Introduction
: This name Barmer is derived from the ruler Bahada Rao Parmar (Panwar) or Bar Rao Parmar who is said to have founded the town in the 13th century, when it was named Bahadamer ("The Hill Fort of Bahada").
Sightseeing in Barmer :
Siwana Fort – about 1000 years Old. In local language it is called 'Gadh Siwana'. To the west of Barmer lie the remains of Juna or Juna Barmer and Jain Temples are on the south of Barmer. An inscription dated 1295 AD on one of the pillars of the hall of the largest temple at Juna, which mentions a Maharajakula Sri Samanta Sinha Deva ruling Barmer at the time. Barmer - famous for its carved wooden furniture and hand block printing industry, woolen industries, gaur industries, oil. The most famous festival of Barmer is its cattle fair held every year at Tilwara village situated on the banks of the Luni river. This fair goes on for a fortnight in the month of March & April.
Sightseeing in Barmer :
Siwana Fort – about 1000 years Old. In local language it is called 'Gadh Siwana'. To the west of Barmer lie the remains of Juna or Juna Barmer and Jain Temples are on the south of Barmer. An inscription dated 1295 AD on one of the pillars of the hall of the largest temple at Juna, which mentions a Maharajakula Sri Samanta Sinha Deva ruling Barmer at the time. Barmer - famous for its carved wooden furniture and hand block printing industry, woolen industries, gaur industries, oil. The most famous festival of Barmer is its cattle fair held every year at Tilwara village situated on the banks of the Luni river. This fair goes on for a fortnight in the month of March & April.
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