Bundi has turned into one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Rajasthan. Bundi offers a wide variety of tourist attractions with tourist spots ranging from forts and palaces to places with tranquil natural beauty. Some of the places in Bundi are a shopper’s paradise. The excursions from Bundi have caught the frenzy of a lot of tourists from different parts of the world. These excursions offer an exciting experience to the tourists. Tour to Bijola is one such place which offers a great tour to the tourists. Dotted with a number of temples, the place has a huge religious significance and continues to draw a large number of devotees as well as regular tourists.
Historical significance of tour to Bijolia
Bijolia has a rich history in terms of being an important religious center from 11th and the 13th century. The large number of temples present in this place is evidence to the fact. Though many of the temples have been ruined with time, yet there are 3 left and provide enough attraction for tourists. These temples are rich in their historical value and add a great value to the tour to Bijolia.
Tourists visiting these three temples are astonished to witness the inscriptions and provide an in-depth knowledge into the history of place. These inscriptions also reflect the fact that Bijolia was a part of the kingdom known as Mewar and was under the rule of the Parmar chief. Theh inscriptions reveal further significant historical facts like the kingdom was passed in to the Chauhanas in the 12th century and came under the rule of Someshwar.
As you get into the depth of the history of the place, you will also realize that the Chauhans were not only inclined towards religion but also had a history of rich art and architecture. The temples are a result of the initiation of the Chauhans. As a result, these temples were not built to serve the purpose of religious customs but also stand as perfect manifestations of the tremendous skills of the architecture.
Major attractions of tour to Bijolia
The Bijolia tour will also take you to the Undeshwar Temple. It will be splendid experience to visit the particular temple as you come across a first of its kind temple which has the lower sanctrum under water. Other remarkable features of the temple include the spiraling pagoda, which covers the spiraling pagoda. Apart from these features, the walls, ceilings and the exterior marked with engravings are also a splendid experience. The religious legacy is still carried on as the Shiva Linga is still worshipped with great care and devotion. Another important attraction that will surely draw your attention during this tour is the central shikhar of the Ganesha Temple. The particular feature of being surrounded by four chattris or pavilions, one each at four corners of the roof will make you wonder about the architectural skill of that era.
Tour to Bijolia is also packed with the attraction of visiting the ruins of the forts in Bijolia. Howevee, visit to the temples are the main highlights of Bijolia tour. The visit to these temples is truly worthy as you will not only get familiar with the religious significance of the place but will also get an idea about the Jain architecture.
We can easily conclude that a Tour to Bijolia will surely be enjoyed by all those who want to witness some fine examples of Indian art and architecture that are more than several hundred years old.
