Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan is widely acclaimed among its visitors for its cultural heritage. Tourists from all over the world arrive at the pink city to see the historical monuments that are reminiscent of the glorious past. Imposing forts, sprawling gardens and beautiful temples, Jaipur city possesses it all.
The temples in Jaipur are extremely remarkable and reflect beauty and sanctity at every niche and corner. Followers from all across the nation and also from abroad visit these temples that are full of religious fervor. The city houses a large number of Krishna temples. The reason behind this is that the Kachchwaha rulers of the city were followers of Lord Krishna and therefore established these temples.
Several other temples of various deities dot the city of Jaipur. Not only are these temples ideal place for worship, they are also the masterpieces of architecture. Most of these temples are built in white marble and sandstone, as these are the specialty of the state.
Although there are more than thousand temples in the city of Jaipur, the most prominent ones are Galtaji, Govind Dev Ji and Kanak Vrindavan. Travelers from all around the world come to see these temples in the Pink City. Galtaji : Galtaji is a holy pilgrimage of India, located 10 kms away from Jaipur in Rajasthan. The vast complex of Galta Ji has several temples in it. The Temple of Galtaji is famous for its natural water springs. Set amidst the beautiful landscape, Galtaji Temple offers a picturesque view of the city.
Birla Temple : Birla Temple, JaipurBirla Temple forms one of the major attractions of Jaipur. Birla Temple of Jaipur looks stunning, when it is brightly lit in the night. Birla Mandir, in pure white marble, dominates the skyline of southern part of Jaipur. The enormous temple was built during the year 1988, by Birla Group of Industries, one of the business tycoons of India. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Narayan), the preserver and his consort Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. Due to this reason, Birla Temple is also known as Laxmi Narayan Temple.
Govind Dev Ji Temple : Govind Dev Ji Temple is one amongst the major tourist attractions of Jaipur. The Temple represents the royal past of Jaipur. The Temple is dedicated to Govind Dev Ji (Other name of Lord Krishna). Govind Devji Temple of Jaipur is situated in the City Palace complex, between the Chandra Mahal and Badal Mahal.
Moti Dungri : Moti Dungri is a small hill, centrally located in the city of Jaipur. The term Moti Dungri means Hill of Pearls or Pearl Hill. The hill is occupied by a palace and a temple. The temple of Moti Doongri is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This ancient temple serves as a tourist attraction for the scenic view it offers. Jagat Shiromani Temple : The beautifully carved Jagat Shiromani Temple houses the idol of Lord Krishna and is popularly associated with the celebrated saint-poetess Mira Bai. The old temple of Narsinghji and a step well Panna Main-ki-Baodi, which still bears witness to its past glory are also located in the vicinity. The Kalki Temple : The only one dedicated to the incarnation of God not yet born, Raja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur built this temple in 1727. Hindu mythology prophesizes the birth of the tenth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who will come riding a white horse with a shining sword in his hand as Lord Kalki to deliver the mankind from the prevailing chaos and confusion of Kal Yug. A keen student of Vedic texts, Jai Singh built the Kalki temple right opposite the eastern entrance to the City Palace. Jain Temple : The exquisite jain temple on the Agra road has some of the most beautiful 19th century paintings in Jaipur style on its walls. |
