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{{Infobox body of water
| name = Nawal Sagar Lake
| location = [[Bundi]], [[Rajasthan]]
| coords = {{Coord|25|26|46.91|N|75|37|59.88|E|type:waterbody|display=inline,title}}
| type = [[reservoir]], fresh water
| basin_countries = [[India]]
| cities = [[Bundi]]
| pushpin_map = India Rajasthan
| pushpin_map_alt = Location of lake in Rajasthan, India
| image = Bundi-.JPG
}}
'''Nawal Sagar Lake''' is an artificial lake or reservoir situated in [[Bundi]] city in the state of [[Rajasthan]] in India. It is surrounded by the hills of the [[Aravalli Range|Aravalli]] mountain range. It is a square shaped artificial lake, and a temple dedicated to [[Varuna]], the God of ocean, is partially submerged in the middle of the lake. Nawal Sagar is surrounded by towering walls and has two gateways that serve as entry points to the lake. It is located in the centre of the [[Bundi]] city.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DHNS |title=A praise for paintings |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/archives/a-praise-paintings-2030473 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

It is one of the four lakes of Bundi city, the other three being: [[Jait Sagar Lake]], Phool Sagar Lake and Kanak Sagar Lake.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-07 |title=राजस्थान की प्रमुख झीलें कौन-सी हैं, जानें |url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/major-lakes-of-rajasthan-1696662065-2 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Jagranjosh.com |language=hi}}</ref>

== History ==
It is an ancient Lake. The [[Hada Chauhan]] rulers of princely [[Bundi State]] Rao Raja Bhoj (1585–1608) had it deepened and the walls strengthened. He also built a palace named Moti Mahal (Rawala) on it. Later Rao Raja Chhatrasal (1631–58), Rao Raja Umed Singh (1741–69) built palaces and walls huge. Maha Rao Raja Ajit Singh (1770–73) built ''<nowiki/>'Ram Bagh''' on its shore and a huge [[Shiva]] temple and a ''Chhatri'' inside the lake.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-25 |title=सरंक्षण के अभाव में अस्तित्व खोती ऐतिहासिक झीलें, जिम्मेदार नहीं दे रहे ध्यान {{!}} sarankshan ke abhaav mein astitv khotee aitihaasik jheelen, jimmedaar |url=https://www.patrika.com/bundi-news/sarankshan-ke-abhaav-mein-astitv-khotee-aitihaasik-jheelen-jimmedaar-4618451/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}</ref>

== Architecture and attractions of the lake ==
In this lake, the architecture, sculpture, and structure of its walls and Shiva temple are visible. The best aspect of the lake that primarily attracts the tourist is that it reflects a mirror image of the [[Taragarh Fort, Bundi|Taragarh fort]] in its water. The ''chhatri'' built in the centre of this lake is also a beautiful example of craftsmanship.<ref>{{Cite web |title=कभी बूंदी की शान रहीं ऐतिहासिक नवल सागर और जैत सागर झीलें, बदरंग और कचरे के ढ़ेर में बदल रही हैं |url=https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/the-historic-naval-sagar-and-jait-sagar-lakes-once-the-pride-of-bundi-are-turning-into-discolored-and-garbage-heaps-4418376 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=rajasthan.ndtv.in |language=hi}}</ref>

== Lake restoration works ==
in 2023, the district administration of [[Bundi district|Bundi]] has approved an amount of more than Rs 5 crore for the restoration work of Nawal Sagar Lake. The lake will be conserved. The park near this lack which is divided into two parts, will be joined together. Modern type of swings and seesaws will be installed for children in the park and the route of the roads will be changed near the lake. A big ''chaupati'' will also be built.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bundi News: नवल सागर झील की बढ़ेगी खूबसूरती, पांच करोड़ रुपए का है बजट |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/rajasthan/bundi/bundi-news-beauty-of-naval-sagar-lake-will-increase/1784916 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Zee News |language=hi}}</ref>

== Events ==
Nawal Sagar is a popular destination for organizing events. Every year, ''Bundi Utsav'', a cultural program held by the tourism department of Rajasthan is organised at the lake shore. Many cultural activities take place under this program including ''Deep Dan'' ceremony in which clay lamps are floated in lake by local residents.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-11-22 |title=Bundi Utsav begins today after a gap of two years |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/bundi-utsav-begins-today-after-a-gap-of-two-years/articleshow/87841688.cms |access-date=2024-02-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[List of lakes in India]]
* [[Jait Sagar Lake|Jait sagar Lake]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Reservoirs in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Artificial lakes of India]]

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