Garh Ganesh Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Jaipur International Airport (JAI) is the nearest airport.

• By train

  Jaipur Junction Railway Station (JP) is the nearest railway station.

Rules to know

• One common practice is writing personal wishes on paper and placing them at a designated spot inside the temple.

Why devotees come here

Garh Ganesh Temple is a Hindu temple on the Aravalli hills near Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is dedicated to Ganesha and is one of the prominent religious sites in the city. The temple is open in two sessions each day, with a midday break.

Garh Ganesh Temple attracts a significant number of devotees, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. Wednesdays are considered sacred for Ganesha worshippers. Anna-koot falls on the first Wednesday after Diwali, and Paush Bade on the last Wednesday of the Paush month. The temple is built on a slope of the Aravalli Hills, in the style of a hill temple, and it is dedicated to Ganesha.

Legend says Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II dreamt that Ganesha asked him to bring his idol down from the hills and build a temple. The founding is also linked to the completion of an Ashvamedha Yagya, a Vedic ritual.

The temple was built in the 18th century by Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. Its main structure is made of pink sandstone, a feature of Jaipur's architecture. It follows the Nagara style of North Indian temples.

Festivals

• Each yearGanesh Chaturthi

  A significant five-day fair is held, drawing large gatherings of devotees.

• First Wednesday after DiwaliAnna-koot

  Celebrated at the temple.

• Last Wednesday of the Paush monthPaush Bade

  A special event organized at the temple.

Tips for your visit

• Reaching the temple means climbing about 365 steps, one for each day of the year.
• The hilltop also offers panoramic views of Jaipur city.
• The temple is especially crowded on Wednesdays, which are sacred to Ganesha worshippers.

Questions people ask