Meera Bai’s Temple in Chittorgarh Rajasthan

Chittorgarh the birth place of Meera Bhai, the saint-poet and a sixteenth century Rajput princess. Princess Meera Bhai who had given up the lavish majestic life to spend her life dedicated to Lord Krishna. During the rule of Maharana Kumbha the Rajput king, the temple was constructed. It was devoted to Mira Bai, one of the well-known accomplices in the Bhakti Cult movement. The dome of the temple is overstated with a arrangement of five human bodies with a single head symbolizing the four castes of the Hindu religion or the Varnas and the fifth caste of the Harijan. The single head who can be equally realized by all symbolizes the faith in God. The temple has four pavilions in North Indian style designed in the open arcade enclosing the sanctum. Interior of the Sanctum is ornamented with attractive eye catching paintings of Meera Bhajans and Lord Krishna.

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Madan Mohan Temple Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh

Of all the Holy Places in Vrindavan, The Madan Mohan Temple is one of those most revered because it has the distinction of being the oldest temple in Vrindavan. On Tours to Vrindavan, one cannot possible let go the chance of visiting it. It is not just simply a place of worship; it is an old structure that has stood the test of times.

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Birla Temple In Jaipur Rajasthan

Birla Temple Jaipur is located near the Sri Ganesh Temple, at Moti Dungri. It is temple of Lord Shree Rama and Sita. It is built by the famous Industrial Birla. The Building of temple is splendid. People have great faith in Lord Rama and go there for worship and pray from the God for there good health, peaceful life, a prosperous life. They pray for the fulfilment of their other wishes in life. The worshiping of God Shree Rama is carried out from early in the Morning and Evening also. Bhajan and Kirtan are recited by devotees. Special ceremony named “Arti” is done. Then after prasad is offered to every devotee. This prasad to accepted with great faith and with pious heart. Thousand of people visit their everyday to offer their worship. They ask from the God to keep away the hindrances from them and fulfill there desires. The Festival Ram Navami(on the same day Lord Rama took birth) is celebrated with great pump and show. Different kind of Jhankiyan are shown and carried out on this day.

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Shri Brahma Temple in Pushkar Rajasthan

Brahma Temple PushkarThis is the only existing temple dedicated to lord Brahma and was constructed in the 14th century, standing on a high plinth with marble steps leading up to it.The Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is nestled in the Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the Anasagar lake. This place, full of natural beauty, holds a special place in the hearts of Indian for it is believed that Lord Brahma, together with all the gods and goddesses, performed a Yagya here. Legends also has it that the ancient lake Sarovar had appeared miraculously, when a lotus fell from the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into this valley.Brahma Temple The most famous temple in Pushkar, this is the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma (the creator of the universe according to Hindu mythology) in the entire country. You can identify it by its red spire and by the image of a hans(the goose considered sacred to Lord Brahma).This temple built with marble is decorated with silver coins and there is a silver turtle on the floor of the temple.

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Dilwara Jain Temple in Mount Abu Rajasthan

Dilwara Jain Temples are situated in Dilwara village 3 km from Mount Abu, the famous and beautiful hill station of  Rajasthan. Dilwara is adorned with beautiful Jain shrines and considered to be one of the wonders of the world. The temples are constructed in 11th and 12th century A.D. are completely made of  marble. The Dilwara temples are a composite cluster of 5 temples. Archaeological evidence suggests that Mahavira himself visited the site, making it especially sacred to the Jains as a tirtha. As a temple city it ranks among the finest ones of the Jains.

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