Lakes in Jaisalmer
Gadi Sagar

This
tank, south of the city walls, once held the town water supply, and befitting
its importance in providing precious water to the inhabitants of this arid city,
it is sourrounded by small temples and shrines. The beautiful yellow sandstone
gateway arching across the road down to the tank is the Tilon-ki-Pol, and is
said to have been built by a famous prostitute, Tilon .
When she offered to pay to have this gateway constructed, the Maharaja refused
permission under it to go down to the tank and he felt that this would be beneath
his dignity. While he was away, she built the gate , adding a Krishna temple
on top so that king could not tear it down.