Rajasthan Tourism
Temples in Rajasthan
Besides its knights and forts, Rajasthan is home to some of India’s revered temples making it a perfect blend of ancient history, wise beliefs and superior craftsmanship. These Temples with their beautiful engravings, beautiful statues and with religious significance dating back into the centuries these Temples are a true symbol of the cultural heritage of this area.
Among all the temples of Rajasthan the next stop is the “Brahma Temple” in Pushkar is one of the very few temples in India that is dedicated to Lord Brahma. Adjacent to the holy Pushkar Lake, it has drawn the large crowd of pilgrims and tourists who come here to admire the building design and spiritual events.
The “Jagdish Temple” is a splendid example of Indo-Aryan architectonic and is reflect to Lord Vishnu. This is the 17th century temple built with architecturally rich carvings and a courtyard which affords panoramic view of the city.
These group of temples built by the G-League during the eleventh & thirteenth century, the Dilwara Temples located at Mount Abu are famous for the superb work in marbles. These Jain temples are some of the best examples of Jain architecture in India that are available due to the exemplary work done on stone carving.
Other famous pilgrimage destinations through the eyes of the Hindus since time immemorial include the “Salasar Balaji” in Churu which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman; and the “Eklingji Temple”, Udaipur which is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and comes from the eighth century. Many millions of rats are revered as sacred in the Karni Mata temple in Deshnok, which is also called the temple of rats, and it is another religious place that is worth a visit.
Apart from the religious centers, the temples in Rajasthan are cultural centers following a deeper connection with the tradition and culture that existed in the state through the combination of religion, arts and architecture. Instead, the best way to absorb Rajasthan’s religious and historical uniqueness is by exploring theses temples.
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