Bhandrasar Jain Temple

Ground Floor

It is the main portion of the temple and looks like a vaulted hall. In the middle of tha5t hall a silver throne is kept (about 2 feet in height) Next to the throne there is one chamber where marble statue of Lord Sumatinath is placed. In that chamber gilded leaf work of floral design is seen. That work is typical art of Muslim artisans who are known as 'Usta', the great masters of painting and art. There are two typesof pollars on the ground floor, one with white colour and painted with floral design, second with cmbossed sculptures of males and females of madieval India. The embossed figures of dancing women in their traditional dresses are especially beautiful. See the art of the sculptures and appresiate their bearty. The floor of the main hall is made of white marble tiles and these tiles were imported from Italy. The ground follr has seversl murals of Jainism. You are recommended to see that.

First Floor

There is one gate in the side of the main hall of the ground floor, which leads to the first and second floors. There is nothing interesting on the first floor so keep moving to the second floor

(You may see the steps to the second floor when you get to the first floor.)

Second Floor

It is the top of the temple where a statre of the Lord is housed. Though the statue is not so artistic, yet the balconied of the temple will give you birds' view of the old city. Open the door to the first balcont and see the sight of another famous temple of the old city that is known as "Laxminathji Temple". In English language it means, temple of Lord Vishnu. (Lord Vishnu is the creator of the universe accouding to Hindu mythology.) This temple was built by the third ruler of Bikaner State, his highness Lunkaran Shing who ruled these state during 1504 to 1526A.D. Since the construction of the temple, it has been the contre of religiors gaith for the local people.

It you open the gate of the second balcony then you may see the embattled wall of the old city, It was constructed by Lord Gaj Shing, the 14th rular Bikaner state (1746-1787 A.D.) In those days Bikaner City was lomited within the range of the embattled wall (7 Square K.M.) The wall was pierced with five gates. The Kote gate wasthe main gate of the city. The city of Bikanergot expanded only when the British empire ended in india, In 1947 A.D. and up to 1991 this city incresed to the range of 18 square K.M.; that means three times bigger then in 1947 A.D.

The other historrican place you can see from the second balcony is the palace of his highness Bika. The first ruler of Bikaner State and that is the same fort, which was constructed by the consent of Deity Karan Ji.The third balcony of Jain temple, chows you nothing special so its refernce is not given.

Visiting Hours

6.00 A.M. to 11.30 A.M.

6.00P.M. To 8.00 P.M.

Photography charges. It is free of cost.

Weekly holiday No

How to get to the Jain temple

You may join a conducted sight seeing tour organized by the Desert Tours. Or the city safari (Camaltour) organised by the same company. Or take an auto Rickshaw, up to temple, It costs about Rs. 25/- (one way up to the temple for two travellers.)

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