Religious Places Rajasthan

Jamwai Mata Temple, Jaipur

There are a lot of local temples that populate the landscape of Jaipur and around. Jamwai Mata Temple is an old one that houses the local Goddess of the Kachhwaha Dynasty in Rajasthan. Temple, located at the down streams of Ramgarh Lake, is the oldest goddess shrine of the Jaipur Royal Family. The temple’s foundation was laid by the Kachhwaha ruler Raja Dulherai who was also responsible for the establishment of Kachhwaha rule in Rajputana. The local legends say that Raja Raja Dulherai conquered this area as he was encouraged by the spiritual power of Jamwai Mataji (the Goddess). For the Kachhwahas, this is a revered shrine and for tourists it is one of the temples that offer an insight into local culture and history.