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Stop by Jaipur's Statue Circle to pay homage to the visionary Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II

Shifa Dutt

The beauty of Jaipur lies in the vast history it has and its regality reflects on each of its havelis to the turbans donned by the locals! Especially for all you shutterbugs out there, Jaipur always proves to be a dream! But do you know where it all began!? It began with Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, when he established this city and lay the foundation for a place where Rajasthani culture came together in the most marvelous ways! So to witness this magnificent Maharaja, visit the Statue Circle in Jaipur, today!

A representation of the Maharaja's love for astrology!

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The Statue Circle is called so because it holds the statue of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Made in white marble, the statue shows the maharaja holding an astrological diagram which is symbolic of the love he had for astrology. People from all around the world visit the Statue Circle to see what the architect of this glorious city looked like! And so should you, before you get to discover how bewitching every nook and corner of Jaipur is.

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Anyone who has visited Jaipur, constantly harps on how grand and graceful it is! The Statue Circle is a tribute to the individual who envisioned this beauteous city, so you must visit it to pay homage to the visionary Raja Jai Singh, the next time Jaipur leaves you wonderstruck! The Statue Circle remains open from 9 AM to 5 PM, all seven days of the week so pick up your camera and head straight to this vicinity.

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