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Mahi Dam (18 Km)
Under the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project, various dams and canals have been
built over the Mahi river amid beautiful surroundings. The Mahi river
has a number of islands at intervals and hence Banswara is at times
referred to as ‘the city of hundred islands’. The Mahi Dam and the Kagdi
Pikup have a picturesque fountain garden, surely worth a visit.
Dialab Lake
A beautiful lake covered with lotus flowers. On the bank of the lake
is Badal Mahal, the summer resort of former rulers.
Abdulla Pir
A popular shrine of a Bohra Muslim saint, attracting a large number
of Bohra Muslims from all over during the annual Urs festival.
Madareshwar
A temple of Lord Shiva Mahadeo Temple. Kali Kalyani Dham and Padoli
Rathore are other spiritual centers near the town which attract
thousands of people from all over the country every year.
Arthuna (55 km)
The ruins of a cluster of Shaivite and Jain temples dating back to
the 11th, 12th and 15th centuries are found in this village. The
Mandleshwar Temple, built in 1080 A.D. by Chamunda Raja Paramara Chief,
is noteworthy. Arthuna is famous for its special Shivratri and Holi
celebrations.
Talwara (15 km)
It's a historic city with ruins of some ancient monuments and
temples famous for their beautifully carved idols in local black stone.
The famous temples of Talwara include Laxmi Narain Temple, Gokarneshwar
Mahadeva Temple and Jain Temple of Sambhar Nath.
Tripura Sundari (19 km)
An ancient temple of the goddess Tripura Sundari, commonly known as
Turtia Mata. The idol of the goddess riding on a tiger is a magnificent
one in black stone with 18 hands, each carrying some symbol. The temple
is said to be one of the Shakti Peeth of Hindus.
Parahera (22 km)
Situated in the Garhi tehsil a temple of Lord Shiva Mandaleshwar
temple, built by Mandlik, stands on the banks of the Nagela Tank in the
village.
Chinch
Famous for its 12th century Brahma
temple with a beautiful life-size statue of Lord Brahma.
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