Barmer

BARMER located in western Rajasthan is an important part of Thar Desert and thus is a desert town which is quite famous for its historical ruins. There are a number of historical places in Barmer which attract history buffs to Barmer. Being a desert town, Barmer has harsh climate and low vegetation but the arts, crafts, and music are well known in Rajasthan.

Barmer Fort is the manor tourist attraction in Barmer which used to be the resident of the rulers of Barmer. Apart from the fort, there is the number of temples like Kiradu Ancient Temple, Jain temples which are prime spots for tourist here.

WEATHER

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best time to visit Barmer is between October and March as the weather remains relatively pleasurable during this part of the year in the sandy region of Rajasthan.

CUISINE

Barmer is known for its rich succulent Barmeri cuisine and food is an integral part of their culture. Barmer has many popular restaurants which offer delicious veg as well as non-veg cuisines. 

One of the typical breads of the region is the chapati ‘bajara’ Made from millet flour, this is a rather nourishing bread-cake that can be served with any meal, (it goes extremely well with the local curries!) and it is also often eaten with ‘gud’ (raw palm sugar). Millet is a gluten-free grain which is rich in B vitamins and magnesium … it is to be enjoyed without moderation!

Some of the popular dishes in Barmer are: Dal Pakwan, Mirchi Bada, Aloo Kachori Etc.

SHOPPING

List of famous Shopping Places to visit in Barmer City

Jooti Corner - Jooti Corner is one of the best place buy leather goods in Barmer City. It is located on the Ward no-3 of the Panghat Road

Kamdar Compony - Kamdar Compony, situated on the Roy Colony Road is a leading manufacturer of wooden carving furniture.

Dada Handicraft - Dada handicraft is a manufacturer and supplier of stool, chairs, parsh, puff, just cap, camel leather, and fashion items, etc. It is also located on the Panghat road of Barmer city.

LANGUAGE

The most spoken Language in Barmer is Marwari, Rajasthani, Sindhi and Hindi.               

PLACES TO VISIT

1. KIRADU TEMPLES

35 km from Barmer, in a town located near the Thar Desert, are 5 temples known as the Kiradu Temples. Known for their Solanki style of architecture, these temples have remarkable and magnificent sculptures. These temples are dedicated to lord Shiva and of the five temples, Someshvara temple is the most remarkable.

2. GARH TEMPLE

Rawat Bhima built a Barmer fort in 1552 AD at hillock in present city of Barmer when he shifted old Barmer (Presently JUNA village in Barmer Dist) to present city. He built a fort on top of the city which is also known as Barmer Garh. Hill of Barmer fort is 1383 feet but Rawat Bhima build fort at height of 676 feet which is safer place than top of hill. Main entrance of Fort (Prole) is on North direction, Safety Burg are made on east & west direction. Boundary wall of fort was ordinary due to natural wall protection of hill. This fort is surrounded by temple on all sides. This Hill of Barmer Fort has two important religious places; Top of the hill is temple of JOGMAYA devi (Garh Mandir) which is situated at height of 1383 & at Height of 500 feet there is Nagnechi Mata temple, Both temples are very famous and have fair during Navratra festivals. Rest area is residence of former royal family of Barmer.

3. SHRI NAKODA JAIN TEMPLE

Built in the 3rd century, this temple has been renovated multiple times. Alamshah invaded and looted this temple in the 13th century and failed to steal the idol as it was hidden in a village a few miles away. The idol was brought back and the temple renovated in the 15th century.

4. DEVKA-SUN TEMPLE

This temple was built in the 12th or 13th century. Located in Devka, a small hamlet situated about 62 Km from Barmer along the Barmer-Jaisalmer Road, the temple is known for its incredible architecture. The village also holds the ruins of two other temples that house stone sculptures of Lord Ganesha.

5. VISHNU (RANCHHOD) TEMPLE

Located in Khed, the Vishnu temple is one of the most important tourist locations in Barmer. Even though the temple is falling apart, it is still a marvel of architecture and has a grand aura surrounding it. The markets around this temple are known shopping destinations throughout Barmer.

6. RANI BHATIYANI TEMPLE

Rani Bhatiyani Temple is located in Jasol. She is especially worshipped by the Manganiar bard community as she is said to have given a divine vision to a Manganiar. Many also refer to this goddess as Majisa or mother and sing songs in her honour. Legend says that the goddess was a Rajput princess called Swarup before she became a goddess.

7. JUNA FORT & TEMPLE

Juna is old Barmer it was main city build by Bar Rao but during Rawat Bhima rule they shifted Barmer to new place where present city stands and Juna remains as ruins of past glory and old heritage. It is 25 Kms from Barmer and is known for its Jain temple and old fort. According to inscriptions on a stone pillar near the temple, it was built in the 12th or 13th century. Juna is surrounded by hills and also a small lake.

8. CHINTAMANI PARASNATH JAIN TEMPLE

This temple is known for magnificent sculptures and spectacular ornamental paintings. The interior part of the temple also features rich inlay work made with glass. The temple was constructed by Shri Nemaji Jivaji Bohra in the 16th century and lies on top of a hillock in the western part of Barmer city.

9. MAHABAR SAND DUNES - BARMER

The Mahabar Sand Dunes remain to be one of the lesser known tourist spots in Barmer. The expanses of the Barmer Sand Dunes are equally beautiful as Sam Sand Dunes and will spellbind you for sure. To reach the Mahabar Sand Dunes, one would need to take the Barmer-Ahmedabad highway. The road is motorable and one doesn’t have to face too much trouble to reach Mahabar Sand Dunes. The sand dunes provide a perfect respite from the city, as they are quiet and less crowded and yet to be explored as compared to other spots. Visit Mahabar Sand Dunes to enjoy spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset and for an unforgettable experience.

10. SAFED AKHARA

Located on the way to the Mahabar Sand Dunes, Safed Akhara, also known as the Sideshwara Mahadev Temple, is a temple complex with a garden. The temple complex houses shrines that are dedicated to Lord Shiva, Krishna and Radha, and Lord Hanuman, among others. The temple gardens are large and one can find peacocks in their full glory and beauty roaming around. The temple complex offers visitors temporary accommodation as well. The Safed Akhara is another one of the tourist spots that are often overlooked by the visitors. Visit the Akhara to enjoy the serene surroundings of its garden, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

11. CHOHTAN

Chohtan is a village and tehsil headquarters in Barmer district of Rajasthan state. There are several temples in the area, including Viratra (Vankal), Deri Dungar, Sunya Temple, Kapaleshwar, Krishna Temple, Verthan.

12. ASOTRA BRAHMA TEMPLE

The world’s second Brahma Temple, erected by late Brahmarshi Sant Khetaram Ji Maharaj, is the Asotra Brahma temple. The Hindu triad’s most renowned lord deity is Lord Brahma. Vishnu and Mahesh are the other two, and Brahma is the creator’s lord. At Pushkar, there is one famous Brahma temple, and the other is here.