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The Shiv Bari Temple is one of the prime tourist attractions in the Rajsthani city of Bikaner. Located at a distance of about 6 Kilometers from the main city of Bikaner, the Shiv Bari Temple is a must visit for all those on a tour of Rajasthan . Referred to as Laleshwar Mahadeo by the local people, the Shiv Bari Temple in Bikaner was built by Maharaja Doongar Singhji in the 19th Century.
Built of red sand stone, the Shiv Bari Temple of Bikaner is an architectural delight. The main features of the Shiv Bari Temple are the pavilions, domes, and the well decorated columns. The Shiv Bari Temple is surrounded by a majestic crenelated stone wall which gives the Temple an isolated and peaceful character. The main attraction of the Shiv Bari Temple is its deity, an idol of Lord Shiva made of marble. The Temple also a houses a bronze statue of Nandi, the sacred bull who accompanies Lord Shiva.
The Bikaner Shiva Bari Temple houses two colossal reservoirs which are known as Bawaris. The exterior of the Shiv Bari Temple Campus is equally beautiful and has the statues of Lord Krishna with the 'Gopis'. This Temple gets over crowded in the month Shravan (February) when thousands of devotees from all over the country come to visit this temple.
Highlights Of Shiv Bari Temple:
Constructed with red sand stone, this popular temple Bikaner is an architectural delight. This temple also provides a thorough knowledge about the unique features of Rajasthani architecture. The prime features of the temple are domes, pavilions, and well decorated columns, which impart a great look to the temple, leaving a fascinating effect on the spectator. The temple is strengthened by a large wall. The main attraction of this temple is an idol of four-faced Lord Shiva, which is carved out of black marble. The temple also has a bronze statue of Nandi (the sacred vehicle of Lord Shiva). The Shiv Bari Temple consists of two colossal reservoirs located within the campus, commonly known as Bawaris by the locals. The exterior of the campus is also very alluring and has beautiful statues of Lord Krishna with the Gopis, which leaves the devotees and visitors captivated.
Best Time To Visit Here:
Bikaner is a destination which experiences extreme weather condition throughout the year. While the summer days of Bikaner are hot and humid, winter days are freezing. So, the favorable time to visit Shiv Bari Temple and other major attractions in Bikaner is from month of October to March when the weather condition remains cool and pleasant. This temple gets over crowded in the month of February (Shravan) when hundreds and thousands of devotees and pilgrims from all over the country visit this temple.
Nearby Attractions Of Shiv Bari Temple:
While visiting Shiv Bari Temple, visitors can visit some popular tourist’s attractions located near to the place such as Ganga Singh Museum, Sadul Singh Museum, Karni Mata Mandir, Sri Mansapuram Mandir, Chardham Ram Mandir, Rajasthan State Archives, Gopi Nath Ji Mandir, Prachina Museum, Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace, kharnada Hanuman Mandir, Gajner Palace, National Research Center on Camel, Imperial Art Gallery, Visakha Museum, Ramakrishna Beach, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, and many more.
Bikaner Tourism is home to one of the only two models of the biplane used by the British during World War I. They were presented by the British to Maharaja Ganga Singh, then ruler of the city. Another unique aspect about Bikaner are the sand dunes that are scattered throughout the district, especially from the north-east down to the southern area. Bikaner is situated in the northern region of Rajasthan. One of the earlier established cities, Bikaner still displays its ancient opulence through palaces and forts, built of red sandstone, that have withstood the passage of time. The city boasts of some of the world’s best riding camels and is aptly nicknamed ‘camel country’. It is also home to one of the world’s largest camel research and breeding farms; as well as being known for having its own unique temple dedicated to Karni Mata at Deshnok called the Rats Temple.
