About Bijolia
50 kms. on the Bundi-Chittaurgarh road, in Bhilwara district, is the
old fort and city of Bijolia. In ancient times it was known as
Vindhyavali. During the Chauhan period, it became a famous centre for
art and architecture. Several beautiful Shiva temples were constructed
by the Chauhan rulers on this place. Most of the temples have either
disappeared or are in ruins today. On the eastern side of the town near
the city wall, there are three beautiful temples. Prominent amongst them
is Hajaresvara Mahadeva temple. It has a high linga surrounded by
hundreds of small lingas and hence called Hajaresvara or Sahastralinga.
The temples of Mahakala and Baijnath are also well known. The temple of
Undeshwar Mahadeva is also well known. Near by Mandakini Kund is a holy
water tank. Bijolia inscription dating back V.E. 1226 is very important
because it through a new light on the early history of the Chauhan
dynasty.
