My work week here in Udaipur consist of 6days a week Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm. I'm not used to this type of schedule therefore anytime to relax and have some fun I try to do so. Majority of the other interns here have the same schedule so relaxing and enjoying the city together is always a highlight of our week. My first time going to swim at the lake I was a little skeptical (lets just say the water isn't crystal clear) however after getting over any feelings I had I jumped right in. The water isn't too cold it is the perfect temperature to cool you off under the hot Indian sun.
A lake in the village of Badi built at a cost of Rs. 688,000 (11,868 USD) by Maharana Raj Singh I (1652-1680) to counteract the devastating effects of a famine. He named it Jiyan Sagar after his mother Jana Devi. The lake covers an area of 155 sq. km., and has an embankment 180 m. long and 18 m. wide, which is graced by three artistic chhatris (kiosks or pavilions). During the drought of 1973, the lake supplied water to the people of Udaipur.
A lake in the village of Badi built at a cost of Rs. 688,000 (11,868 USD) by Maharana Raj Singh I (1652-1680) to counteract the devastating effects of a famine. He named it Jiyan Sagar after his mother Jana Devi. The lake covers an area of 155 sq. km., and has an embankment 180 m. long and 18 m. wide, which is graced by three artistic chhatris (kiosks or pavilions). During the drought of 1973, the lake supplied water to the people of Udaipur.
Any body of water has always been my sanctuary there is such a calming sensation that I get whenever I'm in the water. As my time I here quickly reaches the halfway mark I'm glad that I can always look forward to Sunday swimming at Badi Lake for a Peace of Mind. Namaste.
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