page_title: Balotra
hierarchical_section_title: Balotra
caption_attribution_description: English: रेल्‍वे ओवरब्रिज रे बालोतरा शहर का नजारा
context_page_description: Balotra is a city in Barmer District of Rajasthan state in India. It is about 91 km from Jodhpur. The town is known for hand block printing and textile industry and for an annual desert and tribal fair at Tilwara. The town is well connected with Jodhpur by rail and buses at frequent intervals. From Balotra towards Jalore there is India's Third Brahma Temple in the village of Asotra. From Balotra towards Barmer there is Ancient Temple of Lord Shri Vishnu named as Shri Ranchore Ray, Khed Mandir in the village of Khed The name Balotra derived from valaji or balaji SIHA Rajpurohit. A few hundred years ago Khed was the capital of the Rathores of western Rajasthan, whose influence extended over the entire region. It was at the beginning of the 13th century that the Rathore king Rao Sihaji the founder of the Rathore clan along with his son conquered Khed from the Guhil Rajputs and planted the standard of the Rathores. Balotra was ruled by the Morsiya's for more than 300 years. The Rani Bhatiyaniji temple is also here in village named Jasol 4 km from Balotra.
  Kheteshwar Palna Dham temple is located in village Sarana, 12 km from Balotra.
context_section_description: Balotra  is a city in Barmer District of Rajasthan state in India.  It is about 91 km from Jodhpur. The town is known for hand block printing and textile industry and for an annual desert and tribal fair at Tilwara. The town is well connected with Jodhpur by rail and buses at frequent intervals.  From Balotra towards Jalore (14 km) there is India's Third Brahma Temple in the village of Asotra. From Balotra towards Barmer (11 km) there is Ancient Temple of Lord Shri Vishnu named as Shri Ranchore Ray (first ranchore ray mandir of world), Khed Mandir in the village of Khed The name Balotra derived from valaji or balaji SIHA Rajpurohit. A few hundred years ago Khed was the capital of the Rathores of western Rajasthan, whose influence extended over the entire region. It was at the beginning of the 13th century that the Rathore king Rao Sihaji the founder of the Rathore clan along with his son (Asthanji) conquered Khed from the Guhil Rajputs and planted the standard of the Rathores. Balotra was ruled by the Morsiya's for more than 300 years. The Rani Bhatiyaniji temple is also here in village named Jasol 4 km from Balotra. 
  Kheteshwar Palna Dham temple is located in village Sarana, 12 km from Balotra. Sarana village is the birthplace of Shri Khetaram Ji Maharaj.
  About 13 km away from Balotra is located the Jain Temple Nakoda.  The place receives religious devotees from across India. The town is home to more than 5,000 textile units and is located on the coast of the river Luni.
  The town of Balotra is mainly popular for housing the ancient temples of Lord Shri Vishnu named as Shri Ranchore Ray (first ranchore ray mandir of world) and Nakoda Jain temple. It is one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations for the Hindu community. Apart from this temple, a number of other temples are located in the town which include the Rani Bhatiyaniji temple, Chonch mandir, Mohanraj ji Mandir, Jaanraaj Ji Mandir, Narsingh Ji Mandir, Hanuman Mandir and Khed Mandir.
  With gradually changing time, the historical town of Balotra has emerged as a leading and developing town in western Rajasthan. Many colleges, modern factories, high standard of living, transportation system, global connectivity and high buildings give it a view of some metropolitan feel.
  The town of Balotra is connected with all the major cities of India through air (via Jodhpur), rail and road transportation. The nearest airport is located in Jodhpur which is 100 km from here. The town has a railway station which has direct trains from many major cities of the country.
caption: Balotra City View from Railway Over bridge at Bypass
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