gadisar lake jaisalmer

1. Gadisar lake Architecture
-Raja Rawal Jaisal ,The first ruler of Jaisalmer built this lake
-1.5m away from Jaisalmer fort
-Sar means Lake, and Gadi means built by King Ghadsi singh of
jaisalmer,650yrs ago
-Originally Gadisar Lake was a part of a system of
9interconnected lakes.
-Rainwater harvesting system was used
-When lake was full, the extra water flowed into another lake at
lower level,filling nine interconnected lakes.The collected water
was used throughout the year

2. Rain Water Harvesting
It is accumulation and storage of rainwater for reuse on site,
rather than allowing it to run off. Rainwater can be collected from
rivers or roofs, and in many places, the water collected is redirected
to a deep pit, a reservoir with percolation, or collected from dew or
fog with nets or other tools. Its uses include water for garden,
livestock, irrigation, domestic use with proper treatment, indoor
heating for houses, etc. The harvested water can also be used for
drinking.

3. All around the ghadisar , there are ghats with steps leading to water,
decorated verandahs, large halls, rooms and much more.
People came here to celebrate festivals and to attend programmes of
music and dance. Children came to study in the school on the ghat.
The talab belonged to everyone and everyone took care to keep it
clean. Rainwater collected in this lake spread over many miles.
Gadisar lake Architecture

4. Story of Gadisar lake
Water scarcity is a major problem for rajasthan.
But around 650 years ago, ghadisar a lake solved this problem for
all.
Ages ago,the kingdom of jaisalmer was ruled by a noble and
intelligent king, who was called king ghadsi by his people.
He was very kind king who was always worried about his people.
Everything was good in the kingdom. But during one year it all
changed.
During that year jaisalmer did not receive any rain. The people
became worried due to lack of water for their basic needs.

5. Story of Gadisar lake
King ghadsi was told about the poor condition of his kingdom.
Being a good king he decided to do something about it.
He knew that water scarcity was always a problem in rajasthan.
So,he thought of an idea that could solve this problem permanently
He called his ministers in the court to discuss about this matter.
Finally, he told his people that he will make a lake to solve the
problem of water in jaisalmer forever. He built it with the help of his
people.
Since, King ghadsi built this lake it was called ghadsisar. Sar
means lake.

6. Story of Gadisar lake
Ghats with steps were built around the lake along with large halls,
decorated rooms, and verandahs. The steps led to the waters of the
lake.People came to the ghat to celebrate festivals and children went
there to study.Everyone took care of the lake and it belonged to each
one of them.The lake collected rainwater. If water was too much in
the lake, it flowed to the lake at lower level.
When that lake was also full, then water flowed into third lake at a
still lower level and so on. This way there are nine interconnected
lakes. These lakes collected water as such there was no shortage of
water and it could be used throughout the year. Thus, the problem
was solved in jaisalmer,rajasthan.

7. Gadisar lake
The entry gate of gadisar lake(Tilon ki pol)is also a magnificent
entrance with carved yellow sandstone archway , built in 14th
century & has a statue of krishna on its top.
So attractions at gadisar lake are:
1. Tilon ki Pol
2. Cat fish
3. Ghat temples & Cenataphs.
4. Boat ride & sunset point.
Architecture of gadisar lake was simply magnificent with the carved
verandahs and halls.People worshipped the lake. The lake is located
towards the south of jaisalmer city. There is huge domed pavillion in
the centre of lake.