Rajasthan - the immense beauty destination to visit in every tourists bucket list as the charm and places this state has gives everyone a mesmerising experience. You will never feel bored or tired while roaming to this beautiful state. Every corners, monuments, temples, malls etc. are so amazing and famous that every people want to visit and have the best time of their life.
When we go around the states to enjoy and have fun we always wanted to avoid the temples as they are boring and much people don’t have interest to visit. But, Rajasthan is the state is where you will love to go and visit the temples because they are so beautifully built and well structured with the white marbles, domes, greenery etc. which looks so fascinated that every traveller wants to visit and click a picture there.
Everyone thinks that Rajasthan is famous for its handicrafts, monuments, shopping and havelis but here temples are also its significance for the travellers. There are temples which have their special significance because of which they are famous. It will definitely change the traveller's experience when they kick start their trip.
Here in this blog we mention the popular and some famous temples of Rajasthan which turns your travelling experience and makes you feel amazed.
1. Birla Temple in Jaipur
The famous and situated in all cities across India, the Birla Temple in Jaipur is one of the most visited temples by the travellers and people. It was built by the Birla family in 1998, devoted to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi. In Hinduism, they are known for bringing their luck and fortune back. Having the greenery and the beautiful gardens around the temple attract the tourists and gives them amazing experience. It has 3 domes which represents the 3 faiths of India.
How to reach: - It is situated in Jaipur; Jaipur is well connected from each city in India by every means of transport, by air, by road or by rail. Jaipur is around 300Kms far from the capital of India.
2. Karni Temple in Bikaner
Karni temple is situated in one small village of Bikaner named Deshnok. It is called the temple of rats. The Temple is renowned for 20,000 large black rats, which reside and also eat in the Temple every day. It is dedicated to Karni Mata. The temple is devoted to Siren Mata Karni who is believed to be Goddess Durga's manifestation. It was designed in magnificent Mughal architecture by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner in the 20th century. Mata Karni's artwork, which stands at almost 75 cm, is a huge crowd puller. The food is also offered to the rates which are eaten by the rats.
How to Reach:- the excellently-known Mata Karni Temple is just 610 m away from Deshnok train station and approximately 30.5 km from Bikaner Airport terminal. Bikaner is often reached by bus from Delhi, Ajmer, Udaipur and Kota.
3. Brahma Temple, Pushkar
The Brahma temple is also known by Jagat Pita Brahma Temple, it is situated near Pushkar Lake. This temple is known to have been around 2000 years old and is also devoted to Lord Brahma, the deity of creation in Hinduism. The temple is built of slabs of marble and mortar. The temple sanctum sanctorum contains Lord Brahma's statue alongside his companion, Hayatri. Tourists, holy men and also high priests swim in the sacred lake of Pushkar before offering their prayers in the temple.
How to Reach:- Brahma temple resides10 km from the city of Ajmer. Ajmer is well linked by rail and roads. Jaipur (131 km) is closest flight airport. Ajmer is 391 Kilometers from Delhi.
4. Eklingji Temple in Udaipur
The temple is situated since 8th century. It is said that this Temple complex was founded with 108 buildings, surrounded by high walls. There are few temples standing still in today’s date. The main and primary temple is of shiva; Bappa Rawal (creator of the Mewar Empire) founded the original temple during the 8th century. Rana Kumbha restored the temple in the 15th century, thus constructing a temple devoted to Lord Vishnu.
How to Reach:- It is situated about 22 km from Udaipur area, Private bus services to Eklangji temple are also provided via NH 8, Udaipur. Distance from Jaipur to Udaipur is 400Km approx.
5. Galtaji Temple, Jaipur
The temple is situated in Khania Balaji, a small situated near Jaipur. This temple has a special significance in the bucket list of Rajsthan Tourism. It includes numerous temples and water tanks in worship. Tourists in the Temple take a holy bath to save. There is also a Ramgopalji temple named Monkey Temple, where an enormous number of monks stay. There are many shrines for Sun God, Balaji and others in the Temple.
How to reach:- The closest airport is Sanganer in Jaipur to reach to the Galtaji Temple. There are various cabs and taxis available that will drive you to Galtaji Temple.The distance is about 12-14 Kms from Sanganer airport.
6. Sai Dham, Dausa
The reconstruction of the main Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is situated in Rani in Pali district. The Temple is both holy and powerful in the Marwar area. The statue is constructed of marble with white snow. The metaphysical is 5.5 feet in height. The Sai Dham was built by Shri Chunilal Bakhtawar Mehta Charitable Trust which runs in Mumbai. The Thursday is the auspicious day for Sai Dham as they follow every ritual on this day. Visitors should pick thurday to experience the holy environment of Sai Dham.
How to reach:- The place called Vijayawada in Rajasthan near Pali district; buses are available on the regular basis from there.
7. Mehandipur Balaji, Temple
Every tour of Rajasthan is incomplete without seeing this temple. Mehndipur Balaji is the most famous temple in Rajasthan situated in Mehndipur. The temple is dedicated to the favourite of all people Hanuman, also called the monkey God. It is especially known for eliminating the evil spirits as lot of exorcist are available there to follow the ritual. If you want to pick one temple to visit in Rajasthan, this is the one where you can have an interesting time.
How to reach:- To reach directly to the temple is little bit tough as there is no direct means of transport to the temple. But, don’t worry you can reach direct to the bandikui railway station from your places and from that the temple is just 36kms away.
8. Rani Sati Temple, Jhunjhunu
A great place to visit in Rajasthan to witness the havelis, mahals etc. Rani Sati temple is the biggest Hindu temple in India dedicated to Rani Sati of 13th century, who died due to self-immolation after her husband’s death. She is also called by the name Naryani Devi. There is no god in this temple. There's a big trident that denotes force, strength and courage. Rani Sati's portrait is big in the temple. Built by the marbles, decorated by the beautiful wall paintings, there are various temple of Lord Shiva, Hauman, Rai Sati etc. surrounded by the lush beautiful gardens which give a calm feel to the visitor.
How to reah:- Jhunjhunu is just 180 kms far form Jaipur and have well connectivity of the means of transport. From Jhunjhunu there are regular buses available for Rani Sati temple.
9. Ambika Mata Temple, Udaipur
In town of Jagat, near Udaipur, Ambika Mata Temple is maintained by Archaeology as well as by the Rajasthan Museum Department. The temple is a stronghold known by several large statues as the Khajuraho of Mewar. This Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. The temple was built about 961 AD. It is made up of the rock cleft. This temple is also dedicated to Jainism. The designs, a characteristic that makes it completely separate from the other temples, undoubtedly grab the visitor's attention.
How to reach:- The temple is located 58 km south east of Udaipur, and local transport is easily accessible.
10. Salasar Balaji Temple, Churu
The Temple or Salasar Dam in Salasar is an Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman which is the deity of the town of Salasar in Churu. This temple of the eighteenth century is renowned for its ceremonies and artichokes. Those rituals can be found in the temple every day. The Balaji deity has a mustache and mouse on the extra round forehead. This is only one of the most holy places in the state of Rajasthan and there are also around one million tourists who travel here every day.
How to reach:- This is the most effective way to reach to the temple. First catch any menas of transport to get to Delhi and then catch a train to Sujangarh, just 25 km away from Salasar.
11. Parshuram Mahadev temple, Pali
Parshuram Mahadev Temple in Pali is among the must-see places during your visit to Rajasthan. The temple is situated on the boundary between Pali and Rajsamand district, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Temple is named Rajasthan Amarnath's cavern temple at 3,995 feet above the surface of the sea. The ancient cavern can be accessed by 500 staircases. The priest from this ancient temple in Parshuram will remind the many stairs of history and the creation of the Kamdhenu.
How to reach:- In the Rajsamand district of Kumbhalgarh, Parshuram Temple is 98 kilometers from Udaipur. You can easily reach it by bus, train or taxi.
12. Jain Temple, Ranakpur
Ranakpur Jain Temple is a magnificent sight in front of us, situated nearly 90 kilometers from Udaipur Town. It covers an area of 48,000 sq ft, with a genius combination of proportions and esthetics in its architecture. In Ranakpur, the temples of Jain are dedicated to Lord Adinath, the main Tirthankar of Jains. The hallmark characteristics of this temple are 4 mosques, 29 majestic shrines with pillars and 80 dome supporting 1444 columns. A 6-ft high statue of Lord Adinath is also a major attraction inside the temples (the first of its kind to the Tirthankara in the history of Jain) which gracefully rest on the biggest spire of the primary temple.
How to reach:- The Maharana Pratap Airport and the local railway terminal to Ranakpur Jain Temple, is 108 km from the temple though Falna Railway Station, situated at only 34.7 km, is the local rail terminal to the Ranakpur Jain Temple. Through public transport of every kind, such as a personal cab, bus or taxi, travelers are easily able to reach both locations.
13. Tanot Mata, Temple Jaisalmer
Tanot Mata Temple is situated in Jaisalmer near the frontier and near the Battle Site of Longewala in the Rajasthan Thar desert. Tanot Mata, who is considered to be the manifestation of Goddeess Hinglaj, is devoted to the shrine. Despite Pakistan's intense shelling during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, Tanot Mata Temple was not affected. At the Tanot Mata Temple Museum these unexploded explosives are still on view. It increased people's belief that Goddess Tanot still secured the temple.
How to reach:- Tanot Mata Temple is 150 kilometers from Jaisalmer city and only a private taxi taking around two hours to be reach, there is no cell network, so be cautious. There are thousands of kilometers of sand dunes of sand mountains lining the route to Tanot.
14. Dilwara Jain Temple, Mount Abu
Dilwara Jain Temples in Mount Abu is one of India's most famous Jain Temples. It was constructed between the 11th and 13th centuries AD by Vipul Shah and Vastupal Tejpal, two prominent Jain ministers, and it is situated about 3 kilometers from Mount Abu, the Rajasthan hill station. Any aspect of the famous Jain Temple is sculpted in white marble. The architectural elegance exudes that has been its distinctive attribute for centuries. The 5 Dilwara marble temples are the most magnificent sites in the world for Jain pilgrimages. Each of these temples has its own architectural presentation.
How to reach: - The temples of Dilwara can be reached conveniently by mountain Abu road (2.5 km). It is located in Rajasthan in Sirohi district. It is linked well via Syrohi and Pali via Abu Road to the Jodhpur (264 km). Abu Road is situated 29 km from the nearest railway station and Udaipur (185 km) is the closest airport.
15. Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ajmer
Ajmer Sharif dargah is the place where the Muslim worship and also other communities come in a large number to worship each day. The location is known as the last location where citizens of all faiths come to engage in the annual Urs in Rajasthan's Ajmer, where "Garib Nawaz" or Khwaza Moinuddin Chishti rest. Urs is a festival that comes from the Islamic faith, which is observed frequently in all cultures and faiths. It's held for three days.
How to reach:- To reach Ajmer you need almost 2-3 hrs via road, NH48 . The Dargah is just 3 kms far from the Ajmer Railway Station.
16. Govind Devji Temple, Jaipur
It is one of the famous temples in Jaipur dedicated to Lord Krishna and the best time to visit this temple is at the time of Janamashtmi. The Temple is built in 1890 and has the scenery of the dazzling red sandstone design. The whole platform resounds with a holy one which is believed to give good vibes to the spirit.
How to reach:- Govind Devji Temple is situated in the middle of the town palace between Badal Mahal and Chandra Mahal. You may either hire an autorickshaw or a taxi to enter Govind Devji Temple.
17. Akshardham Temple, Jaipur
Akshardham Temple is a renowned tourist attraction in Jaipur; Akshardham Temple is dedicated to a Lord Narayan or Lord Vishnu and is famous for the beautiful and cultural architecture. The temple walls are filled with beautiful art, sculpture, and even mantras, which inspire and trust pilgrims.
How to reach:- The heart of Jaipur is the Akshardham Temple and can be conveniently reached through the roads on Ajmer road, Hawa Sadak or the Delhi Agra Bypass Highway. To enter the attraction, public transit are also easily available. The busses, car and rickshaws are available easily from any area of the city.
18. Chamunda Mata Temple, Udaipur
Chamunda Mataji Temple is situated in Jodhpur at the southern end of Mehrangarh Fort. Rao Jodha took to the fortress the statue of Devi Chamunda Mataji in 1460 as his queen. This temple is located near Mehrangarh Fort's southern gate. It had always been the chosen veneration spot for the ruling Jodhpur families.
How to reach:- About 6 km from the Central Jodhpur Bus stand is Chamunda Mata Temple. Use the station route if you can travel, and the ride is shortened to 2.6 kilometres. This is only 6 kilometers from the railway station. It is still not that far away.
19. Achal Nath Temple, Jodhpur
Achal Nath Temple is a prominent Shiva temple founded by Nanak Devi in 1531. It was Rao Ganga's wife. In the temple, opposite the Shivling is an water reservoir named "Ganga Bawari."
How to reach:- Jodhpur airport terminal is 9.2 kilometres away from Achal nath temple. Bus or taxi are easily accessible.
20.Andeshwar Parshwanath, Kushalgarh
The temple of Jain in Rajasthan is about 40 kilometers from Banswara and is situated in Kushalgarh. The Temple is built in the 10th century for unique Shilalekhs. The site also includes 2 Parshwanatha temples from Digamabara Jain. Digambar Jain Panchayat of Kushalgarh built the central temple.
How to reach: - By Kalingjara, Dahoda, by Kalinjara and Thandala Road through the Kushalgard River in Baanswada.
21. Avari Mata, Chittorgarh
The Temple of Avari Mata is a famous Hindus Temple. It is also one of Rajasthan's famous shrines. The temple is devoted to Avari Mata goddess and the shrine to the community of Aasawara. Both hills and cascades the temple is perfectly transparent.
How to reach: - A roughly 36.4 kilometer drive from the Avari Mata Temple is Chittorgarh Railway Station. Pratap Airport Maharana. About 68,7 kilometers away from Temple Avari Mata.
22. Baba Ramdev temple, Jodhpur
Baba Ramdev Temple is one of Jodhpur's most popular tourist attractions as well as one of the most important religious tourism attractions. Baba Ramdeo's temple is dedicated. In the Rajput house, Baba Ramdeo was born. In particular in Bhadva or in August-September the Temple draws many followers.
How to reach: - It lies between the Jalori and the Nagori as we enter the Jodhpur. You can use the public transit accessible conveniently, or you can call a cab to get there.
23. Charbhuja Mandir, Rajasthan
Temples indicate that the village was appointed Badri, and it is known as Badrinath temple or Lord Vishnu. The temple was even renamed Badrinath. It is claimed to be one of Lord Vishnu's most famous sites, and an remarkable core of cults of the Vaishnava is also regarded. The temple and its lord are both thought to be adored by the Pandavas.
24. Dwarkadish temple, Nathdwara
Kankroli's Dwarkadhish Temple is one of Nathdwara's prominent attractions in Kankroli. This shrine is also known as the Shrine of Kankroli. This temple is profoundly special and has always drawn millions of devotees from various areas of the world. Indeed, without seeing the Dwarkadhish Temple at Kankroli, your journey to Rayasthan will not be considered complete.
How to reach- Through the city of Udaipur, one can easily enter the Kankroli Temple by bus or taxi.
25.Moti Dungri temple
Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple describes the development and partnership with philosophy and mind in old Indian architecture. The temple's name relates to the palace itself, meaning Moti–the Perle as well as Dungri, the term used in Rajasthani to identify the tiny hill. The temple is built from rock pieces, and is also renowned for its stunning marble grid service.
How to reach:- It is not much far from the Sanganer airport in Jaipur. Just 6-7kms away from the airport, Moti Dungri Temple is situated. Easily accessible of public transport from every corner of the city.
26. Jagdish Temple, Udaipur
The Jagdish Temple is a big Hindu Temple, as well as in the centre of Udaipur in Rajasthan district. It is previously known as Jagannath Rai Temple but now it is called Jagdish Temple. This is a major tourist attraction; peace as well as the natural elegance of the Landscape cannot be constrained by language so one must see this Temple to the true blessings of Lord Jagdish.
27. Kunj Bihari Temple, Jodhupur
Kunj Bihari Temple in Jodhpur , Rajasthan appears like a Ghyanshyamji Temple model in Jodhpur . The Temple of Kunj Bihar is another example of Jodhpur’s architectural beauty . The roof and entry of the Temple was creatively constructed. Krishnaji’s followers will explore this Temple artistically on their way to Jodhpur.
28. Laxman Mandir, Bharatpur
In the center of the city there are two Laxman foreheads, each nearly 4 hundred years old. The builder of Bharatpur, Maharaja Baldev Singh, created the separate other one about 300 years ago. This is built of stunning marble and sandstone. The temple lies in the middle of the town of Bharatpur and dedicated to the Hindu Lord Rama, Laxman's uncle.
29. Lodurva Jain Temple, Jaisalmer
Lodurva is a city situated in Rajasthan district of Jaisalmer. Lodurva was sometimes referred to as Lodraw or Lodarva, until it was moved to Jaisalmer and it was the formal capital of Bhatti dynasties until AD 1156. The walls of the temple are embellished by the pictures of the 23rd Jain of Tirthankar, Lord Parsvanath. Lodurva is renowned for its ancient temples, surrounded by sandy dunes. The arches are identical to the Dilwar style of the temple architecture of these Lodurva Jain temples.
30. Madareshwar Shiva Temple, Banswara
The Madareshwar Temple is situated in the east of the town of Banswara, in a natural cave over a mountain to the South of the district. This gives a beautiful view. The Lord Shiva is committed to the shrine. It was the starting point for Kavadi Yatra, finishing at the Temple of Baneshwar.
Every temple is famous in Rajasthan and has its own uniqueness and identity. Tourists should plan and book the tour to Rajasthan to visit this amazing temple in various cities across Rajasthan.
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