Kanor, Rajasthan

Kanor
Kanore
city
Kanor

Location in Rajasthan, India

Coordinates: 24°26′N 74°16′E / 24.43°N 74.27°E / 24.43; 74.27Coordinates: 24°26′N 74°16′E / 24.43°N 74.27°E / 24.43; 74.27
Country India
State Rajasthan
District Udaipur
Elevation 469 m (1,539 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 12,616
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Kanore is a town and a municipality in Udaipur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Geography

Kanore is located at 24°26′N 74°16′E / 24.43°N 74.27°E / 24.43; 74.27.[1] It has an average elevation of 469 metres (1,539 ft).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Kanor had a population of 12,616. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Kanor has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 54%. In Kanor, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

About Kanore

Kanore is described in the following words:

"Pan Parvliya Nipje,
Chaku ve Bejod,
Kamal Khile, Khokha Vane,
Ya Sursari Kanore"

Nomenclature

There are two myths to be told about nomenclature of "Kanore" town. The first myth is: There was a lady monk "Kani Meeni", who was fasting (tapsaya) in old times. She got divine powers after her tapsaya. On the name of this holy lady, the town named "Kanore" Second myth is: In this town a large number of followers of Kanha (Krishna) lived. After the name of Kanha, this town named Kanore.

Education

JVP School, Kanore

Kanore is in southern region of Rajasthan at border of tribal caste majority area. Therefore this area was a lesser educated area in past. But with inspiration of Acharya Shri Jawaharcharya, Mewad malviya Pt Udai Jain esatblish here "Jawahar Vidhyapeeth" for Education evolution in south Rajasthan. This Jawahar Vidhypeeth, with speed growth become educational center for southern Rajasthan. Therefore Kanore is also known as "Shikhsa Nagari". In this small town education from Balmandir to B. Ed. is available since a long time.

Jawahar Vidhyapeeth School and College give lot of IAS, RAS, CAs, Scientists, Doctors, Engineers, Artist and many more. All are serving humanity in India or aboard India also. Today in Kanore three education institute giving their services with good hostel facility, Every year students from Kanore are coming in top merit list of state board. few famous names amongs are as below mentioned.

Notable residents

Statue of Pandit Uday Jain at Uday Vatika
FIRST FROM KANOR
First Graduate Late Sh Z S Pokharna from Holkar College,Indore
First Doctor  Dr D S Pokharna , Founder Prof and Head Gastroenterology at SMS Medical College ,Jaipur
First Engineer  Ashok Kumar Pokharna M.Tech,F.T.A.,F.I.E Retd Principal Scientist from Govt of India
Himanshu Pokharna B.Tech&M.Tech from IITMumbai, Ph.D.Purdue Univ.USA ,MBA,Wharton Business School. Researcher and Inventor. Many  patents  to his credit. In USA since 1992

IAS/IPS/IRS/IFS:- Sh Bhupendar Kumar Dak IPS, Sh Sunil Bhanawat, Yogendra Kumar Dak,IFS

RJS:- Sh Himansh Rai Nagori.

Ayurvedic Educationist & Doctor : Dr Rajya Varddhan Singh Roy, Ex-Principal, MMM Govt Ayurvedic College, Udaipur; Ex-Dean of Faculty, Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur. Assistant Professor, RNT Medical college, udaipur : Dr Bhupesh Jain

Religious culture

Naynabhiram Idol of Sh Adeshwar Ji (Adinath Bhagwan)

In Jain history Kanore also have a good name. Jainachary Ganeshacharya & Naneshacharya spent varshavas (Chomasa) here. Rajpura (Old name as Rajgarh) situated a far 3 km from Kanore is well known in Mewar region for its Chamatkari Adeshwar Ji temple. this temple is devoted to First Tirthankar Sh Rishabhdev. In Jain history Kanore is called as "Kanakpuri"

Kanore have highest Jain family in area after Udaipur. In April at side of Kamal wala tabab celebrate Ravan Mela which is the biggest festival in kanore.

Visiting places


Adeshware Ji is an ancient Jain Temple near Kanore, about 3 km. Adashware Ji Temple is devoted to First Tirthankar of Jain Sh Rishabh Dev Ji. A Naynabhiram white idole is situated there. It is near about 800 years old. This temple is situated in village of Rajpura, which in known as Rajgad in earlier times. Rajgad is the older than Kanore. Nowadays, after renovation work of more than 2–3 years, temple becomes more beautiful. These temple ultimate peace. Nowadays, many religious programs is going on in Tirth Khetra like Akshay Tritya Parna Mahotsav. There is a fair is also held one in year on Janam kalyanak of Bhagvan Adinath.

City Place Kanore

Kanore palace is situated in the middle of Kanore. Maharana Sangramsingh II of Mewar, granted Kanore Thikana to Maharawat Sarangdev II in 1711A.D. Kanore place is the royal residence of Maharawat Sarangdev and his family. The palace is built beautifully in the art and design of Rajputana. The total area of the palace is 1,50,000 Sq.Ft. The palace has three major portions:

As per the information available on " http://kanorepalace.blogspot.in/", The owner's of the "Raj Mahal Kanore" Rawat Yogeshwar Singh and Rishi Raj Singh wants to convert it into a heritage hotel.

Keleshvar Mahadev

Keleshwar Mahadev is a picnic spot near Kanore towards Dhariyawad. At Keleshwar JI, couple of templs built on the bank of Gomti River. At this place Old Temple of Lord Shiv situated and woeshiped as keleshawar. Later on a Temple of Kesariya Ji (First Tirthnakar Rishabhdev of Jains and Kaliya Bavji of Adivasi samuday) is also built. Kesriya JI first devotee of Adivasi Samuday. Adivasi samuday take oath in front of Kesriya Ji for remove of evil from himself. This Temple is very well worshiped by Adivsai samudya. In rainy season Gomti river is flow here. In rainy season it is a so beautiful. Dal Bati Churma is the famous food menu at this picnic spot.

Bhabhuka Mahadev

Bhabhka Mahadev is also a picnic spot near kanore. There is a peaceful old Temple of Lord shiv between the natural environment. This place gives us peace. In the rainy season peoples from kanore and surroundings are come here and enjoys of picnics. On Mahashivratri a lot of people gathered year and celebrated the function.

Kanore Anikut

Kundia Ka Dam is a dam near Kanore. It is major source of drinking water for Kanore Overflow of this dam converts in a waterfall. In the rainy season this place becomes more beautiful.

Kamal Wala Talab is a pond near Kanore. In old times this is Known for its Kamal flower. Beautiful Kamal flowers rise in surface of pond. But now due to water shortage this not happen. This pond was a major source for bathing and cloth washing in old times. Nowadays persons who liking swimming and pond bathing, goes there for enjoying.

Transportation

Kanore Railway Station

Kanore is well connected with rest of District. Kanore is a major station on Udaipur–Dhariywad or Udaipur–Neemuch route. It has direct bus for Udaipur, Neemuch, Pratapgarh, Indore, Ahemdabad, Surat & Mumbai. From Udaipur Airport it is 60 km away.

There is one small train also plying from Mavli to Badisadri via kanore. In future if this line extends towards Neemuch then it will be more useful to localities.

Mahila Jan Samuday at Bhakti Sandhya
Purush Samuh at Bhakti Sandhya
Engertic team of Bhakti Sandhya with the icon of Bhairav Ji

Major events

At Kanore, every year many functions, programs and events are celebrated. Major of them is Ahiravan Mela (held in the month of March-April), Republic day celebration, Independence day celebration, Mahaveer Jayanti, Mahashivratri, Holi etc. Certain bhakti sandhyas, Kavi Sammelan, Ramkatha etc. programs are also held on time to time. Some of them are as under:-

Bhavya Bhakti Sandhya was held in Dec 2010. Program was organized by the group "Jainism Youth Society". Program was devoted to Nakoda Bhairav Ji.Main team of workers are CA Sandeep Dhing, Virat Nandawat, Vishal Nandawat,Raunak Kanthaliya, Ashish Nalwaya, Vinod laxkar, Tilak Bhanawat, Arpit Jaroli, Rajesh Ranka, Rajkumar Sahlot, Anand Dhing, Kuldeep Dhing, Abhishek Tejawat, Mahipal Tejawal, Kaushal Bhanawat, Vijesh Jaroli, Vikarm Jaroli, Gaurav Nagori, Peeyush Sahlot, Anil Nalwaya etc.

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Kanore
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.

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