In this land of rich history by the kings and maharajas, the country hosts various forts today standing as heritage structures. Still, one particular fort in Jaisalmer is vibrant as a community rather than merely an ancient historical structure. This golden fort has the name “Golden Fort,“ for it’s housing around 4,000 citizens of Sonar Fort without paying even a single rupee as a rental charge to be alive with extraordinary culture that would capture the tourists across the globe.
A Living Heritage
Built in 1156 by King Rawal Jaisal, Sonar Fort is a stunning example of sandstone architecture that has earned Jaisalmer its title as the “Golden City.” Unlike other forts that have become museums or historical ruins, this fort remains a bustling residential area, blending ancient charm with modern-day life.
Painting Wedding Invitations on Walls
The most astounding tradition of this fort‘s dweller is about painting the invitations of weddings inside their house‘s walls. Mainly, all these hand-written invitation cards carry the figure of Lord Ganesh, signifying prosperity, besides carrying all information about the occasion, including calling out everyone reading it to partake in celebrations. This makes it stand at one end, giving a peculiar flavour by distributing the otherwise traditional invitation card.
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The vibrant culture and traditions of Sonar Fort caught the attention of Instagram user Shivangi Khanna recently. She has posted a video, whichhas gone viral with almost 600,000 views. Many users commented on their fascination with the fort‘s traditions and compared it to other forts, such as Chittorgarh.
A Beloved Destination
Today, Jaisalmer is also becoming a center for tourists seeking panoramic visions of architectural delight, the glory of desert beauty, and culture. This beautiful old city’s highlight is definitely Golden Fort-a wonder that reflects something of this long-lost prosperity and community way of life which is only lived by so many people these days.
Sonar Fort represents more than something from history-books; it remains a dynamic Indian cultural tapestry-a place where a thousand-year culture meets today in an extra-special way.
