Jaswant Thada

The Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph located in Jodhpur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II,[1] and serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar.[2]

The cenotaph is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These sheets are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when illuminated by the Sun.

The cenotaph’s grounds feature carved gazebos, a tiered garden, and a small lake. There are three other cenotaphs in the grounds. The cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh displays portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur.[3]

Jaswant Thada Architecture

Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur is a great example of architectural standards of those historic times. The carving and the sculptures in the marbles are just stunning and beautifully polished. Maharaja Jaswant Singh cenotaph have been built like a temple and features portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur.

Visitor Information

Jaswant Thada Entry Fees: 30 rupees for foreigners and 15 rupees for Indians, plus 25 rupees for a still camera and 50 rupees for a video camera.
Jaswant Thada Timings : 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily.
How To Reach Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur

By Road: Jaswant Thada is located at the outskirt of Jodhpur city in Mehrangarh Fort. One can easily reach here by bus or taxi.

By Rail: Jaswant Thada is well connected through nearest Jodhpur Railway station to major cities railway stations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Ahmadabad.

By Air: Jaswant Thada can be reach through nearest Jodhpur Airport (6 km) which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai.