Pay a visit to Rajasthan’s top 5 temples

If you thought Rajasthan was all about monuments, deserts and palaces, think again. This state is so versatile that it never ceases to amaze its visitors! The city offers so much that it actually delivers more than what anyone expects. This article talks about a visit to some of the top temples in the state of Rajasthan.

India plays home to a great number of pilgrimage sites. It is the mecca for Hindus all over the world as all the major Hindu pilgrimage sites can be found in this country. Pilgrimage sites are scattered all over the country and it is up to the traveller or devotee to choose his/her destination. If you are looking for a pilgrimage trek, head up North and you will find various pilgrimage treks you can take up with other fellow devotees. To visit important temples and pay homage in or take part in their festivals, the choice is all yours. There are ample of destinations you can choose from, however if you happen to be in New Delhi or arrive here from overseas, the closest destination accessible to you will have to be Rajasthan. The Rajasthan tour packages price for pilgrimage visits will be significantly cheaper than that of a normal sightseeing and heritage tour packages. Here are some of the top temples you can find in Rajasthan.

Birla Temple, Jaipur

One of the first places you will come across in your tour around Jaipur, the Birla temple is also fondly known as the Laxmi Narayan temple. Built in the year 1988 using the finest white marbles, this temple is at the foot of Moti Dungri fort in the posh area of the city. The white temple is surrounded by lush green grass and trees and there various other statues standing in different parts under the complex of this beautiful temple.

Brahma Temple, Pushkar

One of the major temples of the powerful Hindu Lord Brahma, this temple lies close to the Pushkar lake. Made up mainly of Marble like the Birla temple, this temple is visited by Hindus all over the world. Apart from the sages and devotees this temple attracts, it also sees a good number of tourists from all over the world regularly.

Jain Temples, Jaisalmer

Set inside the complex of the majestic Jaisalmer Fort sitting on top of the city, the Jain temples are one of the top tourist attractions to Jaisalmer. There are seven Jain Temples found inside the complex of this monument. The standout amongst the temples is the Parsvanath temple.

Karni Mata Temples, Bikaner

Have you ever heard of the temple filled with rats? Have you read about it somewhere or seen it in some movie or documentary where people are seen worshiping the rats? If so, then this is the temple. Yes, this 600-year-old temple known as the Karni Mata temple is the one where thousands of rats live. The offerings made to the temples are all eaten by the rats instantly. It is believed that Goddess Durga lived in the place the temple stands today. This main deity of this temple is the Karni Mata, who is believed to be the incarnation of Goddess Durga.

Eklingji Temple, Udaipur

The temple of Eklingji is probably one of the most well-known temples in Rajasthan. Eklingji temple was built by Ekling Nath, the then King of Mewar. The structure of the temple is 2 storeys high and is nothing short of spectacular. It is located just 22 km from Udaipur and is surely one temple you need to visit if you are on a trail exploring the various temples the state of Rajasthan has to offer.

Now that you have the list of the temples in Rajasthan with their destinations, all that is left to do is to plan out that perfect vacation to Rajasthan! Plan a visit possibly during the post monsoon and winter season as the summers get scorchingly hot and almost unbearable.

Dimpy Roy, a travel writer, currently working with an Online Travel Guide is passionate about writing on various destinations.