Balotra is a city in Barmer District of Rajasthan state in India. It is about 100km from Jodhpur. The town is famous for hand block printing and textile industry and for an annual desert and tribal fair at Tilwara. The town is well connected with Jodhpur by rail and buses at frequent intervals. From Balotra towards Jalore (14km) there is India's Third Brahma Temple in the village of Asotra. Famous Rani Bhatiyaniji temple is also here in village named Jasol 4km from Balotra. About 13km away from Balotra is located the famous Jain Temple Nakoda. The place receives religious devotees from across India. The town is home to more than 5000 textile units and is located on the coast of the river Luni. The first modern settlement was brought up by Vaala Ji/Baala Ji Rajpurohit (a Siha Rajpurohit) from whom the city derives its name from. His clan first established their residence in the Chhatrion ka Morcha locality on the banks of river Luni, which still exhibits the antiquity of historical...
