The foundation of Tonk's Jama Masjid was built along with this temple, know the history of this place in the video.
Travel News Desk,While people are seen fighting in the name of religion, the nearby Raghunathji temple and Shahi Jama Masjid in Tonk city are connecting people with each other. That is why today this temple-mosque has become a symbol of unity, communal harmony and brotherhood. Due to their structure, not only people from every corner of the country come to see them, but foreign tourists also come to see them. Due to which these temples and mosques have become their own special identity. While the statue of Ashtadhatu is enshrined in the temple, the 150 feet high Charminar is built on the mosque.
example of excellent craftsmanship
The workmanship and painting of the ancient artistic gold bull-boots in the temple is unmatched. The domes and umbrellas of the temple are made of gold. On the other hand, very beautiful carvings and Arisha work has been done in the mosque also. The verses are written in Arabic language. Charminar is 150 feet high. A large number of tourists from India and abroad come to see them.
The foundation was laid in a single day
About 200 years ago, the first Nawab of Tonk, Amir Khan, was impressed by the prophecy of Pandit Ajitmal of Khetri Darbar and expressed his desire to settle in Tonk. On this the Pandit had put a condition before the Nawab to build Raghunathji temple. Pandit also talked about construction of mosque along with the temple. The foundations of both were laid on the same day.
This is recognition
It is believed that every family living in the area of Raghunathji is happy and prosperous. Bhainruji is seated next to the door of the temple. These temple-mosques built side by side in the Bada Kuan area in the middle of the city are considered witnesses of Hindu-Muslim unity. With the installation of the Ashtadhatu idol in the temple, Panditji also started living here with his family. Today his fourth generation Pandit Anil Kumar Sharma is serving him.
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