NAU-GAJA MEMORIAL, KUTEENA
Nau-Gaja A memorial built to show respect and gratitude towards the martyrs of war in 1880s between the villagers of Kuteena and King of Neemrana of that time. Etymology – This was named Nau-Gaja after the length of Pagari or Rajputi turban that is 9 guz (1 guz is 0.91 metres). It is considered as a symbol of huge respect among the community. History - The head of village at that time was Shri Phool Singh Chauhan, retired from Bikaner Risala (Cavalry of that time). He began constructing a fort to secure the village from invasions. A courtier of Maharaja of Neemrana, namely Kalu Singh, originally from Kuteena itself, saw the construction and recited a mind-made story to him that the fort is being constructed to fight against the King and overpower him. Maharaja , with his army, headed towards Kuteena (in 1880s). Villagers gathered and fought against them to stop the destruction. When the king was surrounded by soldiers of kuteena in the mid-war, he surrendered and
