Jagat Shiromani Temple
History
The temple is considered to be an important part of local history within Amer Town. The temple contains a statue of Krishna which has significance to the Hindu faith. According to religious doctrines the statue is the same statue that Meera Bai worshipped in the State of Mewar.
The statue was saved from rulers of Amer during the Mughal war with Mewar state who wanted to destroy the idol but it was brought safely to Amer. And a statue was set in a temple. Even the statue of Meera Bai has been installed with Lord Krishna by witnessing her devotion
Meera Bai was a Rajput lady and further, she was married to Raja Bhoj, but she was more into her devotion and sacrificed her life in the name of Lord Krishna where she wrote many poetries and bhajans.
Gallery
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Outer view of the Jagat Shiromani Temple
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Sculptures portraying a woman carrying a load, a musician with a veena, and people riding a camel.
References
- ^ pareek, Amit kumar pareek and Agam kumar. "Jagat Shiromani Temple -Amer-jaipur". amerjaipur.in. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
- ^ "Temple Profile". www.jagatshiromaniji.com. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
- ^ Travel, Vibrant4. "Famous Shri Jagat Shiromani temple in Amer Jaipur". Vibrant4Travel. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
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