There is a Moti Dungri Ganesh Ji Temple in Rajasthan which is discovered in the city of Jaipur. Its Name is Moti Dungri.This Temple is Located in Rambagh of Jaipur City. Seth Jai Ram Paliwal founded Temple Moti Dungri in 1761. Moti Dungri Temple is one of the Spectacular Tourist Places in Jaipur. Birla Mandir is also situated near it.Moti Dungri Temple is so famous that a lot of people visit every day.
History of Moti Dungri:
- The Moti Dungri temple is Located at bottom of the Moti Dungri hill and the fort of Moti Dungri in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- The icon of the god Ganesha Founded in the temple is said to be more than five-hundred years old, and was presented here in 1761 by Seth Jai Ram Paliwal who was accompanying Maharaj Madhu Singh from Udaipur.
- He was Brought from Udaipur to Gurjarat. The temple was built under Paliwal’s supervision.
- The trunk of the Sindoor-coloured Ganesha icon is rightwards.
- Devotees offer Ladu sweets, at least, 1.25 lakh devotees pay respect to Ganesha every year.
- A fair is organized every Wednesday in the temple complex.
- There is a lingam (icon of the god Shiva) in the Moti Dungri Fort complex, which is open to visitors once a year on Mahashivratri, the festival of Shiva.
- The Birla Mandir shrine dedicated to the deities Lakshami 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.
- Two laddus weighing 251 kilograms and two laddus weighing 200 kilograms are shown.
- The items for making the laddus are flour, sugar, and dry fruits. Laddus are made by mixing all these.
Architecture:
- The layout and structure of Moti Dungri is built in the Nagara Style and is based on the model of ScottishCastle.
- There are three entrance gates and a few steps at the front.
- It was built using Limestone and Marble and construction work was completed in 4 months.
Transport:
- The temple is 6-km distant from Jaipur. Jaipur International Airport is the nearest airport and the Gandhi Nagar, nearest railway station.
