Tanot Mata Temple and Jaisalmer Fort Reopen After Temporary Closure
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Tanot Mata Temple | - 1,200-year-old Hindu temple in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, dedicated to Hinglaj Mata. |
| - Gained prominence during 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars; no bombs exploded near the temple during shelling. | |
| - Unexploded bombs from 1965 displayed in Tanot Mata Museum. | |
| - Managed by Border Security Force (BSF) post-1971 war. | |
| - Vijay Sthamba (Victory Pillar) built to commemorate India's victory in 1971. | |
| - Annual commemoration on 16th December. | |
| Jaisalmer Fort | - India's only 'living' fort, built in 1156 AD by Raja Rawal Singh. |
| - Constructed from yellow sandstone, known as "Sonar Quila" or "Golden Fort". | |
| - Raj Mahal (Royal Palace) features Islamic and Rajput architectural styles. | |
| - Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum established in 1982 by the state archaeology department. | |
| - Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site (2013) along with other Rajasthan forts. | |
| - Protected under the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1951. | |
| Border Security Force | - Established in 1965 post Indo-Pak war. |
| - One of the seven Central Armed Police Forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). | |
| - Deployed along Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh borders, Line of Control (LoC), and in Anti-Naxal Operations. | |
| - Operates in Sir Creek (Arabian Sea) and Sundarbans delta (Bay of Bengal). | |
| - Contributes to UN peacekeeping missions. |