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Mahamandir Temple Jodhpur

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Mahamandir Temple Jodhpur

Red sandstone Shiva temple with 84 carved pillars in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Checked 22 Oct 2026 with 4 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Jodhpur Airport (JDR) is the nearest airport. It is mainly a military airbase with a civilian enclosure for civilian flights.

  • By train

    Jodhpur Railway Station (JU) is the nearest station.

  • By road

    The temple is on Mandore Road in the old city of Jodhpur. Paota Bus Stand is the main bus stand for government and private buses to and from the city.

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Why devotees come here

Mahamandir Temple stands in the old city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and is dedicated to Shiva. It is built of red sandstone, and its foundation rests on 84 carved pillars. Those pillars carry carvings of yoga postures.

Mahamandir Temple stands in the heart of Jodhpur's ancient alleys. Situated on Mandore Road, the temple is an architectural wonder. Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of Rajasthan state. Every year the temple draws devotees and architecture lovers.

Construction began in the early 19th century, when Maharaja Shiv Singh commissioned the temple. The work took around ten years of painstaking labour. Over the years the temple has undergone numerous renovations and restorations.

The temple is built of red sandstone, and its walls are covered in carvings. Its foundation rests on 84 carved pillars, and the pillars show figures in various yoga postures. On Maha Shivratri, lights and colourful flowers decorate the walls, pillars and shrines, and large crowds of worshippers come for the rituals.

Festivals

  • February or MarchMaha Shivratri

    Lights and flowers decorate the walls, pillars and shrines. Large crowds of worshippers throng the complex for the sacred rituals.

Tips for your visit

  • The temple can be visited all year round.
  • Mandore Gardens are nearby, and Mehrangarh Fort is a few kilometres away.
  • Rajasthan Roadways runs Volvo and Mercedes Benz buses from Jodhpur to Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer.

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Questions people ask

When was Mahamandir Temple built?

Construction began in the early 19th century under Maharaja Shiv Singh. The building took about ten years. The temple has since undergone numerous renovations and restorations.

What makes the pillars special?

The foundation rests on 84 carved pillars. Their carvings show postures of yoga, along with other detailed designs and figures. The walls are also covered in carvings.

When do large crowds come?

During Maha Shivratri, usually held in February or March, large crowds throng the complex for the sacred rituals.

Is Mehrangarh Fort near the temple?

Yes. Mehrangarh Fort is a few kilometres away from the temple, and Mandore Gardens are nearby too.

What are the opening hours?

The temple opens at 10 AM and closes at 6 PM.

How we checked this page

On 22 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Mahamandir Temple, Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India) incredibleindia.gov.in
  2. Things to Explore in Jodhpur, Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India) incredibleindia.gov.in
  3. Best Places to Visit in Jodhpur, Rajasthan Tourism (Government of Rajasthan) tourism.rajasthan.gov.in
  4. Jodhpur, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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