Jagat Shiromani Temple

Jagat Shiromani Temple is a 17th-century Hindu temple located in Amer, near Jaipur, Rajasthan. Built between 1599 and 1608 by Queen Kanakwati in memory of her son Jagat Singh, it is dedicated to Lord Krishna, Meera Bai, and Vishnu. The temple is renowned for housing the idol of Krishna worshipped by the saint Meera Bai and features intricate Rajput and Mughal architectural styles using sandstone and marble.

Visitors can expect a serene spiritual environment with stunning stone architecture, including intricately carved pillars, domes, and a marble Toran gateway. The temple houses idols of Lord Krishna and Meera Bai side-by-side, a rare feature in Indian temples. The site offers a peaceful atmosphere compared to the nearby Amer Fort, with detailed mythological and floral carvings on the walls and ceilings.

Built between 1599 and 1608 by Queen Kanakwati, wife of Raja Man Singh I, in memory of their son Jagat Singh. The temple houses the historic idol of Madan Mohan (Krishna) that was originally worshipped by Meera Bai in Mewar and brought to Amer for safety during Mughal conflicts.

One of the few temples in India where Meera Bai, the poet-saint of the Bhakti movement, is enshrined alongside Lord Krishna. It holds significant importance for devotees of the Bhakti tradition and is a site for cultural festivals like Janmashtami.