Shiv Bari Temple

Located at a distance of 5 to 6 km from Bikaner Junction Railway Station, Shiv Bari Temple is a famous sacred shrine in the city of Bikaner, Rajasthan. One of the revered sanctuaries of Bikaner, this temple is the main tourist attraction in the city. The spiritual significance of the temple also attracts a large number of devotees. Tourists also enjoy an enriching experience visiting this temple, as they have the chance to witness the different religious traditions and customs of the region. The rich culture of the region is also represented by these customs. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple was built by Maharaja Dungar Singh in 1880 AD in honor of his father, Maharaja Lal Singh. Also locally known as Laleswar Mahadev, Shiv Bari Temple, Bikaner is a virtual museum of miniature paintings which are soft yet colorful representations of Bikaner traditions and designs.

Shiv Bari Temple Highlights:

This popular red sandstone temple, Bikaner, is an architectural highlight. This temple also offers in-depth knowledge of the unique features of Rajasthani architecture. The main features of the temple are the well-decorated domes, pavilions and pillars which make the temple look grand and leave a mesmerizing effect on the onlookers. The temple is fortified by a large wall. The main attraction of this temple is an idol of Lord Shiva with four faces, which is carved in 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 cisterns on campus, commonly known as Bawaris by the locals. The exterior of the campus is also very attractive and features beautiful statues of Lord Krishna with the Gopis, which captivate devotees and visitors alike. Best time to visit here:

Bikaner is a tourist destination that experiences extreme weather all year round. While Bikaner's summer days are hot and humid, winter days are freezing. Therefore, the favorable time to visit Shiv Bari Temple and other major attractions in Bikaner is from October to March when the weather conditions remain cool and comfortable. This temple is crowded in the month of February (Shravan) when hundreds and thousands of devotees and pilgrims from all over the country visit this temple.

Sites near Shiv Bari Temple:

While visiting Shiv Bari Temple, visitors can visit nearby popular tourist attractions such as Ganga Singh Museum, Sadul Singh Museum, Karni Mata Mandir, Sri Mansapuram Mandir, Chardham Ram Mandir, State Archives of Rajasthan, Gopi Nath Ji Mandir, Prachina Museum, Junagarh. Fort, Lallgarh Palace, Kharnada Hanuman Mandir, Gajner Palace, National Camel Research Center, Imperial Art Gallery, Visakha Museum, Ramakrishna Beach, Gajner

Animal Sanctuary and many more. How to reach here:

Bikaner is very well connected to all major cities in the country via national and state highways. Numerous means of transportation including regular buses, private and private buses and air-conditioned luxury buses and luxury buses are available from all cities of India to Bikaner. Visitors can also reach Bikaner with their vehicles. Once you reach Bikaner, you can easily get to Shiv Bari Temple as it is located at a distance of 6km from Bikaner and public transport is widely available to all parts of the city for convenient transportation.