Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Ranthambore, Rajasthan

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.