Bagra, India
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Bagra is a village in Jalore (Jalor) district of Rajasthan, state in India. Bagra lies 18 km south of Jalore town on Jalore-Sirohi road and is surrounded by many villages like Santhu, Nun, Chura, Sarat, Akoli, Narnavas, Bibalsar, Mok, Dhanpur, Bhagli Sindhalan, Rewat, Kalapura, Dakatara, Bakra Road, Bakragaon, Rewatara, Dudsi, Dhavala, Bhetala, Siana (Rajasthan) , Deegaon, Nagni & Nabi .
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[edit] History
Bagra is an old glorious village of Marwar Region in Rajasthan . In olden days Bagra was famous in india for trade in silver and gold . Since then people use to say Hindusthan me Agra aur Marwar me Bagra . It is said that previosly this village was situated near Modrana Nada ( name of a water pond ) with another name . Later on Dingadi Rajpurohits founded this village near Sarnadi ( name of a water pond ) with another name which was a Sasan Jagir village of Dingadi Rajpurohits . Later on this village was given to Aliya Jat in Jagir by then State . Dingadi Rajpurohits left this village permanently with Gadotara means they sworn not to eat food & drink water of this village in future . Bihari Pathans who were Rulers of Jalore granted Sasan Jagir of this village to Jagarwal Rajpurohits . Bagaji Jagarwal founded the present village Bagra in his name . Time to time this village remained in the Jagir of Dingadi Rajpurohits , Jagarwal Rajpurohits , Mahajans / Jains , Sindhal Rathores & Champawat Rathores ( Thikana Daspan ) . Before independence this village was part of Marwar / Jodhpur State and it was a Jagir village of Thakur Durjan Singhji of Thikana Daspan . Rajpurohit Manji Jagarwal of this village took part in Indian freedom Movement against British Rule in India before independence . Inspired by Shri Jai Narayan Vyas & Kisan Kesari Baldev Ram Mirdha he participated in Marwar Lok Parishad & Marwar Kisan Sabha with Shri Jai Narayan Vyas , Mathura Das Mathur , Kisan Kesari Baldev Ram Mirdha , Nathuram Mirdha & Narsingh Kachhawaha . During agitation for abolition of Jagirs in Rajasthan Rajpurohit Manji Jagarwal also participated in Marwar's famous Kisan Sammelan / Satyagraha in Dabra, Rajasthan village of Nagaur District in Rajasthan in March 1947 known as Dabda Kand / Dabra Scandal ( also known as Marwar's Jalianwala Bag Kand ) . There is a big & old water tank in Bagra known as Aliya Talab which was constructed by then Jagirdar Aliya Jat with huge expenses . Bagra village is birth place & Tapobhumi of many Hindu & Jain Saints .
[edit] People
Bagra has population of 9661 (2001 census). People of all communities like Mahajans / Jains, Rajputs, Rajpurohits, Shrimali Brahmans, Rawal Brahmans, Pushkarna Brahmans, Agarwals, Maheshwaris, Sonars, Vaishnavas, Goswamis, Suthars, Rabaris, Ghanchis, Kumhars, Chheepas, Lohars, Kotwals, Pinjaras, Meghwals, Sargaras, Mochies, Bhils, Damamis / Dholis & Harijans live in Bagra village. Over the last years many families have migrated to others states of India. Many of them now live in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Chennai and Mumbai. In Andhra Pradesh they are concentrated in cities of Hyderabad, Kakinada, Cuddapah, Eluru, Narsapur, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Vishakhapatnam, Peddapuram, Vijayawada and Guntur. In Karnataka they have settled in Bijapur and Bangalore. Over last few decades some new people have settled in Bagra.
[edit] Temples
Local:
- Shree Chintamani Parshvanatha JainTemple. This is the main Jain temple of the village. It is situated in the centre of the village. It is a big and splendid temple. It was renovated about 100 years ago under guidance and by inspiration of Gurudev Srimad Vijay Acharya Rajendrasuri.
- Shri Mahavir Swami Jain Mandir, Bus Stand Bagra.
- ModeshwarMahadev Mandir and Jalandharnath Mahadev Mandir.
- Baba Ramdevji and Thakurji Lord Krishna Mandir. It is at Bus Stand Bagra. It has deities of Baba Ramdevji and Lord Krishna and Radha. It is the main temple for villagers. It is currently being reconstructed and renovated by contribution of all villagers under inspiration & guidance of Seth Shri MangiLalji Bhabutaji Ghodawala.
- Jagnath Mahadevji Mandir Ugmanavas Bagra.
- Ambaji Mandir Bus Stand Bagra.
- Thakurji Mandir / Lord Krishna Temple in Rajpurohiton ka Atmanavas Bagra.
- Vishwakarmaji Mandir in Sutharon ka Vas Bagra.
- Vaniyeshwar Mahadev Mandir on a hilltop on south west side after crossing rail tracks
- Jageshwari devi/ Jwalamukhi devi Temple of Kuldevi of Rajpurohits near Bus Stand Bagra.
- NilkanthMahadevji Mandir near Bus Stand Bagra.
- Step-well-There is a beautiful Bawdi behind the Mahavir Swami JainTemple. It was the main source of water for drinking and domestic use for the villagers before 1968 when they got tap water. There are bathing and washing places with water flowing from the Bawdi through oxen-driven chain.
Nearby:
- JagnathMahadevji Mandir a very old Lord Shiva temple & Matha about 13 km to east of Bagra situated in Esrana Hills ( part of Aravalli Hills ) where present Mahant is Ganga Bhartiji Maharaj disciple of Late Somvar Bhartiji Maharaj .
- Baba Ramdevji Mandir also known as Gayatri Ashram on Bagra - Santhu Road. Holy Ashram of Bal Brahmachari Shankar Swarupji Maharaj disciple of Jagadguru Shankaracharyaji of Dwaraka Pitha .
- Gurudev Srimad Vijay Shanti Suriji Maharaj Guru Mandir,Mandoli Nagar.
- Ashapuri MatajiMandir,Modran .
- Jain Temples of ADINATH Bhagwan, Acharya Rajendrasuriji Guru Mandir and Munisuvrat - Nemi - Parsva Jinalaya, Nagotra Solanki Gotria Kul Devi Ambikadevi Jinalaya situated at nearby village, Santhu at distance of 5 KM from Bagra.
[edit] Facts
Latitude 25.2000°, Longitude 72.5833°, Altitude 501 feet
Lat (DMS) 25° 12' N , Long (DMS) 72° 35' E, Altitude 152 meters
Its railway station name is Marwar Bagra and is on the Samadari-Bhildi section of North Western Railway. The Railway Board proposes to convert this meter gauge route to broad gauge in near future.
Bagra is well connected to all nearby towns by all weather roads. Buses ply through Bagra to all major places. Taxis are available at all times for nearby places.shantilalji also live bagra.
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[edit] Economy
Agriculture and animal husbandry are main occupations of the people of Bagra. Bagra is a major production centre of cash crops like oilseeds, isabgol, jeera, and arandi in Jalore district. In last decade many entrepreneurs have set up small scale granite units in Bagra. bagra to ummedpur 53 km.
[edit] Special
- Jeevdaya Gayatri Gaushala: Set up in year 2000 on Jalore(Jalor) –Bagra Road. The Gaushala take care of the cows with public donation.
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