Temples
are amongst the famous attractions in
Rajasthan. These magnificent temples are mostly influenced with the
architecture style of 8th century. Great symbol of religious faith and belief
and source of ultimate harmony of the state; you shall be more than amazed at visiting some of the temples. Here are
few shrines that you must visit in
Rajasthan:
the Monkey Temple is also known as Galtaji Temple. A
temple complex would be a better word to describe it as the other name as
Monkey Temple can only be justified then. Amongst the many sacred shrines
inside the temple structure you shall be more interested in going to Ramgopalji
Temple where large groups of monkeys reside. Try not to carry any bags in your
hand when you visit the Monkey temple, the notorious tribe of apes present here
can be uninvited guests.
Dalhanpur Temple Ruins: Walk through
the Royal Ruins-
We know that history does intrigue you and that is why you are on Rajasthan
tour. Just when you decide to visit those magnificent forts that blind you with
their superlative architecture, you might consider visiting
Dalhanpur Temple Ruins in Jhalawar district. It will be all together a new
experience for you to visit this beautiful place that sprawls in the 2 sq km on
the bank of the river Chappi (54kms from Jhalawar City). Carved Pillars,
Sculptures and Torans are what will catch your eyes here.
Govind Dev Ji Temple: Worship the
Prince of Vrindavan in Rajasthan-
Situated in the
famed City Palace is one place that you must visit in Jaipur.
The temple is located between Chandra Mahal and Badal Mahal and is known for
its gorgeous Radha Krishna deity. It is believed that after getting
instructions in dreams from Govind Dev Ji (Lord Krishna), Maharaja Sawai Jai
Singh II got the idol from Vrinadavan to become the central deity in the City
Palace complex. The gorgeous deity is not only impeccably beautiful but also
demonstrates the strong faith of Rajasthan. Visit this pious shrine and be
blessed.
Moti Dungari Temple: Seek Blessings
of the Lord Ganesha-
Influenced with the Scottish
castle architecture,
Moti
Dungari Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is highly revered. This
18th century temple sprawls in 2kms of area and is situated in the palace of
Rajmata Gayatri Devi. The architecture of the temple and the central deity of
Lord Ganesha is what you should look out for here.
Attraction in and around Galtaji Temple-
The Galtaji
temple in Jaipur is one such temple that attracts a lot of tourists.
Located in the midst of beautiful surroundings and the temple boast a splendid
architecture. There are many attractions
in Jaipur. Among them, the temples of Jaipur have got a distinct appeal to
the tourists. These temples with their magnificent architecture and spiritual
importance draw both devotees as well as regular tourists. There are a number
of temples spread across different parts of Jaipur.
Attractions
of Birla Temple- Built by Birlas, this temple is one of the
major Jaipur
Tourist attractions
. Though the construction of the temple started in 1985,
it is not yet completed yet. The construction is still being carried with
significant additions made from time to time. These additions make the temple
look even more beautiful and continue to draw tourists, even the ones who have
visited the temple previously. Compared to other temples of Jaipur, this temple
is quiet young but that does not take away its appeal to the tourists. Built in
a place that is surrounded by verdant trees, the temple made of white marble is
a great sight for the visitors. The magnificent white marble used in the
construction of the temple is responsible to a great extent for imparting such
a beautiful look to the temple. It truly fascinates the visitors.
