Rajasthan offers you plenty as a tourist destination. The desert, the numerous forts and palaces, the museums, number of picturesque places - all these make Rajasthan tours a thoroughly enjoyable experience for tourists of all types. The temples in Bikaner are a major attraction for tourists and Shiv Bari Temple is one such of them. Built of red sandstone in the 19th century, Shiv Bari temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located about 6 kms from the main city of Bikaner and about 5 Kms from the Bikaner junction railway station and one can reach the temple via cab or an auto. It takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the temple from Bikaner Junction Railway Station via cab/auto and 1 hour by foot.
The temple constitutes a four-faced black marble statue of Lord Shiva and a bronze Nandi facing the Shiva Lingam. There are two large water reservoirs called bawaris which are located within the temple and the temple also provides a detailed knowledge about the unique features of Rajasthani architecture. Features like the pavilions, domes and columns impart a great look to the temple, leaving a mesmerizing effect on the spectator. The exterior of the Shiv Bari Temple campus is equally beautiful and has the statues of Lord Krishna with the 'Gopis'.
The Shiv Bari temple was built by the Maharaja Doongar Singhji. It is also referred as 'Laleshwar Mahadeo' by the local people. The spiritual importance of the temple attracts a large number of devotees as well. Tourists also get an enriching experience by visiting this temple as they get a chance to witness the various traditions and religious customs of the region. The rich culture of the region is also reflected by these customs. The temple gets over crowded in the month of Shravan (February) when thousands of devotees from all over the country come to visit and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. So it is advisable not to visit the temple in th month of February. October to January are the best time to visit Bikaner and the Shiv Bari temple since the weather remains cool and pleasant and the visitors can seek bleesings without many difficulties.
Shiv Bari Temple can be visited during timings 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM on all days of the week. Visitors and devotees can visit and worship at the temple during these hours.