Temples in Rajasthan

Gayatri Shakti Peeth (Manibandh)

Pushkar, Rajasthan

At Pushkar, the abode of Lord Brahma, a Peetha where Sati's wrists fell.

Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara

Nathdwara, Rajasthan

Krishna as the child who lifts Govardhan on his finger for the people of Braj.

Salasar Balaji

Salasar, Rajasthan

The bearded Hanuman of the desert, granter of the heart's desires.

Mehandipur Balaji

Mehandipur, Rajasthan

Self-manifested from the hills, Hanuman the protector and healer.

Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple)

Deshnoke, Rajasthan

Where thousands of sacred rats, the kabas, are revered as reborn souls.

Khatu Shyam Ji Temple

Khatushyamji, Rajasthan

Barbarika, grandson of Bhima, who gave his head before the Mahabharata war.

Eklingji Temple

Kailashpuri, Rajasthan

A four-faced form of black marble, held as the sovereign of Mewar.

Brahma Temple, Pushkar

Pushkar, Rajasthan

By the sacred lake, the creator honoured with his swan on the red spire.

Ramdevra (Baba Ramdev) Temple

Ramdevra, Rajasthan

A folk-saint honoured as Krishna, revered by people of every faith.

Tanot Mata Temple

Tanot, Rajasthan

A form of the great Mother, revered by the soldiers who guard the desert.

Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

The presiding Lord brought from Braj, in whose shadow the Maharaja ruled.

Kaila Devi Temple, Karauli

Kailadevi, Rajasthan

Revered as Yogamaya, the divine sister of Krishna who eluded the tyrant Kansa.

Sanwaliya Seth Temple, Mandphia

Mandphia, Rajasthan

Cherished by Meera Bai, and honoured as the guardian of those who trade.