Jaipur Temples
Govind Dev Ji Temple
A vital part of the city Palace complex, this Krishna temple has been highly
preserved by the erstwhile royal family. Sawai Jai Singh installed the image
of GOVIND DEV JI(an incarnation of lord Krishna) after it was brought from Vrindavan.
Housed within the sanctum of this spire less temple, the patron deity of the
royal family is very religiously worshipped by most of the Hindus in the city
and near by areas. The image is unveiled seven times daily for 'AARTIES' and
BHOGS offered in the silver wares, consisting of sweets mostly. The idols of
RADHA KRISHNA are dressed in different styles each time for the 'AARTI' procession
where thousands of followers or 'Bhakt' gather around the courtyard for the
Darshan (a look connecting them with the divine).
Birla Lakshmi-Narayan Temple
Birla Mandir or the Lakshmi - Narayan Temple, situated just below the Moti Dungari.
This is a modern temple built of white marble on top of a hill, dominating the
skyline of south Jaipur. The Birlas (industrialists who have also built several
temples in India) built this temple. The temple has been constructed in white
marble and has three domes, each portraying the different approaches to religion.
The presiding deities here are Vishnu (One of the Hindu Trilogy Gods) called
Narayan and his consort Lakshmi Goddess of wealth and good fortune. The temple
is built is white in marble and exterior has carved sculptures of various mythological
themes and images of saints. The interior has large panel in marble of mythological
proceedings. The images of the deities are placed in the sanctum sanctorum.
Built on raised ground, it is surrounded by large lush green gardens.
Moti Dungri (Ganesh Temple)
In the middle of Jaipur rises a small hill Moti Dungri meaning pearl hill, because
it looks hill a drop of pearl. An exotic palace is parched which is a replica
of Scottish castle once occupied by Maharaja Madho Singh's son. From There on
remained as a private property of the ruling family. In the recent past it served
as a home for Rajmata Gaytri Devi and her estranged son Jagat Singh. The mere
view of this castle is exotic enough. The highlight of this place is the famous
and auspicious temple of Lord Ganesh, which is frequently visited by almost
whole of Jaipur and people from outside.
Jagat Shiromani Temple
The beautifully carved Jagat Shiromani Temple houses the idol of Lord Krishna
and is popularly associated with the celebrated saint-poetess Mira Bai. The
old temple of Narsinghji and a step well Panna Main-ki-Baodi, which still bears
witness to its past glory are also located in the vicinity.
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