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Jaipur Temples
The cultural roots
of Jaipur are reflected in the temples of Jaipur. The city
houses several temples, which depict the religious nature of
the pink city dwellers.
 The
royalty of Jaipur always encouraged the spirituality and
aesthetic sense of admiration in the foundation of the city.
It doesn't mean that people are conservative or orthodox in
their approach. Here, all religions are equally appreciated,
but as Hindus dominate the city, you will find a number of
temples in Jaipur.
The artistic temples of Jaipur provide an enthralling view to
the visitors. Amongst the others, temples like Birla Mandir,
Moti Dungri, Galta ji and Govind Deo Ji are worth mentioning.
Birla Mandir gets the limelight of this trip with its
wonderful carvings and brilliant architecture. Dedicated to
Lord Ganesha, the Temple of Moti Dungri lies on the peak of a
hill. Govind Deo ji temple is situated in the beautiful City
Palace complex of Jaipur.
Galta Ji Temple is dedicated to sun god and gives a panoramic
view of the city of Jaipur. All these temples are known for
their architectural styles and craftsmanship of their
designers. The spiritual aura, which these temples create,
attracts tourists and devotees from both far and near. In this
section, you will get to know more about temples of Jaipur.
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 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.
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