Rajasthan Travel Guide and Tours – Tourist Places, Attractions, Events, Food and Shopping

Bhaneshwar and Sandheswar Temples – Bikaner Rajasthan

Bhaneshwar & Sandheswar Temples in Bikaner The oldest existing structures in Bikaner are the 14th century Jain Temples built by two merchant brothers. Sandeshwar and Bhandeshwar. Neither had a son to carry on the family name, so each built a temple.  The temples are dedicated to 23rd Jain teerthankar, Parsvanathji. Unlike other Jain shrines across ...

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Parshavanath Temple, Nakoda – Barmer , Rajasthan

About Parshavanath Temple – Location Nakoda pilgrimage, built in the desert land of Rajasthan, bears a gloriously pious dignity.  Dedicated to Jain Tirthankara Shri Parshavanath, this temple was built by the Mandlik family in 1458-59 A.D. It is situated on a beautiful hill as high as 1500ft on the road from Jodhpur to Barmer. The ...

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Shri Mahavirji Temple – Chandanpur, Rajasthan

Location of Shri Mahavirji Temple Shri Mahavirji Temple is a Jain temple devoted to the 24th Jain Tirthankar. This Digember Jain pilgrimage centre is 90 Kms by rail from Sawai Madhopur on the Delhi-Mumbai Broad gauge route. The main temple is in side in inclosure known as katla. The town of Sri Mahavirji is one ...

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Shrinath Ji Temple – Nathdwara, Rajasthan

ShrinathJi Temple Location The temple of Shrinathji or Lord Krishna, belonging to the Vaishnav religion is located at Nathdwara, 48 kms. north of Udaipur. Thousands of tourists and pilgrims from all parts of the world pass the lofty mountains and serene lakes of Udaipur to visit this templ. This 17th century temple house the original ...

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EklingJi Temple – Udaipur, Rajasthan

About  Eklingji Temple – Location The Eklingji temple,  is devoted to Lord Shiva, the tutelary deity of the former Mewar rulers. It is situated approximately 24 km to the north of Udaipur. Eklingji Shiva temple Udaipur is a huge complex consisting of 108 temples. Enclosing the temple are high walls with bathing terraces leading down ...

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Jaipur Jewellery Show 2008, Jaipur, India

The City of Jaipur or commonly referred to as the Pink City, has been hosting the Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) since 2003. Significance of JJS The show was created with the intent of giving an impetus to the Gems and Jewellery trade; placing Jaipur on the World Jewellery Map of gems, craftsmanship and jewellery manufacturing. ...

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Chamunda Devi Temple – Mehrangarh Fort , Jodhpur Rajasthan

Location The temple is situated in the southern end of the Mehrangarh Fort located on a hill top in Jodhpur, 330 km from Jaipur. The fort, one of the largest in India, is situated 400 feet above the city and is enclosed by imposing walls. It comprises several palaces known for their intricate carvings and ...

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Khatu Shyam Ji Temple – Sikar, Rajasthan

Location Khatu Shyam Ji Temple is situated in district of Sikar in state of Rajasthan, at a distance of 17 km from Reengus. History – Why it is called Khatu Shyam Ji Temple ? The legend of this immensely popular Krishna temple can be traced back to the medieval Mahabharat where Barbareek, the son of ...

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Rajasthan State Assembly Elections 2008 – Congress Cabinet Ministers Announced, Takes Oath

Ashok Gehlot, who spearheaded the Congress campaign and brought it back to power in assembly elections in Rajasthan, was sworn in as Chief Minister for a second term in office. Congress, which had won 96 seats in the 200-member assembly, received the support of 8 independents to get majority. Gehlot, who was the Chief Minister ...

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French Govt Sponsers Opening IIT Rajasthan – Will It Open in Jaipur or Kota?

IIT Rajasthan is one among the new set of IITs announced by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. The location of the IIT in Rajasthan will be announced by the Govt. of India. A few days ago, the French government expressed interest in collaborating with the government of India in setting up ...

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