The only temple in India where Ganesha is seated without a trunk! Devotees write letters and ask for wishes..

Ganesh Chaturthi festival (Ganesh Chaturthi 2025) is celebrated with great enthusiasm and faith in India. For ten days, the idol of Bappa is installed in every house and pandals, devotional songs are sung, and finally, farewell is given with immersion.

Lord Ganesha is considered to be the destroyer of obstacles and auspicious, so it is part of our tradition to worship him before every auspicious work. There are hundreds of his temples across the country, but some temples have a special identity due to their specialty and unique traditions. One of these is the Garh Ganesh Temple, which is located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.

Worship of the child form of Lord Ganesha
The biggest feature of the Garh Ganesh Temple is that the idol of Lord Ganesha has been installed here in child form (Ganesh without trunk). Devotees believe that Ganpati Bappa is seated here in 'Purushaakriti' form. This unique form is a special reason for attraction and devotion for the devotees.

The history of the temple is 300 years old.
The Garh Ganesh temple was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the 18th century. It is said that when he performed the Ashwamedha Yagya before settling in Jaipur, he laid the foundation of this temple. He installed the idol of Lord Ganesha in such a way that it could be seen even with the help of a telescope from the Chandra Mahal of the City Palace. The devotion and architectural vision of the Maharaja can be gauged from this unique plan. Let us tell you, the Dhwajhadheesh Ganesh temple located at Bari Chaupad is connected to the Garh Ganesh temple, which is considered to be a part of it.

Devotees tell their problems in the ears of mice.
The Garh Ganesh temple is famous not only for its antiquity but also for its unique worship method. The idol of Lord Ganesha is considered unique here. Two huge mice are installed in the temple premises. Devotees tell their problems and wishes in the ears of these mice. It is believed that these mice convey the words of the devotees directly to Bappa, and Lord Ganesha takes away their troubles.

The wish is fulfilled by writing a letter.
The most interesting thing about the Garh Ganesh temple is that devotees send their wishes by writing a letter or an invitation card. Yes, you are reading it absolutely right! People first send an invitation to Ganesh ji for their wedding, the birth of a child in the house, a new job, or any auspicious work. Hundreds of letters come to the address of this temple every day, which are read and placed at the feet of the Lord. This tradition has been going on for centuries and devotees believe that Ganesh ji listens to their every call.

Bappa's darshan is done by climbing 365 stairs
To reach the temple, devotees have to climb 365 stairs, which symbolize the 365 days of the year. This climb can be a bit tiring, but the peace and comfort that one gets as soon as they reach the temple takes away all the fatigue. From here, a panoramic view of the entire Jaipur city is visible, especially at sunset.

If you ever go to Jaipur, then definitely visit the Garh Ganesh temple. The peaceful atmosphere here and the unwavering faith of the devotees will give you a different experience.

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