There are innumerable temples of Lord Ganesha in India, but do you know that there is a temple where there is no trunk in the statue of Ganesha? Yes, the Garh Ganesh temple located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is considered to be the only temple in the world, where Ganapati is seated without a trunk. This is the reason that this temple is a confluence of both mystery and faith for devotees.
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built the temple
According to historians, the Garh Ganesh Temple was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. He wanted the capital to protect the capital with the blessings of Lord Ganesha and every auspicious work should start from here. The statue installed in this temple is of Bal Ganesh Swaroop, in which Lord Ganesha is shown without a trunk. Due to this rare nature, it is called “Garh Ganesh”.
Why is this form special?
Generally, Ganesha is identified with his trunk, but here his statue is completely different from this tradition. It is believed that this form is a symbol of intelligence, knowledge and power. Devotees believe that visiting here removes all the obstacles of life and gives special success in education and career.
Amazing scene is seen from the fort
Another specialty of the Garh Ganesh temple is that the statue here is visible directly from the Jaigad Fort. It is considered a unique miracle of architecture. Every year a special fair is organized in this temple at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganesh immersion, in which devotees from all over the country are involved.
Faith of faith
Devotees have unwavering recognition about this temple of Jaipur. The devotees who come here believe that the worship of Ganesha without a trunk disappears the tribulations of life and there is a living and prosperity in the family.