India /Rajasthan /Bikaner /Bikaner
Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Moolnayakji Temple Built in 1486, dedicated to Lord Moolnayak Krishna, the Moolnayakji temple is a structure of immense religious significance. Not only was it Bikaner’s first Vaishnav temple, but it was also the venue where the principal seat of the Vaishnav sect was established. While the grand architecture pleases the eye, it is the various stories attached to the temple that pique one’s interest. One such anecdote states that the first of the Bhagwat Katha readers (called ‘Vachaks’), Rattoji Vyas, imparted Bhagvad Upadesh (advice) to the monarch Rao Bika and his aide Salloji Rathi within the premises of the temple. In fact, this practice is carried on till this very day.
HistoryEdit
Moolnayakji Temple, constructed in 1486, Moolnayakji was the first Vaishnav Temple built in Bikaner. It was the principal seat of the Vaishanv sect. The first of the Bhagavad Katha Vachaks of the Rattani Vyas clan of Bikaner Shri Rattoji Vyas gave the Bhagavad Updesh to the king, Rao Bika and his aide Salloji Rathi. This practice is carried on till date. The presiding deity is Lord Moolnayak Krishna.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Heeralals Restaurant ; C/O Hotel Heeralal, Opposite Rly Station, Bikaner Ho, Bikaner – 334001 ; Ph/M – (91)-151-2205551, 2205552 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Bikaner is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Bikaner by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
BUS : Plenty of bus services are available from Bikaner to Delhi, Jodhpur, Agra, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Udaipur and Kota. State owned bus tariff is about Rs 1.5 per km and luxury coaches charges Rs 3 per km.
Train : The city has two railway stations, namely, Bikaner Junction and Lalgarh Railway Station. Bikaner railway station is well connected to the cities of Delhi (Bkn Dee S F Exp), Jodhpur (Klk Bme Express), Jaipur (Bkn Jp Intercit), Kalka (Barmer Klk Exp), and Bhatinda (Adi Jat Express). Bikaner Express and Bikaner Mail are commonly preferred trains. Bikaner railway station: 0151-2523131,2523132.
Air : There is no airport in Bikaner. The nearest airport to Bikaner is Jodhpur, which is nearly 250 km away. This is a domestic airport, connecting to metros in India and some few other cities in North. Taxi fare is about Rs 2,000 from Jodhpur to Bikaner. Jodhpur airport : 0291 251 2934.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
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HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Bikaner – 2226123, 2201076.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
