9 Most Amazing And Famous Temples in Rajasthan
Galtaji temple is an ancient temple site in the town of Khania-Balaji, 10 km away from Jaipur which consists of several temples and sacred water tanks in which pilgrimage bathe. Within the complex, there are temples dedicated to Gods such as Balaji and Surya or the Sun God. There’s also a temple called Ramgopalji which is known as Monkey temple since a large tribe of monkeys live there. Makar Sankranti is the most prominent festival celebrated here.
- Temple Timings: Open on all days of the week from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm
- Temple Address: Galtaji, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Dress Code: No specific dress code but maintain a decent dressing
- How to Reach: Nearest airport is Sanganer which is at very short distance. Just pick a cab or taxi to the temple. Nearest railway station is Bais Godam which is just 1 km away from the temple.
- Best Time to Visit: Makar Sankranti is a great time to visit this temple.
- Nearest Attraction: Galta fort, monkey temple, Jantar Mantar – Jaipur
7. Mehandipur Balaji Temple in Karauli District:
Mehandipur Balaji temple located in Karauli district is dedicated to the Hindu God, Hanuman.Balaji is another name of Lord Hanuman and has a reputation for ritualistic healing and exorcism of evil spirits which is the main attraction of the temple. It is famous not only in Rajasthan but all over the country too.
- Temple Timings: open 24 hours
- Temple Address: balaji, Rajasthan, Maruti Nandan Wali Gali, Sharma Mishthan Bhandar Agra Rd, Mehandipur, Todabhim, Rajasthan 303303
- Dress Code: there is no dress code for entering this temple
- How to Reach: there is no direct train that reaches very next to the temple. The nearest railway station is the Bandikui railway station which is 36 km from the temple.
- Best Time to Visit: Chaitra Purnima, Hanuman Jayanti are good days to visit this temple.
- Nearest Attraction: Chand Baori, Fort Madhogarh, Bhandarej