Jaipur's Historic Galta Tirtha Moves Towards Development by Preserving Heritage

Galta Ji temple, located on the outskirts of the Pink City Jaipur, is the center of faith for millions of people. Surrounded by the Aravalli hills, this temple is surrounded by many temples, holy ponds, pavilions and natural springs. This divine grand temple is situated in the middle of a hilly area surrounded by a beautiful valley which attracts domestic and foreign tourists.

- NARENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

THE HISTORY OF GALTA TIRTHA HAS A RICH HERITAGE
Galta Ji temple was built by Diwan Rao Kriparam, who was a servant in the court of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The temple complex was built in the 18th century. Even before the construction of the temple, this place used to be very important for the Vaishya Ramanandis.

According to many historians, Galtaji has been a refuge for sages and saints belonging to the Ramanandi sect since the beginning of the 16th century and has been occupied by jogis. It is believed that Saint Galav spent his entire life performing penance for a hundred years at this holy site. Pleased with his devotion, the deity appeared before him and blessed his place of worship with abundant water.

To honor the sage Galav, the Galtaji temple was built here and named after him. Legend has it that Tulsidas wrote portions of the holy Ramcharitmanas at this very place. Galav is said to have meditated here for

This is the reason why the temple complex is named after Rishi Galav.