Founded by Bahada Rao (famous as Bar Rao), in the 13th
century, Barmer is known as a 'miniature Rajasthan' with
all its richness in crafts, dances and music. Bahada Rao
named the town after his name, Barmer- the hill fort of
Bar. Presently the town is famous all over the world for
its marvelous and wonderful work of woodcarving, pottery,
carpets, embroidery work, block printed fabrics and multi-hued
traditional costumes.
A number of important kingdoms flourished at various
times in the town during the medieval age. The chief
rulers of Barmer at the time were Khed, Kiradu, Pachpadra,
Jasol, Tilwara, Sheo, Balotara and Mallani. In 1212AD
Rao Siha, founder of the Rathore clan, conquered Khed
in Barmer district and planted the Rathore flag in the
area. Later, British annexed the town in 1836 and a
superintendent thenceforth governed the town.
Every year in March, the desert town is at its colorful
best during the Barmer festival. Tourists can feel warmth,
tradition and color of the town during this festival
through the tour packages for Barmer.
Barmer is also known for the famous Chintamani Parasnath
Jain Temple. The temple is dedicated to the Jain Tirthankara
Parasvanath. Located in the western part of the town,
the temple was built in the 12th century. There are
series of decorative paintings in the interiors of the
complex.
The worth seeing sites of the town are Bhand Sagar Temple,
Shiv Bari Temple, Camel Breeding Farm, Devi Kund, Gajner
Wildlife Sanctuary, Deshnok's Karniji Temple, Kolayat,
Bhaironji Temple, which you can see through the tour
packages for Barmer.
The other famous structure of the region of the town
is the Junagarh Fort and the Juna Jain temple. The temple
was built was around late 12th century or early 13th
century. The fort is surrounded by a series of hills,
adjacent to which lies a small lake. Between the mountain
peaks is beautiful small island known as Juna Barmer,
which houses a small well.
In this region of sun-drenched sands, situated on the
banks of the Luni River, a place named Khed, near Barmer
is too famous for four temples. The most exquisite of
them are the Ranchor Rai Mandir. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu
(the Preserver in the holy trinity of Hindu gods), the
temple houses an image of a deity, which looks as if
it might collapse any minute. At the gate is an image
of Garuda (an eagle which is Lord Vishnu's carrier).
The other well-known places in the region are Siwana
Fort, Rani Bhatiani Temple at Jasol, the Vishnu Temple
and the Sun temple at Devka and the Kiradu Temples
Recommended Itineraries
Rajasthan and Gujarat Tour of India
India Tours and packages offer tour packages, tour
itineraries and tours for Barmer, India.
For details about the tour packages for Barmer, please
fill in the query form below.
|
