Rajasthan Temples Tour

The temples - Temples of Rajasthan reflect the great architectural movement that gripped the entire state from 8th to 11th century. Temples of Rajasthan are living testimony to the virile artistic talent of Rajasthan. The notable among these are Dilwara Temple-Mount Abu, Someshvara Temple, Mahavira Temple and Kalki Mata Temple.

Some of the other few major Temples of Rajasthan City are :

Govind Devji Temple, Jaipur : Govind Dev Ji Temple is a famous temple of Lord Krishna situated at the City Palace complex.

Karni Mata Temple, Deshnok : Karni Mata temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan is also known as Deshnoke Rat temple.

Birla Lakshmi-Narayan, Temple : The Lakshmi Narayan Temple or the Birla Temple as it is popularly known enshrines Lord Vishnu - The preserver of the Hindu Trinity.

Birla Temple, Jaipur : Birla Temple of Jaipur is a major tourist attraction of Rajasthan. Birla Mandir is also known as Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Vimal Vashi, Temple : Vimal Vashi temple is the oldest of the Mount Abu temples. The temple was built in 1021 AD by the Vimal Shah, a merchant and a representative of Gujarat ruler.

Dilwara Jain Temples, Mount Abu : One of the famous pilgrimage of Rajasthan is the Dilwara Jain temples in Mount Abu.

Brahma Temple, Pushkar : Pushkar is best known for its Brahma Temple built in the 14th century standing on a high platform near Pushkar Lake. This is the only temple in the world where Lord Brahma - Creator of the Universe, is worshipped.

Pap Mochini Temple, Pushkar : Towards the northen section of Pushkar is the Pap Mochini temple, not really popular for its architecture or deity but for the simple belief that anyone who kills a Brahmin will be purified of this deed by visiting the Hindu temple.

Savitri Temple, Pushkar : The Savitri temple is dedicated to Goddess Savitri, Lord Brahma's first wife. It is located on the hill behind the Brahma temple. To reach the temple one has to climb a long series of steps.

Varah Temple, Pushkar : The Varah Temple is dedicated to Vishnu, Preserver in the Hindu Trinity of Gods. The temple is home to an image of Vishnu in his fifth incarnation of wild boar.

Eklingji Shiva Temple, Udaipur : The Eklingji temple, Rajasthan is devoted to Lord Shiva, the tutelary deity of the former Mewar rulers. It is situated approximately 24 km to the north of Udaipur.

Ranakpur Jain Temples : The Ranakpur Jain Temple was built during the reign of the liberal and gifted Rajput monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century.

Shrinathji Temple, Nathwara : The temple of shrinathji or Lord Krishna, belonging to the Vaishnav religion is located at Nathdwara, 48 kms. north of Udaipur.

Shri Ramdev Temple, Ramdevra : The Shrinathji temple, Nathdwara is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is located in Nathdwara, approximately 48km to the north of Udaipur.

Rishabhdevji Temple, Dhulev : The Rishabhdevji temple is situated in Dhulev, 64 kms from Udaipur. This temple, on the bank of the Koyal river, holds a special significance for people of that area.

Parshvanath Temple, Nakoda : On the road from Jodhpur to Barmer, the Nakoda Parshvanath temple is situated in a valley surrounded by hills as high as 1,500 feet. Among the statues here, there is an image of the Jain saint (tirthankara) Parshvanath in black stone.

Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara : The Shrinathji temple, Nathdwara is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is located in Nathdwara, approximately 48km to the north of Udaipur.

Ossian Temples, Jodhpur : This majestic land, Rajasthan, is filled with heritage and culture of Rajasthan, India. Explore the religions in Rajasthan and culture of Rajasthan with pilgrimage to Ossian Temples in Jodhpur.

Ossian Jain Temple, Jodhpur : Jain temples belong to 8th and 11th century. Surya (Sun) temple and the Sachiya Mata temple are famous for their beauty. Similarly, all the other temples are famous for one thing or the other.

Eklingji Temple, Udaipur : Eklingji is located about twelve miles to the North of Udaipur in Rajasthan. Eklingji (Shiva) whose temple is located here, is said to be the guardian deity of Mewar.

Galta Temple, Jaipur : Galta is a small pilgrimage centre located 10 kms away from Jaipur on the Jaipur-Agra highway. There is a beautiful temple in Galta dedicated to the Sun God.

Mehandipur Balaji Temple, Dausa : Mehandipur Balaji Temple is a famous temple dedicated to hindu God Hanuman.The temple is situated in Dausa district of Rajasthan in India and is 103 km from Jaipur and 40 km from Karauli and nearer to Bandikui railway station.