Moti Dungri, Jaipur

About Moti Dungri

Moti Dungri Temple is situated on a small hillock in Jaipur, it is one of the most popular temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha which is surrounded by Moti Dungri Palace. Moti Dungri Temple was built in 1761 under the supervision of Seth Jai Ram Palliwal. Ganesh temple is known for its stone pattern work which is carved with various details.

Architecture of Moti Dungri

Spread over an area of about two kilometers, the structure of this temple is decorated with three beautiful domes, each of which symbolizes the three major religions of the country. You can find quite intricate and delicate stone carvings on the walls of the temple.

Interesting facts about Moti Dungri

1. Moti Dungri Temple is one of the largest Ganesh temples in Jaipur. Thousands of devotees visit the temple daily. According to statistics, about 1.25 lakh devotees visit the temple every year.
2. According to Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is the god of Mercury, so every Wednesday a big fair is organized inside the temple premises.
3. There is also a Shiva Linga in the temple complex which opens on the night of Maha Shivratri. Which makes the temple unique as it is the only Ganesh temple in India that is visited by the devotees of Lord Shiva.
4. There is also a temple dedicated to Lakshmi and Narayan on a small hill in the southern part of the temple. Which has been named 'Birla Mandir' or 'Birla Mandir'.

How to reach Moti Dungri

By Air:- Jaipur International Airport is located at a distance of 8 km from Moti Dungri, from here you can book a cab.

By Rail:- Gandhinagar Railway Station is nearest to Moti Dungri which is at a distance of 3.7 kms.

By Metro:- The nearest Civil Lines metro station to Moti Dungri is situated at a distance of 4.6 kms.

Nearby famous places

• Birla Mandir Temple 5 minutes away
• Dadawadi Temple 4 mins away
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• Silverline Spa & Salon 14 minutes away
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• Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park 11 mins away
• Ratna Paradis 2.5 km away