Barmer |
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A tiny yet lively town in sun - drenched sands, Barmer is a
miniature Rajasthan with all its colour, warmth and tradition. According to history, the 13th century founder of the district, Bahada Rao (popularly known as a Bar Rao ) gave the town its name - Barmer, which means the hill fort of Bar. Once called Mallani (12th century AD) the present Barmer district, formed in 1949 upon the merger of Jodhpur state in the United States of Great Rajasthan, is a cluster of ancient paraganas- Mallani Shiv, Pachpadra, Siwana and the Chohatan area. Although a barren land with harsh climate and tough terrain, Barmer is known for its rich crafts, dances and music. Once on the ancient camel trade route, the town in now the centre for wood carving, pottery, carpets, intricate emboidery work, block printed fabrics and multi- hued traditional costumes Especially famous are the geometric Ajrak prints in dark shades of red and blue, ideal for protection against the sun. The most interesting part of a trip to Barmer is the journey through rural Rajasthan. The small villages with mud-walled houses decorated with delicate folk motifs and colourfully attired people on the way, offer a fascinating sight. Every year in March, the desert town is at its colourfull best during the exuberant Barmer festival. The festival is the best time to plan a visit to Barmer |
Prime Attractions of Barmer |
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Jasol Once a principal state of Mallani,
this ancient village has got its name from the descendants of a Rathore
sub-clan. A Jain temple and a Hindu temple are worth visiting. The Hindu
temple is ornamented with fine sculptures, which were brought from a
Jain temple of Lord Mahavir. |
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Juna Barmer Perched on a rocky hill, the
town has ruins of an old fort. Of interest are a temple dedicated to
Balark (the Sun) and the ancient ruins of Juna Barmer. The three Jain
temples, an incription of 1295 AD and a maassive pillar in the hall of
the largest temple of Maharaja Kula Sri Samanta Sinha Deva, a ruler of
Bahadmera (now, Barmer) are also worth a visit. |
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Khed Rao Siha, the founder of the Rathore
clan along with his son (Asthanji) conquered Khed from the Guhil Rajputs
and planted the standard of Rathores. An old Vishnu temple of Ranchhriji
is surrounded by a crumbling wall and an image of Garuda (the eagle) at
the gate guards the complex. Other temples nearby include temples of
Brahma, Bhairav, Mahadev and a Jain temple. |
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Kiradu Situated on the foot of a hill near
village Hathma in Barmer tehsil is Kiradu. The incription dating back to
1161 AD reveals that the place was called Kiratkoop and had once been
the capital of Punwars. The ruins of five ancient temples-one 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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Mahaveer Park Mahaveer Park is a
beautifully laid out park with a tiny museum housing ancient stone
carved statues. |
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Mallinath Fair Mallinath Fair is one of the
biggest cattle fairs of Rajasthan held annually near Tilwara, a village
in Barmer District from Chaitra Budi Ekadashi to Chaitra Sudi Ekadashi
(March-April). It lasts for a fortnight wherein the highly popular
breeds of cows, camels, sheep, goats and horses attract people not only
from Rajasthan but also Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. |
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Meva Nagar Once called Viranipur, this
12trh century village lies on the slope of a hill called Nagar - Ki -
Bhakarian, 9km away from Baltra. The village has three Jain temples. The
biggest of these is the one dedicated to Nakoda Parsvanath. A Vishnu
Temple is also worth visiting. |
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Neemari Neemari is another picturesque
garden on Chohatan route, 23 km away from Barmer. An old swimming pool
is an attraction. |
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Safed Akhara (Sidheswara Mahadev Temple
Complex) is a tiny yet pretty garden near Barmer. Temporary
accommodation and cooking facilities are available. |
Fairs & Festivals - BarmerTilwara Cattle Fair (March-April) : A major cattle fair lasting a fortnight, held in village Tilwara.Nakoda Parasvanath (Dec. - Jan.) : The festival held in Mevanagar village commemorating the birth anniversary of Parsvanath. Veeratara Mela : Held at Veeratara (12 Km from village Chohatan) the fair venerates goddess Vakladevi and is held thrice a year in the month of Chaitra, Bhadrapada and Magha. Khed Fair (Aug.-Sep.) : A big religious fair is held on the day of full moon in village Khed |
Climate - Barmer |
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Summer 43°C27°C |
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Winter 26°C 10°C |
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Rainfall 28 cms. |
General Information - Barmer |
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Location Jodhpur (Rural Rajasthan) |
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Best Time August To March |
Clothing - Barmer |
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Summer Light Tropical |
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Winter Woolen |
Shopping - Barmer |
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Where to Shop A veritable shopper's
paradise, Barmer is treasure trove of vibrantly coloured embroidery with
excellent mirror work. Also famous are beautifully embroidered fabrics
and pouches, often patterned with tiny mirrors. Traditional rugs,
blankets, shawls, carpets, 'Pattius' Dari in typical Barmer colours and
weave, are a speciality of the region. The shopping spots include the
tiny shops along the narrow lanes of the colourful and lively Sadar
Bazaar
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