Ancient capital
Photo: Prayash Giria · CC BY-SA 3.0Lodurva Jain Temples
Exquisitely carved Jain temples at the old Bhati capital, before Jaisalmer existed.
Long before Rawal Jaisal moved his court to Trikuta hill, Lodurva was the capital of the Bhati Rajputs. Little of the old city survives, but its Jain temples, dedicated to Parshvanath, are among the finest carving in the desert.
Look for the ornate torana gateway, the latticed sandstone screens and the stylised kalpavriksha, the wish-fulfilling tree, inside the sanctum.
- Distance~16 km north-west of the city
- Time needed1 hour
- Best timeMorning, on the way to Sam
Tips
- Leather items aren't allowed inside the temple
- Easy to combine with Amar Sagar and Kuldhara on the drive to the dunes
- A camera ticket may apply
