?Bikaner Rajasthan • India
Bikaner
Coordinates: 28°01′N 73°11′E / 28.01, 73.19
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	270 km² (104 sq mi) • 243 m (797 ft)
District(s)	Bikaner
Population • Density	529,007 (2001) • 1,960/km² (Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character ","/sq mi)
Codes • Pincode • Telephone	• 3340XX • ++91 151

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Bikaner is a city in the northwest of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The city is the administrative headquarters of Bikaner District. It was formerly the capital of the princely state of Bikaner. The city was founded by Rao Bika in 1486 and from its small origins it has developed into the fourth largest city in Rajasthan. The Ganga Canal completed in 1928 and the Indira Gandhi Canal completed in 1987 have allowed the farming of crops such as mustard, cotton and wheat. Other industries include wool production and the mining of gypsum, plaster of Paris and bentonite. , Rājasthān (DevanāgarÄ«: राजस्थान, IPA: )   is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. ... Bikaner District is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. ... A princely state is any state under the reign of a prince and is thus a principality taken in the broad sense. ... Rao Bika was the founder of the town and principality of Bikaner in present-day Rajasthan. ... Events Tízoc, Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan dies. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India and perhaps in the world too. ... It has been suggested that Selenite be merged into this article or section. ... This article is about the building material. ... Bentonite - USGS Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate generally impure clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite, (Na,Ca)0. ...

History

• See History of Bikaner

Bikaner (princely state) was founded in the 15th century and persisted until shortly after Indias Independence in 1947. ...

Geography

Bikaner is located at _E_ 28.01° N 73.19 ° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 243 metres (797 feet). ‹ The template below (Unit of length) is being considered for deletion. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...

Climate

Bikaner is situated in the middle of the Thar desert with very little rainfall and extreme temperatures. In summer, temperatures exceed 50 °C and during the winter it dips to freezing point. A NASA satellite image of the Thar Desert, with the India-Pakistan border superimposed is found in canada, united states. ...

Politics

Bikaner is a Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency of Rajasthan.The Bollywood star Dharmendra is the current MP for Bikaner. The Lok Sabha is the lower house in the Parliament of India. ... , Rājasthān (DevanāgarÄ«: राजस्थान, IPA: )   is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. ... Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. ... Delawar Khan (formerly Dharmendra or Dharaminder (Dharam) Singh Deol) (Punjabi:ਧਰਿਮਨਦਰ (ਧਰਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਦਿਓਲ), Hindi: धर्मॆन्द्र (धर्म सिंह देयोल)), born 8 December 1935 in Sahnewal, Punjab) is an Indian filmstar. ...

Culture

Bikaner is famous for its "Bikaneri Bhujia" and its sweets. Bikaneri Bhujia is a spicy snack made from moth dal, spices and edible oil. Bikaner is also known for its handicrafts and leather articles, for its palaces and for having Asia's biggest camel farm. A plate of onion bhaji (left) with potato pakoras Bhujia or aloo bhujia (usually onion bhaji) is a spicy North Indian snack consisting of fried onions, similar to potato fritters, which there are almost thousands of different recipes for. ...

The city is also known for its intricately carved Jharokas. These stone screens are found on the windows of forts and havellis - traditionally, women would use the screens to watch the world while remaining hidden.

The red sandstone for these stone window screens is supplied by the nearby village of Dulmera.

Bikaner is also a centre for Usta Art. This centuries old technique is characterised by miniature paintings and gold embossing. the work is carried out on ceilings, pillars, walls, marble, wood, glassware, ivory and - perhaps most beautiful of all - on pieces of camel hide.

Fairs and festivals

• Karni Mata fair
• Gangaur
• Kapil Muni fair
• Camel festival: each January the state government organises a camel festival with camel races, various cultural events and a fire dance performed by the Sidh people.
• Aksaye Tritya or "AKKHA TEEJ": the foundation day of bikaner.this was the day when Roa bika laid the foudation of newly found empire.Every year on this day people from all walks of the society enjoy themselves by flying kites or "CHANDA".And also cook a special meal i.e "Khichra and Imlani".

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Tourist Attractions (in Bikaner)

• Junagarh Fort
• Lalgarh Palace
• Raj Ratan Bihariand Rasik Siromani Temple
• Laxminath Temple
• Bhandasar Jain Temple
• Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
• Rajasthan State Archives
• Havelis
• Kodamdesar Bhairav
• Punrasar Temple
• Baldeo Plaza
• Mukam Temple

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Tourist Attractions (near Bikaner)

• Shiv Bari Temple
• Camel Research Farm
• Devi Kund Sagar
• Kolayat
• Karni Mata Mandir
• Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kalibangan
• Laxmi Niwas Palace

Location : 51 km from Bikaner on the highway leading to Jaiselmer From Gajner its an easy drive to Kolayat (an old pilgrimage center where Kapil Muni of the vedic fame is believed to have shed his body under a peepul tree). ... Karni Mata temple is a 600 year old temple at Deshnoke, Rajasthan, India. ... Kalibangan (Hindi: काली बंगा) is a town on the banks of the Ghaggar river, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, India 205 km. ...

Junagarh Fort

The fort was built by Raja Rai Singh, the sixth ruler of Bikaner who reigned from 1571 to 1612. Rai Singh had conquered part of Marwar and had been granted territory in Gujurat and Burhanpur by the Mughal emperor Akbar as a reward for his services as military commander. This, as well as funding from Jodhpur, enabled him to build the fort. Rai Singh held high rank in the imperial courts of both Akbar and his successor, Jehangir. During his imperial service he travelled extensively, giving him an appreciation of art and architecture. These ideas have been incorporated meticulously into the architectural style of Junagarh Fort. Marwar (मारवाड़) is a region of southwestern Rajasthan state in western India. ... This article is for the Indian state. ... Burhanpur is a town in Madhya Pradesh state, India. ... The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... , Jodhpur   (जोधपुर), is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Nuruddin Jahangir (August 31, 1569 - October 28, 1627) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1605 until 1627. ...

Lalgarh Palace

The palace was built between 1902 and 1926 according to Rajput, Mughal and European architectural styles. The building was commissioned by Maharaja Ganga Singh (1881 - 1942) in memory of his father Maharaja Lall Singh and was designed by the British architect, Sir Swinton Jacob. It is coated in red sandstone and has several grand halls, lounges, cupolas and pavilions. The building features magnificent pillars, elaborate fire places, Italian colonnades and intricate latticework and filigree work. The palace houses the Shri Sadul Museum as well as the fourth largest library in the world. Though the Bikaner Royal Family still live in the palace, part of the building has been converted into a hotel operated by the WelcomHeritage Group. 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rajput is a Hindu Kshatriya caste. ... The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Year 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see cupola (disambiguation) Cupola of St Peters Basilica, Rome In architecture, a cupola consists of a dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome, often used as a lookout or to admit light and remove stale air. ... A free-standing garden pavilion, Hofgarten in Munich, Bavaria In architecture a pavilion (from French, pavillon) has two main significations. ... Mashrabiya screen on display in the British Museum Latticework is an ornamental framework consisting of a criss-crossed pattern of strips of building material, usually wood or metal but can be of any material. ... Filigree (formerly written filigrann or filigrane) is a jewel work of a delicate kind made with twisted threads usually of gold and silver. ...

Laxmi Nath Temple

Laxmi Nath Temple is one of the oldest temples in Bikaner. The foundation of the city was laid here in 1488 by Rao Bikaji. The temple was erected during the reign of Rao Lunkaran and was added to by Maharaja Ganga Singh. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Shiv Bari Temple

Built from red sandstone by Dungar Singh in the late 19th century, the temple is surrounded by a wall with battlements. It has a four faced black marble statue of Shiva and a bronze Nandi facing the Shiva Lingam. There are also two large reservoirs of water known as bawaris. The temple attracts thousands of visitors during Shravan (August) especially on Mondays. For other uses, see Siva (disambiguation). ... In Hinduism, Nandi is the white bull which Shiva rides, and the leader of the Ganas. ... It has been suggested that Shiva lingham stones be merged into this article or section. ... Shravan is a character from the great epic Ramayana and named after the month Sravan or Shravana masam or Sravanam(In english August). ...

Kolayat

Kolayat is a famous pilgrimage spot with a temple dedicated to Kapil Muni who, according to his devotees, sat in meditation near the lake. Location : 51 km from Bikaner on the highway leading to Jaiselmer From Gajner its an easy drive to Kolayat (an old pilgrimage center where Kapil Muni of the vedic fame is believed to have shed his body under a peepul tree). ... Maharishi Kapila is a Vedic sage traditionally considered to be the original proponent of the Samkhya system of philosophy but there are no known writings by him that deal with the Samkhya system as it is understood today. ...

Karni Mata Temple

The shrine of Karni Mata can be found in the town of Deshnoke 30 Km south from Bikaner on the road to Jodhpur. Karni Mata is worshiped as an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Karni Mata temple is a 600 year old temple at Deshnoke, Rajasthan, India. ... Deshnoke is a small town near near the Ino-Pakistan border in Rajastan, India. ... , Jodhpur   (जोधपुर), is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. ... In Hinduism, Durga (Sanskrit: , Bengali: ) is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. ...

Demographics

According to the 2001 India census ^[2], Bikaner had a population of 529,007. Males constituted 53% of the population and females 47%. Bikaner has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 74% and female literacy of 57%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education in Bikaner

Bikaner is growing as a big centre for education. Good schools and coaching facilities provide students with plenty of opportunities.

The notable Universities and colleges :

• University of Bikaner
• Rajasthan Agriculture University
• Engineering College Bikaner (ECB)

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• Dungar College
• M S College
• Sardar Patel Medical College
• B.J.S. Rampuria Jain College
• Shri Jain P.G. College
• Shri Nehru Sharda Peeth
• Binani Girls College
• Shri Jain Girls Colleg

For notable schools see List of schools in Bikaner, Rajasthan This is a list of the schools in Bikaner, Rajasthan, western India. ...

Notable people from Bikaner

• Maharaja Karni Singh,
• Allah Jilai Bai,
• Nand Kishore Acharya ,
• Dr. B D Kalla
• Rajyashree Kumari,
• Rajiq Khan,
• Vijay Shankar Vyas
• Hisam-ud-din Usta, Padma Shri awardee
• Diana Rigg, Actor
• Shaukat Usmani (Maulla Bux Usta)
• Ilahi Bux Usta
  • Dr.Narsingh Lal Kiradoo
• Brij Ratan Vyas"Laddumalji"
• Pt.Hanuman Dasji Vyas
• Pt.Shivnarainji Kiradoo
• Shankar Lal Harsh
• Prof R K Ranga
• Bharat Vyas(Actor)
• B M Vyas(Actor)
• Sandeep Acharya (Indain Idol)
• Dharmendra Singh Deol (Actor/M.P.)
• [[Raja Hasan]
• Anil kukkar

Maharaja Karni Singh was the ruler of the Princely State of Bikaner following its cession to India. ... Allah Jilai Bai was a famous singer in Rajasthani. ... Nand Kishore Acharya is one of the foremost creative writers of India. ... Dr. BD Kalla PCC President B. 04/10/1949. ... Rajyashree Kumari is an ace shooter . ... Rajiq Khan was a recipient of Vir Chakra posthumously for showing acts of exceptional devotion to duty & courage in 1971 Indo-Pakistani War . ... Vijay Shankar Vyas is a noted agricultural economist of India . ... Hisam-ud-din Usta was a notable craftperson of Indian state of Rajasthan. ... Padma Shri (also spelt Padma Shree, Padmashree, Padma Sree and Padma Sri) is an award given by the Government of India generally to Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and public life. ... Dame Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg DBE (born 20 July 1938) is an English actress. ...

References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bikaner
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.

Pt. Ashukaran Goswami INDER CHAND DUGAR(PRESIDENT NGO'S) LOON KARAN CHHAJER(JOURNALIST) JATAN LAL DUGAR(SOCIAL LEADER) HANSH RAJ DAGA (SOCIAL LEADER) DR.P.C.TATER (PRINCIPAL) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (born January 29, 1970 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan) is a shooter who won India's first individual silver medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics. His event was the Men's Double Trap. In 2005 Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Melbourne, he was the member of the winning team in the double trap event. He won the gold in the individual and team events in Men's double trap at the 2005 Asian Clay Shooting championships at Bangkok. The gold in the individual event was the third consecutive one for Rathore at the annual events after the ones in 2003 and 2004, thus constituting a hat trick. Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

He is a Lt. Colonel in the Indian Army.An alumnus ofNational Defence Academy ,Khadakwasla Pune(N.D.A.)

He won the Arjuna award in 2003-2004 for shooting and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the highest sporting honour of India, in 2004-2005.

He is a recipient of the Padma Shri, a civilian award from the Government of India, and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), a non-gallantry award for exceptional service, presented by the government. He is the first officer (from the Indian Army) below the rank of brigadier to be awarded the AVSM.

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