Barmer is known as the center of Earth. Also known as the Dubai of Rajasthan because of the Thar desert and sand dunes of Barmer of Rajasthan near the border area of Pakistan. People of Barmer are very much attached with their festivals and fairs. So the Barmer festivals are very famous where folk dance of Bhapo, cattle festivals where camels are carried. In the festive season the attire and folk dance are also the main attraction. Barmer is famous for temples also. The old Kiradu temple along with five temples are the oldest Shiva temple, the inside sculpture and art is similar to Meenakshi temple and outside the temple is similar to Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. The famous Parshav Nath temple of Jain, after Pushkar, the second temple of Brahma is in Barmer. Devka Sun temple, Vishnu temple all are great examples of the oldest and ancient of Sthapatya art. Barmer is the shopping hub for wood carving, pottery and intricate embroidery carpet, shawls, hand block painting, textile and carved wood furniture. The city lies in between the mountains of Aravali Ranges on four sides of the lake and natural waterfall hill. Most scenic spots: Sam Sand Dunes Kiradu Temples Barmer Fort Jain Temples at Nakoda