Many tourist places in India attract the attention of tourists with their characteristics. One such tourist destination is Rajasthan which is a great place to visit while behaving according to its weather. Rajasthan is called the land of royal families where people like to visit historical forts and grand buildings. Along with this, the temples here are also a part of tourism, which with their distinct characteristics have become the center of attraction in this state. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the famous temples of Rajasthan, which are visited by thousands of devotees every day. Visiting these temples is a wonderful feeling in itself. Let us know about these temples...
Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner
Karni Mata Temple is also called the temple of rats. This temple is dedicated to Siren Mata Karni, who is considered to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga. This temple is famous for 20000 rats. Tourists and devotees visit this temple and place bowls of milk on the floor, which are fed to rats. This temple was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the 20th century. The temple is dedicated to Siren Mata Karni, who is considered an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
Brahma Temple, Pushkar
Pushkar is a major temple in Rajasthan dedicated to Brahma. The Brahma Temple in Pushkar is one of the most revered holy places in Hinduism. Due to the importance of Pushkar, devotees come here throughout the year. The Brahma Temple in Pushkar is the subject of many stories. One of these stories is that Brahma killed a demon named Vajranabha, who had tried to kill his child. Enraged, he killed him with his weapon, the blue lotus flower. One of the few Brahma temples in the world, there are six Brahma temples in India today, the most prominent of which is the one in Pushkar. It is so revered that pilgrims travel from all over the world to seek the blessings of the Lord. The Brahma Temple of Pushkar is famous for its stunning architecture and devotional atmosphere.
Akshardham Temple, Jaipur
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is one of the tourist attractions in Jaipur. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture, statues, sculptures, and carvings. Akshardham Temple provides tourists with authentic glimpses of Indian architecture, cultural tradition, and Hindu deity sculptures. Akshardham Temple of Jaipur does not have such a great history as it is a modern temple that was built recently between the 19th and 20th centuries. But still reflects the architecture of Indian temples which is the most visited temple in Jaipur city.
Dilwara Jain Temple, Mount Abu
Dilwara Jain Temple is One of the nearby places to visit from Abu. This temple was built by Vipul Shah and Vastupala Tejpal in the 11th and 13th centuries. It is considered one of the most beautiful Jain temples in the world for its architecture. There are a total of five Dilwara Jain temples which are Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi, Pittalhar Temple, Shri Parshvanath Temple, and Shri Mahavir Swami Temple. Each of these temples has something unique architecturally.
Ambika Mata Temple, Udaipur
Ambika Mata Temple is located in a village called Jagat, 50 kilometers from Udaipur, Rajasthan. This attractive temple is dedicated to the Ambika form of Goddess Durga. The structure of this temple, built around the 10th century, is so attractive that it is more crowded with tourists than devotees. In the outer courtyard of the temple, various sculptures of gods and goddesses, court dancers, musicians, and pictures of apsaras add to the beauty of the temple. Ambika Mata Temple looks like a hill palace.
Jain Temple, Ranakpur
Jain temple is one of the most unique and beautiful Jain temples in the country. Each pillar of this temple is unique and impressively carved. Covering an area of 48,000 square feet, it houses a 6 feet statue of Lord Adinath, the first Tirthankara in the history of Jainism. When entering the temple, you may be charged for your mobile phone or camera.
Mehndipur Balaji Temple, Dausa
Mehndipur Balaji Temple is a Hindu temple in Dausa district of Rajasthan. It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, also known as Balaji. Many pilgrims from all over the country visit this place of devotion throughout the year. A temple dedicated to Lord Siyaram stands in front of the Balaji temple and has a beautiful idol of Siyaram. It is said that after visiting this temple, a person suffering from evil spirits or troubles gets relief from his troubles. This temple is also known to cure various types of physical diseases and provide relief from suffering. Believers have a strong belief in the supernatural abilities of Lord Hanuman, which has been proven correct on many occasions.
Eklingji Temple, Udaipur
Eklingji Temple, one of the popular pilgrimage places of Rajasthan, is located just 22 km from Udaipur. This temple was built on the banks of 72 rooms of the Jain temple by Raja Bappa Rawal of Udaipur who had earlier placed the four-faced idol of Jain saint Adinath. This ancient temple of historical greatness is dedicated to Lord Eklingji, the patron deity of the Mewar clan. Ek means one while 'linga' means lingam or life-stone which is the symbol of Lord Shiva. Eklingji Temple is situated on the banks of Indrasagar Lake which has about 108 temples inside its walls. All these temples are made of marble and limestone.
Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Sirohi
Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple is located in Sirohi, Rajasthan. The temple dedicated to Achaleshwar Mahadev looks like a fort structure. This temple was built by the rulers of the Parmar dynasty from the 9th to the 14th century. In this temple, five very attractive statues of Lord Nandi made of metal along with a huge Shiva Linga made of stone are installed. There is a pit in the temple area which according to mythology is said to be the path to hell. Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple is a house of charm and wonder which also houses a small pond which houses the statues of three water buffaloes.
Rani Sati Temple, Jhunjhunu
Rani Sati Temple is one of the major famous temples of Rajasthan which is located in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. In Hindu mythology, it is believed that Queen Sati committed self-immolation after the death of her husband. Since then Rani Sati has been famous by the name of Dadi Ji in the history of Rajasthan. Rani Sati Temple is a very beautiful temple made of marble. The stories of Rani Sati's bravery and bravery are still established in popular discussions in Rajasthan.
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