Sun Temple situated at a distance of 42 Km from Barmer town, Balark Sun Temple is located atop a rocky small hill in Juna Barmer. The temple is sited near the ruins of an old Barmar fort, which is extend over an area of around 15 Balark Sun Templesq km and is bordered by the remnants of Juna Barmer.
This temple is dedicated to the Sun God. In fact, the very name Balark denotes Rising Sun. The entry, decorated with golden colored statue of Sun God is in itself is a remarkable sight. The other appeal close to the Balark Sun Temple are the Jain Temple, Mahaveer Park, Nakoda Temple, Rani Bhatiani Temple, Chintamani Parasnath Jain Temple, Devka Sun Temple, Juna Jain Temple and Safed Akhara. The Balark Sun Temple is invites every one weather itâÂÂs Devotees, tourists, history buffs, archaeology students and photographers will enjoy a trip to the Balark Sun Temple in Barmer.
Local transportation modes are available to reach the Balark Sun Temple from Barmer. The best season to visit the Balark Sun Temple will be the winter season extending from November to March.
Location of the Temple :
This ancient Temple is situated on Barmer-Jaisalmer road at a distance of 62 Km from Barmer City and 12 Km North of town Sheo in Village Devka, District Barmer, Rajasthan.
History & Architecture of the Temple :
This Temple was established in the 12th or the 13th Centuries A.D. Other attractions in this Village are the Temple of Lord Vishnu which is famous for its unique architecture and ruins of two ancient Temples which have beautifully carved images of Lord Ganesha.
Monuments in Barmer
Occupying an area of 28,387 sq. km, Barmer is among the larger districts in Rajasthan. Being in the western part of the state, it includes a part of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer is to the north of this district while Jalore is in its south. Pali and Jodhpur form its eastern border and it shares a border with Pakistan in the west. Partially being a desert, this district has a large variation in temperature. The temperature in summer can rise up to 51 °C and falls to 0 °C in winter. Luni is the longest river in Barmer district. After travelling a length of almost 500 km, it passes through Jalore and merges in the marshy land of Runn of Kutch.
In 12th century this region was known as Mallani. It’s present name was give by its founder Bahada Rao, popularly known as Bar Rao, Parmar Ruler (Juna Barmer). He build a small town which is presently known as “Juna” which is 25 kms from present city of Barmer. After Parmer’s, Rawat Luka -Grand Son of Rawal Mallinath, establish their kingdom in Juna Barmer with help of his brother Rawal Mandalak. They defeated Parmers of Juna & made it their capital. Thereafter, his descendant, Rawat Bhima, who was a great warrior, established the present city of Barmer in 1552 AD and shifted his capital to Barmer from Juna. He build a small fort on top of the city which is also known as Barmer Garh. Hill of Barmer fort is 1383 feet but Rawat Bhima build fort at height of 676 feet which is safer place than top of hill. The estate of Barmer was hereditary bhumia Jagir (independent principality), being an alloidal vassal state of Marwar (Jodhpur) in Rajputana Agency and as against the other Nobles, Jagirdars and Chiefs of Jodhpur State who hold land on condition of regular services being rendered, the Rawat owes nominal allegiance and offers service only during emergencies.
Once a camel trade route, This area is rich in craft that include wood carving, pottery, embroidery work and ajrak prints. Several festivals are held in Barmer, Most important being the Mallinath Cattle festival which is held at Tilwara village in remembrance of Rawal Mallinath who was founder of Mallani Pargana.
