Adhar Shila Ramdeo ::
The most amazing of all Baba Ramdeo temples in Rajasthan
is the Adhar Shila Ramdeo in Jodhpur. Locate on the way from Nagori
Gate to Jalori Gate, this temple has a warning written outside 'Enter
the temple at your own risk'. Made on a steep rocky hill, this temple
is a expression of trust & devotion |
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Achal Nath Shivalaya :
Achal Nath Shivalaya was constructed by Nanak Devi,
queen of Rao Ganga. The construction was completed on 21st May 1531.
A large water reservoir called Bawari was made near the Shivlinga
which is known as Ganga Bawari. The Garbh Griha, Mandap and Kirtan
Bhawan of the temple are made of carved Chhitar stone |
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Shanishchar Ji ka
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On the road from Jalori Gate to Siwanchi Gate, before
Umaid Hospital is the famous Shanishchar ji temple which attracts
thousands of people of Saturdays. To avoid the anger of Shanishchar,
son of Surya, people offer oil, sweet, money and light an oil lamp.
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Ganesh Temple :
The area which is called Ratanada was named after a
dog called Rata. About 150 years ago a teacher Radidas in a place
called Gorunda saw a statue of Vinayakji in the hills of Ratanada.
The stateue was eight feet high and five feet wide. |
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Raj Ranchhodji Temple :
It was made by queen Jadechi Rajkanwar after the death
of the husband king Jaswant Singh. Major Part of the temple is made
of red sandstone, carved with beautiful filigiri work. The heart of
the temple has the statue of Ranchhodji made of black marble.It has
green, yellow and blue glassess fixed on its main door |
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Mahamandir :
Man Singh was respectfully brought to jodhpur and crowned
as the ruler, by the military commander of Jodhpur Indra Raj Singhvi
to show respect towards aayas Deonath, Later the city area developed
around it also came to be known as Mahamandir |
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Asik Bihari Temple :
Located of Udai Mandir road, Rasik Bihari temple is
known more as Niniji temple.The Sabha Mandaps or Meeting halls are
made on red sandstone pillars. The Garbh Grihai issurrounded by a
gallery (Parikrama), made of white stone. The temple has statues of
Shiv Panchayatan and Sun on seven Horses.The meeting hall (Sabha Mandap)
of the temple, devoted to Rasik Bihari, Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha,
has statues of Lord Vishnu, Garuda and Hanumanji on both sides of
its doors. On one part of the main door Adi Vinayak Ganeshji can be
seen. Now this temple has been taken over by the Archaeological Survey
of India. |
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Siddnath:
Siddhnath Shiv temple is located between Takhat Sagar hills. On the
unprepared road going from the right of filter house on Jodhpur, Chopasani
Road, on crossing the stairs made by cutting rocks, one can reach
Siddhnath temple. Many years ago it was an absolutely deserted place.
And because of that only a hermit Veetragi Narain Swami started staying
here. He was a highly worshipped and respected saint, known in the
nearby areas. Once a handicapped saint named Gaurishanker. Later he
was known as Nepali Baba. He had only four fingers in each of his
hand and foot.made a big temple by cutting stones, which is now known
as Siddhnath |
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Udai Mandir :
Its a great building from architectural point of view. The upper
part of the gate is made of carved sandstone. On a huge platform,
the main temple is constructed, supported by 102 pillars. The interiors
are full of beautiful wall paintings with 84 yogasanas and pictures
of Nath yogis made with gold. The upper portion of the Garbh Griha
is covered with cloth and has a railing of sandalwood. This wood
has very fine carving. The gold pots inside and the gold polishing
still compete with the latest works in shine and quality. The grand
door of the main temple is made up of carved sandal wood. |
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Ghanshyamji Temple
In Juni Mandi, there is Ghan Shyamji temple, located
near the Gang Shyam Ji temple. Having large domes, this temple is
made of red sandstone. A foundation stone in the temple give the year
as 1718. Nowadays this temple is used for Pagdi and Uthala after somebody's
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Mandal Nath :
It is said that Mandalya Rishi Prayed in these hills.
One day he saw a Shiv ling and started worshipping it. Later it came
to be known as Mandal Nath. |
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Kharanana Devi Temple :
Kharnana Devi is mentioned in the 33rd chapter of Shrimal
Mahatmaya in Skand Purana. In a holy place called Sarkup in Shrimal
(Bhinmal) stayed Kharnana Devi who had a donkey's head. |
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Badli Behron :
Located at Bali village, 13 kms. from Jodhpur, Badli
Behron temple is at least 700 years old. Made by Sihaji, who brought
Rathores from Kannauj to Marwar, this temple is situated under a big
tree. |
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Rameshwar Mahadev :
The Rameshwar Shivalaya near Surajkund outside Chandpole
is considered to be a Siddh peeth. It is said that the Shivling
here is Jyotirmay Ling, which was brought and established here by
a saint in 1250 |
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