Architecture of Nagarparkar
Nagarparkar Border between India and Pakistan where all sorts of crops grow once a year when rain falls on desert sand.
It is advisable to leave Islamkot, Tharparkar early morning if you had planed only one day to explore Nagarparkar. Al-Dubia hotel situated in middle of Islamkot and Nagarparkar offers Tea, Paratha and Omelette which is a very good option for breakfast.
The most preserved of all Jain temples in Nagarparkar is the one in Viravah village called Gori temple. The dimension of the temple is 125 x 50 feet and is of similar in style as that of Bodesar temple. The temple was devoted to 23rd Tirthankar Lord Parshwanath in Jain religion. As per record, this temple was built by merchant Manga Oswal of Pari-Nagar in 1375-1376 A.D, in praise of the idol or image which was worshiped under the name of Gori. The temple according to an inscription was repaired in 1715 A.D. This beautiful temple was built from local stone engraved with Rajputana art work.
Temple consists of three parts:
1) An outer stone Mandpa or pavilion with marble pillars and a corbelled dome.
Rajputana Art frescos created on inner side of the tomb and walls are older than any other Jain temple around the world.
On the way to Durga Mata Temple in Churro town one will witness scenic views specially in the month of August and September after rainfall.
As per Hindu mythology this temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and carved beneath the top most formation of pink granite rock.
Inside the temple multigreen marble is used as supporting Pillars while from outside one can witness Indian border fencing.
To visit Bhodesar mosque & Jain temple along with Durga temple at Churro one need constantly keep an eye on the time, and leave Churro before 2pm after having lunch.
Evening view at Bhodesar Jain Temple, which is in really bad shape.
Besides Jain Temple there is a rain water catchment dam were one can spot peacock in early morning and late evenings. In winters it serves as stopover for flamingos while going or returning back from India.
Bhodesar Mosque is another marvelous piece of art in this area which follow same architecture as that of Jain Temples which enhances the ambiance of Bhodesar. The mosque was built by Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah commonly known as Sultan Mahmud Begada of Gujrat in 15th century.
