Baran is a city in Baran district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a municipality and the district headquarters of Baran district, famous for its 11th century Bhand Deva Temple on banks of Ramgarh crater. It is 339 km from the state capital Jaipur near Kota city.

Tourism

Fort of Shergarh, Ramgarh Crater, and Kapildhara waterfall attracts many tourist every year. Moreover Sitabadi (Kailvada) is a Hindu religious place (pilgrim) in Baran with many pure cisterns. It is considered that goddess Sita stayed there during her vanvaas and also the place is considered for the birth of Luv-kush (sons of lord Ram).

Hadouti Panorama complex

Hadouti Panorama complex has been built in village Gajanpura near to Baran, to showcase the history of हाड़ौती (hadoti). Red stone of Mount Banshipur of Karauli and White stone of Bundi are used as building material. Jharokha and Chatri are build by craftsman from Karauli. History and contribution in development of four districts Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar and Baran will be displayed. District’s historical places like Kakoni , Bilasgarh, Bhand-Devra, Gargach Temple and Forts of Hadoti, will be showcased. In compound hall thematic audio and video are availed to the public.