Moti Dungri
Hindu temple in Rajasthan, India
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Moti Dungri is a Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Ganesha in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was built in 1761 under supervision of Seth Jai Ram Paliwal.[1] The temple is a popular tourist attraction in the city and is located next to the Birla Temple.
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| Sri Moti Dungri Ganesh Ji Mandir (Jaipur) | |
|---|---|
Exterior of the temple | |
  Location within Jaipur  Location within Rajasthan  Location within India | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Jaipur |
| Deity | Ganesha |
| Location | |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 26.894621°N 75.816740°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Seth Jai Ram Paliwal |
| Established | 1761 |
| Website | |
| www.motidungri.com | |
History
The Moti Dungri temple is situated at bottom of the Moti Dungri hill and the fort of Moti Dungri in Jaipur, Rajasthan.[2][3] The icon of the god Ganesha established in the temple is said to be more than five-hundred years old,[4] and was brought here in 1761 by Seth Jai Ram Paliwal who was accompanying Maharaja Madho Singh I, from Udaipur.[5][6] He was brought to Udaipur from Gujarat. The temple was built under Paliwal's supervision.[7][8]
The trunk of the sindoor-coloured Ganesha icon is rightwards.[9][10] Devotees offer laddo sweets, at least, 1.25 lakh devotees pay respect to Ganesha every year.[11][12][13] A fair is organized every Wednesday in the temple complex.[14][15]
There is a lingam (icon of the god Shiva) in the Moti Dungri Fort complex, which open to visitors once a year on Mahashivratri, the festival of Shiva.[16][17][18] The Birla Mandir shrine dedicated to the deities Lakshmi Narayan is situated south of Ganesha temple.[14]
Festival
The Moti Dungri Ganeshji Temple is a popular destination for celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. In 2023, the temple hosted a large display of laddus, which are a traditional offering to Ganesha. The display featured two laddus weighing 251 kilograms and two laddus weighing 200 kilograms. The laddus were made from a variety of ingredients, including flour, sugar, and nuts. They were offered to Ganesha by devotees from all over the city.[19]
Architecture
The layout and structure of Moti Dungri is built in the Nagara style and is based on the model of Scottish castle.[20][21] There are three entrance gates and few steps at the front.[14] It was built using limestone and marble and construction work was completed in 4 months.[22]
Darshan Timings
Moti Dungri Temple located in Jaipur is open for devotees all through the week.[23]
| Sr.No. | Dharshans | Time |
| 1. | Mangala Aarti | 4.00 am |
| 2. | Special Puja | 11.20 am |
| 3. | Shringar Aarti | 11.30 am |
| 4. | Bhog Aarti | 2.15pm |
| 5. | Evening Aarti | 7:00 p.m. |
| 6. | Shayan Aarti | 11.45 pm |
Transport
The temple is 6-km distant from Jaipur. Jaipur International Airport is the nearest airport and the Gandhi Nagar, nearest railway station.[22]
