Jagat Temple also called as Ambika Mata Temple is a small shrine of Goddess Ambika Devi made in the crevice of a rock. Goddess Ambika Devi is known as a form of Goddess Durga. This temple is also famous as ‘Ambika Mata temple’ and due to its location in the Jagat village of Udaipur, known as Jagat temple. Known […]
Rajasthan
Rajasthan, a land of diverse cultures and traditions, is home to some of the most magnificent temples in India. These temples, with their intricate carvings, magnificent architecture, and rich history, showcase the religious diversity and spiritual significance of the state. From ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu to Jain temples that date back to the 12th century, Rajasthan has a plethora of temples that attract tourists and devotees from across the world.
One of the most famous temples in Rajasthan is the Dilwara Jain Temple in Mount Abu, which is renowned for its intricate marble carvings and stunning architecture. Another must-visit temple is the Brahma Temple in Pushkar, which is one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma in the world. The Karni Mata Temple in Bikaner, also known as the Temple of Rats, is another unique attraction in Rajasthan. The temple is home to over 20,000 rats, which are considered sacred by the devotees.
Apart from these famous temples, Rajasthan is also home to a number of lesser-known but equally beautiful temples, such as the Eklingji Temple in Udaipur and the Mehandipur Balaji Temple in Dausa. These temples offer a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Rajasthan and are a must-visit for anyone interested in spirituality and religion.
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Harshnath Temple, Sikar
HarshnathTemple is another temple of Rajasthan dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is located in the Sikar district of Rajasthan. This Shiva temple was constructed during the 10th century or around 973 AD, and this was proved according to an inscription dated on the walls of the temple. This temple is built on the Aravalli Hills and […]
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Harsha Mata Temple, Abhaneri
Harsha Mata temple is the famous temple in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is located opposite to the famous Chand Baori. Built during 8 ot 9 century A.D by Chauhan king, it is a vast temple of goddess Harsha Mata who is known to be the goddess of happiness and joy. Architecture Legend / Local stories […]
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Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur
Govind Devji Temple located in Jaipur is the temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Royal family of Jaipur come here for worshipping ever since it was brought from Vrindavan to Jaipur in the 18th century. Lord Krishna image in this temple was sculpted by the great grandson of Lord Krishna, Bajranabh. The deity, Govind Dev Ji, is […]
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Gogaji Temple, Hanumangarh
Gogaji is a local deity which is very popular in the northern states of India but it is more popular in Rajasthan compared to others. Gogaji is a folk deity and also known with other name of Jahar Veer Gogga and the deity is having temples in other states like Uttarakhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and […]
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Ghotiya Amba, Banswara
About 35 Kms. from Banswara, in the lap of beautiful hills, Ghotia Amba is believed to have been the hiding place of Pandavas during Mahabharat times. Ghotia Amba has got a distinct value amongst the tourist places of the district. People here strongly believe that the mango trees, (which is called Amba in local dialect) […]
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Garh Ganesha Temple, Jaipur
Garh Ganesha Temple is devoted to Lord Ganesha. It is believed that Ganesha is present in the temple in the form of a small child – Purushakriti. Located at the top in the Aravali hills, close to the Nahargarh hill. In the Garh Ganesha temple, Lord Ganesha is established in the statue of child Ganesha – […]
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Ganga Maharani Temple, Bharatpur
The Ganga Mandir, which resides in the heart of the city of Bharatpur is one of the most beautiful temples in Rajasthan. In it lies the magnificent deity of Ganga Maharaj made of pristine white marble. Maharaja Balwant Singh started constructing this temple in the mid-19th century. However, he had a very unique request that […]
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Ganesh Temple, Jodhpur
Ganesh Temple is located at a distance of 5 km from the city of Jodhpur in Ratananda. Dedicated to Lord Ganesh, this temple; according to a legend, a teacher saw a giant statue of the deity on the hills of Ratananda. Lord Ganesh statue height and width was 8 ft and 5 ft. Architecture Legend […]
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Galtaji Temple, Jaipur
Galtaji Temple in Jaipur is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site in the town of Khaniya-Balaji , Rajasthan. Diwan Rao Kriparam, an attendant to Sawai Jai Singh II, in the 18th Century, built the Galtaji Temple. The story behind this temple is that Saint Galav spent 100 years here in performing his ‘tapasya’. Happy with the Galav, […]