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Garh Ganesh Temple

Jaipur, Rajasthan · 26.9454°, 75.8270°

GaneshaKachhwaha (Jaipur)Nagara
Sacred since
1700 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
18th c. (Sawai Jai Singh II)
Kachhwaha (Jaipur)

History & significance

A hill temple on the Aravalli ridge above Jaipur, founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the city's founder, in connection with an Ashvamedha yajna. Its Ganesha is shown without a trunk, an uncommon form, and the shrine is reached by 365 steps standing for the days of the year.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Kachhwaha (Jaipur)