Valentine’s Day celebrates the spirit of true love. But love has been an eternal emotion that transcends all barriers. One such love story from the annals of India’s history is the love story of Moomal and Mahendra. The vast and diverse landscapes of India have been witness to the inexorable march of time and history.
They have stood as mute witnesses to invading armies, rampaging marauders, devious traders, and the ilk. The mountains, rivers, forests, and deserts of India have watched silently the valour and bravery displayed on Indian terrain, they have also watched in horror, the deceit, slaughter, arson, and destruction.
But amidst all the strife and struggles that the history of India is strewn with, there have been glorious chapters of joy and jubilation, peace, and harmony. One of the most fascinating aspects of Indian history has been the many stories of love and romance which are so poignant and touching that they are sure to leave one moist-eyed.
These lovers from the many known and unknown pages of history never knew about Valentine’s Day. But what they knew was true love, the kind of love for which they were ready to kill and be killed. A love that transcended the frontiers of time and space, love without boundaries, without barriers.
In these modern times, love is celebrated in the form of Valentine’s Day but the love of these lovers from Indian history needs no celebration and is alive even today. If you visit the places where these immortal love stories got carved in the sands of time there is a chance that you may get to hear the soft whispers of the lovers.
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Moomal And Mahendra – Rajasthan’s Own Romeo And Juliet | Love Story Of Desert | Rajput Love Story
The desert sands of Rajasthan have been sprayed with the blood of many a valiant Rajput warrior. The land is replete with the stories of heart-stirring bravery and valiant battles. But the arid desert has also been the place where exquisite flowers of love have bloomed. One such touching love story is the story of Moomal and Mahendra.
Moomal And Mahendra’s Love Still Resonates On The Sands Of Jaisalmer – Rajasthan’s Own Romeo And Juliet | Love Story Of Desert | Rajput Love Story
As we walked through the ramparts of the Jaisalmer Fort, a heart-rending folk song reached our ears. A Rajasthani folk singer was singing a very popular ballad that told the tale of tragic love. The story was that of the passionate love of Moomal and Mahendra.
Have you heard about the lovers Moomal and Mahendra? They may not be as well known as the legendary couples like Romeo and Juliet, Shirin and Farhad, etc., but the love story of Moomal and Mahendra is as poignant and heart-rending, if not more. Read on to immerse yourself in the legendary love story of Moomal and Mahendra.
Moomal And Mahendra’s Legendary Love Story
Moomal was a princess who stayed in a Palace known as Kak Mahal with her sisters. She was exceptionally beautiful and the tales of her beauty were heard far beyond the boundaries of Lodhruva.
Lodhrruva or Lodrawa was the capital of the then ruling Bhatti dynasty. It is today a village situated about 15 kilometres from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India.
Fate or the power of love brought a young man who was the prince of Umerkot ( In present-day Pakistan) to the Kak Mahal. Sparks flew, hearts fluttered, and love blossomed. Legend has it that Mahendra who was the Prince of Umerkot kept his rendezvous with the love of his life Moomal by riding a fast camel every evening from Umerkot to Lodhruva and returning back by morning.
One fateful night circumstances beyond his control ensured that Mahendra did not reach Kak Mahal and the lovelorn Moomal was distraught. Her sisters tried to cheer her up. She so missed her lover, that she asked one of her sisters to dress up like him and go to bed with her.
Mahendra reached Kak Mahal in the wee hours of the morning and was crestfallen to see the figure of a man in bed with his beloved Moomal. Tears sprang to his eyes, he seemed to have lost his senses, as he turned around and galloped away on his camel in a daze. In the gravity of the moment, he forgot the stick he usually carried, in Moomal’s chambers. He vowed to himself that he would never set eyes on Moomal again as uncontrollable sobs racked his body.
As the sun rose over the Kak Mahal, Moomal opened her eyes from a troubled sleep. Her eyes immediately fell on Mahendra’s stick. In a flash, she realized what had happened and became desolate. She waited for her lover but knew deep down that he would not come back. Her grief at the separation from Mahendra was unbearable and she decided to end her life by flinging herself into a burning pyre.
Meanwhile, Mahendra, pining for his beloved was drawn to the Kak Mahal by an irresistible force, but alas he was too late! His beloved Moomal had perished in the flames. There was no life without his love thought the tearful Mahendra as he too surrendered his mortal body to flames.
The corporeal elements of Moomal and Mahendra perished in the fire, but their spirits seemed to rise to the heavens in unison, bonded together for eternity. Even today the love of Moomal and Mahendra hangs seems to hang over the forgotten village of Lodrawa not far from the city of Jaisalmer.
How To Get To Jaisalmer
- Jaisalmer is located in the Indian state of Rajasthan on the fringe of the Thar Desert
- Jaisalmer is about 556 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan
- Jaisalmer is about 281 kilometres from Jodhpur
- Jaisalmer is about 488 kilometres from Udaipur
- Jaisalmer Airport has a few flights operating from Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Mumbai
- Jaisalmer is well connected by road to other cities of Rajasthan and India
If you are planning a visit to Jaisalmer or any of the other cities in Rajasthan, you can book an inexpensive flight through TripAdvisor or Agoda or CheapAir or Cleartrip or Makemytrip or Priceline right here. If you are thinking of a road trip across Rajasthan then you can get there by self-drive car or cab or bus.
Rajasthan Tourism
Rajasthan is a complete sensory experience with experiences of heritage, culture, nature, cuisine, and much more. There is so much to see in Rajasthan from Jaisalmer to Bikaner, from Jodhpur to Jaipur, from Ajmer to Pushkar, Ranakpur to Udaipur, from Nathdwara to Chittorgarh, it is an endless list.
You can plan your Rajasthan itinerary and book your Jaisalmer trip, right here. So go ahead and book online places to see in Jaisalmer and Rajasthan and popular activities in Jaisalmer and cover attractions in Jaisalmer.
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Where To Stay in Rajasthan
The state of Rajasthan has an array of accommodation options in all its cities. Here are a few of the places that we have stayed and experienced during our sojourns in Rajasthan.
- Gaj Kesri in Bikaner
- The Maharana Bagh in Udaipur
- The Kumbha Residency in Kumbhalgarh
- Kukda Resort in Chittorgarh
- Tiger Roar in Ranthambore
- Ranakpur Hill Resort in Ranakpur
You can book these or any other hotel anywhere in Rajasthan or for that matter in India or the world, right here!
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We hope you liked this tale of the love of Moomal and Mahendra. We wish you a Happy Valentine Day, may your life be forever wrapped in layers of love.
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This is the first time I am hearing about this legendary love story. Rajasthan is such an amazing land filled with stories of bravery, gallantry and more.
Beautifully narrated, first time I have heard this one. Felt the emotions as I read your words. There are so many stories to be told and still to find out about. Seems like such stories and legends comes mostly to a bad end!