Last updated: October 2026 · Method: built from published site information and recurring traveller reports; figures approximate — verify on site.
Bhandashah (Bhandasar) temple, in the old city’s Jain quarter, is Bikaner’s oldest and most beautiful temple — a 15th-century commission with a famous floor.
What makes it special
- The floor: traditionally laid with sandalwood paste mixed in cow milk ; the polish visitors photograph.
- The sanctum: Sumatinath Tirthankara, with mirror and gilt inlay work.
- The paint layer: ceiling frescoes predate the haveli paintings ; the architecture detail guide decodes them.
Practical: city-centre walkable from the old-city route; shoes off, nominal donation.
Good to know
Bikaner runs on a seasonal clock: the cooler months carry the crowds and the fuller calendars, while the hot afternoons reward early starts and long lunches. Build this stop around one unhurried hour rather than a quick photo, and let the season decide the hour of day.
Tickets and timing
- Timing: daylight hours suit most visits; confirm the day’s opening window locally, since published hours drift with the season.
- Costs: any entry sits in the nominal range for the city — small notes at the counter settle it (published fee lists here on the site carry current ranges).
- Getting there: an auto or app cab covers the hop from the centre in minutes; walking works in the cooler months.
Keep in mind: specifics shift faster than guides update — treat this page as the frame and recent reviews as the fine print.