Temples in Bikaner
Shiv Bari Temple (6 kms from Bikaner)
Fortified by a high wall the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Maharaja Doongar
Singh constructed it in the ninth century in the memory of his father Maharaj
Lall Singhji. The temple has a beautiful wall panting of Nandi Bull facing the
Shiva Lingam. This is located on the way to the camel town.
Devi Kund (8 kms from Bikaner)
The royal crematorium has several exquisite cenotaphs (Chhatris). Each Chhatri
is dedicated to the memory of rulers of Bikaji dynasty and is situated on the
exact place where they were cremated. The Chhatri of Maharaj Surat Singh is
a fine example of architecture. The ceilings of the Chhatris displays some delicate
Rajput paintings.
Deshnok Temple
Deshnok is a small village situated 32 km south from Bikaner city along the
Jodhpur Road. It is connected by national highway and rail. It is a pilgrim
centre of Karni Mata. Karni Mata, considered as an incarnation of Goddess Durga
lived here in the fourteenth century and performed many miracles. Originally
the village was called 'dus- nok' meaning ten corners as it was formed by taking
ten corners of ten villages.
Before the temple is a beautiful marble facade, which has solid silver doors
built by Maharaja Ganga Singh. Across the doorway are more silver doors with
panels depicting the various legends of the Goddess. The image of the Goddess
is enshrined in the inner sanctum.
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