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Nestled Near Nahargarh Fort, Garh Ganesh Temple In Jaipur Is The Only Temple In The World Where Ganesh Idol Is Without A Trunk

Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II constructed the Garh Ganesh Temple in the 18th century and installed a Ganesh idol in the form of a small child, without a trunk.

by Tashika Tyagi
Nestled Near Nahargarh Fort, Garh Ganesh Temple In Jaipur Is The Only Temple In The World Where Ganesh Idol Is Without A Trunk

The remover of obstacles and bearer of good luck, Lord Ganesha is one of the most revered gods in Hinduism. His elephant head is one of his biggest attributes but did you know there is a temple in Jaipur where you will find a Ganesh idol without a trunk? Garh Ganesh Temple is the only temple in the world where you will find Ganesha without a trunk and worshipped in the form of a small child known as Purushakriti. Read on to know more about this.

The One-Of-Its-Kind Garh Ganesh Temple In Jaipur

Nestled near Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur, Garh Ganesh Temple is one of the most unique Ganpati temples in the world! This 18th-century temple is the only one in the world where you will find a Ganesh idol without a trunk. As per Wikipedia, the temple was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II before laying the foundation stone of Jaipur. He performed an Ashwamegha Yagya and made this shrine. He envisioned the temple to be home to the child Lord Ganesh and therefore decided to install a Ganesh idol without a trunk.

The small child form of Lord Ganesh at Garh Ganesh Temple is known as Purushakriti. The Maharaja also instructed the architects to place the idol of Ganesh in such a way that he could see it with the help of binoculars from the Chandra Mahal of City Palace, Jaipur.

Located on top of the Aravalli Hills, Garh Ganesh Temple also has idols of Riddhi and Siddhi, Lord Ganesh’s wives. Along with that, you can also find idols of his two children, Subh and Labh in this temple.

Also Read: 12 Fascinating Ancient Ganesh Temples In India You Need To Visit

Five-Day Fair & Everything You Need To Know About This Temple

The path leading to the temple is a long one! Devotees have to climb 400 steep steps to reach the temple but the scenic beauty of Jaipur makes it a serene experience. The temple remains open from 7:30 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM. While you’ll always find devotees lining up to pray to Lord Ganesh here, Wednesdays are particularly crowded at this temple.

The best time to visit Garh Ganesh Temple is during the festivals! You can visit this temple during the five-day fair organised at the temple during Ganesh Chaturthi. There are also special ceremonies held in the temple on the first Wednesday after Diwali during the Anna-Koot festival. Another occasion held at this temple is the Paush Bade. It is celebrated on the last Wednesday of the Paush month and draws thousands of devotees.

Also Read: From Modaks To Laddus, And More, Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi With These 10 Festive Mithai Hampers

So, if you’re visiting Jaipur soon, then make sure to add Garh Ganesh Temple to your itinerary!

Cover Image Courtesy: X/@the_conqueror56 & Wikimedia

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