Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings but do you know that jaipur is also known as choti kashi of india due to its beautifully designed and constructed temples.
There are so many beautiful and ancient temples which let you visit in past and closer to god. People started there day by rembering god. There are so many different gods in hinduisum means so many temples. Each of them devoted to different deity. Some of the temples are very big and famous and they have historic value too. If you are going to plan visit jaipur here are the list of jaipur’s famous temples.
# Moti Dungri TempleThe Moti Dungri temple is situated at bottom of the Moti Dungri hill and the fort of Moti Dungri in Jaipur, Rajasthan.The particular temple has got its name from the fort.
Moti Dungri is a Hindu temple complex dedicated to lord Ganesha in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was built in 1761 under supervision of Seth Jai Ram Palliwal.
The icon of the god Ganesha established in the temple is said to be more than five-hundred years old, and was brought here in 1761 by Seth Jai Ram Pallival. The temple was built under Pallival’s supervision.In all the hindu marriages people came here to invite lord ganesha.The first wedding invitation card will goes to lord ganesha .when people buy new vehicle they came here with it for seeking lord Ganesha’s blessings.After marriages newly weds couples also came for blessings.Basically all the new and good work started with the name of ganesh ji.
The trunk of the sindoor-coloured Ganesha icon is rightwards. Devotees offer laddo sweets, at least, 1.25 lakh devotees pay respect to Ganesha every year. A fair is organized every Wednesday in the temple complex. The temple is a popular tourist attraction in the city.
There is a lingam (icon of the god Shiva) in the Moti Dungri Fort complex, which open to visitors once a year on Mahashivratri, the festival of Shiva.The Birla Mandir shrine dedicated to the deities Lakshmi Narayan is situated south of Ganesha temple.The layout and structure of Moti Dungri is built in the Nagara style and is based on the model of Scottish castle. There are three entrance gates and few steps at the front. It was built using limestone and marble .The temple is 6-km distant from Jaipur. Jaipur International Airport is the nearest airport and the Gandhi Nagar, nearest railway station.
# Birla mandirBirla mandir or temple is located in Jaipur’s Tilak Nagar neighborhood near Moti Dungari hill.It is a Hindu temple built by the B.M. Birla Foundation in 1988.
It is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu (Narayan), whose images appear inside, along with other Hindu gods and goddesses and selections from the Gita and Upanishads. Festivals such as Diwali and Janamashtami are celebrated at the temple. The temple is open daily with visiting hours between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, as well as between 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
The temple is made of white marble. There are four distinct parts of the temple: its sanctum, tower, main hall, and entrance. It has three towers, referencing the three main faiths of India, as well as stained glass windows depicting traditional Hindu stories. Marble sculptures also reference Hindu mythology. It features Hindu deities inside – particularly Lakshmi, Narayan, and Ganesh – and figures such as Christ, the Virgin Mary, St. Peter, Buddha, Confucius, and Socrates on the outer walls. Statues of its founders – Rukmani Devi Birla and Braj Mohan Birla – lie outdoors in covered pavilions, facing the temple with hands folded in namaskara mudra. Its architectural style is considered to be modern.It was built on a raised platform, which lifts it up into the Jaipur skyline; at night, it becomes covered in light. In addition to the temple itself, the grounds include gardens and a small gift shop. Below the temple lies the B. M. Birla Family Museum and the Sri and Smt. G. P. Birla Gallery; both contain photographs of the temple’s construction and the Birla family’s philanthropic contributions, as well as treasures belonging to the Birla family.
# Garh ganeshGarh Ganesh Temple is an 18th-century temple of Lord Ganesh in the city of Jaipur. It is located on the hills near Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort.
Garh Ganesha temple is devoted to Lord Ganesha. Devotees believe that Ganesha is present in the temple in the form of a small child ,it is one of those rare temples in India where you can see Ganesha without his trunk.
The temple was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II when he performed the “Ashwamegha Yagya” before the establishment of Jaipur. He made the shrine and placed the statue of Lord Ganesha. After that he kept the foundation stone of Jaipur. He also kept the statue in such a way that Maharaja could be able to see the statue with the help of binoculars from the Chandra Mahal of City Palace, Jaipur. GarhGanesh also has ‘Dhwajadheesh’ Ganesha’s temple of Bari-Chaupar as its part.
On the Ganesh Chaturthi in Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha, the fair of five days is organized every year. Also on the first Wednesday after Diwali, anna-koot is celebrated on the temple and on last Wednesday ‘Paush month’ is celebrated by organizing ‘Paush bade’.
The temple resorts at the hilltop,so you can enjoy the view of whole city from there.
Devotees had to climb hundreds of staircases in order to reach the main temple. The place is thronged by devotees during Ganesh Chaturthi’s five days events.
# Shila Devi MandirThe Shila Devi temple is located inside the Amer Fort, one of the most famous forts in Jaipur. Goddess Durga is worshipped in the form of Kali at this shrine.
Among all the devi temples in Jaipur, Shila Devi Mandir holds a special place in the hearts of devotees. There are two fascinating legends associated with this temple. As per one, when Maharaja Mansingh was defeated by King Kedar, he prayed to Goddess Kali for victory. The goddess appeared in his dream and blessed him. She also made him promise that he would build her temple in his capital, and that was how this temple was constructed in Jaipur. The idol of Kali worshipped in the temple was recovered from the sea in the form of a slab or shila; Hence, the temple was named Shila Devi Mandir.
The temple has beautifully adorned silver doors. Thousands of devotees crowd the temple, particularly during Navratri.
# Govind Devji TempleThe temple of Govind Dev Ji is one of the most sacred and famous tourist destinations in India. It is located in the City Palace complex, in Jaipur, Rajasthan.This temple is considered among the seven temples of Lord Krishna of Vrindavan. The deity, Govind Dev Ji, is none other than Lord Shri Krishna himself. It is believed that the image in this temple looks exactly how Lord Krishna looked during his incarnation on earth.
The idol was originally kept in the temple of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh and was later brought to Jaipur by Raja Sawai Jai Singh, a staunch devotee of Lord Krishna. The idol of Govind Dev Ji is strikingly beautiful for its complete resemblance with Lord Krishna, and the temple is placed between Chandra Mahal and Badal Mahal in the City Palace complex. Murti is easily visible from City Palace,so that the king of jaipur can easily seen Govind Dev ji from his palace. Every day, various ‘Aartis’ and ‘Prasad’ or ‘Bhogs’ are offered at the temple, at seven different times,when the deity is unveiled for ‘Darshan’. The festival of Janmashtami is among the most important ones celebrated here as it commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna.
# Galta Ji Temple, JaipurLocated about 10 km from Jaipur is the Galtaji Temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is often referred to as Monkey Temple as well, due to the presence of many monkeys in and around the temple.
Galta ji temple is named after the famous Holy Saint Galva, who performed penance for about 60,000 years in Satya Yuga and, according to the ancient beliefs, brought the sacred Gangaji to Shri Galtaji, which comes out of the Gau-mukh (Cow’s mouth). Galta Ji is not one, but a series of temples that embody devotion and architectural splendor.This abode of the gods has been built on a mountain pass in the Aravalli Hills. One of the main attractions of Galta Ji is the natural spring that surfaces on a hill and flows down to fill seven sacred water tanks within the premises. The holiest among these is the Galta Tank, which never dries up in which pilgrims bathe.The temple features a number of pavilions with rounded roofs, carved pillars and painted walls. Makar Sankranti (Indian festival) attracts thousands of pilgrims to visit and douse in this kund as it is considered fortunate to do so. The upper and lower kunds are used by pilgrims to wash away their sins.
Besides, it’s religious fans and the carriers of the Indian ancient religious tradition and culture, Shri Galtaji is being appreciated by tourists, lovers of art and beauty and also the film makers throughout the world.
# Akshardham TempleAkshardham is a famous name not just among the temples in Delhi, but among those in Jaipur as well. A brilliant example of fusion architecture, this shrine pays homage to Lord Narayana. Thanks to its architectural splendor, Akshardham is one of the most visited religious places in Jaipur. It doesn’t count among the ancient temples in the city, but when it comes to popularity, it certainly ranks high.
Swaminarayan Mandir Akshardham Temple is one of the well-known tourist attractions of Jaipur. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture, magnificent idols, sculptures, and carvings. and is dedicated to the Hindu God, Narayana aka Lord Vishnu. Akshardham temple provides the real glimpse of Indian architecture, cultural heritage and sculptures of Hindu gods to the visitors.
# Jagat Shiromani TempleJagat Shiromani is a Hindu temple situated in Amer, India. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu gods Meera bai, Krishna and Vishnu. It was constructed between 1599-1608 AD by Queen Kanakwati, who was the wife of King Man Singh I The temple was built in the memory of their son Jagat Singh.
At the entrance of the temple there is beautiful marble torna (pylon) which is flanked by statue of elephants. The toran is the marvelous piece of architecture. This toran was made from single piece of marble.In this toran various gods idol image is intricately carved which looks very beautiful. This temple was built in Besar Style.The temple is a great piece of architectural work. You will fall in love with the peaceful surroundings and beautiful architecture of the temple, the minute you see that.
There is an interesting story about this temple. It is said that the statue of Lord Krishna in this temple is same statue that Meera Bai used to worship in the state of mewar, 600 years ago. This statue was saved from destruction by rulers of Amer during Mughal war with Mewar state and brought safely to Amer. And statue was set in a temple. Even statue of Meera Bai has been set along with Lord Krishna.
Jagat shiromani temple is very important part of heritage, architecture and religious point of view. And you can feel peace here.The temple witnesses the maximum crowd during the festival of Janmashtami as many devotees visit the temple for seeking the blessings of Lord Krishna. The temple is beautiful from every of its corner and is one of the most visited temples of Jaipur.
# Sri Digamber Jain TempleThe most famous temple of Jainism, Sri Digamber Jain is made up of red stone which showcases the architectural brilliance. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rishabhanatha and located in Sanganer, around 16 km from Jaipur.
The idol of principal deity of this temple, Lord Rishabhanatha (Adinatha), the first Tirthankara, is supposed to be 4000 years old.
Inner temple has three pinnacles in the centre is an idol of Parshwanath with 7 serpent hoods. All around it, are carvings of lotuses, creepers and elephants pouring water from pitchers held in their trunks. But the main idol is that of Adinath, installed in the shrine behind this. It has sky-high shikharas and the inner sanctum is a stone shrine with sky-high eight shikharas (pinnacles). The fine carvings of the temple were created in the 10th century is comparable to that of Dilwara Temple in Mount Abu.For all the Jain devotees of Jaipur, this temple is nothing less than the major attraction. The temple is dedicated to their Lord Padamprabhu and is believed to fulfil the blessings of the devotees.
In the midst of underground portion, there is located an ancient small temple guarded by the Yaksha. The sacred temple has seven underground floors which are kept closed due to old religious beliefs and visitors are not allowed to see them. It is said that only a Balyati ascetic Digambara saint can enter in it and able to bring out the idols of this underground temple for a limited period, which is declared and decided previously.
Temple also has a dharamshala equipped with all modern facilities including Bhojanalaya.
# ISKCON, JaipurLocally know as Sri Sri Girdhari Dauji Temple, ISKCON is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his brother Lord Balram.Iskcon temple is one of the major temples and attractions of Jaipur. Made with white marbles the temple catches the attention immediately. The peaceful aura and surroundings of the temple are one major tempting reason to visit the temple.
The architecture of the temple is so memorizing that you will fall in love with the temple within no time. The beautiful surroundings of the temple enhance its beauty and act as an attracting element for the devotees.
This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and it is run by the ISKCON society and engaged in spreading Krishna Consciousness. The main idols of Lord Krishna and Lord Balarama are three feet tall. The idols are very beautifully decorated and depict the loving bond shared between them. The temple has 52 stained glass windows depicting scenes from puranas.
The main shrine is dedicated to Radha Krishna. ISKCON temple is well known for its beautiful sculptures. The decoration of Radha Krishna with silver and gold jewellery and colorful cloths makes it more attractive.
# Khole Ke Hanuman JiAround 1000 years old, the Khole Ke Hanuman Ji is one of the most popular temples in Jaipur on the outskirts of the city. As the name suggests, it is dedicated to Lord Hanuman.Khole Ke Hanuman Ji is a temple of almighty Lord Hanuman situated at Laxman Dungri, Delhi bypass, Jaipur. The temple is entitled as famous and one of the ancient temple of Rajasthan. From past years, this temple has developed a slathers and is recognized in many parts of India. The temple is not only denominated as the tourist destination, but also numerous individuals from all over India come to visit this integral part of Indian tradition. Individuals from rich to poor are enriched by the amazement and faith of the temple, not because of the beauty of the temple but the faith and belief once carry in their heart towards the almighty. As they say: a temple is not a temple because of the artistry but by the faith and beliefs one carry towards the almighty lord.
Indian pilgrim, tradition and customs closer to the divine make this holy temple even more admirable and magnificent. The zigzag path leading to the temple gives an impact to the people to be the part of the breathtaking shrines of temple. The temple is vast enough that even 500 devotees can sit and pray in front of the figure. The temple is situated on a mount area, where devotees have to come down to the temple by walking around 1 km. Every morning and evening, devotees are enriched by the Hanuman Arti sung by the priests of the temple Eating Rajasthan’s traditional dish, Dal Baati Churma amid the natural surroundings are the biggest attractions. The temple hosts Dal Baati Goths (picnics) every day.