Sikar is my home town. Sikar is a historical city and at present district headquarter. Sikar presents a good many facts for the tourists. The word Sikar has a meaning of "a dew drop" (oas ki ek boondh). It is escorted all around by the highwalls comprising of seven gates. The primitive name of Sikar was ‘Beer Bhan Ka Bass’. Sikar was the kingdom of royal Shekhawat rajas. Today also many royal Shekhawat family reside in Sikar. One of the great shekhawat is Mr Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, former Vice President of India is also belong to (Khachriyawas) Sikar. Three most prominent business homes of the country viz. the Bajajs, the Birlas and the Goenkas also belong to the district.
Sikar is a very fascinating and charming place for the tourist. The fresco Painting on the ancient havelies, temples and forts captivate the tourist from abroad.
Khatushyamji is located 65 Km. away from SIKAR & 80 Km. from Jaipur via Reengus.
This little village is famous for Shyamji Temple built with white marbles.
Harshnath Temple is 14 km. away from SIKAR is an ancient site famous for the ruins old Shiva Temple (10th Century) located on the high hills of Aravali. The architectural display of the old temple is breath taking .
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