Tourism - Religious Places
There is a divine side of Rajasthan also that offers bliss and blessings to the pilgrims. The religious places in Rajasthan are not religion bound. People of all religion are equally awed by these places. The temples those that belong to Hindus and also that belong to Jains as well as the dargahs and mosques are revered by all alike. Visiting these holy places fills on with tremendous peace and harmony within. Encounter with that spiritual bliss is assured on your pilgrimage to Rajasthan.
Forty eight km north of Udaipur, past Kailashpuri and the Eklingji temple is a town once known as Sihar. Now it is called Nathdwara, and is a dham, one of the principal places of pilgrimage in Rajasthan. This Vaishnavite shrine was built in the 17th century and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The legend has it that to prevent it from being desecrated and vandalized by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the devotees decided to shift Lord Krishna’s statue from Vrindaban. When the statue reached the spot where the temple exists, the wheels with the axle of the bullock cart carrying the statue sank deep into mud. Human efforts failed to move the cart further. The accompanying priest interpreted this as the Lord's indication and a temple was built here. Devotees throng the shrine in large number during Janamashtmi, Lord Krishna's birthday and Holi. The priests treat the image like a living deity and tend to the lord with daily normal function like bathing, dressing and meals or Prasad. The streets are narrow, cobbled and wind up the hill to the temple. Little shops sell all manner of goods; paintings, minakari jewellery, and sweets that are sent to relatives abroad after they have been blessed by the deity. Here, you can also see pichwais being painted.
Mount Abu is a centre of Jain pilgrimage and here is one of the greatest achievements of the temple builder’s art: the Dilwara temples, which were built between the 11th and 13th century. The carving in marble achieved an impressive degree of subtlety and complexity, delicacy and intricate detail. The stone was manipulated with such skill and dexterity that the many variations on a theme could be encompassed on a single pillar or a frieze. In a way, Dilwara is almost too much. It can overwhelm and satiate, but it cannot be missed. The Dilwara temples enshrine various Jain tirthankaras (saints). Vimal Vasahi, the oldest temple, built by Vimal Shah, a minister of a Solanki ruler of Gujarat in 1031 AD, is dedicated to Adinath, the first of the Jain tirthankaras. Constructed from white marble, which was procured from Arasoori Hill, near Ambaji, 23 km from Abu Road, it is an outstanding example of Jain temple architecture. The central shrine has an image of Rishabhdev and a large courtyard with 52 small shrines, each housing a beautiful statue of a tirthankara with 48 elegantly carved pillars from the entrance to the courtyard. The Luna Vasahi Temple, dedicated to the 22nd tirthankara, Neminath, was built in 1231 AD by two brothers - Vastupal and Tejpal, Minister of Raja Virdhavala, a ruler of Gujrat. The door casings, friezes, architraves, pillars and the sculptures of porticos are simply astonishing. This structure which is unique would not have been possible without massive effort, inspired commitment and exceptional workmanship. Rewards in the form of silver and gold were offered to the workers. The most striking feature of this Jain temple is the marble pendant in the dome of the porch. It drops from the ceiling like an enchanting cluster of half-open lotuses with cups, so finely carved that they appear to be transparent.
It is an ancient pilgrimage centre lying beyond the gardens amidst low hills. Temples, pavilions and holy kunds (natural spring and water tanks) along with lush landscape make it a delightful spot. The small temple of the Sun God built by Diwan Kriparam on the top of the highest peak is a visible city landmark.
A vital part of the City Palace complex, this Krishna temple has been highly revered by the erstwhile royal family. Sawai Jai Singh II installed the image of Govind Devji (an incarnation of lord Krishna) after it was brought from Vrindavan. Housed within the sanctum of this spireless temple, the patron deity of the royal family is worshipped by most of the Hindus in the city and nearby areas. The image is unveiled seven times daily for 'Aarties' and Bhogs are consisting mostly of sweets offered in silver ware. The idols of Radha-Krishna are dressed in different styles each time for the 'Aarti' procession where thousands of devotees or 'Bhakts' gather around the courtyard for Darshan (a look connecting them with the divine).
The Lakshmi - Narayan Temple known as Birla Mandir is 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. The presiding deities here are Vishnu (One of the Hindu Trinity Gods) called Narayan and his consort Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth and good fortune. The temple 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.
In the middle of Jaipur is a small hill Moti Dungri meaning pearl hill, because it looks like a drop of pearl. An exotic palace is perched atop the hill which is a replica of a Scottish castle once occupied by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh. From there on, it remained a private property of the royal family. In the recent past it served as a home for Rajmata Gaytri Devi's only son, the late 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 situated at the hill. It is frequented by Jaipurites on religious occasions.
The small town of Salasar is famous for the temple of Sankatmochan Hanuman, which is also known as Salasar Balaji. The holy temple requires no introduction to Hindus any where in the world. The history of this temple dates back to 1811 AD. Legend about Salasar Balaji In a village called Asota a farmer while ploughing his field struck a rock under the earth and recovered it. When it was cleaned by his wife, it emerged as an idol of Lord Hanuman. The Thakur of that village dreamt of being asked to shift the idol to Salasar. At the same time, a devotee of Lord Hanuman called Mean Das also had an identical dream. The idol was thus sent to Salasar. The village came to known as the Salasar Dham. There is now a well developed concrete temple with a large complex. Lakhs of followers from all over the world visit this holy place all the year around.
The legend of this immensely popular Krishna temple can be traced back to the epic, Mahabharat ,where Barbareek, the son of great Pandav brother, Bhim and Nag Kanya (snake princess) displayed his great martial skills. This pleased Lord Shiva who gave his blessings in the form of three infallible arrows (‘Teen Ban’) and Agni Dev (fire god) gave him a bow to enable him to conquer all the three worlds. During the famous battle, Lord Krishna asked young Barbareek to sacrifice his head, otherwise the victory of the Pandavas would not be possible since he possessed the ‘Teen Ban’. The boy kept his promise of ‘Sheesh Dan’ as a true Kshatriya but at the same time wished to watch the war and his wish was granted. After the battle, his head was buried in Khatu where the king had a dream and was inspired to construct a temple and worship the head. Till date his devotees are blessed by just pronouncing his name from the bottom of their heart with true ‘Samarpan’ (surrender). The devotees from all around the world visit this pilgrimage temple at the time of the Mela (fair) held in the month of Kartik. Today the temple is run by a trust
This is the only existing temple dedicated to lord Brahma and was constructed in the 14th century, standing on a high plinth with marble steps leading up to it. A beautiful carved silver turtle sits on the floor facing the sanctum or Garbha Griha. The marble floor around the silver turtle is embedded with hundreds of silver coins, with donors’ name engraved on them
It is famous for its magnificent Jain temple built during the reign of Rana Kumbha of Mewar in 15th Century. Ranakpur temple complex is known for its Architectural and natural beauty. It has 24 halls containing 1440 pillers, each one is different from other and each covered with intricate, yet delicate, carvings. The Central temple dedicated to the Jain Thirthankara Adinath ji, is called Chaumukha ( four-faced)
The religious places of Rajasthan are not only important for paying pilgrimage but these structures are significant from historical and architectural perspectives as well. These structures are a marvelous creation by the artisans and patrons. The pilgrims, the tourists, the archaeologists, the historians and the architects are all fascinated by these abode of divinity. Each region of Rajasthan has the holy shrines and more importantly some legends or folk lores are associated with them.
On your tour to Rajasthan you can visit some Hindu shrines as Brahma Temple, Eklingi Temple, Ossian Temple, Karni Mata Temple, Kaila Devi, Birla Temples, Govindnathji Temple, Shrinathji Temple, Galta and Ramdev ji Temple; some Jain Temples as Parasvanath Temple, Dilwara Temples, Ranakpur Jain Temples, Rikhabhdevji Temple and Mahavir Temple; and muslim shrines as Ajmer Sharif Dargah and many mosques. The exotic and vibrant state of Rajasthan epitomizes the essence of cosmic encounters and experiences.
Shreenath ji(Nathdwara)
Forty eight km north of Udaipur, past Kailashpuri and the Eklingji temple is a town once known as Sihar. Now it is called Nathdwara, and is a dham, one of the principal places of pilgrimage in Rajasthan. This Vaishnavite shrine was built in the 17th century and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The legend has it that to prevent it from being desecrated and vandalized by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the devotees decided to shift Lord Krishna’s statue from Vrindaban. When the statue reached the spot where the temple exists, the wheels with the axle of the bullock cart carrying the statue sank deep into mud. Human efforts failed to move the cart further. The accompanying priest interpreted this as the Lord's indication and a temple was built here. Devotees throng the shrine in large number during Janamashtmi, Lord Krishna's birthday and Holi. The priests treat the image like a living deity and tend to the lord with daily normal function like bathing, dressing and meals or Prasad. The streets are narrow, cobbled and wind up the hill to the temple. Little shops sell all manner of goods; paintings, minakari jewellery, and sweets that are sent to relatives abroad after they have been blessed by the deity. Here, you can also see pichwais being painted.
Dilwara Temple
Mount Abu is a centre of Jain pilgrimage and here is one of the greatest achievements of the temple builder’s art: the Dilwara temples, which were built between the 11th and 13th century. The carving in marble achieved an impressive degree of subtlety and complexity, delicacy and intricate detail. The stone was manipulated with such skill and dexterity that the many variations on a theme could be encompassed on a single pillar or a frieze. In a way, Dilwara is almost too much. It can overwhelm and satiate, but it cannot be missed. The Dilwara temples enshrine various Jain tirthankaras (saints). Vimal Vasahi, the oldest temple, built by Vimal Shah, a minister of a Solanki ruler of Gujarat in 1031 AD, is dedicated to Adinath, the first of the Jain tirthankaras. Constructed from white marble, which was procured from Arasoori Hill, near Ambaji, 23 km from Abu Road, it is an outstanding example of Jain temple architecture. The central shrine has an image of Rishabhdev and a large courtyard with 52 small shrines, each housing a beautiful statue of a tirthankara with 48 elegantly carved pillars from the entrance to the courtyard. The Luna Vasahi Temple, dedicated to the 22nd tirthankara, Neminath, was built in 1231 AD by two brothers - Vastupal and Tejpal, Minister of Raja Virdhavala, a ruler of Gujrat. The door casings, friezes, architraves, pillars and the sculptures of porticos are simply astonishing. This structure which is unique would not have been possible without massive effort, inspired commitment and exceptional workmanship. Rewards in the form of silver and gold were offered to the workers. The most striking feature of this Jain temple is the marble pendant in the dome of the porch. It drops from the ceiling like an enchanting cluster of half-open lotuses with cups, so finely carved that they appear to be transparent.
Galtaji
It is an ancient pilgrimage centre lying beyond the gardens amidst low hills. Temples, pavilions and holy kunds (natural spring and water tanks) along with lush landscape make it a delightful spot. The small temple of the Sun God built by Diwan Kriparam on the top of the highest peak is a visible city landmark.
Govind Devji Temple
A vital part of the City Palace complex, this Krishna temple has been highly revered by the erstwhile royal family. Sawai Jai Singh II installed the image of Govind Devji (an incarnation of lord Krishna) after it was brought from Vrindavan. Housed within the sanctum of this spireless temple, the patron deity of the royal family is worshipped by most of the Hindus in the city and nearby areas. The image is unveiled seven times daily for 'Aarties' and Bhogs are consisting mostly of sweets offered in silver ware. The idols of Radha-Krishna are dressed in different styles each time for the 'Aarti' procession where thousands of devotees or 'Bhakts' gather around the courtyard for Darshan (a look connecting them with the divine).
The Pichwais are refined works of art, created to be used as backdrops in the Srinathji at Nathdwara. They contain the figure of Srinathji (attired with a variety of costumes) and scenes of Nathdwara festival. These could be painted, printed with hand blocks, woven, embroidered or decorated in appliqué form.
Birla(Lakshmi-Narayan) Temple
The Lakshmi - Narayan Temple known as Birla Mandir is 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. The presiding deities here are Vishnu (One of the Hindu Trinity Gods) called Narayan and his consort Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth and good fortune. The temple 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 and Ganesh Temple
In the middle of Jaipur is a small hill Moti Dungri meaning pearl hill, because it looks like a drop of pearl. An exotic palace is perched atop the hill which is a replica of a Scottish castle once occupied by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh. From there on, it remained a private property of the royal family. In the recent past it served as a home for Rajmata Gaytri Devi's only son, the late 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 situated at the hill. It is frequented by Jaipurites on religious occasions.
Salasar Balaji
The small town of Salasar is famous for the temple of Sankatmochan Hanuman, which is also known as Salasar Balaji. The holy temple requires no introduction to Hindus any where in the world. The history of this temple dates back to 1811 AD. Legend about Salasar Balaji In a village called Asota a farmer while ploughing his field struck a rock under the earth and recovered it. When it was cleaned by his wife, it emerged as an idol of Lord Hanuman. The Thakur of that village dreamt of being asked to shift the idol to Salasar. At the same time, a devotee of Lord Hanuman called Mean Das also had an identical dream. The idol was thus sent to Salasar. The village came to known as the Salasar Dham. There is now a well developed concrete temple with a large complex. Lakhs of followers from all over the world visit this holy place all the year around.
Khatu Shyam ji
The legend of this immensely popular Krishna temple can be traced back to the epic, Mahabharat ,where Barbareek, the son of great Pandav brother, Bhim and Nag Kanya (snake princess) displayed his great martial skills. This pleased Lord Shiva who gave his blessings in the form of three infallible arrows (‘Teen Ban’) and Agni Dev (fire god) gave him a bow to enable him to conquer all the three worlds. During the famous battle, Lord Krishna asked young Barbareek to sacrifice his head, otherwise the victory of the Pandavas would not be possible since he possessed the ‘Teen Ban’. The boy kept his promise of ‘Sheesh Dan’ as a true Kshatriya but at the same time wished to watch the war and his wish was granted. After the battle, his head was buried in Khatu where the king had a dream and was inspired to construct a temple and worship the head. Till date his devotees are blessed by just pronouncing his name from the bottom of their heart with true ‘Samarpan’ (surrender). The devotees from all around the world visit this pilgrimage temple at the time of the Mela (fair) held in the month of Kartik. Today the temple is run by a trust
Brahma Temple
This is the only existing temple dedicated to lord Brahma and was constructed in the 14th century, standing on a high plinth with marble steps leading up to it. A beautiful carved silver turtle sits on the floor facing the sanctum or Garbha Griha. The marble floor around the silver turtle is embedded with hundreds of silver coins, with donors’ name engraved on them
Ranakpur Jain Temples
It is famous for its magnificent Jain temple built during the reign of Rana Kumbha of Mewar in 15th Century. Ranakpur temple complex is known for its Architectural and natural beauty. It has 24 halls containing 1440 pillers, each one is different from other and each covered with intricate, yet delicate, carvings. The Central temple dedicated to the Jain Thirthankara Adinath ji, is called Chaumukha ( four-faced)
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