Places to See
Temples
Govind
Devji Temple
To the north of Chandra Mahal in the midst of the sprawling Jai Niwas Garden
is the spireless temple of Lord Krishna. The idol wsa brought from Vrindavan
and installed here by Sawai Jai Singh II as the tutelary deity. Today, the temple
attracts devotees, from all over the country.
A delightful system of fountains is placed in the middle of the paved path between
the Chandra Mahal and the Badal Mahal. The palace has extensive and sprawling
gardens.
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Moti
Doongrari & Lakshmi Narayan Temple
The important landmarks dotting the southern horizon of the city inlcude the
small privately- owned hilltop fort of Moti Doongari, shaped like a Scottish
Castle; the Ganesh Temple at the foot of the hill and the Lakshmi Narayan Temple
built from white marble, a few years back by the B.M. Birla foundation.
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Jagat
Shiromani Temple
The beautifully carved Jagat Shiromani Temple houses the idol of Lord Krishna
and is popularly associated with the celebrated saint-poetess Mira Bai. The
old temple of Narsinghji and a step well Panna Main-ki-Baodi, which still bears
witness to its past glory are also located in the vicinity.
