Bhandasar Jain Temple
Visit the soothing interiors of the serene Bhandasar Jain Temple located in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.
Dedicated to the 5th Jain tirthankara, Sumatinathji, the Bhandasar Jain Temple at Bikaner, Rajasthan is an artistic illustration of Jain beliefs, outlook towards the world and life in general.
According to a local legend, about 40, 000 kilograms of ghee was used in lieu of mortar. A flourishing merchant Bhanda Shah constructed the 2-storied Bhandasar Jain Temple that is a glowing jewel on the Bikaner crown.
See the marble statue of the Jain deity perched atop a 2-feet high pavilion on an ornate silver pavilion the moment you step into the ground floor sanctum. See the detailed carvings on the delightful marble pillars that support the massive hall on the ground floor and feast your eyes on delicate and vibrant folk paintings that adorn the entire sanctum. Several pillars are covered with sculptures of dancing maidens and others depict floral patterns, whereas the walls are adorned with gold leaf work apart from an array of folk paintings.
The first floor of the Bhandasar Jain Temple is considerably simple as compared to the ground floor and the second floor. In fact the second floor has several tiny sanctums that house statutes of Jain deities and tirthankaras. Delight in the lovely silver balls suspended from the ceiling in the main prayer sanctum of the Bhandasar Jain Temple.
Enjoy sweeping vistas of rustic Bikaner from the elaborate balconies that adorn the first and second floors of the Bhandasar Jain Temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.
Find out more on tours to Bikaner tourist attractions by clicking on the web page links mentioned below:
Junagarh Fort
Bhandasar Jain Temple
Ganga Government Museum
Lalgarh Palace
Gajner Palace
Prachina Museum
Shiv Bari Temple
Camel Breeding Farm
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