Balotra: Difference between revisions

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'''Balotra'''  is a city in [[Barmer District]] of [[Rajasthan]] [[states and territories of India|state]] in [[India]].  It is about 105&nbsp;km from [[Jodhpur]]. The town is known for hand block printing and textile industry and for an annual desert and tribal fair at Tilwara. The town is well connected with Jodhpur by rail and buses at frequent intervals. From Balotra towards [[Jalore]] (14&nbsp;km) there is India's Third Brahma Temple in the village of [[Asotra]]. From Balotra towards [[Barmer, Rajasthan|Barmer]] (11&nbsp;km) there is Ancient Temple of Lord Shri Vishnu named as Shri Ranchore Ray (first ranchore ray mandir of world), Khed Mandir in the village of [[Khed, Rajasthan|Khed]] The name Balotra derived from valaji or balaji SIHA Rajpurohit. Mahesh Rajpurohit is famous personality of Rajpurohit of Balotra. A few hundred years ago Khed was the capital of the Rathores of western Rajasthan, whose influence extended over the entire region. It was at the beginning of the 13th century that the Rathore king Rao Sihaji the founder of the Rathore clan along with his son (Asthanji) conquered Khed from the Guhil Rajputs and planted the standard of the Rathores. The Rani Bhatiyaniji temple is also here in village named [[Jasol]] 4&nbsp;km from Balotra.

About 13&nbsp;km away from Balotra is located the [[Jain]] Temple Nakoda.  The place receives religious devotees from across India. The town is home to more than 5,000 textile units and is located on the coast of the river [[Luni River|Luni]].

[[File:Balotra City View form Railway Over bridge at By Pass.jpg|thumb|Balotra City View from Railway Over bridge at Bypass]]

 

The town of '''Balotra''' is mainly popular for housing the ancient temples of Lord Shri Vishnu named as Shri Ranchore Ray (first ranchore ray mandir of world) and Nakoda Jain temple.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} It is one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations for the Hindu community.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} Apart from this temple, a number of other temples are located in the town which include the Rani Bhatiyaniji temple, Chonch mandir, Mohanraj ji Mandir, Jaanraaj Ji Mandir, Narsingh Ji Mandir, Hanuman Mandir and Khed Mandir.

 

With gradually changing time, the historical town of Balotra has emerged as a leading and developing town in western Rajasthan.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} Many colleges, modern factories, high standard of living, transportation system, global connectivity and high buildings give it a view of some metropolitan feel.{{original research inline|date=March 2019}}

 

The town of Balotra is connected with all the major cities of India through air (via Jodhpur), rail and road transportation. The nearest airport is located in Jodhpur which is 100&nbsp;km from here. The town has a railway station which has direct trains from many major cities of the country. Piyush Madani is the Prominent Personality of Balotra. {{citation needed|date=March 2019}}

[[File:Income Tax Office (Panorama), Balotra.jpg|thumb|Income Tax Office (Panorama), Balotra]]