Lord Ganesha holds a special place, not just in Hindu mythology but also in the heart of every devotee. Every religious function or festival followed by the Hindus starts by offering prayers to Lord Ganesha. According to religious scriptures, he is the God worshipped at the start of any auspicious beginning. Several famous temples across the country pay homage to Lord Ganesha and Jaipur holds the claim to fame of having once such temple in the city.
Moti Doongri temple is one of the most famous and revered temples of Jaipur which sees thousands of devotees at its steps. Devotees visit this temple at every important occasion of their life, be it buying their first car, or after getting married or before applying for a visa. The temple holds a very important place in the hearts of the people of the city.
History of Moti Doongri temple
Legend has it that way back in the 17th century when the King of Mewar was returning home, he was carrying an idol of Lord Ganesha with him on a bullock cart. He declared that wherever the bullock cart first stopped, he would build a temple for the lord.
The cart stopped at the foothill of Moti Doongri which became the site for the temple. Construction of the temple was entrusted to Seth Jairam Paliwal and Mahant Shiv Narain who built this temple in four years and it was completed in 1761.
A complex resembling a Scottish castle was built at the site for Maharaja Madho Singh’s son and the temple was housed within it. The surrounding palace is not open for visitors as it is a private property but the temple is open for one and all. This temple got its name Moti Doongri as it is built at the bottom of Moti Doongri hill. Moti translated in English means a pearl while Doongri means a small hill in the local language.
| District: | Jaipur, Rajasthan (India) |
| Location: | Moti Dungri Near Birla temple, J.L.N Marg, Jaipur |
| Constructed in: | 1761 (AD) |
| Primary Deity: | Lord Ganesha |
| Commissioned By: | Seth Jeth Ram Paliwal |
| How to reach: | Road Distance (from Jaipur): (6Kms) Nearby Railway Station: Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur (6Kms) Nearest Airport: – Sangener, Jaipur (9Kms) |
| Important Day: | Wednesday |
Moti Dungri Ganesha Ji Mandir is one of the most eminent tourist attractions worldwide. Visit to Moti Dungri forms to be wonderful and memorable experience as it connects to with the divine power of Ganesha. It promises to bring you closer to various culture and traditions.
Jaipur city has number of transport options to connect to other major cities across the globe.
Road: –
Located in the heart of Jaipur city. University of Rajasthan bus stand is nearest bus stoppage point. Rajasthan State Transport Corporation offers best road services.
Rail: –
Moti Dungri is well connected through Jaipur Railway Station which further connects to metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Chennai, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Goa, Ludhiana, Udaipur and Ahmadabad. You can also be part of different level of hospitality by travelling on luxury train “Palace of Wheels”.
Air: –
Sangener Airport being the nearest connects to major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmadabad, Goa, Bangalore, Udaipur and Jodhpur. Even international flights connect you to places like Dubai, Muscat and Sharjah.