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Temples In Jaipur
The cultural roots of Jaipur are reflected in
the temples of Jaipur. The city houses several
temples, which depict the religious nature of
the pink city dwellers. The royalty of Jaipur
always encouraged the spirituality and aesthetic
sense of admiration in the foundation of the
city. It doesn't mean that people are
conservative or orthodox in their approach.
Here, all religions are equally appreciated, but
as Hindus dominate the city, you will find a
number of temples in Jaipur.
Galta Ji / Monkey Temple
In the vicinity of the city, 10 kms. from
Jaipur, Galta is situated amidst the range of
hills east of the city. On the top of the hill.
overlooking the Galta valler is a sun temple. To
the east of the temple is a reservoir or a tank
which is fed by spring of pure water falling
from a Gaumukh or an outlet shaped like the
mouth of a cow. On way to Galta, by the
Ghat-ki-Guni, is a range of hills crowned with
the fort of Amargarh.
The complex of Galtaji has numerous temples,
pavilions, natural springs and holy 'kunds'.
Built in pink sandstone, Galtaji Temple appeals
to the aesthetic sense of the visitors. The
temple, dedicated to the Sun God, is the most
famous temple built on the top of a hill. The
temple is decked with rounded roofs, exquisitely
carved pillars and painted walls. Out of all
other temples, Hanuman temple stands out, being
surrounded by hundreds of monkeys. Besides all
other attractions, Natural water springs draw
special attention of the visitors.
The water of these springs is accumulated in the
tanks or 'kunds'. In all, there are seven tanks,
holiest being the Galta Kund, which never goes
dry. It is considered auspicious to take bath in
the holy waters of Galtaji. Thousands of people
come every year to take a dip in the tanks to
rinse out their sins. Makar Sankranti is
regarded as a special day to take bath in the
holy waters of Galtaji.
Jagat Shiromani
Temple
The beautifully carved Jagat Shiromani Temple
houses the idol of Lord Krishna and is popularly
associated with the celebrated saint poetess
Mira Bai. The old temple of Narsinghji and a
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