
Established by Rao Jodha in the year 1459 AD the photo features the historical capital of the Kingdom of Marwar, Jodhpur, illuminated with lights.
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A post featuring the famous "Blue City" commemorating Jodhpur's Foundation Day on Twitter has led users to share a string of captivating photos of City's historical sites on social media. Shared by Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Bhagirath Manda, the photograph featured the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Marwar decorated with lights that marked the historic occasion.
With over 548 likes, the tweet is being widely shared across social media as users commented on the thread with pictures of popular buildings such as the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, the Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur fort foothill, a National Geological Monument of the city.
On this day in 1459 our beloved city Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodha, historically the capital of the Kingdom of Marwar.
— Dr Bhagirath Manda IRS (@DrBhageerathIRS)
Popularly known as Sun City, Blue City and the Gateway of Thar Desert.
Share some pics/ knowledge about Jodhpur, as today is #JodhpurFoundationDay. PC-Net pic.twitter.com/lkKxQhkN5s
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Exploring the "The Sun City"
“Indigo Coloured houses just close to fort Mehrangarh were once used for a symbolic representation for the houses of Rajpurohits and upper caste people. The same is now has a unique ID and gives it name Blue City,” wrote a user. He further added, “Toorji Ka Jhalra That is close to Iconic clock tower is one of the 6 step wells of Rajasthan after which postal tickets are launched. The stepwell was once used as a freshwater reservoir,” while sharing a mystical picture of the site.
In the setting sun! pic.twitter.com/P37trF0Qzf
— Shailendra Singh, IFS (@s_singh_ifs)
Jodhpur is famous for its Blue City view from the Mehrangarh fort . Just so unique & amazing .. pic.twitter.com/yzPMiixqCj
— Nisha rai (@nisharai_ggc)
Clicked this from Mehrangarh.
— Sachin Shastri (@sachinshastri23)
Wishes to everyone on Jodhpur's 562nd Foundation Day. pic.twitter.com/1HVH7tnmV8
Beats of dholak 👌 ....& lyrics 😆😆😆😆 pic.twitter.com/ecksPYMof2
— Pooja Raka Nagar (@PoojaRaka)
— Dr.Deepa Sharma (@deepadoc)
Beautiful Ghanta Ghar at night and the crowded market one should not miss .. of course Arora Chat Bhandar and it’s famous Lassi too with variety of chats .. The warmth of moustache Man U just cannot miss .. pic.twitter.com/MSE9eOiprj
— Nisha rai (@nisharai_ggc)
— anandvardhan (@anandvardhant)
Sharing some Pics from my last years visit to Mehrangarh Jodhpur. I loved this place.😍👍👍👍👍😻😻
— Harsh Chandak (@chandakjh)
561 ve Jodhpur Sthapana Diwas ki aap sabhi ko Badhai pic.twitter.com/SwaapVZ4Cp
Wishing a Happy 562nd birthday to Jodhpur.
— Anand Dave (@ananddave1995)
Here it is a thread about Jodhpur.. #jodhpur #JodhpurFoundationDay pic.twitter.com/PQH2c3jloc
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Published May 12th, 2020 at 18:58 IST