Friday 9 May 2014

Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara, Rajasthan

Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara, Rajasthan 


Shri Nathdwara Temple Board welcomes you to Shrinathji. The Holy place of the divinity form of Lord Krishna and is the presiding central deity of the Vaishnava sect known as Pushtimarg.
Shri Nathdwara (a pathway to Lord Shri Krishna) literally means the gateway to the Lord ShriNathji. This great Vaishnavite shrine was built in the 17th century on spot exactly identified by the Lord himself. The legends have it that the idol of the Lord Krishna was being transferred to safer place from Vrindaban to protect it from the destructive wrath of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. When the idol reached this spot, the wheels of bullock cart it was traveling in, sank axle deep in mud and refused to move further, at all. The accompanying priest realized that this was Lord's chosen spot and the Lord did not want to travel any further. Accordingly a Temple was built here. This is a temple and place of pilgrimage amongst its believer
further, at all. The accompanying priest realized that this was Lord's chosen spot and the Lord did not want to travel any further. Accordingly a Temple was built here. This is a temple and place of pilgrimage amongst its believer



Shri Sanwaliya Seth Temple, Chitorgarh, Rajasthan

Jai Shree Sanwaliya Seth


Sanwaliya Seth is Avatar of Lord Krishna.Sanwaliyaji also known as  sanwariyaji or sanwariya seth or sanwara seth or setho ke seth.This temple is very famous in north india especially in Rajasthan, Gujrat, Maharashtra,Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh.



All 3 temples of Sanwaliyaji are situated in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan.

1. Mandpiya Sanwaliyaji -
First Temple is at Mandpiya also known as Sanwariyaji.Mandaphia is 7 km. from Bhadsoda Chouraha which lies on the four - lanned highway no. 76, and 65 km. from Dabok (Udaipur airport).

2. Bhadsoda - Bagund Chouraha Sanwaliyaji       (Murti Prakatya Sthal) 
Second temple of Sanwaliyaji is at Bhadsoda- Bagund Chouraha which lies on the four - lanned highway no. 76.Bhadsoda Chouraha is 65 km. from Dabok (Udaipur airport) and 32 km from Chittorgarh Railway Station and Bus- Station.

3. Bhadsoda Village Sanwaliyaji
Third temple of Sanwaliyaji is situated in   Bhadsoda Village.This temple is 1 km from   Bhadsoda Chouraha on Udaipur Road.

Tuesday 1 May 2012

Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Ranthambore, Rajasthan

Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Ranthambore, Rajasthan 

Ganesh Temple, Ranthambore

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.