Galtaji Temple (Monkey Temple) Guided Tour

Attractions in Jaipur

Tour Duration: 01 Day

Destinations: Jaipur

Attractions in Jaipur

Galtaji Temple (Monkey Temple) Guided Tour

Overview

The Galtaji Temple is an ancient holy place for the Hindus. The temple was built in the eighteenth century by Diwan Rao Kriparam. It is considered as the Acharya Peetham, meaning the Holy Throne of the Supreme. Located amidst stark surroundings, the shrine of Galta, also known as ‘the Monkey Temple’, cuts a spectacular spectacle. Perched on the crown of a mount, the temple is located at close quarters from the beautiful Sisodia Rani-ka Bagh. It is said that the hallowed portals of the temple played host to the penance rituals of God man Galava. This shrine also used to register huge footfalls from the devotees of Lord Krishna, belonging to the religious order of Ramanand.

Tour Itinerary

Galtaji temple is one of the most popular and most visited temples. There are several stories behind the making of this temple. People believed that the temple has a heavenly power and established owing to various reasons. This is center of spiritual and religious people who have faith in the reincarnation of the god. This temple is generally visited at the time of Mahashivratri. Mahashivratri is an Indian festival and this festival is totally devoted to lord shiv.

An antique Hindu pilgrimage place, the Galta ji Temple is situated only ten kilometer from jaipur. One of the charms of jaipur, the temple compound covers natural fresh water spirals and seven divine kunds or water tanks. For these galta kunds it’s believed to never get dry. A Spiral of pure water flows from the goumukh. A rock created like a cow’s head into the kunds. A stunning formation of this glorious temple is made in pink sandstone and is prepared to look more like a palace or haveli than a conventional temple.

The galta monkey temple has a background of attractive scenery marking lush green plants and presents a charming view of the city. This temple is fames for many ethnic groups of monkeys that reside in this area. The spiritual hymns and mantra, shared with the natural setting, offer a peaceful feeling for anyone who visits here.

Visitors from all across the world troop to the sacred precincts of the temple devoted to the Sun deity. The eastern portion of its holy precincts comprises interesting architecture. The structure of this magnificent temple resembles that if a Haveli or mansion. The Galtaji temple has been built using pink sandstone and sits aesthetically on top of a hill. It has rounded roofs, painted walls and the most exquisitely carved pillars. The landscape around the location is natural and lush green which offers a striking view of the

plains in the surrounding areas. There are several temples present in the Galtaji temple complex. There are also several natural springs, pavilions and holy kunds that you should visit without fail.