Travel to Bikaner - An important
Tourist Attractions of Bikaner,
the Bhandasar Jain Temple is dedicated
to the 5th Jain tirthankara Sumatinathji.
It was built by a wealthy merchant
named Bhanda Shah and is visited
by hundreds of devotees every
day.
A peaceful sanctum for its visitors,
the Tourist Attractions of Bikaner Jain Temple is an
experience that is hard to describe
in words.
The inner peace that
serenades every visitor from the
very moment he / she enters the
temple is something that never
fails to amaze.
The marble statue of Lord Sumatinath
housed in the Bhandasar Jain Temple
is perched on a silver throne
atop a 2-feet high pavilion.
Besides,
the temple is an intricate work
of art in itself. Right from the
carved marble pillars to the exquisite
paintings that adorn the walls,
the Bhandasar Jain Temple is also
a treat to the eyes.
Images of
dancing maidens and floral patterns
decorate the pillars while the
walls are festooned with elaborate
gold leaf patterns along with
an array of folk paintings.
The Tourist Attractions of Bikaner Jain Temple in Bikaner consists
of two floors. The first floor
is quite simple in comparison
to the rest of the structure.
Meanwhile, a visit to the second
floor of the temple will take
visitors to several tiny inner
sanctums that house the statues
of many other Jain deities and
tirthankaras.
Besides, the aesthetically
carved balconies on the first
and second floor of the Bhandasar
Jain Temple treat its visitors
to some breathtaking views of
the delightful surroundings.
Attractions of Tours to Bikaner:
Junagarh Fort- Built by Raj Singh in 1587-93, it is very much similar to Jaipur Fort. Red and pink sandstone were used for the construction.
You will find here as many as 37 palaces inside the fort built at various times by different rulers like Gurjars, Pratiharas, Rajputs, Chauhans, Bhalli, Rathore etc.
It is surrounded by high walls and there is a 30 feet deep trench encircling it and there are 37 domes built inside the fort.
Lalgarh Palace- The palace built in memory of king Lal Singh was designed by noted European architect Sir Suinton Jacob.
Sandstone was used for the construction and you will find here perfect synchronization of Western grandeur and Eastern craftsmanship.
There are Belgium Chandeliers, intricate engravings, fine collection of paintings and there is a picturesque flower garden adding charm to the stunning Lalgarh Palace.
Jain temples of Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar- Bhandeshwar Temple is exquisitely decorated with intricate glasswork and frescoes, while at Sandeshwar Temple you will find gold enameled wall paintings.
Devi Kunda Sagar – Find here the statues of the kings exquisitely displayed in sandstone. The memorial pillars of Rao Kalyan Mai is the oldest.
