Temples of Rajasthan - Connect Civils

Temples of Rajasthan are an important part of the state’s rich religious and architectural heritage. In the subject of Rajasthan Art & Culture, these temples reflect the artistic excellence, spiritual traditions, and historical development of different dynasties. From ancient Gupta and Gurjar-Pratihara temples to the magnificent Solanki-style temples, Rajasthan showcases remarkable diversity in temple architecture and devotion.

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Major Temples of Rajasthan

Major Temples of RajasthanTemple construction in India have seen systematic development during Gupta period (4th–6th century). In early stages, temples were built using perishable materials such as wood and brick, but over time, the use of durable materials like stone and sandstone increased. Indian temple architecture is generally classified into three main styles: Nagar, Dravid and Vesar.

S.No.	Nagar style	Dravid style	Vesar style

Area	Himalayas to Vindhyachal	Krishna River to Kanyakumari	Vindhyachal to Krishna River
Original form	North Indian style	South Indian style	Nagara + Dravidian mixture
Summit	Curved	Pyramidal Gopuram	Mixed and balanced
Sanctum (गर्भगृह)	square	With a spacious courtyard (Mandapa)	Compact
Key features	Micro carving	Huge complex, gopuram	simple and balanced design
examples (India)	Bhitargaon Vishnu Temple (oldest)	Meenakshi Temple (Madurai), Brihadeshwara (Thanjavur)	Ladkhan Temple, Aihole (oldest)
Examples (Rajasthan)	Someshwar (Kiradu), Ambika (Jagat), Dadhimata (Nagaur), Osian	Ranganath Temple (Pushkar), Tirupati Balaji (Sujangarh)

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Style	Key features	Examples (India)	Examples (Rajasthan)
Panchayatana Style	One principal deity (Vishnu) + four subsidiary deities (Surya, Shakti, Shiva, Ganesha), a circumambulation path.	Harihar Temple, Osian	Bhanddevra (Baran), Budhadit (Kota), Jagdish (Udaipur), Bardoli
Bhumij Style	Nagara sub-style, open circumambulatory path (प्रदक्षिणा पथ)	Sewadi Jain Temple, Pali	Undeshwar (Bijolia), Mahanalaleshwar (Menal), Bhanddevra (Ramgarh)
Ekayatan Style	temple of just 1 main diety		temples having only one god idol
Kachhapghat style	Massive peaks, Meru-Mandavar pillars, Ghatapallava motifs, Panchashakha garlands	Kachchhapghat dynasty	Shantinath Jain Temple, Padmanabha Temple (Jhalrapatan)

Temple construction in Rajasthan-

7th Century – Evidence of Construction

7th – 10th Century –

Developmental Phase
8th Century – Development of the Gurjara-Pratihara / Maha-Maru style.
Prominent Temples of this Period:
- Osian: Sun Temple, Harihara Temple, Mahavira Jain Temple, Sachchiyay Mata Temple, and Paplaj Mata Temple.
- Abhaneri: Harshat Mata Temple.
- Chittorgarh: Kalika Mata Temple.
- Khed (Balotra): Ranchhod Ji Temple, Kameshwar Mahadev, and Magarmandi Mata (Nimaj).
- Nagaur: Dadhimati Mata Temple.

10th – 11th Century

The climax of the Gurjara-Pratihara style and the simultaneous rise of the Solanki style.
Prominent Temples of this Period:
- Kekind/Jasnagar (South of Merta): Nilkantheshwar Temple.
- Sikar: Harshnath Temple.
- Nilkantheshwar Temple:
  - Rajorgarh / Paranagar (South-west of Sariska)
  - Commissioned by the Pratihara feudatory Mathandeva
  - Trikutakara (A Triple-Shrine plan consisting of three sanctums opening into a single common assembly hall/mandapa).
- Someshwar Temple, Kiradu: 1016 AD
  - Regarded as the final and most superior (best) example of the Gurjara-Pratihara style.

Temples of this period (NOT of Gurjara – Pratihara style)

Baroli Temple
Sas-Bahu Temple, Nagda
Ambika Temple, Jagat (Udaipur)

11th – 13th Century

The Golden Age of Temple Architecture: Dominant Styles
Solanki and Maru-Gurjara styles.
Key Example: Samidheshwar Temple (Chittorgarh Fort).
- Architectural Characteristics: Highly ornate (decorated) Slender, tall, and circular pillars.
- High plinth (Pithika/Jagati) or base structure.
Bhumija Style
- Sewari Jain Temple, Pali (1010–1020 AD): The oldest (earliest) example of the Bhumija style in Rajasthan.
- Mahanaleshwar Temple: Located in Menal.
- Bhand Devra: Located in Ramgarh (Baran).
- Undeshwar Temple: Located in Bijolia.

Post-13th Century –

General Decline: A period marking a gradual decline in the intricacy and grand scale of temple architecture.

Major Large Temples:
- Jagdish Temple: Udaipur.
- Eklingji Temple: Near Udaipur (Kailashpuri).
- Keshoraipatan Temple: Bundi.
- Jagat Shiromani Temple: Amer.

Post-16th Century
- Impact of Religious Intolerance:
- Evolution of Haveli-Temple Architecture:

Temples of Udaipur division

Udaipur District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Temple	Details
Jagdish Temple, Udaipur	Construction- (1651) Maharana Jagat Singh I Style – Indo-Aryan (Panchayatan) This Vishnu (Jagannath Rai) temple is situated on a chabutra on the banks of Lake Pichola, with a large statue of Garuda in front of the sanctum. It is also called the “Temple built from dreams“- Jagannath himself revealed the location of the idol to the Maharana in a dream.
Eklingnath Temple, Kailashpuri (Girwa)	Construction- (734) Bappa Rawal present form- Raimal Ishtdev & Kuldev of the rulers of Mewar. Mewar rulers consider themselves regent/ Dewan of Eklingji. Shiva lingam- Chomukha (four-faced) made of black stone The largest flag is hoisted here. Complex also houses temple of Lakulisha (27th avatar), the founder of the Pashupata sect. Meera Bai Temple– Vishnu temple built by Kumbha is located in the complex.
Rishabhdev (Kesariyaji/ Kalaji) Temple, Dhulev	Has 1100 pillars, built without using lime. Known as Kalaji (due to shining black idol of Lord Rishabhdev) and Kesariyaji (due to the largest amount of saffron offered in the world). This is the only temple in India where the four sects (Jain, tribal, Vaishnava and Shaiva) worship equally.
Ambika Devi Temple, Jagat	Construction- 10th CE, during the time of Allat Style – Mahamaru Shakti Peetha dedicated to the Mother Goddesses . Known as “Khajuraho of Mewar” due to exquisite sculptures. The Sikhara is in the Nagara style; although being from Gurjara-Pratihara period, it is not in pure Gurjara-Pratihara style
Sahastrabahu/ Saas-Bahu Temple, Nagda (Girwa)	Construction- 10th CE, during the time of Guhil ruler Shridhar 2 twin temples- larger one is called as : Saas Temple (surrounded by 10 subsidiary shrines) and smaller one is called as : Bahu Temple (Panchayatan style). Dedicated to Vishnu. The Saas Temple Sikhara is made of bricks, while the rest of the temple is made of marble. Nagda was the first capital of Guhils.
Adivaraha Temple, Ahar	Ancient temple: dedicated to Varaha avatar During the time of Allat
Jain temples of Ahar	10th CE: birthplace of Tapagachha sect of Jainism. It was here, Acharya Jagatchandra Suri received the title ‘Tapa’ after rigorous penance; initiating Tapagachha tradition.
Jawar Vishnu Temple, Jawar	Construction- Rambai (daughter of Kumbha) Sculptor: Ishwar (built in Panchayatan style) Location: Jawar Mines, near Ramakund
Machhindra Nath Temple, Udaipur	Famous for Sanjhi (evening rituals); hence called Sanjhya Temple.
Gupteshwar Mahadev, Udaipur	Location: on the Hada mountain between Titardi-Eklingpura, it is called the “Amarnath of Mewar“.

Chittorgarh District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Samidheshwar / Tribhuvan Narayan Temple (Chittor Fort)	Construction- (11th century) Bhoj Parmar Style – Maru Gurjara 1428- Maharana Mokal Rebuilt hence called Mokalji’s temple Shiva temple
Mirabai Temple (Chittor Fort)	construction- (16th century) Maharana Sanga For devotion of Meera Raidas’s 4 pillar Cenotaph in front
Kumbhasyam Temple (Chittor Fort)	8th century, Pratihara period (Mahamaru style) Originally a Shiva temple (trimukhi/ three-faced Shiva idol) After Mlechchha invasion, Rana Kumbha made it a Vaishnav temple
Kalika Mata Temple (Chittor Fort)	construction- (8th century) King Manmori Renovation- Sajjan Singh originally a Sun Temple Style: Mahamaru Aradhya devi of Guhilas
Tulja Bhavani Temple (Chittor Fort)	construction (15th century) in Maharana Kumbha’s reign dedicated to fierce goddess Tulja Bhavani (incarnation of Goddess Durga) Tulja Bhavani is Isht Devi (Kul Devi) of Shivaji Maharaj
Baan Mata Temple (Chittor Fort)	Kul devi of Guhils also called: Brahmani Mataji Bayan Mataji (because she killed Baanaasur) Baneshwari Mataji
Shringar Chanwari	11th century, Jain-Rajput mixed style ancient famous Jain temple of Shantinath built- (1448) Bhandari Velka, son of Maharana Kumbha’s treasurer. Center has a small altar having a 4 pillared canopy (Chanvri/ canopy for Kumbha’s daughter’s wedding), hence the name Shringar Chanwari.
Mahanaleshwar Temple (Menal)	Major center of Shaivism’s Lakulisha sect has Suhaveshvara temple built in Bhumija style.
Mangaleshwar Mahadev (Matrikundiya, Raashmi Village)	on Banas river banks also called: Haridwar of Mewar/ Prayag of Mewar
Sanwalia Seth Temple (Mandphia)	Rajasthan’s temple getting maximum offerings (quantity) Jaljhulani Ekadashi Fair
Lalbai-Phoolbai Temple (Putholi)	Main center of Jain tradition in Chittorgarh region.
Badoli Shiva Temple Complex (Bhainsrorgarh)	built- (9th century) Huna king Mihirakula mixture of Nagara and Panchayatana styles group of 9 temples; principal temple- Ghateshwar Mahadev 1821- Brought to light by James Tod “To describe their peculiar and magnificent structure accurately is beyond the power of the pen; it is as if a treasure of skill has been completely exhausted.” –James Tod
Annapurna (Birwadi Mata)	Kuldevi Of Sisodia dynasty in reign of king Hammir

Rajsamand District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Dwarkadhish Temple, Kankroli	Built- Maharana Raj Singh Vallabha sect’s one of 7 principal seats
Shreenathji Temple, Nathdwara	music here is called Haveli Sangeet. Shree Nathji is also called Sapt Dhawaja ka Swami (Lord of Seven Flags) main center of Vallabha sect
Charbhuja Temple, Garhbor	Built– Maharana Mokul Varinath of Mewar; one of four Dhams of Mewar
Kunteshwar Mahadev, Farara	believed to be built by Kunti
Vishwas Swaroopam, Nathdwara	world’s major Shiva statue at 369 feet height
Parshuram Gufa	Amarnath of Rajasthan Phuta Deval fair held in Shravan.

Banswara District‘s Templerict

Temple / Place	Key Details
Ghotia Amba Mata Temple (Ghotia)	main temple of tribals Bhil fair on Chaitra Amavasya Pandava Kund, Bhim Kund; beliefs associated with Pandavas’ exile.
Nandini Mata Temple (Barodiya)	Paush Purnima Fair Eight-armed idol Considered 8th child of Devaki.
Tripura Sundari (Talwara)	Main Shakti Peetha of Vagad region Also called Turtai Mata
Chhinch Mata Temple (Chhinch)	Built- By Devidas near Brahma Temple
Brahma Temple (Chhinch)	built- (12th CE) By Maharawal Jagmal Singh Life-size four-faced statue of Lord Brahma
Kalinjara Jain Temple (Kalinjara)	Dedicated to Lord Rishabhdev On Haran River bank
Other temples- Ranchhodji of Dhuni (Banswara)

Dungarpur District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Beneshwar Dham (Nawatapara)	Founder- Saint Mavji (1727) Som-Mahi-Jakham Sangam Kumbh of the Tribals/ Kumbh of Wagar/ Pushkar of Wagar Fair – Magh Purnima Note – Gautameshwar Mahadev (Pratapgarh fair is also known as the “Haridwar of Kanthal“)
Dev Somnath Temple (on Som River banks)	12th CE: 3-story Shiva temple on banks of the Som River Built from white stone, without lime or cement “ Vaibhav (Splendor) of Wagad”
Hari Temple / Sant Mavji Temple (Sabla)	Birthplace of Saint Mavji (Nishkalank sect) Mavji’s Vaani- ‘Chopda‘
Vijay Raj Rajeshwar Temple (Gab sagar)	Construction: start: Vijay Singh complete: Laxman Singh (1923) banks of Gaibsagar Lake
Gavari Bai Temple	“Meera of Vagad” associate with: Bhakti movement
Phuleshwar Shivalaya	construction: (1780) Queen Phool Kanwar
Shiv Gyaneshwar Shivalaya	construction: Maharawal Shiv Singh (in memory of his mother).

Pratapgarh District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Gautameshwar Mahadev Temple (Arnod)	Haridwar of Kanthal: Known as the ‘Haridwar’ of the Kanthal region. Fair: Held on Buddha Purnima (Vaisakha Purnima). Significance: The The penance grove (Taposthali) of Sage Gautam
Bhramara Mata Temple	Location: Chhoti Sadri, Pratapgarh. Inscription: There is an inscription (490 AD) here which mentions the Gaur and Aulikara dynasties
Sita Mata Temple	Location: Situated within the Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary. Wildlife: The sanctuary is famous for Flying Squirrels.

Temples of Kota Division

Kota District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Bhimchauri Shiva Temple (Mukandara Hills)	Rajasthan’s oldest Gupta temple with a Pradakshina path in Mukundra Tiger Reserve
Kansua Shiva Temple (Kota)	8th CE Gupta Era Shiva temple sun’s 1st rays fall directly on Shivalinga.
Daad Devi Temple	Kuldevi of Kota royals Fair: 9 days of Chaitra Navratri
Vibhishan Ji’s Temple (Kaithun)	India’s only Vibhishana temple (3rd–5th CE) A headless idol is worshipped as a disciple of lord Ram.
Charchauma Shivalaya (Charchauma Village)	Gupta period Chaturmukhi Shivalinga; Sorati fair of Charchauma on Mahashivratr
Budhadit Sun Temple (Digod)	9th century; Old + Aditya (Budhadit) Panchayatan style temple Known as Chaturveda Harihar Pitamaha Temple
Geparnath Mahadev (Kota)	Garbhgriha: 300 feet below ground level; continuous water flow on Shivalinga
Other Temples of Kota District: Gardia Mahadev (ancient Shiva temple); Mathuradhish Temple (1st Peeth/ seat of Vallabh sect); Ganesh Temple in which Ganesha in standing position; Karneshwar Temple (NH-12)

Jhalawar District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Shitleshwar Mahadev (Jhalrapatan)	689 CE: Rajasthan’s oldest Dated temple (Gupta period) Banks of Chandrabhaga River Ferguson: Architecturally the finest of the earliest Hindu temples
Saat Saheli Temple (Jhalrapatan)	Other names: Padmanabha Temple/ Sun Temple/ Charbhuja Temple (James Tod) Rajasthan’s oldest Sun Temple (10th CE) Sun wearing knee-high boots, Saptaratha Construction Style: Khajuraho/ Kachchhapaghata style
Chandrabhaga Temple (Jhalrapatan)	7th CE Chandrabhaga river bank
Shantinath Jain Temple (Jhalrapatan)	Black stone Digambara statue Kachchhapaghata style
Buddhist Caves of Kolvi	Ellora of Rajasthan (7th CE)
Other temples: Chhaneri-Paneri Devalaya; Nageshwar Parshvanath; Chandkhedi Jain temple (Tirthankara Adinath); Karah temple

Baran District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Bhanddevra Shiva Temple (Ramgarh)	Shiva temple of Bhumija style Built: (10th CE) Medavanshi king Malaya Varma Khajuraho of Hadoti/ Mini Khajuraho of Rajasthan (Erotic sculptures)
Brahmani Mata(Sorson)	Folk goddess of Sahariya region Other names: Barmaya Temple, Yogini Temple worship of the back of devi here
Gadagachha Temple (Atru)	10th CE Shivalaya destroyed by Aurangzeb later rebuilt Khajuraho style.
Sitabari (Kelwara)	Kumbh of Sahariya tribe Recognised as Luv-Kush’s birthplace
Kalyan Rai (Shreeji) Temple	1537: idol brought from Ranthambore by Raikunwar Bai. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Chacha-Bhanja Temple Phooldevra (Atru)	Shiva Temple Built without lime or cement.
Kakuni Shiva Temple Chhipabarod	Belong from all three Shaivite-Vaishnavite-Jain 9th-10th CE Parvan River bank
Bansthuni Shiva Temple	destroyed/ ruined temple on Kota-Shahabad road.

Bundi district’s temples

Temple / Place	Key Details
Keshavray Ji (Keshavray Patan)	1601 AD, by Raja Shatrushal On the banks of Chambal River, Vishnu temple
Kapaleshwar Temple (Indragarh)	On the banks of Chakan River By Jaitrasingh

Temples of Jaipur Division

Jaipur district’s temples

Temple / Place	Key Details
Jagat Shiromani Temple(Amer)	Built (1599–1608): Kanakavati: in memory of son Jagat Singh Mughal influence Meera Temple: this Krishna idol was worshipped by Meera in her childhood
Govind Dev Ji Temple(Jaipur)	1st seat of Gaudiya sect in Rajasthan Vallabha sect worships child form, while Gaudiya sect worships the couple form, i.e. Radha-Krishna. Built: 1735: by Sawai Jai Singh: In Jai Nivas Garden, City Palace Temple without spire/ Shikhar; idol brought from Vrindavan The world’s largest pillarless satsang hall beautiful fusion of traditions of Jagannathpuri, Braj and Dhundhar region
Gopinath Ji Temple(Jaipur)	Built: Sawai Jai Singh belongs to Gaudiya sect idol brought from Vrindavan along with Govind Dev Ji
Lakshmi Narayan/ Birla Temple(Jaipur)	Sculptor: Ganga Prasad Birla made of: Makrana marble Asia’s 1st air-conditioned temple State’s only temple: Hindu, Christian & Muslim designs
Ganesh Temple(Moti Dungri)	Built: 1761: Madho Singh I statue brought from: Mavalli (maternal home of Madho Singh I’s 1st wife)
Chulgiri Jain Temple(Jaipur)	Dedicated to Tirthankara Parshvanath Hill based mail Jain pilgrimage
Ambikeshwar Mahadev(Amer)	Built: Kokildev Renovation: Mirza Raja Jai Singh oldest temple of Kachwahas
Surya Temple(Galta Ji)	By Rao Kriparam in reign of Sawai Jai Singh II Magh Shukla Saptami/ 7th Fair
Surya Temple (Amer)	954: Inscription; built: Chamundahari’s son
Kalki Temple (Jaipur)	built: 1739: Sawai Jai Singh Dravid Shikhar style world’s 1st Kalki temple
Rajeshwar Shivalaya	built: 1864: Ram Singh II private temple of Jaipur kings
Brihaspati Temple Jaipur (Rajasthan’s 1st Brihaspati temple), Tarkeshwar Temple Jaipur

Alwar District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Neelkanth Mahadev – Sariska	built: 1010: King Ajaypal Gurjar-Pratihara period Statue: dancing Ganesha
Bhartrihari Temple, Alwar	Kanphata Sadhus tirth (Nath sect) Lakkhi Fair: Baishakh & Bhadrapada
Pandupol Hanuman, Alwar	Hanuman statue in sleeping posture Bhima struck his mace & carved a path into mountain
Somnath Temple – Bhangarh	built: 1631: Madho Singh replica of Somnath, Gujarat
Naugaja Jain Temple, Alwar	Dedicated to Tirthankara Parshvanath 27-foot-tall statue
Naugawan Jain Temple, Alwar	Inscription engraved on the back of the idol
Narayani Mata Temple	Kul Devi of Barbers

Dausa-Sikar-Jhunjhunu District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Harshad Mata TempleAbhaneri (Dausa)	Built: 8th CE: King Chand Gurjar Pratihara period Mahamaru style Panchayatana type swastika shape Originally Vishnu temple Now: Durga temple She is also known as “Goddess of Joy” Near Chand Baori
Mehandipur Balaji (Dausa)	Hanuman idol is part of the mountain itself. devotees come for Removal of ghosts & spirits Fair: Chaitra Purnima
Harshnath Temple (Sikar)	Built: 961: 10th century; by Chauhan ruler Sinharaj during the reign of Vigraharaj II Gurjar Pratihara period Mahamaru style
Khatu Shyam Ji (Sikar)	foundation: (1720) by Marwar King Abhay Singh Worship Shyamji (form of Lord Krishna) Before Mahabharata: Barbarika sacrificed his own head to Lord Krishna; hence known as “Shish ka Daani (Giver of Heads)” tradition: offer roses
Sapt Gau Mata Temple (Raiwasa)	Rajasthan’s 1st Sapta Gaumata Temple
Lohargal Temple (Jhunjhunu)	Post war: Pandavas bathed in Surya Kund here to absolve themselves of their sins, leading to melting of their weapons. Important sites: Surya Kund; Surya Temple (with Chhay Devi); Pandava Gufa (Cave) and Hanuman Temple. Malketu Mountain: Chaubis (24) Kosi Parikrama
Raghunath Ji Temple (Khetri)	Rama-Lakshman Statue with mustaches
Other Temples: Bande Ke Balaji Temple (Jhunjhunu) Round Faced Balaji Shri Panchdev Temple (Jhunjhunu) Rani Sati Temple (Jhunjhunu) Dwarkadhish Temple (Nawalgarh) Sharda Devi Temple (Jhunjhunu) Rani Sati Temple (Jhunjhunu) Jagdish Temple (Chirawa, Jhunjhunu) Somnath Temple + Baijnath Temple (Dausa) Neelkanth Temple (Dausa)

Temples of Jodhpur division

Osian District‘s Temple

8th–12th century, contribution of the Pratihara dynasty
Jain, Vaishnava and Shakta temples, Mahamaru style called ‘Bhubaneswar of Rajasthan

Temple / Place	Key Details

Mahavir Jain Temple	Built: 8th CE: Pratihara king Vatsaraja Raj’s oldest Jain temple
Surya Temple	Called Konark of Rajasthan Black Pagoda
Harihar Temple	Combined form of: Harihar-Vishnu-Shiva 3 Pratihara temples of 8th CE Rajasthan’s 1st Panchayatana style Temple
Sachchiya Mata Temple	Main temple of Shaakt tradition Gurjar-Pratihara style Panchayatana style: Vishnu, Shiva & Surya at corners Depictions of mythological & folk tales on doors Kul Devi of Oswals
Piplaj Mata Temple	Famous for healing skin diseases, etc Kuldevi of Shandilya Gotra

Jodhpur District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Mahamandir	Rajasthan’s main enter of Nath sect Built: 1805: by King Man Singh massive temple with 84 pillars
Adharshila Ramdev Temple	It’s pillar rises 1/2 inch above ground Paglya (Foot imprints) of Baba Ramdev are worshipped
Ravana Temple (Mandore)	Considered 1st Ravana temple in North India Mandodari, Ravana’s wife, believed to be resident of Mandore (ancient capital of Jodhpur) Sculptor: Chunnilal
Veero ki Daalan (Mandore)	Built: Maharaja Ajit Singh Statues of: Chamunda, Mahishasura Mardini, Pabuji, Ramdevji, Gogaji, Harduji, Mehaji, etc.
Devtao ki Saal (Mandore)	Built: Maharaja Abhay Singh Statues of: Ganesh Vandana, Shiva-Parvati, Ram, Surya & 5-faced Brahma
Teeja Manji Temple	Built: Pratap Kunwari- Bhatiyani queen of Marwar ruler Man Singh

Other temples: Rasik Bihari Temple (Vaishnav tradition); Ghanshyam Temple (Mughal influence); Raj Ranchhodji Temple (built: Queen Jachedi Kanwar in memory of Jaswant Singh II); Kunj Bihari Temple (built: Vijay Singh’s Paswan Gulabrai); Kala-Gora Bhairava Temple (Mandor); Jwalamukhi Temple (rock-cut statue of Mahishasura Mardini)

Jaisalmer District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Ramdevra	Village’s former name: Runicha; final resting place of Baba Ramdev. Adopted Dali Bai’s Samadhi Fair in Bhadwa
Lakshminath Temple (Jaisalmer Fort)	couple statue: Lakshmi-Vishnu Jaisalmer kings considered themselves dewans of Lakshmi Narayana.
Lodrawa Parshwanath Temple	Black coloured Parshvanatha statue Panchayatana style Rebuilt: 1618: Jain monk Dhirush Shah Bhansali
Parshwanath – Rishabhdev Temple	Temples of Parshvanath and Rishabhdev Built: 1416: by Maharawal Laxman Singh sculptor: Dhanna equivalent to Dilwara
Other Temples: Bhatiyani Mata Temple; Surya Temple (built by Vairi Singh; named after Queen Surya Kanwar); Ratneshwar Mahadev; Shantinath-Kunthunath Temple; Sambhavnath Jain Temple; Tikamrai (Adinaryan) Temple; Amarsagar Jain Temple (by Himmat Ram Bafna); Gaj Temple (built by Queen Roop Kanwar in memory of Gaj Singh), Hinglaj Mata Temple; Tanot Mata Temple

Barmer District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Kiradu Temples	Ancient name: Kirat Kup Dilapidated Shiva-Vishnu Temple Also called ‘Khajuraho of Rajasthan’ (due to Erotic Sculptures) and ‘Treasure of Sculptures‘ (scenes of mythological stories) Someshwar Temple: largest temple in Kiradu Last & most magnificent temple of Gurjar Pratihar style
Rani Bhatiyani Temple(Jasol)	Known as ‘Bhua Sa’ princess of Jogidas village, Jaisalmer Revered in west Raj. & Sindh, Pakistan Worshipped by Dholis
Safed Akhara	Also called Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple Samadhis of Shiv, Krishna, Radha & Hanuman
Alam Ji Temple(Dhangi Dhora)	pilgrimage of horses famous Alam cattle fair (horse herders come for good breeds)
Kapaleshwar Mahadev (Chauhatan)	Pandavas spent their exile here. Worship feet inscriptions of Lord Vishnu (Bishan Pagalya)
Other Temples: Juna Fort & Temple; Chintamani Parshvanath Jain Temple; Safed Akhada; Suiya Fair: Chowhatan (every 4 years, known as Ardh Kumbh), Garib Nath Shiva Temple; Viratara Mata Temple (Kul Devi of Bhopas); Devka Surya Temple (NH-68: Barmer Jaisalmer); Ranchod Rai Temple( Khed)

Balotra District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Bhairav Ji / Nakoda Parshwanath Jain Temple	Mewanagar, Pachpadra, Balotra Dedicated to 23rd Tirthankara Parshvanatha Acharya Kirti Ratan Suri established Nakoda Bhairava Local name: Haath Ki Huzur, Jaagti Jot
Haldeshwar Mahadev (Piplud)	Rajasthan’s mini Mt. Abu At Chhappan Hills
Other Temples: Brahma Temple (Asotra), Mallinath Ji Temple (Tilwara)

Sirohi District‘s Temple

Temples	Details
Dilwara Jain Temple Complex (Mount Abu)	11th–13th CE: Solanki (Chalukya) architecture Rajasthan’s best Jain temple Group of five temples

1. Vimalvasahi Jain Temple Rishabhdev / Adinath Temple Built: 1031 by Vimal Shah, minister of Gujarat’s Chalukya king Bhimdev Architect: Kirtidhar for 57 temples Colonel Tod: “Finest building after Taj Mahal.” 2. Lunavasahi Jain Temple Other names: Neminath / Lunvasahi / Devrani Jethani Temple Built: 1230 by Vastupal–Tejpal, ministers of Bhimdev II Architect: Shobhan Dev Two niches called Devrani & Jethani Gates house statue of 22nd Tirthankara Neminatha 3. Pitalhar Temple Temple of 1st Tirthankara Adinath 108-man brass idol of Adinath Sculptor: Bhim Shah → Bhim Shah Temple 4. Parshvanath Jain Temple Built: 15th CE by Mandalik Also called Kharatwasai 3-story Chomukha (4-faced) temple Temple of Silavats 5. Mahavir Swami Jain Temple

Vashishth Ji Temple	Here, Vashishtha ji performed a yagya, from the fire of which four individuals (Chauhan, Chalukya, Parmar and Pratihara) were born. These later became four Rajput castes.
Achaleshwar Mahadev(Mount Abu)	Kul Devi of Parmar rulers At Shivalinga’s site, there’s a pit called Brahmakhad Worship Shiva’s toe Mahmud Begada’s Invasion: army defeated by bee attack → ‘Bhavrathal‘
Rasiya Balam / Kunwari Kanya Temple (Mount Abu)	Statue of a young man & woman holding a poison cup
Saraneshwar Mahadev	Fort-like Parkota (Boundary) Kul Devi of Devda kings
Surya Temple (Varman)	Bulit: 7th CE Ancient name: Brahman Swami Temple Sun god on a chariot drawn by 7 horses in Sabha Mandap
Other temples: Bajna Ganesh Temple; Kunthunath Digambar Jain Temple (Abu); Arbuda Devi/ Adhar Devi/ Ambika Devi Temple; Vitthal Bhagwan Temple; Deri Seri (group of 12 temples)

Jalore District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Sundha Mata Temple	Also called Chamunda Devi Adhreshwari Mata (due to worship of torsoless idol) On Mount Sunda It’s an ancient Tantric Shakti Peeth Raj’s 1st ropeway is here
Sire Temple	Ancient Shiv temple Penance place of sage Jalandhar Nath Rebuilt: Mansingh Ji (Jodhpur)
Jinalaya 72(Bhinmal)	India’s largest Jain temple
Other Temples: Jagat Swami Surya Temple (Bhinmal); Varaha Temple: Bhinmal (yellow stone), Neelkanth Mahadev: Jalore (black-yellow Shivaling); Aapeshwar Mahadev Ramseen (Gurjara-Pratihara period); Pataleshwar Temple: Sevada; Chamunda Mata Temple: Ahor

Pali District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Ranakpur Jain Temple	This temple complex includes 3 Jain & 1 Surya temple Adinath Chaumukha Temple On banks of Magahi/ Mathai River Built: by Kumbha’s minister Dharanakshah sculptor: Depak 4-faced Adinath idol in Garbhgrah; having 2 large bells in front. 24 Mandaps; 84 Shikhars & 1444 pillars. Other names: Pillar Museum, Trilok Deepak (Mahakavi Magha), Nalini Gulma Viman (Vimalasuri), Chaturmukh Jina Prasad Engraving on ceiling of the main wall: dancing apsaras & celestial maidens. Parshvanath Jain Temple Erotic figurines Hence called “Temple of Vaishya (Courtesans)” Surya Temple Built: 13th CE, later renovated Bhumija style Surya (on chariot drawn by 7 horses)- Suryani statue Amba Mata Temple
Sewadi Jain Temple	Rajasthan’s oldest Bhumija style temple (1010–20)
Kameshwar Mahadev (Auwa)	Gurjar Pratihar Period Described in Shiv Puran (at this spot Shiv burned Kamadev who was representing the gods)
Swarn TempleFalna (Pali)	Dedicated to Tirthankara Parshvanatha 1st Jain Golden Temple ‘Gateway of Godwad‘ & ‘Mini Mumbai‘
Munchala Mahavir (Desuri)	In Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, near Ghanerao Life-sized statues of Riddhi-Siddhi
Jain Panchtirtha	Varkana, Narlai, Nadol, Ranakpur, Muchhala

Temples of Bikaner Division

Bikaner District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Kapil Muni Temple (Kolayat)	on banks of Kapil Sarovar (Kolayat Lake). Legend says: Kapil Muni’s ashram & Sankhya Darshan (Philosophy) originated here. 52 ghats on banks of the lake, Deepdan tradition (lit lamps) in the lake; 1 Gurudwara Largest fair of Jaangal region is held on Kartik Purnima.
Poonrasar Hanuman Ji	fair called “Uuthgadi (Camel Cart) Fair” (Bhadra month)
Heramba Ganpati (Junagarh Fort)	Ganesh ji riding lion (not Mushak)
Bhandashah Jain Temple	Other names: Trilok Deepak Prasad/ Bhandeshwar: Sandeshwar Dedicated to 5th Tirthankara: Sumatinath Built: (1514) Bhandashah Oswal (Rao Lunkaran’s reign) Hundreds of Man (मण) ghee poured in foundation temple features intricate mirror work, wall paintings & gold-plated paintings
Lakshminarayan (Lakshminath) Temple	Built: Rao Lunkaran Dedicated to Vishnu-Lakshmi Bikaner rulers consider Lakshminathji: Bikaner’s true king & themselves his dewans.
Raj Ratanbihari Temple	Built: (1846–1851) king Ratan Singh within Ratan Bihari Garden
Poorneshwar Mahadev Temple: Bhinasar	Named after Saint Purnanand
Kodamdesar Bhairuji: Kodamdesar	Built: Rao Bika brought Bhairava idol from Mandore Site initially chosen for Bikaner’s foundation. Rao Bika’s 1st capital
Sunari Devi Temple – Bikaner	Major center of regional goddess worship.

Churu District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Salasar Balaji	‘Bearded-Mustached Hanuman’ Statue built: Mahatma Mohandas Muslin artisans: Noora & Dawood
Tirupati Balaji (Venkateswara) Sujangarh	North India’s only Venkatesh temple built: (1994) Sohanlal Janodia under supervision of Dr. M. Nagaraj & Dr. Venkatacharya Dravidian style; also called Siddh Hanuman Peeth
Sahwa Gurudwara: Sahwa	Arrival of Guru Gobind Singh Rajasthan’s largest Sikh fair

Sri Ganganagar- Hanumangarh District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Gurudwara Budha Johad (Dabla)	Built: (start: 1954) Baba Fateh Singh Rajasthan’s largest Gurdwara Massive fair: Shravan Amavasya
Gogaji Temple (Gogameri)	statue of Gogaji: on horseback & holding a spear Fair: 9th Krishna Bhadra Devotees wear yellow clothes
Bhadrakali Temple (red stone statue); Dada Pamparam Dera (Vijayanagar)

Temples of Bharatpur Division

Bharatpur District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Ganga Temple	Built: king Balwant Singh (1845). Ganga statue installed by king Brijendra Singh (12 Feb 1937) 1 month salary donated by employees & wealthy people Blend of Rajput, Mughal and Dravidian architectural styles. Statues of Krishna, Laxmi Narayan & Shiv-Parvati.
Lakshman Temple	Built: start: Baldev Singh end: Balwant Singh Kuldevta of Bharatpur’s Jat rulers Rajasthan’s only main Lakshmana Temple Rajasthani architectural style, carved on pink stone. Depictions of flowers, leaves, and birds adorn the walls, ceilings, arches & pillars
Usha Temple/ Usha Mosque	Within Bayana Fort complex.

Dholpur District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Sher Shikar Gurudwara	Founded on Sikh Guru Hargobind Sahib’s Dholpur visit Near Muchukund
Machkund	Believed to cure skin diseases by bathing in it called “nephew of Tirths (pilgrimages)”
Other temple: Chopra Shiva Temple (19th CE); Chausath Yogini Temple; Saipau Mahadev Temple; Mahakaleshwar Temple (Sarmatura)

Karauli District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Shri Mahavir Ji Temple(Hindaun City)	Dedicated to: 24th Tirthankara, Mahavir ji Ancient name: Chandanpur → “Mahavir of Chandanpur” on banks of Gambhir River Built: Amarchand Bilala (Jain monk) Fair: Chaitra Shukla 13th
Kaila Devi Temple	On Trikuta Mountain, banks of Kalisil River 16-armed idol of Kaila Devi
Manmohan/ Madanmohan Ji	Temple of Gaudiya sect. Anjani Mata Idol breastfeeding Hanuman. Idol brought from Vrindavan & installed by Jaipur King Gopal Singh

Sawai Madhopur District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Trinetra Ganesh Temple(Ranthambore Fort)	India’s oldest Ganesha temple only Trinetra (3 eyed) Ganesha temple Only face of idol 1st invitation to wedding/auspicious occasion Fair: Ganesh Chaturthi
Ghusmeshwar Mahadev(Shiwad)	Recognised as Shiv’s 12th Jyotirling • Shivling always submerged Rajasthan’s only temple where women’s entry in Garbhgrah is prohibited
Chamatkar Ji Temple	Jain temple Statue of Rishabhdev
Kala-Gora Bhairav	2 statues of Kala & Gora Bhairava called “Jhoolata Bhairu” as they appear hanging
Other temples: Dhundleshwar Temple; Amareshwar Mahadev

Deeg District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Poonchari ka Lautha(Govardhan)	Madhumangal (Lautha Baba), 1 of Lord Krishna’s cowherders deity in sleeping posture On 21 km circumambulation route of Giriraj (Govardhan)
Chaurasi Khamba Temple (Kama)	Temple without idol Mentioned as Vishnu temple in Puranas

Temples of Ajmer Division

Ajmer District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Ranganath Ji Temple (Pushkar)	Dravidian style, Famous for gopuram Built: (1844) Parashurama Originally Vishnu temple (statues of Vishnu, Lakshmi & Narasimha)
Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan	Also called Laal Temple Dedicated to Rishabhdev (Adinath) built: Moolchand Soni & Tikamchand (1864–65) Swarnanagari Hall (Swarnakalash) on roof. has Siddhakut Chaityalay in it
Brahma Temple (Pushkar)	India’s only major Brahma temple Mention in: Padma Purana & other Puranas Constructed by Gokulchand Parikh • Declared a monument of national importance by ASI
Varaha Temple (Pushkar)	Dedicated to Lord Varaha (Vishnu’s incarnation) Associated with Vaishnavism
Savitri Temple (Pushkar)	Dedicated to Savitri: Brahma’s wife on a hill near Pushkar
Other Temples: Rama Baikunthnath Temple (Vaishnavism); Shiva statue of Naad; Nograho ka Mandir (Kishangarh); Nareli Jain Temple; Sai Baba Temple; Atbhateshwar Mahadev Temple (Hemadpanthi architecture style)

Bhilwara District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Bagor Sahib Gurudwara	Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji stayed while on his journey to Punjab.
Undeshwar Mahadev Temple	Bhumija Style Has 3 Shiv temple groups (Mahakal, Undeshwar Mahadev & Hazareshwar Temples)
Chamunda Mata Temple; Mandakini Temple (Bijoliya); Tilaswa Mahadev (Sarveshwar Mahadev)

Tonk District‘s Temple

Temple / Place	Key Details
Devdham Temple	confluence of Mansi, Bandi & Kherakushi rivers
Kalyanji Temple	Built: King Digva (in reign of Rana Sangram Singh of Mewar) Hindus: as Vishnu incarnation Muslims: as Kalhan Pir Renowned for curing leprosy Shikhar on 16 pillars. Rajasthan’s only Vishnu statue which appears in child form in morning, youth in afternoon & old form at night.
Gokarneshwar Mahadev Temple	called Bisaldev Ji temple in Chambal River region Built: Chauhan ruler Bisaldev (Vigraharaja IV)
Sunheri Kothi	19th CE: also called: Golden Mansion
Other Temples: Tapasthali of Sage Mandav; Jama Masjid (by Nawab Amir Khan); (Bawdi Village, Todaraisingh); Badri Vishal Temple (Natwara); Dhanna Bhagat Gurudwara

Nagaur District‘s Temple

Bade Peer Saheb Dargah; Baba Hariram Temple (Jhorda Wale Baba); Kuchaman Surya Temple

Important Terminology

Toran Dwar: Temple’s ornate entrance
Up-mandap: 1st Mandap post Torana Dwara
Sabha Mandapa: Large courtyard/ main gathering place
Garbhagriha: main temple housing deity’s (Mool Nayak) idol
Shikhar: vertical curved structure above Garbhagriha
Pradakshina Path: circumambulatory corridor surrounding Garbhagriha

Gupta Period Temples in Rajasthan

Temple	District
Chaarchauma Shiva Temple	Kota
Bhimchori Shiva Temple	Kota
Kansua Shiva Temple	Kota
Sheetleshwar Mahadev	Jhalarapatan
Shiva Temples of Darrah	Kota-Jhalawar Road
Makanganj Temple	Chittorgarh

Gurjar Pratihar Style Temples in Rajasthan (10th RBSE)

Period	Temple & Location
8th-9th CE	Harshat Mata Temple: Abhaneri (Dausa) Osian’s Surya Temple of: Osian Kalika Mata Temple: Chittor Fort Kumbh Shyam Temple: Chittor Fort
9th CE	Kameshwar Temple: Auwa Ranchodji Temple: Khed
10th-11th CE	Harshnath Temple: Sikar Nilkantheshwar Temple: Jasnagar (Merta) Nilkantheshwar Temple: Paranagar (Sariska) Markandi Mata Temple: Nimaj (Beawar) Nakti Mata Temple: Jaipur Dadhimata Temple: Goth Manglod (Nagaur) Someshwar Temple: Kiradu (Barmer)

Solanki Period (Chalukya) Temples

Period	Temple & Location
11th- 13th CE	Sachiya Mata Temple: Osian Samidheshwar Temple: Chittor Fort Dilwara Jain Temples: Mount Abu

Some temples dating from Gurjar Pratihar style but still distinct from it:

Baroli Shiva Temple: Ghateshwar
Saas- Bahu Temple: Nagda
Ambika Temple: Jagat (Udaipur)
Surya Temple: Toos Village (Mandesar, Udaipur)
Eklingnathji: Udaipur
Harsha Temple: Bilada (Jodhpur)