Amer Jagat Shiromani Temple, Rajasthan

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Amer Jagat Shiromani Temple, Rajasthan

6, Sagar Rd, Devisinghpura,

Amer, Jaipur,

Rajasthan 302028

Moolavar

Introduction

Jagat Shiromani is situated in Amer, India. This temple is dedicated to the gods Meera bai, Krishna and Vishnu. It was constructed between 1599 and 1608 AD by Queen Kanakwati, who was the wife of King Man Singh I the temple was built in the memory of their son Jagat Singh. 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 faith. According to religious doctrines the statue is the same statue that Meera Bai worshipped in the State of Mewar.

Puranic Significance

This temple is also known as Meera Bai temple as this temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Meera Bai. It is the most famous temple in the city of Jaipur, the capital of the Indian state Rajasthan. This temple was built between the years 1599 to 1608 AD.

Meera Bai was the wife of a Mewar king; since she devoted her life towards Lord Krishna and her husband, the Mewar king, the temple became popular as a Meera bai temple. It is also said that the temple was built by the 1st wife of King Man Singh, Queen Kanakwati in the honor of her son Jagat Singh; hence the name Jagat Shiromani Temple was given to the temple.

The Jagat Shiromani Temple is also known for its architecture as few structures of the temple like the elephants at the entrance were made with single marble stone. These stones were carved into various designs to decorate the temple; therefore it is a one of a kind temple in Rajasthan. The idols of the gods were also carved from a single stone.