Temples and Religious Places in Rajasthan
This fabulous state is one of the most admired tourist destinations in India. Every place in Rajasthan is matchless and mysterious. Forts, palaces and havelis surprise you and make you wonder about architectural beauty and brilliance. Rajasthan not only offers fun and enjoyment for people, but it is also a perfect place for those who love spirituality. There are many places of devotion and spirituality in Rajasthan. You will be absolutely amazed at the terms and conditions of each space. Even though there are several religions in Rajasthan, people here live together in peace and unity. You can actually experience unity in diversity in Rajasthan. Listed here are some of the famous temples and religious places in Rajasthan that you should not miss visiting while planning Rajasthan tour package.
Religious Tour to Rajasthan
Here is the list of the most popular religious places and temples in Rajasthan:-
Best Temples and Religious Attractions
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir is one of the most renowned temples in this state. It is located in Jaipur and travelers include this place while planning Jaipur sightseeing tour packages. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his wife Lakshmi, goddess of luck and fortune. Birla Mandir temple is also acknowledged as Lakshmi-Narayan Temple in Jaipur. The temple was built in 1998 by Birla family and don’t forget to do Pandit Pav Bhaji here. Inside the temple you will see a number of mythical objects and sculptures. Birla Mandir is built of marble and the three buildings of the temple depict the story of the world.
Brahma Temple
The Brahma temple is located in Pushkar. This Brahma Pushkar temple is 2000 year old, also the only temple in the world devoted to Brahma ji. Also, this ancient Brahma temple was modernized by Maharaja Jagat Raj. The Brahma Temple is made of marble and stone slabs. The story behind this temple is that Lord Brahma came to this place to perform yajna. The main festival of this church was during the time of Kartik Poornima.
In Pushkar, there are about 500 temples among which Brahma Temple is the most popular and most visited by devotees.
Parshuram Mahadev Temple
The Parshuram Mahadev temple is in Pali and is located at around 3,995 feet in height. As the name suggest Parshuram Mahadev temple is dedicated to Lord Mahadev also know Lord Shiva in India. Also, if you do not visit this temple, your pilgrimage will not be complete. Parshuram Mahadev temple is also acknowledged as the Amarnath Cave Temple. Because it is believed that Parshurama, an avatar of Lord Vishnu dug the cave with his ax and built this temple. You can see Nine Kunds nearby which never runs dry. Besides Mahadev, you can also see the idol of Lord Ganesh. Shravan Shukla Ashtami and Sapthami are beautifully celebrated here and the crowed is mesmerizing.
Jain temples of Dilwara
Dilwara Jain Temple is one of the finest temples in Rajasthan. Also, it is positioned nearby the renowned hill station, Mount Abu. The Dilwara Jain temples were built by the Jain ministers, Vipul Shah and Vastupal Tejpal between the 11th and 13th centuries. The five famous temples are Vimal VAshai, Launa Vashai, Pittalhar Temple and Shri Mahavir Swami Temple. Each temple is unique in its construction and beauty. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations as well as a pilgrimage destination.
Ranakpur Jain Temple
The Ranakpur Jain Temple is located about 90 km from the city of Udaipur. The beauty and architectural brilliance of this huge and marvelous temple is beyond words and explanation. This beautiful Temple is dedicated to Lord Adinath. Inside the temple you can see a 6 feet tall statue of this God. The total area of the temple is 48,000 square feet. The temple consists of 1,444 carved pillars and 24 pillared halls topped by 80 domes supported by 400 columns. Another amazing fact is that each pillar has a unique design. All in all, this temple is not only attracted to devotees, but it is also a major attraction for tourists.
