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Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple, Jaipur
Ganesha · Jaipur, Rajasthan
॥ ॐ गं गणपतये नमः ॥
The Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple is among the most beloved shrines of Jaipur, set at the foot of the Moti Dungri hill with its little hilltop palace. Built in 1761, it is famed for a custom the whole city keeps: the first wedding invitation of any family is offered here to the lord, and on Wednesdays the temple overflows with devotees seeking the remover of obstacles.
The lord at the foot of the hill
Below the Moti Dungri — the “pearl hill” — crowned by a small Scottish-style palace, the Ganesh temple draws the devotion of all Jaipur. The idol, brought and installed in the 18th century, is richly adorned, and the lord is held to be especially close to the people of the Pink City in matters of work, marriage and new beginnings.
The first wedding card of Jaipur
By a custom dear to the city, families bring the first printed invitation of a wedding to Moti Dungri Ganesh, asking the lord’s blessing and presence before any human guest is invited. New vehicles, too, are brought for the lord’s blessing, and the temple is woven into the everyday hopes of Jaipur.
Wednesdays and the Ganesh festival
Wednesday, sacred to Ganesha, brings the greatest weekly crowds, and Ganesh Chaturthi fills the temple and its surroundings with a grand celebration and fair. Built in 1761 in the time of the Kachwaha kings, the temple has remained at the heart of the city’s devotion for over two and a half centuries.
How to reach the temple
- By road: the temple is at the foot of Moti Dungri hill, near the Birla Mandir in central Jaipur.
- By train: Jaipur Junction is about 5 km away.
- By air: Jaipur International Airport is about 10 km away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple?
It is one of the most beloved Ganesha temples of Jaipur, built in 1761 at the foot of the Moti Dungri hill, below the small hilltop palace.
Why do families bring wedding cards here?
By a custom of Jaipur, the first printed invitation of a wedding is offered to Moti Dungri Ganesh, asking the lord’s blessing and presence before any human guest.
When is the temple busiest?
Wednesdays, sacred to Ganesha, bring the greatest weekly crowds, and Ganesh Chaturthi fills the temple with a grand celebration.
When was the temple built?
It was built in 1761, in the time of the Kachwaha kings of Jaipur.
Where is the temple?
It is at the foot of Moti Dungri hill, near the Birla Mandir in central Jaipur.
How do I reach the temple?
Jaipur Junction is about 5 km away and the airport about 10 km.
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| Deity | Ganesha |
| Built | 1761 |
| Setting | Foot of Moti Dungri hill, Jaipur |
| Custom | First wedding invitation offered to the lord |
| Busiest | Wednesdays and Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Nearby | Birla Mandir, Jaipur |