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Rāmachandra, with images of Rāma, Lakshmaņa and Sītā installed in it. There are besides smaller images of other gods and goddesses. Beside it is a small well which never dries up and which is called Rāma-kunda. There are two or three small caves nearby: Hindu monks often stay in Champā-guphā, Rāma-Jharukho, Hastiguphā and Rāmakunda. .
While descending from Rāmakunda to the Ābu camp Bazar, one reaches the Kothi of the King of Jaipur, the bungalow for the Dewan of the old Sirohi State and a building of the chief of Nimbaja (in Sirohi State. ). (33) Gorakşhani Mata (Agāi Mātā).
At some distance from the Hasti-guphā is the site of Gorakshi (one who protects cattle) Mātā where annually a melā (fair) of workers and peasants in villages is held in the month of Fälguna (Spring season). (34) Toad-Rock.
On a hill to the south-west of the Nakhi lake the top looks like a frog and is therefore known a Toad Rock (fig. 65). (35) Abu Sanatorium ( Abu Camp).
The Ābu Sanatorium, situated about a mile to the south of the Delvādā village is known as the Ābu camp area. The British Agent to the Governor-General (for Rājputānā) had his offices here from V. S. 1902 when the then Sirohi ruler Mahārāv Shivasimha gavé lands to the British Government for developing this area as a health-resort or sanatorium. It was originally intended for ailing soldiers of the British Army in India and an esphalt road from Abu Road Station upto the Ābu-Camp was constructed which led to the development of this area and in course of time 83
