Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple

Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple

Moti Dungri is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha located in the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. This temple is located at the foot of Moti Dungri Fort and is famous for its grand architecture, historical importance and religious faith. The idol installed in Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple is believed to be more than five hundred years old. It is one of the major religious and tourist places of Jaipur, where a large number of devotees and tourists visit throughout the year.

History

The Moti Dungri temple is situated at bottom of the Moti Dungri hill and the fort of Moti Dungri in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The icon of the god Ganesha established in the temple is said to be more than five-hundred years old, and was brought here in 1761 by Seth Jai Ram Paliwal who was accompanying Maharaja Madho Singh I, from Udaipur. He was brought to Udaipur from Gujarat. The temple was built under Paliwal's supervision.

The trunk of the sindoor-coloured Ganesha icon is rightwards. Devotees offer laddo sweets, at least, 1.25 lakh devotees pay respect to Ganesha every year. A fair is organized every Wednesday in the temple complex.

There is a lingam (icon of the god Shiva) in the Moti Dungri Fort complex, which open to visitors once a year on Mahashivratri, the festival of Shiva. The Birla Mandir shrine de

Celebration

The Moti Dungri Ganeshji Temple is a popular destination for celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. In 2023, the temple hosted a large display of laddus, which are a traditional offering to Ganesha. The display featured two laddus weighing 251 kilograms and two laddus weighing 200 kilograms. The laddus were made from a variety of ingredients, including flour, sugar, and nuts. They were offered to Ganesha by devotees from all over the city. 

Architecture

The layout and structure of Moti Dungri is built in the Nagara style and is based on the model of Scottish castle. There are three entrance gates and few steps at the front. It was built using limestone and marble and construction work was completed in 4 months.

Darshan Timings

Moti Dungri Temple located in Jaipur is open for devotees all through the week.

Sr.No. Dharshans Time
1. Mangala Aarti      4.00 am
2. Special Puja        11.20 am
3. Shringar Aarti     11.30 am
4. Bhog Aarti            2.15pm
5. Evening Aarti       7:00 p.m.
6. Shayan Aarti        11.45 pm
 

Transport

The temple is 6-km distance from Jaipur. Jaipur International Airport is the nearest airport and the Gandhi Nagar, nearest railway station.

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