Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple

Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Built in 1761 by Seth Jai Ram Paliwal, it houses a revered five-hundred-year-old idol of Ganesha. The temple sits at the base of Moti Dungri Hill beneath a Scottish castle-style fort and is one of Jaipur's three most important Ganesh temples. It attracts large crowds, especially on Wednesdays and during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Visitors can expect a traditional Rajasthani temple experience with white marble architecture and intricate carvings. The sanctum houses a vermillion-covered Ganesha idol with its trunk turned to the right. The temple is located at the foot of Moti Dungri Hill with views of the surrounding area. Wednesday visits feature a lively fair atmosphere with significant crowds. The adjacent Moti Dungri Fort is not open to the public.

The temple was constructed in 1761 under the supervision of Seth Jai Ram Paliwal, a prominent merchant of Jaipur. According to legend, the King of Mewar was returning from a journey carrying a Ganesha idol on a bullock cart and vowed to build a temple where the cart first stopped, which was at the foot of Moti Dungri hill. The temple houses a five-hundred-year-old Ganesha idol that was brought from Udaipur.

The temple holds immense cultural significance for Jaipur locals. It is a tradition to seek blessings here before starting any auspicious event such as weddings, business ventures, or examinations. Newlywed couples visit on their first day of married life. The temple hosts major celebrations during festivals including Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Janmashtami, Annakut, and Paush Bada. During Ganesh Chaturthi, the temple receives over 100,000 visitors in a single day.