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Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple Jaipur

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Lord Ganesh is an elephant headed deity in Hinduism. Lord Ganesh is worshipped first of all among all deities because Lord Ganesh is considered as the God of auspiciousness in Hinduism as well as God of wisdom, knowledge and wealth. Moti Doongri Ganesh temple in Jaipur and Ganesh temple in Ranthambore, Sawai Madhopur are the most popular Ganesh temples of Rajasthan. In these two Ganesh temples, devotees come across India. Moti Doognri Ganesh temple of Jaipur was built in year 1761.

In following passages, you will find the details of Moti Doongri Ganesh temple Jaipur, details of the idol of Lord Ganesh established in Moti Doongri Ganesh temple of Jaipur, significance of Moti Doongri Ganesh temple for the residents of Jaipur, Darshan and Aarti schedule of Moti Doongri Ganesh temple Jaipur, main festivals and fairs celebrated in Moti Doongri Ganesh temple Jaipur, Lord Ganesh photos and Lord Ganesh videos.

About the idol of Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple Jaipur

The idol of Lord Ganesh ji (worshipped first of all among all deities) is in sitting posture.  Trunk of the elephant headed Lord Ganesh ji is towards his left hand which considered very auspicious.  According to Hinduism, Lord Ganesh ji rides on Mushak (Rat).  A big idol of mushak made of marble is also placed in front of Lord Ganesh ji.  The idol is covered with vermillion (Sindoor).  Application of vermillion paste to the idol of any deity is called "Chola".  This chola replaces time to time.  On special occasions and festivals, milk ablution of Lord Ganesh ji held in the temple.  Vermillion chola also get replaced that time.

About the Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple Jaipur

According to elderly citizens and priests of the temple, the king of Mavali (Mewar) brought this huge idol of Lord Ganesh ji in bullock cart.  He decided to build the temple wherever the bullock cart would stop first of all.  The cart stopped firstly near Moti Doongri where the temple of Lord Ganesh ji is situated at present.  Then after, a business person Seth Jai Ram Paliwal took the responsibility of constructing the temple on the inspiration of Mahant (Mahant is the post of chief priest) Shiv Narain ji.

The temple belongs to Shaiva sect.  Shaiva sect is the followers of Lord Shiva.  Shaivism is one of the oldest of the four sects of Hinduism.  Shaivas, the followers of Shavisim believe that Lord Shiva is All and In All.  Lot of research is required to find out the early history of Shaiva sect, but in some of the upanishads of around 400-200 BCE the textual exposition of a systematic philosophy of Shaivism is found.  During the Gupta dynasty, Shaivism spread rapidly and not limited to India but later on reached to Nepal, Sri Lanka, and few of the parts of Southeast Asia like Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Fabulous stone carving work had been done in the temple.  Lattices carved in marble, and the mythological images engraved in marble are special attraction for art lovers.

Moti Doongri Ganesh Ji- In the heart of Jaipurites

In daily routine, thousands of Jaipurites start their day with the Darshan of Lord Ganesh ji of Moti Doongri temple.  People of all the religions come here for worship.  On every auspicious occasion in family, every Jaipurite invites Lord Ganesh ji of Moti Doongri Jaipur first of all.  First day of married life of every newly married Jaipurite starts with Darshan of Lord Ganesh ji of Moti Doongri.  Every Jaipurite brings the new vehicle first of all to Lord Ganesh ji's temple whether it is bicycle or a car; and must draw a holy symbol "Swastika" on his vehicle from the vermillion paste took out from the feet of idol of Lord Ganesh ji of Moti Doongri Jaipur.  New business, new session in running business, new construction of any building in Jaipur starts after the worship of Lord Ganesh ji of Moti Doongri Jaipur. Even many tours & travel companies start Jaipur tour schedule of tourists from Moti Doongri Ganesh ji temple of Jaipur.

In Hinduism, Lord Ganesh ji considered as the lord of Mercury planet, and Wednesday is dedicated to Mercury; hence a fair organized on every Wednesday traditionally at Moti Doongri Ganesh ji Mandir.  Lacs of devotees come for worship on Wednesday in this temple.

Darshan and Aarti Schedule of Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple Jaipur

Daily, there are 7 Darshans of Lord Ganesh ji in different adorned appearance.  Specific Bhajan, Keertan and Aarti performed for every Darshan.

Time table of 7 Jhankis (Darshans) in summer:

Time table of 7 Jhankis (Darshans) in winter:

Main Festivals and Fairs in Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple Jaipur

External Links for Lord Ganesh

1. Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in India

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