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Balotra |
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About
Balotra |
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Balotra is a small town which is situated in Barmer District of
Rajasthan state in India. It is about 110 kms from city of Jodhpur.
Balotra is famous for textile industry, hand block printing and for an
annual desert and ethnic fair at Tilwara.
On the way
between Balotra and Jalore which is about 15 kms far away, Third
Brahma Temple of India is situated in the village of Asotra. Very
Popular Shrine of Rani Bhatiyaniji is also situated nearby Balotra in
the village of Jasol which is only 5 kms far away from Balotra.
Well-known Jain Temple Nakoda is situated about 12 km from Balotra. On
the way between Balotra and Barmer which are at a distance of about 10
kms from each other there is a very old shrine of Lord Shri Vishnu
which is known as Shri Ranchore Ray, Khed Mandir situated in the
village of Khed. In the earlier times Khed was the capital of the
Rathores of western Rajasthan, whose control extended over the whole
area. At the commencement of the 13th century the Rathore king Rao
Sihaji the founder of the Rathore clan together with his son (Asthanji)
taken over Khed from the Guhil Rajputs. Devotees from all over India,
come to Balotra to visit the sacred places near Balotra.
Balotra is
home a large number of textile units and is situated along the coast
of the Luni River. Balotra is located at 25.83°N 72.23°E. It has an
average altitude of 347 feet metres. Balotra is home to a large
number textile units and is situated on the shore of the Luni River.
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History of
Balotra
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Balotra was founded by Vala Ji or Bala Ji Rajpurohit. The name of
Balotra is taken from the name of Bala Ji Rajpurohit. Initially, it
was a small settlement but afterwards it was converted into a village
and finally into a town. The town of Balotra is well-known for housing
and also for Shrine of Nagoda Jain. It is one of the most popular
pilgrimage spot for the Jain clan. The temple is a perfect example of
superior architecture and the interior of the temple is decorated with
many statues which make it very beautiful.
Other
temples which are situated in the Balotra are Rani Bhatiyaniji Shrine,
Chonch Temple, Mohanraj ji Temple, Jaanraaj Ji Temple, Hanuman Temple,
Khed Temple and Narsingh Ji Temple. The historical town of Balotra has
become known as an important and developing town in western Rajasthan
with steadily changing time. Many colleges, modern factories, good
transportation system, high standard of living, global connectivity
and sky-kissing buildings give it a view of some metropolitan feel.
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Textile
industries in Balotra
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Balotra City is also well-known for the textile industry. From more
than 50 years, Balotra has been known as an important centre in India
for processing and trading of different types of fabrics. Balotra is
also well-known for printing and dyeing of cotton and polyester
clothes. A number of textile units are situated in the town which
provides employment to a large amount of people.
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Tourist
Attractions in Balotra
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Mata
Rani Bhatiyani Temple at Jasol
Rani
Bhatiyani Temple is situated in the village of Jasol, at a
distance of about 5 kms from Balotra. It is popular for the wonders
that the goddess Mata Rani Bhatiyani showers upon her devotees.
Bithuja
Temple
Bithuja
Temple is situated close to Balotra on the shores of Luni River.
Bithuja Temple belongs to Baba Ramdev who is folk–deity of Rajasthan.
Khed
Temple
Khed
Temple is the temple of Lord Ranchhod Ray Bhagwan (Shri Vishnu JI)
which is situated close to the town of Balotra. Khed Temple is famous
all over the world. The temple is a historical sight.
Tilwara
Tilwara is a village which is situated about 20 kms from Balotra. The
village is well-known for Mallinath Fair which takes place annually in
the month of March/April.
Other
important tourist spots in Balotra are Akdeshwer Mahadev Temple,
Santoshi Maa Temple, Malinath Temple, Ranuja Tirth, Siwana Temple,
Dargah-Bhola-Peer, Madina Masjid and Nakoda Temple.
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How to
Reach Balotra
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Balotra is linked with all the main cities of India by rail, road and
air network. From Balotra the nearest airport is at the city of
Jodhpur at a distance of 105 kms far away from Balotra. Balotra
Junction Railway Station is well connected with many important cities
of the country.
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Nakoda Temple,
Balotra |
Mata Rani Bhatiyani, Jasol |
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You will visit
“Balotra”
during the below Tour of Rajasthan |
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11 Days Horse Safari Tour
(Including Balotra)
11 Days / 10 Nights
Delhi - Jodhpur
- Luni - Satlana - Ghana - Karmavas - Asotra - Balotra - Jodhpur -
Delhi |
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