Raj Bhavan (Jammu and Kashmir)
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Raj Bhavan (Hindi for Government House) is the official residence of the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located in both Summer and Winter capital cities of Srinagar and the other at Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. The present governor of Jammu and Kashmir is Lt. Gen. (Retd.) S.K. Sinha
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[edit] History
Dr. Karan Singh took over as the first Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on March 28, 1965. Prior to that he functioned as the Regent and then as the Sadar-i-Riyasat of the State. The office of the Sadar-i-Riyasat came to be known as the Governor’s Secretariat.
[edit] Raj Bhavan, Srinagar (Summer Capital City)
The Raj Bhavan of Srinagar, is adjacent to one of the famous Mughal Gardens, Cheshmashahi, is located at the outskirts of the City away from the maddening crowd and the noise and air pollution.
Raj Bhavan, is in the lap of Zabarwan hill range at its back and overlooking the beautiful and majestic Dal Lake in the front, commands a breath-taking view. Its other surroundings are the Parimahal Monument and the Shankracharya Temple on a hill-top on the left, the Hariparbat Fort and the famous Hazratbal Mosque across the Dal Lake in the front and the mountain ranges to Zojila Pass and Ladakh on the right.
The Raj Bhavan is a small two-storey building mostly made of wood and serves as the office and residence of the Governor.
The Raj Bhavan has lush green lawns having different varieties of roses and other beautiful flowers and ornamental trees besides the majestic Chinar trees.
The ceremonial functions such as the swearing-in ceremonies of the Council of Ministers and of the Chief Justice, At Home Receptions, Award of Medals and Commendation Certificates and similar other functions are conducted in these lawns. Below these lawns is a small orchard having fruit-bearing trees of various species including Apple, Cherry, Almond, Walnut, Peach, Apricot, etc. The approach road to Raj Bhavan on the Cheshmashahi Garden route is lined up with Poplar trees on both sides. The exclusive private small gradient road to Raj Bhavan on the other side runs through a thick forest with the exquisitely laid out Royal Springs International Golf Course on its left.
The President of India and the Prime Minister of India usually stay in the Raj Bhavan on their visits to Kashmir.
[edit] Raj Bhavan, Jammu (Winter Capital City)
Raj Bhavan of Jammu was one of the Maharaja’s Palace buildings, Ranbir Mahal, which is presently under the tenancy of the State Government.
The Raj Bhavan overlooks the famous river Tawi (Toushi) across which is the uninterrupted view of the Bahu Fort, the Mahamaya Forests and the Mahamaya Temple.
The Raj Bhavan complex is spread over an area of 15.75 Acre (126 kanals) and 7 marlas and has a spacious and beautiful lawn in front where all the ceremonial functions are held. This Lawn is circled by a drive way and is flanked on either sides with full-grown mango trees of different species spread over a huge area.
The President of India, the Prime Minister of India and other dignitaries stay in the Raj Bhavan when on visit to Jammu.
