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Barmer

Barmer Temple, BarmerBarmer has a rich history associated with it and is a treat for the senses.

Legend has it that the name Barmer was derived from Bahada Rao or Bar Rao, believed to have founded the town in the 13th century. Originally Barmer was known as Bahadamer. The remains of Juna or Juna Barmer lie to the west of Barmer while there are three Jain temples to the south of the city. An inscription which dates back to 1295 AD can be found on one of the pillars of the hall of the largest temple at Juna mentioning a Maharajakula Sri Samanta Sinha Deva ruling Barmer during that time.

Famous for its carved wooden furniture and hand block printing industry, Barmer hosts a number of festivals, the most important of which is the cattle fair held every year at Tilwara village, lying on the banks of the Luni River. The fair is held in the months of March and April. Then there is the Barmer Thar Festival.

Despite being located in a dry and barren landscape, the people of Barmer have more than made up for it with their skills in weaving and pottery. Known for its rich crafts, dances and music, the mud-walled houses in this region are decorated with folk motifs. The Bhopas (priest singers) of Barmer, compose music in honor of local deities and war heroes. The Muslim Dholis (drummers) generally perform at festivals and other social occasions to the accompaniment of the Kamayacha (a stringed musical instrument). Another musical instrument popular in Barmer is the algoza.

While you are here, you can visit the Barmer Fort. The Balark Temple dedicated to Balark (the Sun God) is another place worth visiting in Barmer.

Barmer (बाडमेर) is a district of Rajasthan state, India. Barmer is the district headquarters. Balotra, Guda Malani, Baytoo, Siwana, Jasol and Chohatan are other major towns.Contents * 1 Geography * 2 Demographics * 3 People and Culture * 4 Administration * 5 Oil in थर * 6 2006 फ्लूड्स * 7 Underground ऐर्बसे * 8 रेफेरेंसस * 9 External links Geography Barmer is located in the western part of the state forming a part of the Thar Desert. The district is surrounded by Jaisalmer district in the north, Jalore district in the south, Pali district and Jodhpur district in the east and Pakistan in the west. The total area of the district is 28387 km². The district is located between 24,58’ to 26, 32’N Latitudes and 70, 05’ to 72, 52’ E Longitudes.Demographics According to the Indian census 2001, the Barmer district's population is 1,963,758. The population constitutes 1,035,813 male, while females are 927,945. Hence sex ratio is 896 females per 1000 males, while density of population 69 persons per km². Literacy rate is 59.65%. Urban population is 145,241, while rural population is 1,818,517.People and Culture Barmer district is part of the Great Indian Desert or Thar Desert. Like all other districts in the desert region, Barmer is known for its folk music and dance. The Bhopas (priest singers) are found in Barmer, who compose music in honour of the deities of the region and its war heroes. The other folk musicians come from a community called the Muslim Dholis (drummers) for most of whom this is the only means of livelihood. Langas and Manganiars are the some of these communities. Barmer is famous for its carved wooden furniture and hand block printing industry. This area is best visited to gain an insight into the desert life and admire the decorative skills of the simple village folk. The villagers have some of the most beautiful mud huts that are decorated with delicate folk motifs. Jasol, Juna Burmer, Khed, kiradu, Mallonath Fair (Cattle Fair), Meva Nagar (Nakoda), Kanana (sheetla fair) Neemari are the prime attractions of the district. Tilwara cattle fair is a popular fair visited by thousands of tourists every year. People speak mostly Rajasthani Language, while Hindi is the official language here. English language also run here as an extra language and to help the tourists.