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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 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 km) there is India's Third Brahma Temple in the village of [[Asotra]]. From Balotra towards [[Barmer, Rajasthan|Barmer]] (11 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. 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 km from Balotra. | '''Balotra''' is a city in [[Barmer District]] of [[Rajasthan]] [[states and territories of India|state]] in [[India]]. It is about 105 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 km) there is India's Third Brahma Temple in the village of [[Asotra]]. From Balotra towards [[Barmer, Rajasthan|Barmer]] (11 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 km from Balotra. | ||
Kheteshwar Palna Dham temple is located in village Sarana, 12 km from Balotra. Sarana village is the birthplace of Shri Khetaram Ji Maharaj. | Kheteshwar Palna Dham temple is located in village Sarana, 12 km from Balotra. Sarana village is the birthplace of Shri Khetaram Ji Maharaj. | ||
About 13 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]]. | About 13 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]]. | ||
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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 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}} | 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 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]] | [[File:Income Tax Office (Panorama), Balotra.jpg|thumb|Income Tax Office (Panorama), Balotra]] | ||
Mahesh Rajpurohit write a book on the history of Balotra, mahesh Rajpurohit is son of Mohan singh ji Rajpurohit r/o siyo ka vas Balotra | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||