Jabalpur :: The “ MARBLE ” City " BALANCED " By " NATURE " , “ TREMENDOUS ” Vegetation and “ BEAUTIFUL ” Weather
Pic - : The Sage “ JABALI ” from Arab and later Jabalpur
Jabalpur :: The “ MARBLE ” City with “ TREMENDOUS ” Vegetation and “
BEAUTIFUL ” Weather
There is a POEM about Jabalpur in Hindi which I'm jotting it here in English and it is - :
POEM-:
One of the most beautiful place which cannot go off from my
mind and from the breathe that I always inhale and exhale in the city of
Jabalpur.
That is and there is " ONE- WORLD-FAMOUS - MARVEL " in this city which is known to the world as CITY-OF-MARBLE and that is the BALANCING ROCK. Unless and until you see these BALANCING Rock at the entrance of Madam Mahal very near to the Netaji Subash Mediacal College you would NOT believe your eyes' about ythe same. Centuries together these ROCKS are stationed at that very place at Jabalpur and this could be TERMED as the MIRACLE-OF-THE-NATURE-OR-CREATION . This is the UNIQUENESS of this city names Jabalpur.
Pic - : The Balancing Rock
These rocks........ well if they and on the day, if they start rolling and falls, the villages and the localities situated near would VANISH but centuries to century and the passage of the time could not move these ROCKS at all and this makes the situation surprisingly very magical to think about the MAGIC of the nature that it has bestowed upon Jabalpur.
Pics- : The Rock at the EDGE hanging" BALANCED " on a PLAIN rock , which springs surprise
This was the city where I spent my life from July 18th
1972 when for the first time I landed in this city to be boarded for some times
in the “ NEELAM HOTEL ” opposite “ COFFEE HOUSE ” just near the end of the
KARAMCHAND CHOWK , and where from the eve of July 18th 1972 to April
30th 1976, I spend my the most youthful days to start with, where I
was moulded into a kind of a MAN that I have ever been. The first class that I attended at the C.C.B.H.S.S., Jabalpur was on July 19th 1972, and the last was the day and the date April 30th 1976 when my connection with that School was chopped off as I had passed out my H.Sc exams .
Pic - : The " EMBLEM " , the actual edifice that exemplifies Jabalpur , the Rani Durgawati Fort
July 19th 1972 was the date when I first attended
my FIRST class at the CHRIST CHURCH BOYS’ HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, at Jabalpur
and April 30th 1976 was the date when for the LAST TIME I was
attached and connected to this city when my destiny took me to Nagpur, though I
still whenever I find time make it a point to visit Jabalpur where not only my
SOUL remains as it is attached to this beautiful city but where a LOT of my
FRIENDS stay.
This is a city which always makes me to bow my HEAD to the
THEE of Jabalpur for whatever Jabalpur has given me, and I would NEVER be able
to repay the DEBT that I received it from Jabalpur. Though one may NOT find this city as
anywhere newar and equal to many of the BEST that exists at India, but for me JABALPUR
IS AN EDEN HERE ON THE EARTH.
The Main ENVIRONMENT and the Geography of Jabalpur - ::
Jabalpur is a city in
the State of Madhya Pradesh in India.In terms of the administrative importance
, this city Jabalpur is the central office of Jabalpur District and Jabalpur
range. Jabalpur is situated in the “ Mahakaushal ” region in the
geographic centre of India, around 308 kilometres west of Bhopal, the state
capital of Madhya Pradesh . Jabalpur is one of many most large cities in Madhya
Pradesh. Jabalpur was the 27th biggest urban conurbation in India in 2001.
Pic :: Bhedhaghat Of
Jabalpur
Jabalpur also houses the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The town
itself dates from the nineteenth century. It includes a beautiful assortment of
Marble Rocks called Bhedaghat bordering the holy Narmada River. Many visitors
each year come to go to Jabalpur due to this major attraction.
The
Holy River “ MAA- NARBADA ” Of
Jabalpur
One of
the most important feature of Jabalpur is the Holy River , which every
Jabalpurian never forgets to worship is the river which the Jabalpurian call it
as the SACRED –……… “ MAA NARMADA ” river
.
Pic - :
The Evening At The Gwarighat “ NARMADA ” , the River Being Worshipped
If you are visiting Jabalpur, just DO NOT miss paying a visit to
the Gwarighat, . If you are at Jabalpur and if you fail to visit the Gwarighat
specially during the evening when the AARTI POOJA is held to pay the REGARDS to
the River Narmada, you would not really enjoy the serene and the scenic of Jabalpur
at all in terms of the DIVINITY and the SERENITY of Jabalpur because nothing
seems to be more beautiful than the scene that this puja offers to anybody at
Jabalpur.
The
Name Jabalpur-: JABALI-THE-SAGE-GAVE-IT.
Many , many and many years ago, a ARABIAN trader by the name of
Jabali landed at Jabalpur with DATE PALMS and the MUSLINS to sell here at Jabalpur. While going back he took the
marbles, it’s chips and the spices that Jabalpur could offer.So fascinated ws
Jabali that he made a few more trip lest one fine day he landed at Jabalpur
then, and started residing near the Gwarighat.
Every evening he would visit the place at Gwarighat and watch the
evening pooja , ie the worship that the people them did it for River Narmada
everyday. Jabali wanted to himself perform the pooja but since he was a Muslim
or an Ismaic, he was not allowd to do so. He again went back to Arab, brought
all his wealth here, and he purchased a huge big piece of land.One fine day he
gave up ISLAM and converted into a HINDU and became a sage. HE
WAS PRONUNCED AS JABALI BABA .
Absolutely impressed by the Hinduism and it’s method of prayers
etc offered to the dieties especially the Rivers and the River narmada he
slowly started preaching all about the DIVINITY and the River Narmada became
his soul for the same to preach and teach about the river and the Hindu
dieties. From JABALI BABA he became a famous SAGE and then he purchased many
more lands in and around the Gondwana area of Jabalpur which was named as
JABALIPURA which means full and whole of Jabali that belongs to Jabali and
thereafter when the Britishers took this place it became JUBBALPORE and later
after Independence it was christened as JABALPUR . .It is thus and it
is how JABALPUR derieved it’s name from JABALIPURA to Jabalpur.
Jabalpur,
it’s position and it’s location-:
Positioned at the middle of the State of Madhya Pradesh in
India, Jabalpur District, is one of the most famous cities in the State. It’s
situated in the ’ Mahakaushal ’ Region of the State and gets its name
from history being the native land of the fantastic ’Jabali Rishi ‘. The holy
Narmada river flows through the District, which is the major drinking tap water
source for the District. There is just a multipurpose ‘ Bargi Dam ’Project
on this river.
Pic - :
The Famous “ DHUAANDHAR ” of Jabalpur
.Every city has something unique to offer and that is why it
becomes famous. So is the case with Jabalpur. Known world-over for the “ MARBLE ROCK ” and the “
DHUANDHAAR ” waterfalls, the
tourist site ‘ Bhedaghat ’ is also located in the District. The ‘Madan Mahal
fort can also be visited which is very close and near to the NETAJI SUBASH
MEDICAL COLLEGE at Jabalpur and is situated in the District.
Pic -
:: The MARBLE ROCKS of Jabalpur famously known as " BHEDHA GHAT "
Jabalpur was the capital of the erstwhile GONDWANA region which
at one point of a time was ruled by the Queen of the Gonds Maharani
Durgawati. The centre of Jabalpur was the capital of the erstwhile old Gond
rulers. It is not only an extensive ancient place, but it can be fabled for the
Marble Rocks gorge on Narmada River, near it. It is one of many most large cities
in the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh. The origin of Jabalpur dates back to old
times.
The memoir of Jabalpur situated at Madhya Pradesh is an important one. It’s
undoubtedly one of the main cities of the State of Madhya Pradesh. It got its
name from being the original land ofGREAT Rishi Jabali of whom I have described
earlier
Does not it surprises all
that a ISLAMIC believing citizen from the world of Arab, became a HINDU SAGE
and gave JABALPUR to Indian and Madhya Pradesh. . The town was the capital of the Gond rulers. In ancient
times, it was called Tripuri beneath the governance of The Hayahaya rulers
It was then identified as Tripuri and was ruled by Hayahaya
rulers. The ancient Indian epic of Mahabharata has recommendations to his city.
It converted a portion of the fabulous Mauryan and the Gupta Empires.
In ad 875, it had been taken over by the Kalchuri administration who made
Jabalpur their resources. In the 13th century, the Gonds grabbed it and managed
to get their money. By the early 16th century, it had ended up being the mighty
kingdom of Gondwana. From period to period, the Mughal emperors tried to occupy
it
The traditional Gond Queen Rani Durgavati
died fighting the Mughal troops led by the BLOOD-DYED-TYRANT whom our history calls him genuinely marvellous Mughal Emperor
Akbar. It eventually came to the Marathas in 1789 and was absorbed by the
British in 1817, when they outnumbered the Marathas in a battle near Panagar
while annexing it to their rule and the boundary. A DWAR ie the VICTORY GATE
still stands at Panagarh and one who enters Jabalpur from Katni by bus will
pass through this entry gate .That is the gate that actually was erected by the
Britishers during that time to ener Jabalpur though now the city has changed
and there are a few more points where you can enter Jabalpur .Anyway the
Britishers had defeated the Marathas while annexing Jabalpur
The Britishers converted this city then into a huge big Military
base for them and now that you see the SADAR area of Jabalpur where the Military
campus of the Corp Of Signal lies is the one which and where the Britishers had
their military campus then when they ruled Jabalpur.. The British made Jabalpur
the command bases of the Narmada regions and placed a cantonment here.
.Jabalpur also has many to do with the traditional Hindu method
of performing the Poojas, ie the worship everyday and at some important places.
There is also the Mala Devi Mandir that was built in the 12th century. It’s
some of the most significant carved stone figures of deities owned by the time
scale of the Kalachuris. An area Legend says that the ancient temple is linked
to the palace of Queen Durgavati via an underground passage.
The mighty
marble rocks by the Narmada River giving new meanings to the lives of Bhedghat
and Jabalpur!
The marble
artistry of Bhedaghat
The quaint
town of Bhedaghat in Jabalpur district is popular with tourists for its misty
Dhuandhar fall and colossal marble rocks. Another thing that equally attracts
the tourists from all over the world is the incredible craft of marble
sculpting that this place has to offer. Marble and stone moulding is a
full-fledged business here. The sculptors shape the astonishing white marble
into intricate deities and other quirky sculptures. Stones found in the bed of
Narmada provide occupation to many carvers and their families.
Pic - : The living example of the art created and preserved of
the marbles of Jabalpur . At the background is the idol of Sage " Jawali " , the " INVENTOR " of Jabalpur
One can easily
get souvenirs from the rows of stalls selling carved artefacts such as the statues
of Shiva and Ganesha including other exquisite decorative items. While walking
along the shopping streets and ghats, one can witness carvers at work, busy
making the masterpieces.
If you are on
a visit to Jabalpur, do not forget to visit the Bhadaghat's Dhuandhar fall,
marble rocks and shop marble handicrafts for your family and friends .
well, Jabalpur is FAMOUS for TWO other elements that relates and connects it to the human health. The FIRST is the WEATHER- so beautiful and so evenly spaced and paced, and the SECOND is the VEGETATION- so nourishing and pure vegetables, very tasty .....
Unless and until you have lived at Jabalpur and have felt it's weather beside tasting the recipe made out of those vegetables, YOU HAVE NOT TASTED " LIFE " AND THE taste THAT JABALPUR OFFERS.
Reminiscence :: My Young Days At Jabalpur
Well , that is it and that sums it all.
Regards and Thanks
Pics
Shyamal Bhattacharjee
Mr Shyamal Bhattacharjee, the author was born at West Chirimiri Colliery at District Surguja, Chattisgarh on July 6th 1959 He received his early education at Carmel Convent School Bishrampur and later at Christ Church Boys' Higher Secondary School at Jabalpur. He later joined Hislop College at Nagpur and completed his graduation in Science and he also added a degree in B A thereafter. He joined the HITAVADA, a leading dailies of Central India at Nagpur as a Sub-Editor ( Sports ) but gave up to complete his MBA in 1984 He thereafter added a Diploma In Export Management. He has authored THREE books namely Notable Quotes and Noble Thought published by Pustak Mahal in 2001 Indian Cricket : Faces That Changed It published by Manas Publications in 2009 and Essential Of Office Management published by NBCA, Kolkatta in 2012. He has a experience of about 35 years in Marketing .
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