The
Pink city Jaipur is the main tourist attraction in india, because it has its historical background. The
Rajputs ruled the city for many centuries and thanks to them because they built many Hindu temples during their time. That is the reason jaipur is also known for some of
india’s best temples. Jaipur is also known as the
Choti Kashi because approximately
3500 temples are present. Some of these temples are more than 100 years old.
Every temple in jaipur has a stunning architect and a great story after them. This is the reason why tourists love to visit jaipur when they are traveling the world. Some of the famous and most visited temples are Galta Ji temple, Govind dev Ji temple, Shila Mata temple, etc.
Note: Always remember most of the temples are remains closed during the day in between approx 12 AM to 4 PM
Galtaji Temple
Galtaji Temple is situated about 10 km from the Jaipur, dedicated to the Lord Balaji and Hanuman Ji. It is also known as Monkey Temple because there is a large number of monkeys can be seen in and around the temple.
Temple is surrounded by two cliffs of Aravalli hills. This place is known as Galtaji on behalf of a Saint named Galav who spent his whole life in search of the truth.
People believed that the bathe of the water tanks of this temple treats the skin diseases. Also, this is one of the most popular temples in jaipur which attracts many tourists with its beautiful architecture.
Galta ghat is consists of several temples and also a water tank which is called Galta Kund or people said it never dries up.
Timings: 6 AM to 8 PM
Best Time To Visit: On Makar Sankranti (15 January)
How To Reach:
- From Railway station – 13.4km
- From Bus stand – 11km
Address: Galta Ji, Jaipur
highlight: Hanuman temple on the campus which is crowded with hundreds of monkeys
Birla Temple
Often Called as Laxmi Narayan Temple. It is made of pure white marble, Situated below the Moti Dungri temple at the Center of the city Jaipur.
It was built by the Birla family in 1988, & has three domes which represent the three different religions of India.
The temple is dedicated to
Lord Vishnu and
Lakshmi and has a beautiful statue. The temple is
surrounded by greenery which makes the temple look lavish and beautiful.
We recommend visiting the temple at night because during the night time is decorated with beautiful lights.
Timings: 8 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM
Best Time To Visit: Krishna Janmashtami (August)
How To Reach:
- From Railway Station – 7.9km
- From Bus Stand – 5.5km
Address: Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur
highlights: The Main highlight of the temple is the images of Vishnu and Laxmi made out of a single piece of marble.
Shila Devi Temple
In the 16th century,
king Mansingh brought the statue of the goddess
Shila Mata to
Amer fort (Jaipur) from Bengal (Kolkata). It was found in the form of a Shila (Stone)
slab by the sea ( that’s why it’s called Shila Devi.
Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and attracts many tourists throughout the year. This temple mainly celebrates the 9 days of Navaratri and on the 6th day of the festival, special prayers are offered to the Goddess.
Timings: 6 AM to 12 AM and 4 PM to 7 PM
Best Time To Visit: Navaratri
How To Reach:
- From Railway station – 12.8km
- From Bus Stand – 10.4km
Address: Amer, Jaipur
highlights: Beautiful Amber Fort
Govind Dev Ji Temple
As the name suggests, it is dedicated to
Govind Dev Ji. The temple of Govind Dev Ji is one of the most famous and
most loved temples of vacationers. It is situated in the
City Palace complex, in Jaipur.
It is believed that the picture in this temple looks precisely how
Lord Krishna looked during his incarnation on earth.
This temple was firstly situated in the city of
Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh and was later brought to Jaipur by
Raja Sawai Jai Singh in the year
1735. the temple is set between
Chandra Mahal and
Badal Mahal.
Consistently, different
'Aartis' and
'Prasad' or
'Bhogs' are offered at the temple, at seven unique times. The celebration of
Janmashtami is among the most significant ones praised here as the birth of Lord Krishna.
Timings: 5 AM to12 PM and 4.30 PM to 8 PM
Best Time To Visit: Krishna Janmashtami
How To Reach:
- From Railway station – 4.6km
- From Bus stand – 3.4km
Address: Jalebi Chowk, Jaipur
highlights: Historical city Palace
Moti Dungri Temple
The temple is located in the center of the city and on top of a hill. As the temple is located on such a height, it offers a magnificent view for visitors and devotees.
Other than the beautiful and attractive architecture of the temple, it also has many beautiful paintings and statues of Lord Ganesha along with other God and Goddess. The nearby palace is also an attraction to the temple’s beauty.
The
Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple was constructed by
Seth Jai Ram Paliwal in the 18th century and continues to be one of the
most popular destinations in Jaipur.
In the recent past, the palace was home to
Rajmata Gaytri Devi, but now, the palace is locked for the public, with the temple being the only tourist location. it is said that
thousands of devotees visit the temple on a daily basis and it is considered to be one of the most important religious structures in Jaipur.
It is estimated that more than 1.25 Lakh laddoos are offered to Ganesh each year by the devotees.
Timings: 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM and 4:30 AM to 9 PM
Best Time To Visit: Ganesh Chathurthi
How To Reach:
- From Railway Station – 5.3km
- From Bus Stand – 5.5km
Address: Tilak Nagar, Jaipur
highlights: Shivlingh that open only on Mahasivarathri
Garh Ganesh Temple
Garh Ganesh Temple is devoted to Lord Ganesha. It is said that Ganesh is present in the temple as a little kid. Situated at the top in the Aravali slopes, on the slopes of Nahargarh fort, gives an amazing view to the sightseers.
Garh Ganesh mandir was worked by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. at the point when he played out the
"Ashwamegha Yagya" before the foundation of Jaipur.
From that point forward, he kept the establishment stone of Jaipur. It is one of the old temples of Jaipur. Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali are the two celebrations that are commended.
Timings: 5 AM to 8 PM
Best Time To Visit: Annual reasonable sorted out during Ganesh Chathurthi
How To Reach:
- From Railway Station - 6.6km
- From Bus Stand - 5.3km
Address: Brahampuri, Jaipur
highlights: The statue of Ganesha is a significant feature of the temple.
- Beautiful perspective on the surroundings from the peak
Akshardham Temple
Akshardham Temple is well known among visitors. The awesome perspective on the rich green surroundings inside this sanctuary makes it a spot worth visiting.
The temple is devoted to
Lord Vishnu and is one of the significant attractions of Jaipur with its
cutting of stones and amazingly
nitty-gritty design.
The temple walls are cut with numerous lovely pictures of Lord Vishnu and other Hindu Gods. The huge size and engineering will make you completely gave to the temple.
Timings: 7:30 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM
Best Time To Visit: Diwali (November)
How To Reach:
- From Railway Station – 8km
- From Bus Stand – 8.8km
Address: Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur
highlights: The main feature of the sanctuary is the pictures of Vishnu and Laxmi made out of a solitary bit of marble.
Iskcon Temple
In this Kali-Yuga, One such oasis of spiritual shelter will be the ISKCON Sri Giridhari Dauji Temple. Srila Prabhupada has conveyed Sri Radha Govindaji to the entire world. It was his desire to have an extremely beautiful ISKCON Temple in Jaipur.
Iskcon temple is one of the significant temples and attractions of Jaipur. Made with white marbles the temple grabs the eye right away.
The design of the temple is retaining to the point that you will fall in love with the temple. The delightful surroundings of the temple improve its excellence and go about as a drawing in component for the enthusiasts.
Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM
Best Time To Visit: Every Morning
How To Reach:
- From Railway Station – 14.2km
- From Bus Stand – 14.6km
Address: Mansarovar, Jaipur
highlights: The main feature of the temple is the pictures of Vishnu and Laxmi made out of a solitary bit of marble.
Kalki Temple
Kalki temple is given to the 10th Avatar of Lord Vishnu which is still to be embodied. While setting up the city, Sawai Jai Singh 2nd manufactured this temple inverse the City Palace's eastern passage.
The sanctuary is developed of stone in a unique style of temple engineering of North India. The main element in the sanctuary is that it has two sikhars rather than one.
The engineering of Kalki mandir holds another puzzle for guests. None another Hindu temple has 2 shikhars or arches yet Kalki Temple. One could be seen plainly from the front and the second one is actually behind the main Shikhar or Dome.
The smaller sikhar at the back is known as the Lakshmi Niwas, the house Goddess Lakshmi. It was developed to fabricate the symbol of Padmavati Devi.
Devotees of Lord Vishnu frequently visit this temple which expects different stories to remember. As per the legends, at the
entrance, there is a statue of
Devdutt horse which is believed to be the ride of Kalki.
Having a basic yet shocking design, this sanctuary denotes a spot in your must-visit traveler site list in Jaipur.
Timings: 6 AM to 8 PM
Best Time To Visit: On Festivals
How To Reach:
- From Railway station – 6.0km
- From Bus stand – 3.4km
Address: Tulsi marg Badi Chaupar, Jaipur
Sanganer Jain Temple (Sanghi Ji)
Among the list of
famous temples of Jaipur, Sanghiji-
Shri Digambar Jain Temple is considered the
most conspicuous Jain temples. Made out of red stone, this temple is situated in Sanganer which is
16 km from Jaipur. The primary symbol which is of
Lord Rishabhanatha (Adinatha), the first Tirthankara is said to be
4000 years of age.
This temple contains a littler hallowed place that is monitored by snakes. The guests are not permitted to visit the seven underground floors to the hallowed temple as it is shut because of strict convictions.
Three summits are available in the internal temple and in the inside, a seven snake hooded symbol of Parshwanath is there. For all the Jain lovers of Jaipur, this temple is nothing, not exactly the significant fascination.
The temple is committed to their Lord Padamprabhu and is accepted to satisfy the endowments of the enthusiasts.
Numerous lovers visit the temple accepting that the temple's unadulterated vitality and gifts will fill in as enchantment for their issues. The temple is made of white marbles and has a wonderful statue of the Lord.
Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM
Best Time To Visit: On festivals (Specially Jain fest.)
How To Reach:
- From Railway station – 16 km
- From Bus stand – 15.4 km
Address: Opp Bus Stand, Dada Gurudev Nagar, Sanganer, Jaipur
Jagat Shiromani Temple
The temple is committed to
Lord Krishna and
Meera Bai. You will experience passionate feelings for the
quiet environment and excellent design of the temple, the moment you see that.
The temple observes the max crowd during the celebration of Janmashtami, the number of enthusiasts visits the temple for looking for the gifts of Lord Krishna. The temple is delightful from everything about the corner and is one of the most visited temples of Jaipur.
Timings: 6 AM to 8 PM
Best Time To Visit: On Makar Sankranti (15 January)
How To Reach:
- From Railway station - 12.6km
- From Bus stand - 11.4km
Address: Galva Ashrama, Jaipur
Ambikeshwar Mahadev Mandir
Amer Fort has been a visitor goal for a considerable length of time however the other allure here is the Ambikeshwar Mahadev Mandir which happens to be available route before the foundation of Amer city. The legend says that when King Kakil Deo caught wind of a cow giving milk at a specific spot, he requested to uncover the spot.
Since
Shivlingh and
cows are viewed as propitious, He went over a Shivling and afterward manufactured a sanctuary there.
Men need to look through a window to take a gander at the shivlingh. This temple had a water tank that vanished abruptly, deserting no sign, makes it increasingly famous among tourists.
Timings: 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM
Best Time To Visit: October to March
How To Reach:
- From Railway Station – 12.7km
- From Bus Stand – 11.5km
Address: Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur
Sun Temple
Also called
Surya mandir. This Hindu holy place is devoted to the
God Sun or Surya. The spot is regularly utilized for
imploring or meditation and to have a decent and soothing look of the city getting absorbed in the daylight.
Located on a slope, this temple is a part of Galta Ji Temple complex and the best approach to it is through traffic-free and narrow paths.
back in the 18th century, this temple was worked over the level valley on which Jaipur is set up.
Since the entire city is obvious from the temple, you get the opportunity to see each well-known landmark from that point. The approach the temple takes a little ways from Surajpol Bazaar and this is the area were most taxi/rickshaw drop travelers off.
Most of the way up the slope the way parts, right to the sun temple and left to Galta Ji and the monkey temple.
you can buy
Monkey food from Surajpol Bazaar and the monkeys are not modest with regards to nourishment. The Sun Temple of Jaipur is
200 meters over the level valley floor on which
Jaipur is built upon and the separation of
2.5km to the notable focus implies that the entirety of the key landmarks can be
unmistakably observed.
Timings: 5 AM to 12 AM and 4 PM to 6 PM
Best Time To Visit: On Festivals
How To Reach:
- From Railway station – 9.2km
- From Bus stand – 6.1km
Address: Lal Dungri, Jaipur
Tejaji Temple
Tejaji Mandir is one of the
well-known temples near Jaipur and is committed to
Veer Teja or Tejaji, an acclaimed folk deity. The temple has a fascinating history which is believed that Veer Teja was born to
Chaudhary Tahar and
Sugna of
Navangshi Jats family was conceived as a gift by the
Naga god.
Individuals all over from Jaipur visit the temple to offer prayers to the deity. The inside and engineering of the temple is additionally nothing not exactly a treat to the eyes of the enthusiasts.
Everyone visits the temple with an expectation that the favored soul of the Veer Tejaji will evacuate every one of the distresses and issues from their life and will give them an upbeat and ecstatic life.
Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
Best Time To Visit: Annual Fairs
How To Reach:
- From Railway Station - 7.9km
- From Bus Stand - 7.5km
Address: D.K. Nagar, Jhotwara, Jaipur
Highlights: Many temples around this temple
Kanak Vrindavan
Kanak Vrindavan is initially a garden situated in on the way to Amer Fort encompassed by Aravali Hills. The nursery complex likewise houses a temple with a progression of wellsprings, perfect marble enhancements and perplexing plans of 'chhatris', mirror work and 'Jali' work on the walls of the temple.
The temple is dedicated to Govind dev Ji or Lord Krishna. It is additionally the best spot for photography and feathered creature viewing.
Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM
Best Time To Visit: Monsoon & Winter
How To Reach:
- From Railway Station – 9.2km
- From Bus Stand – 8.1km
Address: Near Jal Mahal, Brahampuri, Jaipur
Highlights: The delightful, well-looked after nursery
Tarkeshwar Ji Temple
This temple is dedicated to
Lord Shiva and is one incredible perfect work of art that ought not to be missed or skipped during the Jaipur trip. The temple is encompassed by
wonderful greenery and serene surroundings that will win your heart each time you come.
The
shivlingh present in this temple is around
9 creeps in width. The temple worked in the year
1784 is made with astonishing insides and designs alongside stunning engineering.
Some of the fundamental attractions here incorporate an impressive statue of Shiva Lingam and brilliant pictographs alongside tremendous bull statue made of metal, enormous bronze gongs and wonderful bells. It likewise plays an ideal host to significant fairs and celebrations including Mahashiva Ratri, Diwali and there is an additional pooja that is played out each Monday.
Timings: 6 AM to 12 AM and 4 PM to 7 PM
Best Time To Visit: On Maha Shivaratri
How To Reach:
- From Railway station – 5.5km
- From Bus stand – 3.1km
Address: Chaura Rasta, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Conclusion
All of the above temples are must be visited. Also, they will give a lot of knowledge about the Hindu religion. So, if you are coming to Jaipur or already in Jaipur, these are the most visited temples in Jaipur.
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