Jagat Shiromani Temple, Amer
| Jagat Shiromani Temple | |
|---|---|
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  Jagat Shiromani Temple Location in, Rajasthan  Jagat Shiromani Temple Location in, Rajasthan | |
| Name | |
| Proper name | SRI JAGAT SIROMANI |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 26°35′N 75°31′E / 26.59°N 75.51°ECoordinates: 26°35′N 75°31′E / 26.59°N 75.51°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Vishnu |
| History and governance | |
| Website | Temples Government Webpage |
Jagat shiromani is a Hindu temple situated in Amer, India.[1] This temple is dedicated to the Hindu gods Meera bai, Krishna and Vishnu. It was constructed between 1599-1608 AD by Queen Kanakwati,[2] who was the wife of King Man Singh 1st. The temple was built in the memory of their son Jagat Singh.[3]
History
The temple is considered to be an important part of local history within Amer Town. The temple contains a statue of Krishna which has significance to the Hindu faith. According to religious doctrines the statue is the same statue that Meera Bai worshipped in the State of Mewar.[4]
References
- ↑ pareek, Amit kumar pareek and Agam kumar. "Jagat Shiromani Temple -Amer-jaipur". amerjaipur.in. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
- ↑ "Temple Profile". www.devasthan.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
- ↑ pareek, Amit kumar pareek and Agam kumar. "Jagat Shiromani Temple -Amer-jaipur". http://amerjaipur.in. Retrieved 2015-09-26. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ Travel, Vibrant4. "Famous Shri Jagat Shiromani temple in Amer Jaipur". Vibrant4Travel. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
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