Places of worship in Khejarla
- 01
Aai Mata Temple, Bilara
Shri Aai Mata Ji Temple in Bilara, the market town near Khejarla, dedicated to Aai Mata, venerated as an incarnation of the goddess Ambe. A short, respectful stop on a drive to or from Jodhpur.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or early evening, October to March
- Tickets
- No ticket is published. Remove footwear, dress modestly and ask before taking photographs inside. Check opening and aarti times locally.
- 02
Bhesad Mata Temple
The best-known shrine in Khejarla village, a goddess temple that draws crowds from the surrounding district during the Navratri fair.
- Time needed
- 30 to 60 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or evening; Navratri for the fair, with crowds
- Tickets
- No ticket. Remove footwear, dress modestly and ask before taking photographs inside. Darshan hours are not published; check with the fort or at the temple.
Forts in Khejarla
- 03
Khejarla Fort
A red sandstone fort on a low rise above Khejarla village, built in 1611 and still home to its Bhati Rajput family. Part of it now takes guests as a heritage hotel, which is the way most visitors see it.
- Time needed
- A night is the natural unit; a walking tour of the fort takes about an hour
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- October to March; early morning and late afternoon for the courtyards and terraces
- Tickets
- There is no published ticket for walking in. The fort functions as a private hotel with the family in residence, so non-guest visits, meals and fort tours are by arrangement. Contact the hotel through its official website before you travel.
Experiences in Khejarla
- 04
Khejarla Village Walk
A walking visit through Khejarla village to meet potters, blacksmiths, weavers and shoemakers at work, as arranged by the fort. It is a small-scale look at Marwar craft life, not a performance.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2.5 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon, October to March
- Tickets
- This is an arranged activity run through the fort's hotel. Rates, group sizes and timings are not published, so ask when booking. Ask permission before photographing people or their homes.
