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The religious place of Jaipur in Rajasthan has ample testimonials to prove their religious background and being in Jaipur one must check out the specific religious places and feel more enriched culturally. The Galtaji temple is located at the ancient pilgrimage spot where saint Galav is believed to have spent his life doing meditations. Know more about the interesting facts related to the tourist attractions in Jaipur, Rajasthan as Cheapflightstorajasthan.com informs you about Galtaji.
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Galta is located on Jaipur-Agra highway near Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh almost 10 km from Jaipur. This place is mainly known for its temples, pavilions, natural springs and holy ‘kunds’. The other famous temples in this place are Balaji temple and the Temple of Galtaji which is located amidst the low hills. This temple is made of pink stone and has a huge complex. This temple being one of the most adorned and religious places are highly frequented by the devotees throughout the year. This temple has a number of pavilions including rounded roofs, the pillars are exquisitely carved and the walls are beautifully painted. This beautiful temple is further beautified by natural springs surrounding it.
The reservoirs in the vicinity are considered to be holy by people who visit the pilgrimage and they religiously take a holy dip in these tanks cleanse one of their sins. Especially on Makar Sankranti people take a holy bath in these tanks and there are seven tanks in all, the holiest being the Galta Kund, and it’s believed that it never dries up. Gaumukh which is a spring originating from a rock shaped like a cow’s head feeds these tanks. Another worth visiting temple in Galta is Surya Temple which is dedicated to the Sun God built by Diwan Rao Kriparam, a courtier of Sawai Jai Singh II. This temple offers mind blowing views of the surrounding plains and the city of Jaipur. Other than these temples one can also feast their eyes on the remnants of the old-age havelis in the nearby region as they are known for their delicately carved balconies and painted ceilings.
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Know more about the rich heritage of Jaipur as you visit Rajasthan, and Cheapflightstorajasthan.com keeps you updated for further information on Galtaji temple.
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