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| Barmer
is a center for woodcarving, embroidery, carpets,
block printing and other handicrafts and its
products are famous throughout Rajasthan.
Otherwise, this desert town, 220 km from Jodhpur
and 153 km from Jaisalmer, isn't very exciting.
There's no fortress here and the most interesting
part is probably the journey to Barmer through
small villages, their mud-walled houses decorated
with delicate folk motifs and the characteristic
geometrical designs of each different village.
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Especially famous are the geometric ajrak
prints in dark shades of red and blue, ideal
for protection against the sun. It might be
worth coming for the cattle fair, held at
Tilwara nearby over a fortnight in March /
April which adds a charm to the place. The
festival is the best time to plan a visit
to Barmer. |
| Brief
History |
| Historically,
Barme has always had great strategic importance.
It was founded by Bahada Rao or Bar Rao in
13th century and gave the town its name -
Barmer i.e., the hill fort of Bar. Barmer
is a group of ancient paraganas namely Mallani
Shiv, Siwana, Pachpadra and the Chohatan area
and was formed in 1949 upon the merger of
Jodhpur state in the United States of Great
Rajasthan. It is famous for its rich crafts,
dances and music and today is the centre for
woodcarving, embroidery, carpets, block printing,
other handicrafts and multi- hued traditional
costumes. |
| How
to reach |
Barmer can be easily
accessed through air, train or road.
By Air :-
Barmer has nearest airport in Jodhpur , which
is well connected.
By Rail :-
Barmer is well connected
to Jodhpur by meter-gauge railway. It is on
the disused railway line from Jodhpur to Hyderabad
in Pakistan .
By Road :-
It is also connected with Jaisalmer
and Gujarat thru buses. A couple of buses
a day run between Barmer and Jaisalmer (3
½ hours), and south to Palanpur in
Gujarat . |
| Climate
& Season |
| Being a
desertscape, the summers are very hot and
winters are very cool in Barmer. Bikaner has
high temperature difference and low rainfall.
The best season to visit Bikaner between August
to March, when the weather remains cool and
tolerable. |
| Language |
| Rajasthani
and Hindi |
| Best
Attractions |
| Undulating
lanes, colorful bazaars and bright and cheerful
folks make Barmer an interesting experience.
Today, Barmer is a major tourist attraction
in the country. We list below a selection
of major attractions of Barmer – |
| Temples
: There are many
lovely temples here, dedicated to Balark (the
Sun) and the ancient ruins of Juna Barmer.
There are three Jain temples, an inscription
of 1295 AD and a massive pillar in the hall
of the largest temple of Maharaja Kula Sri
Samanta Sinha Deva , a ruler of Bahadmera
(Barmer) are also worth a visit. |
| Kiradu
: Kiradu is situated on the foot
of a hill near village Hathma in Barmer Tehsil.
The ruins of five ancient temples - once dedicated
to Lord Vishnu and other four dedicated to
Lord Shiva - are of interest to archaeologists
and art lovers, alike. The biggest of these
temples is the Someshwar Temple . |
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Khed : Khed was conquered
by Rao Siha, the founder of the Rathore clan
along with his son (Asthanji) from the Guhil
Rajputs and set the standard of the Rathores.
An old Vishnu temple of Ranchhrji is bordered
by a wall and an image of Garuda (the eagle)
at the gate that guards the complex. Other
temples nearby include temples of Brahma,
Bhairav, Mahadev and a Jain temple of Lard
Mahaveer . |
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Balotra & Kanana : Balotra,
a small town lies close to Kanana, the venue
for the Sheetal Saptmi Mela. It is an important
center of printing and dying. |
| Juna
Barmer : This is an ancient town
located on a rocky hill and houses the ruins
of an old fort. Besides the fort, the other
places of interest are - a temples dedicated
to Balark (the Sun), the three Jain temples,
an incription of 1295 AD and a huge pillar
in the hall of the largest temple of Maharaja
Kula Sri Samanta Sinha Deva, a ruler of Bahadmera
(now, Barmer). |
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