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).