This famed circle is actually a traffic roundabout in Jaipur, placed at such a strategic position that half the Jaipur passes by it. Noted as the favorite evening hang-out place, it is a good place to savor spicy local delicacies and snacks offered by hawkers and 'Meals on Wheels' vendors. It is called as Statue Circle because of the imposing idol of Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of modern day Jaipur holding staff and astrological diagrams, which occupies its heart. The idol is placed here to commemorate the great sovereign, builder and futurist. It is a delightful picnic spot, which looks especially beautiful with all the lighting and colorful fountains here. Statue Circle, Jaipur is well known traffic roundabout and a busy crossing here. The most remarkable thing about Statue Circle is that it is located in a very strategic location that half the town has to pass through it. It is known as Statue Circle because of the imposing and life - size statue of Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of modern day Jaipur holding staff and astrological diagrams, which occupies its heart. This statue is placed here in order to pay tribute to the great sovereign, builder and futurist of Jaipur. The Statue Circle is a celebrated picnic spot here. This place is a favorite evening hangout for both the tourists and the denizens here. This place wears on a festive look in the evening with all the lighting and colorful fountains. You can really have a gala time here in the evenings. The colorful and bright ambience in the hub of the city will surely swing your mood. Don’t miss out the delicacies sold nearby. The spicy local delicacies and snacks offered by hawkers and 'Meals on Wheels' vendors is another charm of this place. It is also a pleasant and popular spot for jogging and dharnas (sit-down protests). Walking and evening walkers can be seen in groups enjoying themselves in various ways. |
