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Introduction 
Samode is situated 45 kms from
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. This small village is famous for
its Samode Palace and Samode Bagh. Prithviraj Singh ji of Amber, the
seventeenth Prince of the house of Kachhawaha Rajputs, had awarded
Samode to one of his twelve sons, Gopal Singhji, along with the
hereditary title of Rawal Saheb. The palace is full of architectural
delights - the paintings on the walls of Sultan Mahal, the dinning
room with its stained glass windows, the Durbar Hall with its
painted ceilings and intricately carved walls. The ornate interiors
are a fine example of the Rajput haveli architecture. It is worth a
visit to Samode Palace.
History
The Samode
Palace does not belong to any royal family but a family of noblemen,
the Rawals of Samode. It is about four hundred years old, and has
some new additions and modifications. It is about four hundred years
old, and has some new additions and modifications. This family
traces its descent to Prithvi Singh of Amber (1503-1528), the
seventeenth prince of the house of Kachwaha Rajputs, who in turn
trace their descent to Lord Rama. Gopal Singh, one of the 12 sons of
Prithvi Singh, was given Samode, which owed loyalty to the rulers of
Amber and Jaipur.
Festival
The festivals celebrated in Samode
are :- Teej :-
Festival marking the advent of Mansoon. swings are hung from
trees and decorated with flowers. Young girls sing songs of love and
about the rain. The festival is dedicated to Parvati, commemorating
the day when she was united with Lord Shiva.
Diwali :-
The most beautiful of all Indian festivals, Diwali is a
celebration of lights. The Diwali night in particular is a
delightful feast to watch. On the same night "Laxmi Poojan"
is held and the Goddess is venerated. Legend has it that Laxmi the
Goddess of wealth visits all the houses hence all the houses are
well-lighted and kept open. Diwali also ushers the
"Hindu
New Year".
Elephant Festival :-
The elephants enthrall the spectators on the day of the
colourful festival of Holi at Chaugan stadium. Beautifully decorated
elephants assemble for a royal procession.
Best Season
Samode has an extreme climate.
Therefore the best time to go to Samode is the period between October
and March. Cotton clothing is ideal for the summer months
whereas woolens are required in the winter season at Samode.
Travel Links of Samode
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