Shri Laxminath Temple

 Shri Laxminath Temple

 

 

Shri Laxminath Temple in Bikaner, is the oldest temple in the city. The shrine was built by Maharaja Rao Lunakaran of Bikaner in the 14th century. This temple is adobe to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Built as a throne to Lord Vishnu who was considered to be the actual ruler of the city, the King considering himself a mere minister in the Lord’s service, this temple still remains true to the age old traditions that were followed during the 1500s. The Shri Laxminath Temple is situated around four kilometers from the famous Junagarh Fort of Bikaner and makes it to the top of most of the travel itineraries in Bikaner. The temple has many beautiful paintings, sculptures, and exquisite handiwork in silver done on the doorway that attracts visitors.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Shri Lakshminath Temple

• The construction of the temple was started in 1504 by Maharaja Rao Lunkaran.
• It took 22 years for the temple construction to be completed. It was finished in 1526.
• The temple belongs to the Vaishnava sect and was built as a throne for the Lord who was believed to rule the land.
• The temple also has other shrines for several gods, including the ones for Shri Neelkanth Mahadev, Shri Badrinarayanji, Shri Magavidyaji, Shri Suryanarayanji, and Shri Roopchaturbuji, among others.
• Sacred food is offered to devotees in the temple once a day.
• During the Aartis, the prayers are sung by the devotees and include Mira Bai’s hymns of Lord Krishna.
• The red sandstone used in making the temple had been imported from Jaisalmer. Marble was also used in the construction of the temple.
• Silver artwork on the doorway of the temple is a visual delight and attracts tourists because of its exquisite beauty and craftsmanship.

Built in the 1500s, the Shri Laxminath Temple still holds as much importance as it did in the times of the Rajput Royals who built it. The temple’s beautiful painting and sculptures transport the visitors back in time 400 years ago as it is all maintained like new. The place will provide you with the much needed peace of mind that often eludes us in the modern world. Visit this place alone or with your family to have a spiritual and meditative experience away from the crowds and the hustle of the city.

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• We are professional and speak multiple languages.

• We know all the routes which we offer you and will not have any problem in reaching one monument to another.

• We are friendly and happy to share the Indian culture with you.

• We make sure that you visit all the monuments as per itinerary.

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