Rangji Temple

Rangji Temple is a historic Hindu temple in Pushkar dedicated to Lord Rangnath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Built in 1823 by Seth Puran Mal Ganeriwal of Hyderabad, it was the first temple of the South Indian Ramanuja Vaishnava sect in Rajasthan. The temple features a unique architectural blend of Dravidian, Rajasthani, and Mughal styles with a prominent gopuram.

Visitors can see the distinctive South Indian-style gopuram and intricate carvings combining Dravidian and Rajasthani architecture. The temple complex houses idols of Lord Krishna, Rangnath, Goddess Lakshmi, and Ramanujacharya. Non-Hindus and foreigners are restricted from entering the inner sanctum but may view the temple from the outer courtyard. Photography is prohibited inside the temple.

Built in 1823 by Seth Puran Mal Ganeriwal, a wealthy merchant from Hyderabad. It was the first temple of the South Indian Ramanuja Vaishnava sect established in Rajasthan, representing a significant cultural connection between South and North India.

The temple represents the spread of the Ramanuja Vaishnava tradition from South India to Rajasthan. Its architecture showcases a rare fusion of Dravidian and Rajasthani styles, making it culturally significant as a symbol of pan-Indian religious heritage.