Suraj Pole (Nathdwara)

India / Rajasthan / Nathdwara
Suraj Pole Lord Surya guards this Eastern gate of the Haveli. This most direct entrance to the Haveli is often referred to as the "ladies gate". As a crowd control measure, during major festivals, only women and children are allowed to go through this gate. Alternatively, men and women's gates are opened to let successive waves of devotees pass through the main audience chamber of the Lord. This is called "kheava" and at such times, the haveli stays open for as long as it takes for everyone to have at least one darshan of the Lord ! Pigeons throng to this area and are fed by the devotees every morning.
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Coordinates:   24°55'42"N   73°48'57"E
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