Trinetra Ganesh Temple
Ranthambore Ganesh Temple History: In Sanatan Dharma, Lord Ganesha is worshiped first on any auspicious occasion. Generally, in most of the temples of the country, Lord Ganesha is seated alone or with the vehicle of a rat, but in an ancient and historical fort of Rajasthan, Lord Ganesha is seated with his entire family. Not only this, here devotees can also see the rare form of Lord Ganesha with three eyes. This grand religious place is the famous ‘Trinetra Ganesh Temple’ of Ranthambore.
This temple situated on the hill attracts tourists and devotees from all over the country. Nestled amidst the surrounding natural beauty and the grandeur of the fort, this Ganpati temple is a unique confluence of spirituality and history.
History of Trinetra Ganesh Temple
There is an interesting history behind the construction of this temple in the 13th century. At that time, the ruler of Ranthambore, King Hamir Dev, was a great devotee of Lord Ganesha. At the same time, Sultan Alauddin Khilji of Delhi attacked the fort, due to which a long war broke out. As the war progressed, the stock of grains and essential materials in the fort started decreasing. When the worried king prayed to Lord Ganesha, Vigneshwar appeared in his dream and assured him, “Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”
According to local beliefs, the next morning a three-eyed idol of Ganesha miraculously appeared on the wall of the fort. Soon after, the situation of the war changed and the enemy forces retreated. Surprisingly, the empty grain stores of the fort were also filled again. History says that to express his gratitude towards this divine miracle, King Hamir Dev built a grand temple at the same place where Lord Ganesha had appeared.
Ganesh ji is seated with the entire family.
Here we get to see such a unique form of Lord Ganesha which is not seen anywhere else in the country. Here Lord Ganesha not only resides in the form of three eyes, but also gives darshan to the devotees along with his entire family. His wives Riddhi and Siddhi are sitting next to Vighnaraj, while his beloved sons Shubh and Labh are also with him. Devotees strongly believe that seeing Ganapati seated with the entire family brings happiness, wealth, intelligence and success in business.
People give the first wedding invitation to Lord Ganesha.
There is another unique and beautiful tradition of this temple. Whenever a wedding or any auspicious occasion is organized in any corner of the country, the devotees send their first invitation letter (Lagna Pati) through post or courier to the address of this Trinetra Ganesha. Every day thousands of marriage letters reach this temple, in which devotees request him to come to their homes and give blessings.
How to reach Ranthambore Ganesh Temple
Sawai Madhopur Junction is the nearest railway station for those traveling to this holy place. It is well connected by train to major cities of India. Private vehicles, taxis and buses are easily available to reach Ranthambore Fort, located about 15 to 20 kilometers from the railway station. It is a very special and sacred spiritual place, which must be visited at least once in a lifetime.
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