Moti Dungri Temple :
Moti Dungri temple is situated at the bottom of Moti Dungri Hill (Hill of Pearls), Jaipur, Rajasthan. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh Ji. This temple was built under the supervision of Seth Jai Ram Paliwal in 1761.
Story of Moti Dungri Mandir:
Moti Dungri temple jaipur According to the senior citizens and priests of the temple, the king of Mewar was carrying this huge idol of Lord Ganesh Ji in a bullock cart. He was supposed to build a temple at the site wherever the bullock cart stops for the first time. And then the cart stopped close to Moti Dungri and the temple was built there. A business man known as Seth Jai Ram Paliwal took the supervision of the temple construction under the guidance of the chief priest Shiv Narain Ji.
Architecture of Moti Dungri mandir :
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 just 4 months.
Attractions of Moti Dungri Temple :
Moti Dungri is famous for its swanky palace, the Lord Ganesh Ji and Lakshmi Narayan Ji temple. It draws attention of thousands of visitors everyday. Accompanied with attraction of the Moti Dungri temple, the picturesque location of the temple adds charm to this beautiful place. People of Jaipur first invites Lord Ganesh Ji of this temple on every occassion before inviting anyone else. Every newlywed Jaipurite starts their first day of their married life with visiting this holy temple. It is believed by the Jaipurites that bringing all new vehicles of big or small size to this temple brings good wishes and safe drives. Lord Ganesha is Lord of Mercury therefore Wednesday is deemed to be celebrated as Ganesha’s day. A fair is organized on every Wednesday.
Location Details of Moti Dungri Temple :
District :- Jaipur, Rajasthan
Location :- Moti Dungri Near Birla temple, J.L.N (Jawahar Lal Nehru) Marg, Jaipur
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