Galta Ji
गलता जी मंदिर
Lord Hanuman / Lord Rama · Jaipur, Rajasthan
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About the temple
Major center for the Ramanandi sect; Holiest site for Galav Rishi Purification through the holy dip in Galta Kund
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:00 – 20:00
- Established
- 16
- Best time to visit
- Sunset (for views and feeding monkeys)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Hanuman / Lord Rama · हनुमान जी
- Deity form
- Various shrines dedicated to the Ramayana and Mahabharata eras
- Religious tradition
- Vedic / Tapasya
- Sanskrit name
- श्री गालव ऋषि आश्रम
- Also known as
- Galta Ji, Monkey Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 05:00 - 20:00
- Special days
- Open late on Makar Sankranti
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 05:30
- Evening aarti
- 19:00
- Special aarti days
- Tuesdays, Makar Sankranti
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Diwan Rao Kriparam (Courtier of Sawai Jai Singh II)
- Construction materials
- Pink Sandstone
- Historical events
- Visited by Akbar's general Man Singh I
- Legends
- Sage Galav performed penance here, resulting in the perennial spring
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 18th Century
- Structure
- Multi-temple complex with water tanks
- Floors
- 2
- Gopuram
- Carved Pavilions and domes
- Mandapa
- Pillared galleries with frescoes
- Sculptural features
- Sculptures of monkeys and Hindu deities
- Artistic elements
- Mural paintings depicting myths and legends of Rajasthan
- Construction technique
- Traditional stone carving and hydraulic engineering for Kunds
- Unique features
- The Seven Holy Kunds; thousands of resident monkeys
Festivals & events
Makar Sankranti (Jan 14th)Hanuman Jayanti
- Peak crowd season
- Winter (Nov - Feb)
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Modest
- Best time to visit
- Sunset (for views and feeding monkeys)
- Parking capacity
- 100+
- Parking fees
- ₹ 50
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Ladoo, Chane
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