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Gadasisar Lake Jaisalmer Gadsisar Lake in  Jaisalmer,
the rainwater fed reservoir, was built in 1156 AD and rebuilt in
1367AD by Maharwal Garsisingh. Until 1965, it remained the city’s
only water supply. It is adorned with an arched gateway, which is
believed to have been built by a courtesan. The Tilon ki Pol, the
palatial archway at the water’s edge, was built by a local
prostitute. 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 The dismayed king tried to severe it down, but not the one to stay behind, Tilon constructed a tiny temple along the lake, dedicated to Lord Satyanarayan (Krishna, as truth) and ensured the building’s survival. Along the lakeshore and on the islands, is a plethora of little temples and cenotaphs. Arrayed all around the tank, are many small shrines and temples. An extraordinary plumage of birds can be seen here
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