Jagat Shiromani Temple, Amer

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Jagat Shiromani Temple
Mehandipur Balaji deity
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityVishnu
Location
StateRajasthan
CountryIndia
Jagat Shiromani Temple, Amer is located in Rajasthan
Jagat Shiromani Temple, Amer
Location in, Rajasthan
Geographic coordinates26°59′29″N 75°51′03″E / 26.99127°N 75.85083°E / 26.99127; 75.85083Coordinates: 26°59′29″N 75°51′03″E / 26.99127°N 75.85083°E / 26.99127; 75.85083
Website
Temples Government Webpage

Jagat Shiromani is a Hindu temple situated in Amer, India.[1] This temple is dedicated to the Hindu gods Meera bai, Krishna and Vishnu. It was constructed between 1599 and 1608 AD by Queen Kanakwati,[2] who was the wife of King Man Singh I The temple was built in the memory of their son Jagat Singh.[1]

History[]

The temple is considered to be an important part of local history within Amer Town. The temple contains a statue of Krishna which has significance to the Hindu faith. According to religious doctrines the statue is the same statue that Meera Bai worshipped in the State of Mewar.[3]

Gallery[]

  • Outer view of the Jagat Shiromani Temple

  • Sculptures portraying a woman carrying a load, a musician with a veena, and people riding a camel.

References[]

  1. ^ a b pareek, Amit kumar pareek and Agam kumar. "Jagat Shiromani Temple -Amer-jaipur". amerjaipur.in. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
  2. ^ "Temple Profile". www.devasthan.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
  3. ^ Travel, Vibrant4. "Famous Shri Jagat Shiromani temple in Amer Jaipur". Vibrant4Travel. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
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