Bikaner-Bhandasar Jain Temple

Bikaner-Bhandasar Jain Temple tour is among the most popular tours from Bikaner. Bhandasar Jain Temple of Bikaner was commissioned in 1468 by Bhandasa Oswal and was completed in 1514.

Bhandasar Jain Temple in Bikaner was constructed by Bhanda Shah, a renowned businessman of the medieval period. Bhandasar Jain Temple celebrates the grandeur of Rajputana architecture. The intricate designs, beautiful frescoes and sculpted pillars largely attract the tourists to come to Bikaner.

Bhandasar Jain Temple at Bikaner is dedicated to the fifth Jain tirthankar, Suminath. Bhandasar Jain Temple at Bikaner is a three-storied temple that is adorned with beautiful paintings and intricate designs. In fact, the Jain temple is known for its gold-leaf work and artistically sculpted pillars. Bhandasar Jain Temple is decorated with beautiful frescoes that narrate the story of 24 Jain Tirthankars. The mirror work of the temple is among the major attractions of the temple.

The first floor of the temple are adorned with beautiful images of the Jain Tirthankars. The ground floor of the temple possesses white marble pillars covered with colorful floral patterns. The sandstone pillars in the ground floor of the temple are embellished with beautiful sculptures. Moreover, one can find artistically carved balconies in the first and second floors of the temple.

Thus, it is evident that Bhandasar Jain Temple is one of the magnificent Jain temples in Rajasthan. The temple remains open from 0600 hours to 1900 hours. The tourists can experience the magnanimity of the Jain temples while on the Bikaner-Bhandasar Jain Temple tour.

Last Updated on 19 December 2011