Indian Spirituality - Divine Temples of Jaipur, Free Tour

Being one of the historic temples in Jaipur, Shila Devi Mandir is known for its unique features and rich historical facts. The famous Hindu temple is based on the legendary fact that when Raja Man Singh I of Amber was defeated by King Kedar, he sought the blessings of Mata Shila Devi.

According to the folktale, the goddess granted his wishes by appearing in his dreams but also told him to fetch her statue, which was lying beneath the sea near Jessore. The goddess, then, ordered the King to bring the statue and build a temple. While recovering the statue, a slab was recovered from the sea. The slab was brought and thoroughly cleaned till an idol appeared, which was then called ‘Shila Devi.

1. Garh Ganesh Temple In Jaipur 2. Shila Devi Mandir 3. Galta Ji Temple 4. Birla Mandir The architectural wonder of Jaipur is also known as the Birla Temple of Jaipur and is widely for featuring one of the best temples in Jaipur. Made with white marble, and consisting of three tall spires, the devotees can witness the depiction of the Hindu scriptures on the stained glass windows of the temple. 5. Goviend Dev ji temple 6. Moti Dungri temple 7. Tarkeshwar Mahadev Mandir