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Sikar

India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.

Sikar is a town in the state of Rajasthan in India. It is the administrative headquarters of Sikar District. Sikar is located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. It has an average elevation of 427 metres. The private name of Sikar was Veerbhan Ka Bass. This village was founded by Veerbhan Jat. Sikar was known as Veerbhan-ka-baas in ancient times and it was under the rule of Nawab of Fatehpur, Shekhawati.

The fresco paintings of grand havelis of Sikar are peculiarity of Shekhawati. Khatushyamji is the nearby village where the temple of Shyam Baba is situated. Thousands of the devotees come from all over India in its annual fair. Sikar is also famous for Harsh Hill which is a part of famous Aravali Range.

Sikar is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in India worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of India.

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