1. Galtaji Temple
Galtaji Temple, located between two hills in the middle of the forest, is an ancient pilgrimage site. It is one of Jaipur’s oldest temples. Galtaji is named after Saint Rishi Galav, who spent nearly a century performing penance here. His shrine can still be found here. This god’s abode contains several temples, including the Galtaji temple. This heritage temple in Jaipur has a natural spring and seven sacred water pools or kunds. Water from a natural spring flows down to these seven kunds via a Gou Mukh. Galta Kund is considered the holiest of the kunds because it never dries up.
2. Garh Ganesh
Garh Ganesh is a historical temple located on the kadamb dungri hill near Nahargarh. It was built on the city’s outskirts according to Vastu Shastra and has a view of Jaipur and the Nahargarh Fort. This temple, around 300 years old, is dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha. Garh Ganesh means “Ganesh of the Fort” in Hindi. This temple, also known as Neher ke Ganesh Ji, is the oldest in Jaipur. This is the only temple in which Ganesha is worshipped without his trunk.
3. Birla Mandir
If you ask any resident of Jaipur for a list of temples worth visiting, you will undoubtedly come across Birla Temple. Birla temple, built-in 1988 by the renowned Birla industries, is regarded as a blessing to the city of Jaipur. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his consort Goddess Laxmi and is thus known as the Laxmi Narayan Temple. This magnificent structure, made of white marble stone, is one of the city’s fascinating temples with architectural excellence.
4. Shila Devi Mandir
Shila Devi Mandir is a popular tourist destination in Jaipur. The temple is located within Jaipur’s Amer Fort, and goddess Durga is worshipped here in the form of Kali. According to legend, after Maharaja Man Singh was defeated by King Kedar, he sought the blessings of Mata Kaali. When the goddess appeared in his dreams, his prayers were quickly answered. She requested a promise to build her shrine in his Fort after retrieving her statue from the sea near Jessore.
5. Govind Devji Temple
This is a well-known Lord Krishna temple in Jaipur. Govind is another name for Lord Krishna and thus the temple’s name. This temple, located on the grounds of the City Palace, was built in 1890 and featured brilliant red sandstone architecture. Raja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, brought the idol here from Vrindavan. The idol is said to have been carved by Bajranath, Lord Krishna’s great-grandson, and it resembles the deity’s face.
6. Moti Doongri Temple
Moti Doongri temple is located on a hill and takes its name from the Moti Doongri fort, which is also located on the same hill. Lord Ganesha is honored at the Moti Dungri Temple. The Moti Dungri temple’s idol was about 500 years old when Maharaja Madho Singh of Udaipur brought it from Gujarat in 1761. Seth Jai Ram Pallival was in charge of overseeing the temple’s construction. The trunk of Ganesha on this idol is turned to the right rather than to the left, which adds to its uniqueness.
7. Sun temple
The Pink City of Jaipur has many temples, but this one has gotten a lot of attention for being a breathtaking sunset spot in Jaipur. The Sun Temple is located away from the hustle and bustle of city life, on a 100-meter-high peak of the Aravali Hills. This 18th-century Hindu shrine honors the God Sun or Surya. However, this heritage temple in Jaipur is more famous for its scenic value than its religious significance, as it is a one-of-a-kind work of art with appealing architecture.
8. Kale Hanuman Ji Mandir
This temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the Monkey God, well-known for his devotion to Lord Rama. You’ve probably seen Lord Hanuman’s orange and red idols before. However, this temple has a rare black Hanuman Ji idol, making it a must-see heritage temple in Jaipur. This is why it is known as Kale Hanuman Ji. The temple was built over a thousand years ago, adding to its unique charm.
