Rajasthan, the dessert state of India is not only known for its beautiful and picturesque tourist destinations but also for its cultural heritage that is depicted by the numerous temples in the state. The temples of Rajasthan are in fact some of the most excellent tourist attractions of the state. While some of them were built more than a few centuries ago, there are many that boast of amazing architecture too. Here is a quick look at some of the interesting temples in Rajasthan.
Pushkar Temple
The Brahma temple in Pushkar is one of the three in the country and is also known as the Jagatpita Brahma Temple. It is located near the famous Pushkar Lake. The temple is built with stone slabs and also marble. The temple houses the deity of Brahma and his consort Gayatri. The temple remains open throughout the year from 7 am till 6 pm.
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Ranakpur Temples, Udaipur
Ranakpur, a small town in Rajasthan is known for its beautiful Jain temple. The temple is dedicated to the first Jain, Adinath and was constructed in in the 15th and 16th centuries. The temple boasts amazing architecture with beautiful carvings in marble and stones.
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Govindji Temple, Jaipur
Located in Jaipur's City Palace Complex, it is dedicated to Lord Krishna, aka Govind ji. The deity was brought from Vrindavan by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II who was the founder of Jaipur. It is a well known tourist destination in Jaipur and people from different parts of the country visits this temple when they visit Jaipur.
Tanot Mata Temple, Jaisalmer
Tanot Mata is located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is in the border of Pakistan and is very close to the battle ground of Longewal, famous for the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. It is a well known tourist destination in Rajasthan, not only because of the religious reasons but also because it is close to the Indo Pak border. The ideal time to visit this place and also the temple is from July to November as the climate is friendly and warm.
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Jagdish Temple, Udaipur
A large Hindu temple and an important pilgrimage in Rajasthan, it was earlier called the temple of Jagannath Rai, and is now known as Jagdish ji. In fact, the temple is a major monument and tourist destination in Udaipur. It was completed in 1651, and has a double-storey hall along with a double storey sanctum. Itwas built by Maharana Jagat Singh.
There are several other interesting temples and religious places in Rajasthan that are all worth visiting and exploring. However the above mentioned ones are some of the most popular and visited by tourists from different parts of India and also by international tourists. When you are planning a temple trip to Rajasthan, do not forget to include all the above mentioned temple sites in your travel itinerary.
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