Bhandasar Jain Temple, Bikaner

Overview

The Bhandasar Jain Temple in Bikaner was built by the Jain merchant Bhandasa Oswal in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries and is dedicated to Sumatinath, the fifth Tirthankara. It is a three-storey temple of red sandstone and white marble.

Its interior is covered in paintings, mirror work and gold leaf, with floral and mythological scenes on the ceilings and walls.

What to look for

• The painted ceilings and walls
• The carved sandstone pillars and arches
• The gold leaf and mirror work in the sanctum

Visiting tips

• Remove shoes and leather items, and dress modestly.
• Photography rules vary; ask before photographing.
• It combines with Junagarh Fort and Karni Mata Temple in a Bikaner day.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Bhandasar Jain Temple, Bikaner, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

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