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SANDESHWAR & BHANDESHWAR JAIN TEMPLE
Bhandeshwar & Sandeshwar Temples - Of aesthetic heritage, Bhandeshwar & Sandeshwar Temples are the oldest and most famous monuments in Bikaner. There are two very interesting Jain temples here, the Sandeshwar and Bhandeshwar temples, said to have been built by two wealthy merchant brothers in the 14th century. Sandeshwar Temple is a minor masterpiece dedicated to the Jain Tirthankara, Neminath. Its interiors are ablaze with enamel and gold-leaf frescoes and leaf work sorcery. The ceiling is vaulted, arched and ornately decorated. At one end is a statue of Neminath meditating on a lotus pedestal, beneath which are rows of wonderful marble statue of other Jain saints. Which were named after them. Bhandeshwar & Sandeshwar Temples are famous for their impressive carvings, astonishing wall paintings, admirable gold leaf paintings and rich mirror work.
Bhandasar Jain Temple - This temple is beautifully carved in white marble and red sandstone. This temple was built near about in 1544 AD by Bhandeshwar and Sandehswar. This temple is the oldest structure in whole Biakaner. Bhandasar Jain Temple is famous for its impressive carvings, astonishing wall paintings, commendable gold leaf paintings and rich mirror work.
"Ek Mandir Jiski Neev Ghee Se Bani Thi " - Sandeshwar Temple (THE REAL PROUD OF BIKANER )
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