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Gopal Singh. There were several leading members of clans who had this name. They came from Bari Roopaheli (Mertia Rathore); Bavlas (Sisodia), and Rood (Saktawat).
Gopaldas. There were a couple of leading members of clans who had this name. They came from Kareda (Choondawat), and Sardargarh (Dodia Rajput).
Gora, the uncle of Rani (Queen) PADMINI, and one of the legendary heroes of Chittor.
Gora and Badal, houses (domes) of, Chittor; on the northeastern road of the fort, these two domes mark what are supposed to be the houses of GORA and BADAL, respectively the uncle and cousin of Rani PADMINI, both of whom (in the legend) played a brave and important role in rescuing Rawal RATAN SINGH I (see CHITTOR, 1ST SACK). At the time of Ala-ud-Din Khilji's attack (1303), Gora had reached the age of 80 and Badal was a lad of only 12. Both fought bravely against the forces of the northern Sultan, sacrificing their lives to save the honour of Chittor. (However, G.H. Ojha in his History of Udaipur, mentions the antiquity of the domes: "Looking (at) their condition and style of structure, these cannot be believed to be old structures.")
Goraknath: see GORAKHNATH.
Gorakhnath, a mythical holy man, devotee of SHIVA, who, in many legends of Rajasthan blessed rulers and gave them a sacred gift such as a sword or a horse. He presented Kalbhoj (BAPPA RAWAL) with a legendary double-edged sword at 'TIGER MOUNT'. Allegedly, this sword was worshipped annually by the sovereign chiefs of Mewar on its appropriate day with the incantation: "By the preceptor, Gorakhnath and the great god, Eklingji; by Takshka (Tashaka) the serpent, and the sage Harita; by Bhavani (Pallas) strike!" With this proper incantation, the mighty sword could, supposedly, sever rocks, and with it, Kalbhoj opened the road to fortune leading to the throne of Chittor.
Gorbandh Palace Hotel, Jaisalmer, an HRH Group heritage hotel, a tranquil hideaway just a couple of kilometres from the city centre. It is a well-appointed modern guesthouse with forty-seven centrally air-conditioned rooms. For reservations see HRH GROUP RESERVATIONS.
Gori, Mohammed: see MOHAMMED OF GHUR.
Gosunda, village about 11 km. south of Udaipur. See LAKHA, MAHARANA.
Goswami, the title of the head priest of NATHDWARA temple.
Goswami, C.G. (b. April 7, 1924 in Neemuch, M.P.-d. November 26, 1997 at the age of 73), a respected writer. He acquired the degrees of B.A., M.A. (Hindi and Economics) and L.L.B.; joined Udaipur Municipal Council as First Secretary (May, 1952); retired from the post of Additional Commissioner (May, 1979); edited tourist guides published by Municipal Council (1961, 1964, 1969 and 1972); edited a souvenir containing the history and development of Udaipur on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of UIT, Udaipur (1969); edited two tourist books (America ke Anchal Mein and Australia ke Aanchal Mein). He was a founding member of Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Parishad, also a member of Indian History Congress and INTACH, New Delhi; Senior Citizen Forum, Udaipur, Theosophical Society, and Bal Vikas Samiti, Udaipur.
Govardhan, a mountain near Mathura (U.P.) which, in Indian mythology Lord KRISHNA lifted to protect his people and their cattle from the wrath of the god Indra.
Govardhan Sagar, a lake in the southern sector of Udaipur, south of Pichola Lake. The HRH Group safari-style hotel, SHIKARBADI is situated on its western shore.
Govardhan Singh. There were a couple of leading members of clans who had this name. They came from Amet (Choondawat), and Sanwar (Ranawat).
Govardhan Vilas, a mansion and suburb of Udaipur on National Highway No. 8 in the southern sector of Udaipur; built by Maharana SWAROOP SINGH (1842-1861). It was here that the city's cows were kept in earlier days, housed in cowsheds, which are considered holy. The name Govardhan is related to Shri KRISHNA, at the time a popular cowherd, when he lifted the mountain Govardhan on his little finger to form an umbrella to save people and their cattle from torrential rains. Maharana Swaroop Singh, in his later years, opted to die at Govardhan Vilas, near the cows.
Govind Singh. There were several leading members of clans who had this name. They came from Amargadh (Kanawat); Amet (Choondawat); Begun (Choondawat), and Banera (Sisodia).
Govind (Gobind) Singh, Guru (b. 1666, Patna-d. 1708, Nander), the tenth and last Sikh guru. See GURU GOVIND SINGH PARK.
Grasses of Mewar: see NATURAL FEATURES OF MEWAR.
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