Moti Dungri Explained

Moti Dungri
Map Type:India Jaipur##India Rajasthan##India
Country:India
State:Rajasthan
Deity:Ganesha
Established:1761
Creator:Seth Jai Ram Paliwal
Website:www.motidungri.com

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.

History

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]

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.[15] [16] [17] The Birla Mandir shrine dedicated to the deities Lakshmi Narayan is situated south of Ganesha temple.

Festival

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. [18]

Architecture

The layout and structure of Moti Dungri is built in the Nagara style and is based on the model of Scottish castle.[19] [20] There are three entrance gates and few steps at the front.[21] It was built using limestone and marble and construction work was completed in 4 months.[22]

Darshan Timings

Moti Dungri Temple located in Jaipur is open for devotees all through the week.[23]

Sr.No.DharshansTime
1.Mangala Aarti4.00 am
2.Special Puja11.20 am
3.Shringar Aarti11.30 am
4.Bhog Aarti2.15pm
5.Evening Aarti7:00 p.m.
6.Shayan Aarti11.45 pm

Transport

The temple is 6-km distant from Jaipur. Jaipur International Airport is the nearest airport and the Gandhi Nagar, nearest railway station.[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Moti Dungri Temple. 2022-02-08. www.brainwayholidays.com.
  2. Book: Knapp. Stephen. SEEING SPIRITUAL INDIA: A Guide to Temples, Holy Sites, Festivals and Traditions. 29 May 2008. iUniverse. 9780595614523. 7 October 2016. en.
  3. Book: Hendley. Thomas Holbein. The Jeypore Guide. 1876. Raj Press. 20. 7 October 2016. en.
  4. News: Unique temple in Jaipur. 7 October 2016. Nai Dunia. 29 January 2015.
  5. News: जयपुर के मोतीडूंगरी गणेश मंदिर का उदयपुर से है पुराना नाता, मावली से गई थी गणपति प्रतिमा. 7 October 2016. Rajasthan Patrika. 13 September 2016.
  6. News: Ganesh Chaturthi Special: Famous Ganpati temples across India. 7 October 2016. DNA. 16 September 2015.
  7. News: भारत के 8 प्रसिद्ध गणपति मंदिर-NavBharat Times. 7 October 2016. Navbharat Times. 20 September 2015. hi-IN.
  8. News: भगवान श्री गणेश के 10 प्रसिद्ध मंदिर - Interesting News. 7 October 2016. Jagran. 12 September 2015.
  9. News: जानिए, जयपुर के प्रसिद्ध मंदिर आैर लोगों की आस्था से जुड़ी खास बातें. 6 June 2016. 7 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160614181334/http://rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com/story/rajasthan/know-about-famous-temples-of-jaipur-2249568.html. 14 June 2016. dead.
  10. News: मोती डूंगरी के गणेश जी का मंदिर श्रद्धालुओं को कर रहा है आकर्षित. 6 September 2016. Newstrack Live. 7 October 2016.
  11. News: Jaipur's Moti Dungri Ganesha temple decked up for Ganesh Chaturthi festival. 3 September 2016. Meri News. Dr. Lalit Kishore. 7 October 2016.
  12. News: Jaipur revels in Ladoo Festival ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi ANI News. ANI News. 7 October 2016.
  13. News: गणेश चतुर्थीच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर लाडू प्रदर्शन…. 31 August 2016. Loksatta. mr-IN. 7 October 2016.
  14. News: मोती डूंगरी मंदिर में सजी मोदकों की झांकी. 31 August 2016. khaskhabar. 7 October 2016.
  15. News: Dr. Lalit Kishore. Jaipur devotees throng Royal Moti Dungri Shiva Temple for special pooja. 7 October 2016. Meri News. 27 February 2014.
  16. News: Dr. Lalit Kishore. Royal Moti Dungri Shiv Temple opened for public on Maha Shivratri in Jaipur. 7 October 2016. Meri News. 10 March 2013.
  17. News: सिर्फ शिवरात्रि पर खुलते हैं इस मंदिर के द्वार, अदृश्य हो गया था यहां शिव परिवार. 7 October 2016. Rajasthan Patrika. 27 February 2016.
  18. Web site: Laddu display at Moti Dungri Ganeshji Temple. Chalisa Yug. 14 September 2023.
  19. Book: Ltd. Data. Goyal. Ashutosh. RBS Visitors Guide India - Rajasthan: Rajasthan Travel guide. 19 October 2015. Data and Expo India Pvt. Ltd.. 9789380844787. 7 October 2016. en.
  20. News: 1,25,000 Ladoos Offered To Jaipur's Moti Doongri Ganesh. 7 October 2016. 9 September 2010.
  21. News: मोती डुंगरी गणेश मंदिर. 7 October 2016. Divya Himachal. 26 December 2014.
  22. Web site: Temple Profile: Mandir Shri Ganesh Ji. Rajasthan Devasthan. Government of Rajasthan. 7 October 2016.
  23. Web site: K . Reena . मोती डूंगरी गणेश मंदिर . JanBhakti.in.

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