Goddess
Shri Ganga Maharaj, the divine river Ganga personified as a Goddess titting on the back of the crocodile. The statue is made of marble and Ganga Maharani is sitting on the crocodile. On one side stands a 4 feet high statue of king Bhagiratha with his hands folded.
God
The another side of temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is holding the Giri Raj Mountain in his hand. The another main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva, who is along with Parvathi.
Interesting Facts
- While the architecture is unique the Bansi Pahadpur stone of almond color is also a matchless thing. The Gong of the temple is of so great a resonance that it can be heard from distance.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are November to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (42°C during day and 27°C during night)Average - August (32°C during the day and 26°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Bharatpur Bus Stand |
1.6 KM | 05644-260289 |
 Bharatpur Junction |
2.7 KM | 139 |
 Bharatpur Airport |
23.8 KM | +977-56-524975 |
Architecture
Shri Ganga Maharani Temple is a center of faith for all Hindus and it has a historical past having beauty of structure sculpture, carving, engraving, mosaic work, geometrical perfections. This two storeyed temple is a happy mix of various tiles of architecture and a rare one from the architectural point of view. Artistic carving work has been done on pillars and temple panels. On the main gate on one side is a statue of Lord Krishna holding the Giri Raj Mountain in his hand while on the other side are Shiva Parvati and Laxmi Narayanji. The construction material i.e., the stone was procured from Bansi Pahadpur of Bharatpur District.
Religious Significance
King of Bharatpur Maharaj Balwant Singh did not have any issue, hence to get blessed with a son, He founded this temple at the suggestion of Shri Hardevji Maharaj. By and by, generation to the generation, the building work continued. The Maharaj did not accept any help from outside. So he went to the extent of deduction contributions from salaries of his employees. It took many many years to get the temple built. As a special feature of the temple is that the King and Queen could have first sight of Ganga Maharani and even today a window in their royal palace opens exactly towards the temple of Shri Gangaji and the darshan of Shri Ganga can be held by the King or the Queen.
History
This temple was built in 19th Century by Maharaja Balwant Singh. Temple was was built in the span of 1845 to 1937, It takes more than 90 years to complete the total construction of the temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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