Temples of Rajasthan – Apart from being the land of beauty, kingdoms, and palaces, Rajasthan has numerous Temples which end your search for peace and harmony.
Here are some popular and sacred temples in Rajasthan to enlarge your inner devotee and enjoy calmness and vibes of divinity.
Temples of Rajasthan
Rani Sati Temple, Jhunjhunu
The largest Hindu temple in India devoted to Rani Sati Rani Sati Temple is in Jhunjhunu district. Jhunjhunu is celebrated for its magnificent havelis, Wind Palace and Khetri Mahal.
Ambika Mata Temple, Udaipur
Deo Somnath Temple, Dungarpur
Preserved by Archaeology and Museum Department of Rajasthan, Ambika Mata Temple is located in the village of Jagat near Udaipur and is also well-known as the Khajuraho of Mewar due to several excellent sculptures.
Ghushmeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
Located 24 km away from Dungarpur Deo Somnath Temple is on the banks of the River Som. The temple is known for its exceptional design and picturesque and natural beauty. Celebrated Surpur Temple, Bhuvaneshwar Shiva shrine and Baneshwar Temple are the antique treasure everyone cherishes.
Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner
This Temple is 40 km from Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, near the Ranthambore National Park. The Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples mentioned in the Shiva Purana.
Karni Mata Temple is also reverently branded as the Temple of Rats. The temple is located at Deshnoke near Bikaner and celebrated for a large population of black rats called kabbas, live and feed in the temple.
Some more great Temples
Tanot Mata Temple, Jaisalmer
It is located very close to the border and close to the battle site of Longewala in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.
Bisaldeo Temple, Bisalpur
This temple is located near the Banas River in Tonk district and fairly submerged in the Bisalpur Dam reservoir. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and listed as one of the waterlogged temples of India.
Eklingji Temple, Udaipur
Eklingji Temple in Udaipur district is the eminent Lord Shiva temple in Rajasthan. The famous temple is an architectural marvel and key tourist attraction of Udaipur city.
Jagdish Temple, Udaipur
Jagdish Temple in the heart of Udaipur city is a must-see monument in Rajasthan. The temple known for engraved stones and a big tourist attraction of Udaipur.
Galtaji Temple, Jaipur
Galtaji Temple is about 10 km away from Jaipur and the complex of Jaipur is also known as Monkey temple.
The complex has a huge clan of rhesus macaques monkeys, featured on National Geographic Channel.
Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara
This temple is an important pilgrimage center for Vaishnavas, also well-known for Nathdwara Paintings. The image of Shrinathji in the temple represents a form of Lord Krishna.
Birla Mandir, Jaipur
Branded as Laxmi Narayan Temple; Birla Mandir of Jaipur it is located on Moti Dungari hill. Total of 18 popular Birla mandirs situated all around the country.
Brahma Temple, Pushkar
Brahma Temple at Pushkar is the most famed Brahma temple in India. The temple is located close to the blessed Pushkar Lake, one of the top 10 most sacred places in the world.
Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur
Situated in the City Palace complex of Jaipur, Govind Dev Ji Temple is one of the most famous 7 temples of Vrindavan Thakurji. In addition, it is one of the most significant temples of Lord Krishna outside Vrindavan.
Salasar Balaji Temple, Churu
Salasar Balaji Temple is situated in the town of Salasar (Churu). It has the most famous shrine of Lord Hanuman with a mustache. A remarkable part of the sacred circuit along with Jeen Mata and Khatushyamji temple.
Mehandipur Balaji Temple, Dausa
Mehandipur Balaji Temple in Dausa district of Rajasthan is devoted to God Hanuman. It is very popular and probably you’ve heard the name already.
Dadhimati Mata Temple, Nagaur
Dadhimati Mata Temple in Nagaur district is one of the most well-known and oldest surviving temples in India.
No matter where you go, the mutual feeling would be of divinity, peace and a heart full of love for mankind.
Take a visit and get wandering in one of these temples and approach the god within you.