Famous Temples in Jaipur
Jaipur is famous worldwide for its magnificent monuments. But very few people know that one nickname of Jaipur is ‘Choti Kashi’ due to the presence of prominent temples. Religiously a pilgrimage, the temples located in Jaipur is the center of faith for earlier rulers of Jaipur too. In some temples in Jaipur, royal families still visit regularly for worship.
List of famous temples in Jaipur
Moti Dungri Temple
Located on Moti Dungri Hill or Pearl Hill, this temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.Surrounded by magnificent Moti Dungri Palace, this 18th century temple was constructed by Seth Jai Ram Paliwal. Many devotees starts their daily routine after paying homage at Moti Dungri Temple.
Govind Dev Ji Temple
Govind Dev Ji temple is located between Chandra Mahal and Badal Mahal at city Palace Complex. Lord Shri Krishna also known by Goving Dev is the principal diety of this temple. Main idol was brought from Vrindavan to Jaipur durin Aurangzeb reign.
Birla Temple
Birla Mandir Jaipur, Source-:Flickr, Swasti Verma
Also known by Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Birla Temple is located at the foot of Moti Dungri Fort and built by Birla Group in 1988. An architectural jewel in Jaipur, Birla temple is centre of faith and worship for Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi devotees. Magnificent sculptures and art work at the walls of white marble Birla temple also a major attraction in Jaipur.
Galta Ji Temple
One of the famous ancient pilgrimage site for Hindu’s, Galta Ji Temple is located at Jaipur-Agra Highway. Named after Saint Galav who mediated here for long time, Galtaji is a comples of holy temple, natural springs, Kunds and pavillion. Galta Kund and Hanuman temple or monkey temple are famous holy site in Galtaji Temple.
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