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Excursion from Jaipur will take you to the impressive journey of Galta town which is a pretty small pilgrim site around Jaipur, famous for its holy kunds, i.e.; reservoirs. It is about 10 km away from the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan.
Attractions in Galta town include the famous temple of Galtaji located just beyond Sisodia Rani-ka Bagh on Agra Road. It is a charming pilgrim site visited by number of tourists while Tours to Jaipur.
Galta is the blessed spot where one sage Galav is supposed to have lived and meditated. As such the place is much known for its pilgrimage holidays and is visited mainly for its impressive temples. Just before arrival at Galta, you will come across the aesthetic Balaji ka Mandir. It is a triple-storied building of pink stone, looking more like a splendid haveli (mansion).
Tours to Galta will take you to the Temple of Galtaji, tucked away in a picturesque gorge amid low hills. The temple has a huge complex. The temple is done up in gorgeous pink stone, with a plethora of pavilions having rounded roofs. The walls and pillars feature superb carvings and paintings. The beauty of the place is admired and taken as a visual treat than a place for worship. The temple, however, registers the footfalls of a large number of devotees at a daily attendance.
Within the temple complex one can find numerous springs and natural reservoirs (kunds) where the devout take holy dips. They believe that by doing so, they can get rid of the worldly sins! The believe is so strong that even in the cold of mid-January, devotees throng to these kunds for their holy dip on Makar Sankranti, an important festival of the Hindus. The most sanctified is the Galta Kund, believed never to become dry. The tanks are fed by a spring emanating from the Gaumukh, a rock carved in the shape of a cow's head. Galta tour is more of a religious tour with significance of the glorious past.
During their tours in Galta the tourists also visit the 18th century Surya temple that stands on top of the highest peak. This temple was built by Rao Kriparam, a courtier of Sawai Jai Singh II. This impressive temple feature beautiful frescos. If you are in a mood to explore the place during your tours to Galta, take a walk among the old styled havelis or mansions which are located in close proximity. Though rather ramshackle, these mansions boasts delicately carved balconies and painted ceilings which are captivating. |
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