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The old name of Baran is Varah Nagari and Annapurna Nagari. During the Gupta Empire and later, it was under the rule of Yaudheya rulers and Tomar rulers, ruling from Baran kot in modern Bulandshahar in Uttar Pradesh. There's a caste called Baranwal descended from these rulers and their soldiers. By the 17th century, Mughals gained control over the city. The Shahabad Fort of Baran was built by the Mughals and even Aurangzeb visited the fort. It is a city located in southeastern Rajasthan, a state in northern India. Baran was one of the districts in the new joint Rajasthan, that was formed on April 10, 1948. The district was named after Baran city. It is located about 300 kilometres south of the state capital, Jaipur.[2]
The city has a dry climate except in the monsoon seasons. The winter season runs from mid of November to February and summer season runs from March to mid of June. The period from mid of June to September is the monsoon season followed by the months October to mid of November constitute the post-monsoon or the retreating monsoon. The average rainfall in the district is 895.2 mm. January is the coldest month with the average daily maximum temperature of 24.3 °C and the average daily minimum temperature of 10.6 °C.
Culture
As Rajasthan is well known for its culture and heritage, teej-tyohaar (festivals), gangaur-gyaras, "Rang-Rangeelo Rajasthan", Baran is famous for its special carnival or fair named Dol Mela, which is celebrated for 15 to 20 days after Dol Gyaras.
Transport
The city is connected with neighbouring districts and with major cities outside the state.
Road
National Highway No. 76 (now National Highway No. 27) passes through the district. National Highway No. 76 (now National Highway No. 27) is a part of East-West Corridor.
Train
Baran station is situated on Kota-Bina section of Western Central Railways. It is about 67 km from Kota Junction.
Fort of Shergarh, Gugor Fort, Ramgarh crater, and Kapildhara waterfall attracts many tourist every year. Moreover, Sitabadi (Danta-Kelwara) is a Hindu religious place (pilgrim) in Baran with many pure cisterns. It is considered that goddess Sita stayed there during her vanvaas and the place is considered for the birth of Luv-kush (sons of lord Ram).
Hadoti Panorama complex
Hadoti Panorama complex has been built in village Gajanpura near to Baran, to showcase the history of Hadoti. Red stones of Mount Banshipur of Karauli and White stones of Bundi are used as building material. Jharokha and Chatri are built by craftsman from Karauli. History and contribution in development of four districts Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar and Baran will be displayed. District's historical places like Kakoni, Bilasgarh, Bhand-Devra, Gargach Temple and Forts of Hadoti, will be showcased. In compound hall thematic audio and video are availed to the public.[4]
Cuisine
Typical dishes include [(kat bapla )Dal bati churma|Dal Baati Churma]], Roti (chapati), Raabdi and samosas.
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message Learn how and when to remove this template message Baran is a city in Baran district of the Indian state of Rajasthan It is a municipality and the district headquarters of Baran district 1 2 famous for its 11th century Bhand Devra Temple on banks of Ramgarh crater It is 339km from the state capital Jaipur near Kota city Three large rivers Parban Parbati and Kalisindh flow through the district BaranCityBaranLocation in RajasthanShow map of RajasthanBaranLocation in IndiaShow map of IndiaCoordinates 25 06 N 76 31 E 25 1 N 76 52 E 25 1 76 52 Coordinates 25 06 N 76 31 E 25 1 N 76 52 E 25 1 76 52CountryIndiaStateRajasthanDistrictBaranArea 1 Total72 36 km2 27 94 sq mi Elevation262 m 860 ft Population 2011 Total117 992 Density1 600 km2 4 200 sq mi Languages OfficialHindiTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN325205Telephone code07453Vehicle registrationRJ 28Websitebaran wbr rajasthan wbr gov wbr inBaran district has eight tehsils Antah Atru Baran Chhabra Chhipabarod Kishanganj Mangrol and Shahabad Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Climate 4 Culture 5 Transport 5 1 Road 5 2 Train 5 3 Air 6 Tourism 6 1 Hadoti Panorama complex 7 Cuisine 8 See also 9 ReferencesHistory EditThe old name of Baran is Varah Nagari and Annapurna Nagari During the Gupta Empire and later it was under the rule of Yaudheya rulers and Tomar rulers ruling from Baran kot in modern Bulandshahar in Uttar Pradesh There s a caste called Baranwal descended from these rulers and their soldiers By the 17th century Mughals gained control over the city The Shahabad Fort of Baran was built by the Mughals and even Aurangzeb visited the fort It is a city located in southeastern Rajasthan a state in northern India Baran was one of the districts in the new joint Rajasthan that was formed on April 10 1948 The district was named after Baran city It is located about 300 kilometres south of the state capital Jaipur 2 Geography EditBaran is located at 25 06 N 76 31 E 25 1 N 76 52 E 25 1 76 52 3 It has an average elevation of 262 metres 859 ft It is surrounded by three Rivers Kalisindh Parvati and Parban The city is situated on the border of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh Climate EditThe city has a dry climate except in the monsoon seasons The winter season runs from mid of November to February and summer season runs from March to mid of June The period from mid of June to September is the monsoon season followed by the months October to mid of November constitute the post monsoon or the retreating monsoon The average rainfall in the district is 895 2 mm January is the coldest month with the average daily maximum temperature of 24 3 C and the average daily minimum temperature of 10 6 C Culture EditAs Rajasthan is well known for its culture and heritage teej tyohaar festivals gangaur gyaras Rang Rangeelo Rajasthan Baran is famous for its special carnival or fair named Dol Mela which is celebrated for 15 to 20 days after Dol Gyaras Transport EditThe city is connected with neighbouring districts and with major cities outside the state Road Edit National Highway No 76 now National Highway No 27 passes through the district National Highway No 76 now National Highway No 27 is a part of East West Corridor Train Edit Baran station is situated on Kota Bina section of Western Central Railways It is about 67 km from Kota Junction Air Edit The nearest major airports are located at Jaipur International Airport Udaipur Airport and Jodhpur Airport These airports connect Rajasthan with the major cities of India such as Delhi and Mumbai Tourism EditFort of Shergarh Gugor Fort Ramgarh crater and Kapildhara waterfall attracts many tourist every year Moreover Sitabadi Danta Kelwara is a Hindu religious place pilgrim in Baran with many pure cisterns It is considered that goddess Sita stayed there during her vanvaas and the place is considered for the birth of Luv kush sons of lord Ram Hadoti Panorama complex Edit Hadoti Panorama complex has been built in village Gajanpura near to Baran to showcase the history of Hadoti Red stones of Mount Banshipur of Karauli and White stones of Bundi are used as building material Jharokha and Chatri are built by craftsman from Karauli History and contribution in development of four districts Kota Bundi Jhalawar and Baran will be displayed District s historical places like Kakoni Bilasgarh Bhand Devra Gargach Temple and Forts of Hadoti will be showcased In compound hall thematic audio and video are availed to the public 4 Cuisine EditTypical dishes include kat bapla Dal bati churma Dal Baati Churma Roti chapati Raabdi and samosas See also EditChhabra Antah Atru MangrolReferences Edit a b District Census Handbook Baran PDF Census of India pp 11 24 Retrieved 19 January 2015 a b Home rajasthan gov in Maps Weather and Airports for Baran India fallingrain com News Network Bhaskar 9 July 2018 ह ड त क व भव द खन ह त ब र आइए प न रम त य र इस म ह स ड स प ल www bhaskar com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Baran Rajasthan amp oldid 1123958220, 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