Bhilwara is home to the world renowned Ramdwara of
Ramsnehi Sampraday. The founder Guru of the Sampraday, Swami Ramcharanji
Maharaj, preached to his followers here and later decided to move to Shahpura.
The present day headquarters of the Ram Snehi Sampraday, known as Ram Niwas
Dham are located in Shahpura.
Towering over a small hill, this seven-storied fort in
Bhilwara is an excellent example of medieval Indian architecture. Located 70
kilometres from Bhilwara on the Bhilwara Asind Road, it offers breath-taking
views. One can also visit the many small monuments and temples within the walls
of Badnore Fort.
Pur Udan Chatri is about 10 kilometres from Bhilwara
city. It is renowned for Udan Chatri and Adhar Sheela Mahadev, where the
geographical wonder of a huge rock resting on a small one attracts tourists.
The Kyara ke Balaji has an image of Lord Hanuman which
the locals believe appeared naturally on the rock. When visiting Kyara ke
Balaji, you can also visit other locations such as Patola Mahadev Temple, Ghata
Rani Temple, Beeda ke Mataji Temple and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.
Located around 16 kilometres from Bhilwara city, is
Mandal, where you can find the find the cenotaph of Jagganath Kachhawaha,
better known as Battis Khambon ki Chhatri. As the name implies, this is a
handsome chhatri (cenotaph) comprising 32-pillars made with sandstone. Some of
them have beautiful carving at the base and on the upper portion. The chhatri
also encloses a huge Shivaling.
Founded by the ancestors of the Darak family and named
after the nearby village, the Harni Mahadev is a Shiva temple, located around 8
kilometers from the city. Surrounded by picturesque hills, this is a beautiful
destination for tourists.
The Shakti Peetha is a place of worship consecrated to
the goddess Shakti or Sati, the female principal of Hinduism and the main deity
of the Shakta sect. In Bhilwara, the Gayatri Shakti Peeth is located near the
main city bus stand.
3 kilometres away from Sangariya is Dhanop, a little
village where you can visit the Sheetla Mata Temple. This colourful temple has
bright red walls and pillars, a chequered marble floor and an idol of the
goddess Sheetla (an incarnation of Goddess Durga) in black stone.
Across India, Balaji is a name fondly bestowed upon the
monkey god, Hanuman. The Shri Beed ke Balaji is temple is situated 3 kilometres
away from Kanechhan village in Shahpura tehsil. Isolated and surrounded by
nature, it is a wonderful spot to visit if you wish to experience tranquillity
and peace
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Bagore Sahib is a historical gurudwara where Shri Guru
Govind Singh Ji stayed on his journey to Punjab. This gurudwara is situated
about 20 kilometres from the town of Mandal in the village Bagore of Tehsil
Mandal. It has been blessed by the visit of the Tenth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru
Gobind Singh Ji.
The Chamunda Mata Mandir is situated on the hills of
Harni Mahadev. Once on top, one can get a spectacular view of the whole city.
The location, just 5 kilometres from Bhilwara, is a place to visit if you seek
the peace.
Dating back to the middle of the 11th century, the Jataun
ka Mandir is a Shiva temple that is said to have been built by a Bhil tribal
who was considered to be among the first settlers here.
The Ganesha Temple is a highly revered shrine dedicated
to the elephant god, Ganesha. Vinayak Chaturthi is celebrated with great
fanfare and draws people across Rajasthan. The festive Ganesh Mela is also held
at that time.
Bijolia is a census town in Bhilwara, and is famous for
the Shree Digambar Jain Parshwanath Atishaya Teerthkhshetra, the Bijolia Fort
and the Mandakini Temple. Located on the Bundi – Chittorgarh road, the Fort
also houses a Shiva temple known as the Hajaresvara Mahadeva Temple. Renowned
for its art and architecture, it is a popular tourist attraction. Dedicated to
Teerthankar Parshvanath, the Shree Digambar Jain Parshwanath Atishaya
Teerthkhshetra is supposed to be over 2700 years
Located 15 km from Bijolia, are four temples, the
principal of which is dedicated to Sarweshwar (Shiva), which reportedly belongs
to 10th or 11th century. The temple complex also houses a monastery, a kund or
reservoir and a toran or triumphal arch.
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