Must Visit Temples in Rajasthan

Although Rajasthan is known as the land of kings and queens, it has many monuments of worship for all the pantheon. The temples had been constructed during 8th to 15th century and are majestic architectural structures. The temples are evidence of the hard work of fine artists and the high taste of the kings. These temples give a sneak peek into an ancient religious structural design. Some of the famous temples in Rajasthan are Brahma temple, Eklingi temple, Mehandipur Balaji temple, Osian temple etc. The next time you visit Rajasthan, ensure that you visit these temples.

1. Brahma Temple, Pushkar

One of the most popular shrines of Pushkar, the temple is devoted to the creator God Brahma. The temple is constructed out of stones and marbles. It is believed to be the only Brahma temple in the world. The Shikhar of the temple is in red and distinguishes it from other temples. The entrance is decorated with pillared canopies. The outside hall of the temple is called mandapa while the inner hall is called garbha griha. The walls of the temple are embellished with beautiful images of Goddess Saraswati with peacocks. Devotees from all over the globe come here to offer prayers.

Reaching There: The city is well-connected to Ajmer. From Ajmer, one can choose a local transport to reach Pushkar.

2. Deo Somnath Temple, Dungarpur

The temple is situated on the edges of river Som. It is at a distance of 24km from Dungarpur. Lord Shiva is the deity worshipped in this temple. The temple is made out of marble and is supposed to have been constructed in the 12th century. The temple is believed to be the replica of authentic Somnath temple in Gujarat. A lot of memorials and shrines have been built near the temple in memory of the warriors whose last rites were performed at this place.

Reaching There: As the temple is merely 24km from Dungarpur, it can easily be travelled across by road transport.

3. Jagdish Temple, Udaipur

This temple is in the heart of the city of Udaipur and has enormously substantial architectural structure. Lord Vishnu, who is known as the preserver of Universe, is worshipped here. The style of the construction of the temple is Indo-Aryan. The temple has three stories. It has artistically carved pillars, decorated ceilings and huge halls. The temple encompasses a prayer hall, a porch and a spire. This temple was built by the ruler of Udaipur, Maharaja Jagat Singh.

Reaching There: Udaipur is well-connected city, so it is not a problem getting here. After reaching here, one can hire local transport.

4. Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner

This temple is also known as the temple of rats. It is situated at a distance of 30km away from Bikaner. The temple is famous for its 20,000 black rats , which are worshipped. These rats are considered sacred and called as kabbas. The temple has curious tourists from all over the globe who want to witness the presence of these rats. Maharaja Ganga Singh established this temple.

Reaching There: Buses, trains and taxis are readily available, and the road towards the temple is quite comfortable and accessible.

5. Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple, Jaipur

This temple is located on the top of a small hill in Jaipur. A palace resembling a Scottish castle surrounds the temple but is not open for visitors as it is considered as private property. Build across an area of 2km the temple represents modern Indian architecture. The temple has three domes representing the 3 main religions of the country. At the time of Ganesh Chaturthi, the temple is decorated beautifully.

Reaching There: There are deluxe buses available in Rajasthan which provide excellent transport facilities to the visitors.

6. Achal Nath Shivalaya Temple, Jodhpur

As the name suggests, it is a renowned temple of Lord Shiva in Jodhpur. Nanak Devi built the temple in 1531. The temple is an epitome of grand architecture. Tourists from all over the globe visit it for spirituality as well as the heritage structure. Inside the temple, there are water reservoirs to store drinking water. It is an old architecture but still holds importance in current times.

Reaching There: One can conveniently hire a taxi or avail a bus to reach the place.

7. Baba Ramdev Temple, Jodhpur

This temple is situated between Nagori and Jalori gates in Jodhpur. It is also called as Adhar Shila and is located atop a sandstone hill. It is a famous tourist attraction, and it is believed that the visit to Jodhpur cannot be complete without visiting this temple. Maharaj Ganga Singh of Bikaner built the Baba Ramdev Temple in the year 1931 AD. The temple is dedicated to Ramdeoji who is the folk deity of the state.

Reaching There: People from outstation can reach Jodhpur either through the railway network or the flight systems

8. Chamunda Mataji Temple, Jodhpur

Situated near Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, the temple is dedicated to Devi Chamunda Mataji. Rao Jodha brought the idol of the goddess to the fort as the goddess was his favourite. Even in the present times, the royal families consider the goddess as their Ishta Devi. The goddess is believed to be one of the many forms of Maa Shakti or Durga. The temple was constructed in the year 1460.

Reaching There: You can take a bus or can also hire a personal taxi or auto rickshaw.

9. The Monkey Temple, Jaipur

This temple is popularly known as the Monkey Temple owing to the monkeys roaming in the complex. The temple is devoted to Lord Hanuman, also called as the Sun God. The temple is constructed out of pink sandstone and resembles more of a palace than a place of worship. As it is situated on the top of Aravalli Hills, it offers a beautiful view of the city of Jaipur.

Reaching There: There are two routes, one is by an auto or taxi directly to the temple. The other one is to climb up to Galtaji from the western part of Jaipur

10. Ganesh Temple Jodhpur

Nestled in the Ratnada hills, the Ganesh temple in Jodhpur draws a lot of worshippers from across the country. The temple is devoted to Lord Ganesha and has the statues of goddess Riddhi and Siddhi on both sides symbolizing affluence and success. Wednesday is regarded as a holy day to visit the temple. The temple has a peaceful aura and offers spiritual satisfaction.

Reaching There: Tourists can reach the Jodhpur Railway Station or Jodhpur airport via train and flight.

11. Raja Ranchhodji Temple, Jodhpur

Among the popularly visited temples in Rajasthan, is the Raja Ranchhodji Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna whose alias name is Ranchhod. The temple is constructed with red stone and has beautiful carvings on the wall. The statue of Lord Krishna is carved out of black marble stone. The entrance of the temple is artistically embellished with stained glass windows. This grandeur makes the temple all the more attractive.

Reaching There: The Raja Ranchhodji temple is well-connected to the Jodhpur Railway Station and the Jodhpur airport.

12. Rasik Bihari Temple, Jodhpur

This temple attracts tourist from all parts of India & is also known as Naini Ji Temple. The revered deity is Lord Krishna who is also called by the name Rasik Bihari. The critical portion of the temple is constructed out of white stone. It has meeting halls called Sabha Mandaps on all sides. There is a gallery too, called as Parikrama. The temple is a must visit on the trip to Jodhpur.

Reaching There: Both the Jodhpur Railway Station and Jodhpur airport are well connected to the Rasik Bihari Temple.

13. Charbhuja Temple, Kumbhalgarh

This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is situated in the Garbhor village in Kumbhalgarh tehsil. It is famous spot among Lord Vishnu devotees. There is a folk belief that the Pandavas revered this temple and its deity. The temple was constructed in 1444 AD. The idol of the god is 85cm high. The name Char Bhuja means one with four arms. Here, the four arms of the idol hold conch shell, mace, Lotus and discus.

Reaching There: One can reach this temple through the railway network.

14. Meera Bai Temple, Chittorgarh

Meera Bai, the Rajput princess and also known as a saint, was born in Chittorgarh. The princess gave away the luxuries of her royal life and immersed herself in the devotion of Lord Krishna. The temple is dedicated to Meera Bai and is a must visit during the trip to Rajasthan. The place has historical as well as the spiritual significance and is an essential place in Chittorgarh.

Reaching There: If you are travelling by air then the nearest airport to the temple is the Udaipur airport, and the Chittorgarh railway station is the most adjacent railway head to the temple.

15. Savitri Temple, Pushkar

Situated in the Ratnagiri hills, is the Savitri temple, a famous Hindu pilgrimage site. It is quite an effort to climb up the hilltop, but it is believed that harder the work, the more Tap is attained. This temple has statues of both Savitri and Gayatri, the wives of Lord Brahma. It is a tradition to worship Goddess Savitri before Gayatri. 200 stairs are leading up to the shrine. Visitors can either trek or take a cable car ride to the temple.

Reaching There: Ajmer Railway Station is nearest to the temple, and you can also take a flight to the Jaipur airport and then hire a taxi or a bus.

16. Nasiyan Red Temple, Ajmer

This Jain temple is also called as Soniji Ki Nasiyan. There are gold plated wooden figures in the main chamber of the temple, thereby it is known as Swarna Nagari or City of Gold. It is made of red sandstone and is called Red Temple at times. A marble staircase directs to the main temple, and one can see images of various tirthankars here.

Reaching There: There are regular buses and taxis available from Ajmer which drops the passengers to the temple road.

17. Salasar Balaji Dham, Charur

This temple has religious significance and is located in the Salasar town of Rajasthan. Lord Hanuman, also known by the name Balaji, is worshipped here. The temple is built out of white marble stone. Gold and silver intricately designed the main hall, where prayers are recited. The entry gates have artistic carvings on the marble making it captivating.

Reaching There: The Jaipur Railway Station and airways are both very near to the Salasar town.

18. Parshuram Temple, Kumbhalgarh

This temple is situated in the Pali district. Lord Shiva is worshipped in this temple. 500 stairs lead to the inside of the caves where the idol is placed. The temple is located in the heart of the Kumbalgarh Forest which is not just a religious spot but also a scenic beauty. The idol of Lord Ganesha is also kept in the cave, and there are nine kunds which never turn dry and are considered sacred.

Reaching There: The nearest railway station is the Rani and Falna Railway Station. Tourists can also take a flight to the Udaipur and then use local transport.

19. Mehandipur Balaji Temple, Dausa

This shrine of Lord Hanuman, also called Balaji, is located in Dausa district of Rajasthan. There is a Siyaram Bhagavan temple in front of the Balaji Mandir where a beautiful idol of Lord Siyaram is placed. It is believed that one gets free from evil spirits at this temple. The temple has the enormous crowd on Tuesdays and Saturdays, which are assumed to be the days of Lord Balaji.

Reaching There: The Mehandipur Balaji temple is well-connected with both the airways and railways.

20. Dwarkadhish Temple of Kankroli, Nathdwara

Located in Kankroli, at a distance of 65km from Udaipur, is the temple of Dwarkadhish. The name gets inspired from the context of Lord Krishna. The temple has a tranquil and serene aura around it. The village of Kankroli has gained importance because of this temple. In the year 1671 CE, Maharana Raj Singh, imported the central idol of the temple from Mathura.

Reaching There: People can easily avail the local transport system from Udaipur and reach the destination.

21. Nimbo Ka Nath Temple, Pali

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is situated in the Pali district of Rajasthan. The temple is the sacred place of the Hindus. There are artistic carvings on the temple walls. Inside the temple, Lord Shiva’s idol is beautifully crafted. There is an aesthetic ambience around the temple. The fragrance of the interiors of the temple fills the heart with a divine feeling.

Reaching There: Visitors can take a flight to the Jodhpur airport and then hire any local transport.

22. Osian Temple, JodhpurThe town of Osian is an old one in Rajasthan. It is also known as Khajuraho of Rajasthan owing to its various temples. There is a hint of Jain and Brahmanical flavour to it. The Jain followers revere it. Currently, the temple is in ruins. Although several temples over here are destroyed, still the town is enchanted by the devotees from all over India.Reaching There: The Osian temple in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is well connected with roadways, airways and railways23. Surpur Temple, DungarpurFamous for its grand residences and artistic palaces, Dungarpur is rising to fame as a popular holiday destination. Often visited by the tourists, the Surpur temple is located at a distance of 3km from Dungarpur. The shrine is located on the banks of Ganga river. The carvings on the walls of the temple depict the history of Dungarpur.Reaching There: The Dungarpur Railway Station is nearest. The tourists can also take a flight to the Udaipur airport and then avail any local transportation24. Govind Dev Ji Temple, JaipurThe temple has high religious value and is located in the City Palace Complex of Jaipur. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Raja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, brought the idol of the deity to Jaipur from Vrindavan. But, the temple is built by Akbar, the Mughal Emperor. The deity is offered prayers and bhog seven times a day during darshan.Reaching There: Jaipur city is well connected with roads, railways and airports and hence entering the temple is not a difficult task.25. Eklingji Temple, Kailashpuri, UdaipurIt is one of the remarkable pilgrimages in Rajasthan. Located at a distance of 22km from Udaipur, it was built by Bappa Rawal, the king of Udaipur. The shrine is dedicated to the benefactor deity of the Mewar clan. The temple is built on the banks of lake Indersagar. The entrance of the gate includes a silver image of Nandi. The four-faced idol of Lord Eklingji is made out of black marble.Reaching There: Road and railways well connect this city.