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Jagat Shiromani Temple Jaipur

About Jagat Shiromani Temple
Vital Information for Visitors
Address:

Jagat Shiromani Temple, Devisinghpura, Amber, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Open & Close:

Open on all days
06:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Morning)

Entry Fees:

Free

Duration:

30 minutes – 1 hour

Significance:

An artistic masterpiece, architectural marvel & grandeur of the intricate work on the stone

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Built in classical Nagara style of temple architecture, Jagat Shiromani Temple in Amber is a prominent tourist attraction of Jaipur. This temple is also known as Meera Bai Mandir. Inside the building, there is an architecture of red sandstone housing the statues of the presiding deities Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna and Meera Bai. The idol of Lord Krishna, placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, is the same idol that was worshipped by saintly Mewar Queen Meera Bai, 600 years ago. It is here the faithful come to pray. Scholars, not unanimous on who built this temple, attribute its construction to King Bharmal, King Mansingh-I and Queen Shringar Devi Kanakvati. Named after the sacred and lasting memory of his son Jagat Singh, the Jagat Shiromani Temple, built by Raja Man Singh provides a rare piece of Rajput architecture. Some say that the temple was not built by Raja Man Singh, but it was built by Rani Kanakvati. Kanakvati, wife of King Man Singh-I, ordered the construction between 1599 AD and 1608 AD; although the Garuda Chhatri in front of this temple bears a short epigraph of Vikram Samvat 1611 which falls in the reign of Maharaja Bharmal. It is, therefore possible that this temple was originally built earlier but was renovated and improved by the mother of Kunwar Jagat Singh. The temple is one of the ancient-most temples in Jaipur and attracts the foreign tourists for its beautifully intricate carvings and engravings. Presently, Jagat Shiromani Temple is maintained & looked after by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The temple situated at the north- west foot of Amber and built on the lines of Hindu architectural pattern, offers a most impressive and picturesque look. The impact of Muslim architecture is not visible anywhere as in the other temples of that period. In the heart of the small town of Amber, after a flight of steps, one reaches the entrance to the Jagat Shiromani Temple, whose gilded white marble door is guarded by two elephants. Everywhere, the visitor is welcomed by a profusion of sculptures, featuring the great figures of Hinduism, but also ornamental motifs of a rare finesse. Three types of stones have been used in this temple – red sandstone, white marble and black granite. The temple of Jagat Shiromani at Amber has a beautiful Hindola ‘torana’ (pylon) doorway for its entrance. The ‘toran’ doorway is carved out of a single piece of marble. The temple made of marble is built on a 15 foot high raised platform. The main sanctum containing images of Radha, Girdhar Gopal and Vishnu and an oblong hall discloses the charm and beauty of the masterly sculptured art and architecture. The image of a stupendous Garuda standing in front of the temple with folded hands adds to its grandeur. The sculptures present an exquisite narrative and strike every student of art. The main temple cost Raja Man Singh about one million rupees.

While visiting Jagat Shiromani Temple, don’t miss to explore Amber Fortand Panna Meena Ka Kund, located nearby. The temple can be reached either by car through a concrete road or through a flight of steps.

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