Kiradu Historical Temple Parmar Era

Visited the site. Hidden gem in western Rajasthan. What beautiful architecture, great place. Must visit. Beautiful drive from Barmer and while returning to Jaisalmer returned via internal road and saved 30 km and good 45 min.

A very famous historical place situated near Barmer. It's an archaeological site now which was inhabited around 1200 years back. Since then it's much of a ruin only. There are many local and historical stories attached to this place. It's a must visit place if one's around Barmer. People go further to Rann of Ridhana from here which falls on the same route. So quite a few things can be covered once someone is on this route.

Really nice and beautiful historical temple. Well managed by ASI.

Timing is 09 AM to 06 PM

Entry fees for Indians - ₹50/-
Entry fees for Indian student -₹20/-
Entry fees for foreigners - ₹200/-
Entry fees for foreign Student -₹50/-

35 km west of Barmer. Took local bus. Get off road, walk approx 2 km. Easy to miss entry road. No signs of the World Heritage site. From original 100, only 5 temples remaining. Carry water food. Don't be alone. The site looks abandoned, sadly. Plenty of loafers around. Keep aloof. Majestic architecture. Need almost 90 min atleast. If not in a cab, local bus freqncy is very poor. Be ready to walk 3 km to highway to take return bus unless you have a car. Be patient as the site has just a ticket seller who may be away. Must carry water food good walking shoes.

A wonderful visit. Five out of the host of the 11th century temples remains. Beautiful, intricate art work is highly appreciable.

The Kiradu temples are a group of ruined temples located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan, India. Kiradu town is located in the Thar desert, about 35 km from Barmer, near the Para, Jasai Road . It's a nice place to explore the sculpture and art.

This is very unique historical palace and very interesting place. Here is one maa chamunda temple 🛕 must visit.

Very nice architecture and a lonely location.
its just on the side of road around 500m.
If someone is nearby, must visit this.

Even in a state of ruins, the temple looks soo beautiful. Unfortunately less awareness among people and negligence from government is slowly killing a piece of ancient history. Located just around Barmer, it's a must visit place to preserve our culture and heritage.

One of the ancient 11th century temple each and every person should visit this place with out fail once in a life. One of the fabulous sculptures arts.

It's a beautiful place. But no effort from government to preserve the heritage place. The work on the temple are exquisite but weathered down. Many parts of temple have been broken down. Still the temples are beautiful and a sight to behold.

It is a beautiful depiction of ancient Indian sculpture and architecture with delicate panel detailing. This place is not very famous in tourism circuit in Rajasthan, but really needs attention of both public and protector. This archaeological heritage is not handed over to ASI, and state govt is not at all keen to maintain it. This desert temple comple need more excavation, supportive rebuilt, preservation of art work.
If you are visiting Kiradu, from Barmer, try to visit as early morning as possible. U can catch visual of peacock siting on and around temples. And always search for Rampal, the Govt appointed care taker of this place if u are really interested to relish the art work. He is gem of a person and carry vivid interest in the sculpture panels on temple walls.

Kiradu Temples
Situated 35-40 km west of Barmer District, Rajasthan, the town of Kiradu is a low-key and very quiet place.
It is believed that this group of 108 temples was built between the 11th-12th centuries by the Chalukya Kings.
However, at present, out of those 108 temples, only five ruined temples are left, one of them being Someshvara Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva.
According to the legends, it is said that after the perilous attacks of the Turks and other foreign invaders, King Someshwar invited a great sage for restoring the prosperity of the entire kingdom. After completing all the rituals, the sage left behind one of his disciples to ensure the complete happiness and prosperity of the locals there even after he was gone.
However, as time passed and days transitioned into months and years, the locals almost forgot about the disciple, thus, with the passage of time and lack of proper care, the disciple became sick. Only a potter’s family took care of him and nursed him back to good health.
Hearing the condition of his disciple, the sage became furious with anger and cursed the whole village to turn into stone but before that he made sure that the potter’s family had left the village safely. It is since then that the village is believed to be under the sage’s wrath including the temples.
Till today, the locals are gripped by fear, myths, and a sense of mystery when it comes to visiting these temples.
However,The architectural prowess of these temples will simply blow your mind,the finesse and detailed work on the walls of these temples is a notable.

It's a historical site at Barmer.It is located around 35 to 40 Km from the Barmer Town. Ruins of temples is good site to visit and learn about their history. It is believed that these temples were built in 12th century by Parmara and Chalukyas. There are many stories about why people deserted these temples. Interesting one, locals tells such stories. But architecture of these temples are magnificent and shows that it was highly decorative. if you want to visit these temples they are about 35 km from Barmer town. You can rent a car or go on bike also. best to see. One caution that you should take, it is not regular tourist place so you will not get anything at this site so go with some preparation like water and some food.

Entry fee:-
STUDENT:- 20₹ INR
INDIAN TOURIST :-50₹ INR
FOREIGN TOURIST:- 300₹ 4.2$
NOTE:- ENTRY FEE MAY VARY.
Student should bring collage or school id card.

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"KIRADU TEMPLE " today History & Mistory of these place I will explain .

these temple are 42 km away from barmer city and 147 km away from jaisalmer .
1.Mystery

myth about this temple that KIRADU was well settled city in the era of 11th and 12 th century . One day a rishi(saint ) and his shishy(pupil) visit this city and that saint went away from Nirash city due to a work in another city. He said to villagers of Kiradu that you will housekeeping of my Pupil untill i came . But when that saint reached to Kiradu. He saw that his pupil died due to hunger then he curse to Kiradu if anyone stay after sunset in this city they all will become stone sculpture. From that day it's not allowed to night stay on this place.

2.History:-
Kiradu was well settled city in 11th & 12th century . This city was ruled by Parmar & chauhan empire . These temple are made in maru style and it's also called Mini Khajuraho . Foreigner attacker gave order to their army to break down all temples and sculpture but for soldiers it was not possible to break all sculpture so they decided to break down nose of each and every sculpture which you will shown in my photo's. Here you will also see Sex Pose on the sculpture of temple.

Here Total 5 temples are situated. Shiv temple also available .

Experience the history...one time visit must...

You will love the architect...bring water bottle if coming in summer, best time would be winter...just stunning work of craftsmanship...minute details in the art work..

The place is really beautiful, one of the hidden treasures of Rajasthan. The Kiradu temples are a group of ruined Hindu temples located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. Epigraphic evidence suggests that the temples were constructed during the 11-12th century.

Theese 5 Mandirs (not Temples) are one of the most intricately carved examples of the Hindu culture, vandalised by the Muslim aggressors and neglected by ASI.

The ruins of at least five temples exist at Kiradu. Of these, the Someshvara temple, dedicated to Shiva, is the best-preserved structure. Epigraphic evidence suggests that the temples were constructed during the 11-12th century by the vassals of the Chaulukya (Solanki) monarchs.