Temple Profile: Mandir Shri Ganga Ji
Location: Lohagarh fort God Worshipped: Shri Ganga Maharaj
District: Bharatpur Road Distance from Jaipur: 180 Kms
Built in the year: 1845 to 1937 Nearest Airport: Agra (60 kms)
By Shri Balwant Singh, the king of Bharatpur Nearest Rly. Station: Bharatpur (2 kms)
       

Cause of Establishment:
The then king of Bharatpur Maharaj Balwant Singh did not have any issue, hence to get blessed with a son, he founded this temple at the suggestion of Shri Hardevji Maharaj. By and by, generation to the generation, the building work continued. The Maharaj did not accept any help from outside. So he went to the extent of deduction contributions from salaries of his employees. It took many many years to get the temple built. As a special feature of the temple is that the king and queen could have first sight of Ganga Maharani and even today a window in their royal palace opens exactly towards the temple of Shri Gangaji and the darshan of Shri Ganga can be held by the king or the queen.

       
Brief of the Diety:

Shri Ganga Maharaj, the divine river Ganga personified as a Goddess titting on the back of the crocodile. The statue is made of marble and Ganga Maharani is sitting on the crocodile. On one side stands a 4 feet high statue of king Bhagiratha with his hands folded. The statue is very impressive. Shri Ganga Maharani is worshiped as a Goddess.

Religious sect to which the temple belongs:

Hindu

Architecture of the Temple:
Important Architectural Characteristics:

This two storeyed temple is a happy mix of various tiles of architecture and a rare one from the architectural point of view. Artistic carving work has been done on pillars and temple panels. On the main gate on one side is a statue of Lord Krishna holding the Giri Raj Mountain in his hand while on the other side are Shiva Parvati and Laxmi Narayanji.

Material of Construction:

The construction material i.e., the stone was procured from Bansi Pahadpur of Bharatpur District.

Total Construction Time: 90 years
Religious aspects of temple:

This temple is a center of faith for all Hindus and it has a historical heritage having beauty of architecture sculpture, carving, engraving, mosaic work, geometrical perfections. People regard the temple as a symbol of holiness and purification because the Ganga occupies a great place in the minds of Hindus as a sacred Devine river.

Unique features of the temple:

While the architecture is unique the Bansi Pahadpur stone of almond color is also a matchless thing. The Gong of the temple is of so great a resonance that it can be heard from distance.

Festivals & Fairs in Temple (Main Events):

All Hindu festivals are celebrated but there is a special celebration of Gangashaptami and Ganga Dussera.

Timings:
Morning Time: 5.00 am

Evening Time:

10.00 pm
Custom & Traditions of Temple:

All hindu customs and traditions are followed. Bhajans, Keertan, Bhandara etc. are organized from time to time.

Details of Temple:
Sanctrum: 1
Sanctorum: 1
Verandah: 1
Garbh Grah: 1
Rasoi: 1
Others: Sanctum Sanctorum is 626 Sq ft. whereas the hall covers 5169 Sq ft.
Vandana (If any particular) in text:
Issues requiring global attention for conservation, protection and improvement of the temple:

This temple should be preserved as heritage temple.


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