Here the list of Top Temples in Jaipur for Tourists.
1 . Birla Temple in Jaipur
Overview
Birla Temples in Jaipur at the foot of Moti Dungri fort. This temple forms one of the major attractions of Jaipur. Birla Temple in Jaipur looks stunning, when it is brightly lit in the night. The Temple dedicates 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.
The three huge domes of the temple represent three different approaches to the religion. Ganesh the protector of households, is above the lintel, and the fine quality of marble is evident when you enter the temple and look back at the entrance way. The images of Lakshmi and Narayan attract the attention, being made out from one piece of marble. The Laxmi Narayan Mandir is a modern architectural marvel, surrounded by lush green gardens.
Time
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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2 . Govind Dev Ji Temple
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3. Garh Ganesh
Overview
Garh Ganesh Temple one of the famous temple in Jaipur, is an ancient temple of Lord Ganesh in the city of Jaipur. Locates on the hills near Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Garh Ganesha temple represents the Lord Ganesha. It is believed that Ganesha is present in the temple in the form of small child – Purushakriti. Locates on top of Aravali hills. In the Garh Ganesha temple, Lord Ganesha is keep in the statue of child Ganesha Vigra Purushakriti (without trunk). Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh made the temple – when he performes the “Ashwamegha Yagya” before the establishment of Jaipur. 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.
Time
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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4. Galta Ji
Overview
Galtaji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site in the town of Khania-Balaji, about 10 km away from Jaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The site consists of a series of temples built in to a narrow crevice in the ring of hills that surrounds Jaipur. A natural spring emerges high on the hill and flows downward, filling a series of sacred kunds (water tanks) in which pilgrims bathe. The visitor or pilgrim ascends the crevasse, continuing past the highest water pool to a hilltop temple from which a magnificent view of Jaipur and its fortifications spreads out across the valley floor. It is believed that a Saint named Galav lived here, practiced meditation, and did penance (tpasya).
Monkeys – The temple complex of Ramgopalji temples in Jaipur is colloquially known as Monkey temple (Galwar Bagh) in travel literature, due to the large tribe of monkeys who live here in the temples, which have been largely abandon and only partially restore. These rhesus macaques were featured in National Geographic Channel’s Rebel Monkeys series and “Thar Desert – Sacred sand” episode of Wildest India Series.
Water tanks – This temples in jaipur is famous for its natural water springs, which draw special attention from visitors. The water of these springs accumulates in tanks (kunds). There are seven tanks, the holiest being the Galta Kund, which never goes dry. It is believe auspicious to bathe in the waters of Galtaji, especially on Makar Sankranti, and thousands come to bathe every year.
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5. Khole Ke Hanuman Ji
Overview
A very old hanuman Mandir that Jaipur Development Authority has undertaken the Project for development of Khole Ke Hanumanji amounting to Rs. 26.99 crore. The foundation laying ceremony of this Project was initiate by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan on 12 December 2006. Under this project 9.40 Hectare land got diversified from Forest Department. The expenditure incurred was approximately Rs 14 crore on all the works.