Karauli

Situated in the golden triangular of India (Delhi/Jaipur/Agra.) A remote ancient town, a devotional city, a blend of warm royal hospitality, a serene rural environment that is Karauli, your new destination in Rajasthan. Karauli was officially founded in 1348 AD by the Yaduvanshi Rajput, Raja Arjun Pal. This holy city was originally known as Kalyanpuri, after the local deity Kalyanji. Legend has it that the princely state of Karauli (18 Gun salutes) was established by Raja Bijal pal Jadon, The 88th descendent of lord Krishna, as far back as 995 AD. The ruling family of Karauli are considered the descendants of Lord Krishna, The Yadav Rajput, The city is home of Shri Madan Mohanji, the deity of lord Krishna, worshiped by millions of followers from Rajasthan and the rest of India. Kaila Devi, popularly known as Mahalakshmi, (The goddess of wealth) holds an important place among the fairs of Rajasthan. The fair is held at the village of Kaila in Karauli district in the month of Chaitra.