Mandal Monuments in Bhilwara
Distance : 13km from
Bhilwara, 12km from Banera
¤ Main Attractions
Battis Khambon ki Chhatri
One of the best things to see in Mandal is the Battis Khambon ki
Chhatri. As the name suggests, this sandstone monument is a handsome
chhatri (domed pavilion) of 32 pillars. Some of the pillars show good
carving at the base and the upper portion. Within the sheltered space
is a huge shivalinga, the phallic symbol of Shiva (the Destroyer of
the Hindu Trinity of Creator-Preserver-Destroyer).
Yakshini Mata Temple
The Yakshini Mata Temple is an intriguing site, if you’re
interested in ancient temples that are almost in ruins. The temple
used to be quite a happening place in the olden days, and is still the
centre of all local festivity of Mandal.
Nearby Attractions
Around the place are some pillared structures, some of them that
still retain their ornamental carving. But the more prominent edifice
is the white Prahari Stambha which stands quite near the temple. It
has a relief figure of a huge black snake with five hoods, a sacred
entity of Hindu mythology. Mandal is also known for an old temple of
Neelkanth Mahadev (Lord Shiva).
Mewa Dam
A little away from Mandal is the picturesque village, Mewa (4km). An
irrigation dam has been constructed here on the river Kothari, and
there are boating facilities too. Mewa also has a small fort said to
have been built by the Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar (Udaipur). |
