Jaipur Galtaji Temple

The Galtaji Temple is a pre-historic Hindu pilgrimage site located 10km away from Jaipur. The temple comprises of natural fresh water springs and 7 holy ‘kunds’ or water tanks. Of them all the ‘Galta Kund’ has the most significance. The Kund is believed to never get dry. A spring of pure water flows from a rock shaped like a cow’s head known as the ‘Gaumukh’ into the tanks. This wonderful holy shrine in made of pink sandstone. The temple resembles a palace rather than a traditional temple. The Galta Monkey Temple offers a fascinating view of the city of Jaipur with lush green vegetation and gorgeous landscape on the background. The temple always remains filled with hymns and chants by devotees paying visit. It is also famous for the different types of monkeys found in its vicinity.

History of Galta Ji Temple
Diwan Rao Kriparam laid the foundation stone of the temple in the 18th century. Kriparam was Diwan in the court of the King Sawai Jai Singh 2. It is believed that Saint Galva after offering so many difficult devotional activities he brought the sacred of Gangaji to Shri Galtaji temple and the water from the “Gaumukh” is the holy water of Ganga.

Things to do in Galtaji Temple
You can enjoy the fascinating architecture of the temple. You can visit the Galwar Bagh Gate which is one of the marvellous structures of the temple. Hanuman Temple is also visit-worthy because you can see a lot of monkeys there.

The Galtaji Temple Ambience
Temple often remains full of people. You can see the devotees not from India only but from the foreign countries as well. You can enjoy the devotional program, devotional music, live performances and many other holy programs often arranged by the temple committee.

Best Time To Visit
Every year in mid-January, on 'Makar Sankranti', a large crowd of visitors come here to take a dip in the holy kund. Sunset is the best time to visit this gracious temple because, at this time, you can witness a large family of monkeys flocking towards the temple tank, for a bath. The visiting hours for this temple are from sunrise to sunset.

How to Reach Galtaji Temple
Air : Sanganer airport is very short of a distanced. You can hire a cab to the temple.
Rail : Bais Godam railway station is just 1km away from the temple.
Road : Inter-state bus stand is distanced a bit away from the place.