Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Ranthambore, Rajasthan
About Trinetra temple :
The origin of this temple dates back to the year 1299 when a war broke out between King Hameer and Ala-ud-din-Khilji at the Ranthambore Fort. In 1300 AD King Hammer built a temple of Lord Ganesh and placed Riddhi Siddhi, his wife and two sons Shub Labh along with the idol of Ganesh. His vehicle mushak (mouse) is also placed there. This is the only temple in the world where we have entire LORD GANESH FAMILY.
Lord Ganesh is said to be born on Ganesh Chaturthi. This is a special occasion in Ranthambore. On this day, tens of thousands from all over the country visit the temple. On this occasion, music recitals and ‘bhajans’ praising Lord Ganesha are organised. A fair is also held on Bhadrapad Sudi Chaturthi over here.
History of Trinetra Ganesh temple, Ranthambore
The history of Sawai Madhopur revolves around the Ranthambhore fort.
Surrounded by Vindhyas and Aravalis, amidst vast and arid denuded
tracts of Rajasthan, oasis of biomass in an ecological desert, lies the
Great Ranthambhore National Park.
It is said that in 1299 AD, during the war between King Hammeer and
Alauddin Khilji, they filled their godowns with foods and all the
necessary things in Ranthambhore Fort, where king resided. Since the
war lasted for several years, the stocks in godowns were over. One
night when King Hammer; who was a great devotee to God Ganesh was
sleeping, he dreamed that Lord Ganesh came to him and said that by
tomorrow morning all the problems and shortages would be over. In the
morning an idol of Lord Ganesh with three eyes (Trinetra), embossed from
one of the fort’s wall. Miraculously, the war was over and the godowns
were full. In 1300 AD King Hammer built this temple of Lord Ganesh.
How to reach
Where is Trinetra Ganesh Temple?
Location: Ranthambhore Trinetra Ganesh Temple Sansthan, 5, Ramlila Maidan, Sawai Madhopur – 322021, Rajasthan, India
By Air:
Jaipur, at 180 km is the nearest airport from Sawai Madhopur, which
in turn has daily flights to and from Mumbai, Delhi and Goa. It is also
well connected with Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bangalore, Jaisalmer, Ahmedabad,
Aurangabad and Calcutta.
By Train:
The nearest railway station to Ranthambore is Sawai Madhopur, which
falls on Delhi-Mumbai trunk route and hence some of the major trains
stop here on their way. The Palace on Wheels, The Royal Rajasthan on
Wheels, Maharajas ‘Express, The Indian Maharaja also make a scheduled
stop at Sawai Madhopur on their eight-day round trip of tourist
destinations.
By Road:
Sawai Madhopur is well connected with neighbouring districts and with
major cities outside the state. NH-116 (Tonk-Sawai Madhopur) and
Kota-Lalsot Mega Highway passes through the city. Ranthambore has bus
services to and from Sawai Madhopur, which is well connected with all
the major cities of Rajasthan, but they may not be very comfortable.
Rajasthan tourism buses are little better but the best option is to hire
a four-wheeler.