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The various Rajasthan religious places belong to different faiths which provide a perfect exemple of communal harmony. Rajasthan is mainly visited because of its splendid forts and places but at the same time today Rajasthan attracts thousands of devotees, pilgrims and lovers of art from all corners of the world to marvel at the wonders of architecture, craftsmanship and devotion.
Ajmer-e- Sharif Dargah
The Dargah Sharif, located at the foot of a barren hill, is the place where the Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chisti' mortal remains lie buried. The Dargah (tomb) with a marble dome is situated in the center of a courtyard and is surrounded by a silver platform. It's believed that the shrine is a place of wish fulfillment for those who pray with devout and pure hearts. People of all religious faiths visit the Dargah and make offerings of rose and jasmine flowers to seek the blessings of the Khawaja. More than a half a million devotees from the subcontinent visit the Dargah to pay homage to Khawaja on Urs, the death anniversary of Khawaja. It's said that the revered saint left for heavenly abode after a six-day prayer in seclusion and for this their devotees celebrate 'Urs' every year during the first six days of Rajjab, the 7th month of the Islamic calendar.
Jain Temple
The Ranakpur Jain temples were built during the period of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. It is seen that the entire temple complex is enclosed within a wall. The major 'Chamukha' temple is dedicated to the trithankara Rishabdeoji and a four-faced image is enshrined in the inner sanctum, open on all four sides.
Sas bahu Temple
The two temples that are situated side by side with each others are dedicated to the Hindu religion and pay homage to the deity of Lord Vishnu. Referred to as Sas Bahu Ka Mandir due to their close association, the two temples were built by the great Kachwah King Mahapala some where in the 10th century. The original temple of Lord Vishnu constructed by Yasomati, wife of the commander in chief of the Mewar Ruler was destroyed and the remains includes the very place where the two temples of the Kachwa Ruler are built.
Sas Bahu TempleVisitors to the temple of of the notion that the two temples are in the name of the mother in law and the daughter in law of a family as its name signify . But on visiting the temple they realise that the temple is actually given the name because of its close proximity to each other as a mother in law is closely related to her daughter in law in a household.
Eklingji Temple
The Eklingji Temple is located in the beautiful city of Udaipur in Rajasthan. Eklingji is referred to Lord Shiva and is considered as the guardian deity of Mewar. The Maharajas of Mewar regarded this deity as the virtual ruler. Dating back to the 15th century CE, the present structure is one that is built of the ruins of a previously destroyed structure. The architecture is same as that of the Jain temples of Gujarat Shiva. It is worshipped here as a four faced black marble image. The four faces represents Brahma (West), Vishnu (North), Maheshwar (South) and Surya (East). A mystic symbolic drawing, known as `Yantra`, covers the flat top of the composite idol. Shiva is worshipped here as the Ultimate Reality.
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir or the Lakshmi - Narayan Temple, situated just below the Moti Dungari. This is a modern temple built of white marble on top of a hill, dominating the skyline of south Jaipur. The Birlas (industrialists who have also built several temples in India) built this temple.
The temple has been constructed in white marble and has three domes, each portraying the different approaches to religion. The presiding deities here are Vishnu (One of the Hindu Trilogy Gods) called Narayan and his consort Lakshmi Goddess of wealth and good fortune. The temple is built is white in marble and exterior has carved sculptures of various mythological themes and images of saints. The interior has large panel in marble of mythological proceedings. The images of the deities are placed in the sanctum sanctorum. Built on raised ground, it is surrounded by large lush green gardens.
Shrinathji Temple
The temple of Shrinathji or Lord Krishna, dedicated to the Vaishnav religion is situated at Nathdwara, 48 kms north of Udaipur. As thousands of tourists and pilgrims from all parts of the world pass the haughty mountains and peaceful lakes of Udaipur, it is a must tour itinerary to visit this sacred religious place in Rajasthan. In the temple, enshrined is an exceptional image of Lord Krishna, which has been sculptured from a single piece of black marble.
Other Temles
Nathdwara
Brahma Temple
Pushkar
Govind Devji Temple
Karnimata Temple
Shri Ramdev Temple
Rishabdevji Temple
Rashvanath Temple
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