Moti Dungri is a Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Ganesha in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was built in 1761 under supervision of Seth Jai Ram Paliwal.[1] The temple is a popular tourist attraction in the city and is located next to the Birla Temple.
Moti Dungri | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Jaipur |
Deity | Ganesha |
Location | |
State | Rajasthan |
Country | India |
Shown within Jaipur Moti Dungri (Rajasthan) Moti Dungri (India) | |
Geographic coordinates | 26°53′41″N 75°49′00″E / 26.894621°N 75.816740°E |
Architecture | |
Creator | Seth Jai Ram Paliwal |
Date established | 1761 |
Website | |
www.motidungri.com |
The Moti Dungri temple is situated at bottom of the Moti Dungri hill and the fort of Moti Dungri in Jaipur, Rajasthan.[2][3] The icon of the god Ganesha established in the temple is said to be more than five-hundred years old,[4] and was brought here in 1761 by Seth Jai Ram Paliwal who was accompanying Maharaja Madho Singh I, from Udaipur.[5][6] He was brought to Udaipur from Gujarat. The temple was built under Paliwal's supervision.[7][8]
The trunk of the sindoor-coloured Ganesha icon is rightwards.[9][10] Devotees offer laddo sweets, at least, 1.25 lakh devotees pay respect to Ganesha every year.[11][12][13] A fair is organized every Wednesday in the temple complex.[14][15]
There is a lingam (icon of the god Shiva) in the Moti Dungri Fort complex, which open to visitors once a year on Mahashivratri, the festival of Shiva.[16][17][18] The Birla Mandir shrine dedicated to the deities Lakshmi Narayan is situated south of Ganesha temple.[14]
The Moti Dungri Ganeshji Temple is a popular destination for celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. In 2023, the temple hosted a large display of laddus, which are a traditional offering to Ganesha. The display featured two laddus weighing 251 kilograms and two laddus weighing 200 kilograms. The laddus were made from a variety of ingredients, including flour, sugar, and nuts. They were offered to Ganesha by devotees from all over the city. [19]
The layout and structure of Moti Dungri is built in the Nagara style and is based on the model of Scottish castle.[20][21] There are three entrance gates and few steps at the front.[14] It was built using limestone and marble and construction work was completed in 4 months.[22]
The temple is 6-km distant from Jaipur. Jaipur International Airport is the nearest airport and the Gandhi Nagar, nearest railway station.[22]