Jasol

Jasol

Jasol (जसोल) is a small village located in Pachpadra tehsil of Barmer district.

Jasol have population of 12,414 according to Census 2001. The Historical village of Jasol, The capital of the former Malani area ruled by the Mahecha clan of the Rathore Rajputs, includes old Cenotaphs, the temple of Rani Bhatiyaniji, the horses of the indigenous Malani breed are still bred over here.

Major point of attraction here is a Jain temple and a Hindu temple. The Hindu temple is garnished with fine sculptures, which were brought from a Jain temple dedicated to Lord Mahavir.

The name Jasol is derived after the descendants of a Rathore sub-clan. Mata Rani Bhatiyani 's temple is very famous in Marwar.

BJP leader, former finance minister Jaswant Singh's birthplace is Jasol only.


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