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The Rajasthan government has renamed Foy Sagar as Varun Sagar and King Edward Memorial as Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih.

National | Dated: 20 Feb 2025

In February 2025, the Rajasthan government renamed a lake and a building in Ajmer, Rajasthan, both over a century old and previously named during British rule. The 132-year-old Foy Sagar Lake was renamed Varun Sagar, and the 113-year-old King Edward Memorial Bhawan was renamed Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The official renaming process was carried out by the Ajmer Municipal Corporation.
  • - Foy Sagar Lake was built in 1892 as a famine relief project and was named after a British engineer, Foy, during British rule. It has now been renamed in honor of Lord Varun, the god of water.
  • - A ghat (a series of steps leading down to the water) and a statue of Lord Varun will also be constructed around the lake for people to sit and pray.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) King Edward Memorial Bhawan was built between 1912 and 1913 and named after King Edward VII during British rule. It is located on Railway Station Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
  • (ii) The building has now been renamed to honor Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj, who attained nirvana (spiritual liberation) in Ajmer.
  • (iii) The renaming process removes symbols of slavery and creates symbols of freedom and inspiration.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the new name of Foy Sagar, which was recently renamed by the Rajasthan government?

Correct Answer: Varun Sagar

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