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The name Polo is derived from pol which literally means a gate in Marwari language.
Polo was a hideout of Rathod rulers of Idar. There was a town established by the Parihar kings of Idar around the Harnav river probably in the 10th century. It was conquered by the Rao Chandaji of Idar who was Rathod king, in 15th century. The town was located between two high hills, Kalaliyo and Bhimkhedo, which blocks sunlight for the most days which probably resulted in the abandonment of the town and relocated to ‘Ghodadar’ allies today’s Vijaynagar.
GUIDED TOUR
Here, we have various guided tour for nature lovers, trekkers, bird watcher and scholars,etc.
Products
We have various natural products on sell for the visitors
Sustainable Practices
Visitors should follow all the rules and regulations to protect flora and fauna of the Polo forest, Avoid Noise, Do not use plastic or throw any where in forest. Make small group for trekking on defined treks and follow instructions of Eco-guides and forest officials.
Flora and fauna Preservation
This forest is destination for the flora and fauna species which are protected under various acts like Forest Act, Wildlife Protection Act, etc.
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The 15th-century Sharaneshwar temple dedicated to Shiva is located in Abhapur. It is a three-storeyed temple with fortified wall around it having gates in east and west. It is in dilapidated condition. It has a grabhgriha, antarala, gudhamandpa (central shrine), nandi-mandapa/sabhamandpa in front and pradakshina (ambulatory) around the central shrine. There are two porches on the sides. There is a yagnakunda with well carved vedi in front of the temple. The mandovara, pitha (base) and vedika are adorned with post-Chaulukya styled carvings. The round pillars differ from this style and are plain with intervals of ringlets on the shaft and inverted lotus patterned capital and base. The shikhara and roofs of porches and mandapa are destroyed.[5] The carvings on exterior walls include double jangha adorned with images of Yama, Bhairava, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, Parvati, Indrani, Ganesha; social life scenes; bands of humans, elephants, swans and plants. There are ruins of some minor temples nearby. There is a temple of four-handed Chamunda nearby.
A paliya (hero stone) in the compound records date of Vikram Samvat 1554 and Shaka Samvat 1420 and mentions Rao Bhana as the ruler of Idar.[5]