Barmer

Barmer, in the western Rajasthan, is a desert town located 153 km from Jaisalmer. It forms a major part of the Thar Desert. The town many has historical sites and is a popular tourist destination. Small villages with mud-houses decorated with folk motifs, and colorfully attired people dot the landscape en route Barmer. Barmer gets its name from its ruler Bahada Rao Parmar (Panwar) or Bar Rao Parmar who is said to have founded the town in the 13th century. Earlier it was called Bahadamer, meaning The Hill Fort of Bahada. Barmer district is situated in the western part of the state of Rajasthan forming a part of the Thar desert. It is the third largest district of Rajasthan and the fifth largest district in India. The district’s headquarters is Barmer city.

Barmer is situated in the western part of the state that comprises primarily of the Thar Desert. It is among one of the antique cities of India and is profoundly known for wood engraving, ceramics, carpets, complex embroidery work, segment printed textiles and multi-hued costumes which are also well known all over the world. Barmer was established in the 13th century and is prominent for its colourful dance forms and beautiful folk music. Dholis and Bhopas are the most common forms of folk mu