Tourist Attraction of Bhilwara
Bhilwara It is one of the historical region of Rajasthan belongs to Mewar region. It is most renowned place for qualitycloths and cloth paintings. These painting are called as Fad paintings which are made by using natural colors. It is made famous by Joshi family. It is also well famous for the sweetmeats called Gazhak and Makahn Beda. One can find several tourist destinations in and around Bhilwara. There are ample of festivals celebrated every year. Bijolian Mandakini Temple, Shapura Ramdwara, Mandallgarh Menal Waterfall and Pur Udan Chatri are the main tourist places in Bhilwara. Badnore fort is located around 70 km from the town which serves as home for several historical temples. Ganesh Mela, Tejaji Mela, Badnore Pash Mela, Jal Joolani Ekadasha and Harni Mahadev Mela are the much popular fairs celebrated in Bhilwara.
Mandakni Kund
The Mandakini Kund was formed from the ancient Mandakini River, which ran amongst the temples. Today there are still five Jain temples in Bijolia, built in the 11th century. Sanskrit inscriptions are found on their walls, along with beautiful engravings and sculptures. One inscription, known as the Shankh Puran, is 15 feet long and 5 feet wide, and is comprised of 52 lines in Sanskrit.
Hajaresvara temple
Shiva temple in Bijolia is very close to Bijolia fort. The temple was built in the 9th century. This temple is also known as Hajaresvara temple. The Hajaresvara has a tall linga encircled by smaller lingas. The Hajaresvara temple is also called as Sahasralinga because it has a large linga surrounded by thousand small lingas. The Hajaresvara temple is renowned for its beautiful architecture and sculptures. Image of lord Ganesh in archway is a major attraction in this temple.
Undeswar temple
This temple is located in a sanctuary covered with a strong and tough tower carved with religious images. Exterior of this temple is also rich with designed pillars and walls. This is an extraordinary temple because it is one of the temples in India where lower part of the idol is partially under water.
Mahakali Temple
Mahakali temple is also famous for its architecture and art. The main deity in this temple is Kalika Matha. This temple was also built during 12th century during Chauhans dynasty.
Bijolia Digamber Jain Temple
The Jain temples, situated about 1.5 km of the south east were built by Mahajan Lala in the time of the Chauhan Raja Someshwar of Ajmer in 1170 AD. One of them is considered scared containing a complete small model of a temple inside. The rock inscriptions are both dated 1170 AD. This is a Jain temple of Teerthankar Parshvanath of Jain religion. Bijoliya Teerth Kshetra is supposed to be the place of penance (Tapa Bhumi)of Lord Parsvanath, place of revolt (Upsarg Bhumi) by Kamattha (Enemy of Lord Parsvanath since previous lives) and place of achieving Kevalgyan (Super natural knowledge) and first place of Samavsharan of Lord Parsvanath. Some of the world’s great petrographs are available here. This place is supposed to be old more than 2750 years,
Vedesvara Temple
In the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan is the ancient fort city of Bijolia. Once known as Vindhyavali, it was a famous center for art and architecture during the Chauhan period, around 1226 A.D. On the eastern side of the town near the city wall there are three beautiful temples, including the 13th century Vedesvara Temple. There is also the Hajaresvara Mahadeva temple, and temples for Mahakala and Baijanath.
Like Lord Brahma's temple, a great many Shiva temples have also disappeared or gone to ruin here in Bijolia. In fact, more than a hundred temples here are known to have fallen to ruin.
Bijolia was once part of the Mewar kingdom, ruled by a Parmar chief. Near the close of the 12th century it passed on to the Chauhanas, and came under the rule of King Someshwar. While the Chauhanas were religiously inclined, they were also great patrons of art and architecture. Consequently, they supported the building of several Bijolia temples not only as places of worship, but as manifestations of the fine craftsmen they could engage. Some of the smaller shrines eventually developed into bigger, and more beautiful temples as congregations grew around them.
Places to visit
Harni Mahadev It is at a distance of 6 km from Bhilwara and the famous Shiva pilgrimage center. During Shivarathri, 3 days of festival is celebrated with great pomp and show.
Other Places Pur Udhan Chatri, Kyara ke Balaji, Gangapur, Mejha Dam, Asind and Shahapura are other well-known places in Bhilwara.