Welcome to the only temple (mandir) in the world dedicated to God Lakshman and his wife Devi Urmila. Situated in the heart of the city, this unique temple is a major attraction in Bharatpur City. A grand entrance gate marks the entry to the temple and announces the towering presence of the temple.
Younger brother of God Ram, Lakshman is an incarnation of Sheshnaag, the king of serpents and Urmila is the serpent goddess Naglakshmi. Lakshman is a key figure in Ramyan and worshipped as an epitome of loyalty, bravery, and devotion.
Situated in centre of the city, the temple was established around 400 years back by a Naga Sadhu who was a devotee of God Lakshman. Temple is now managed by one of his descendants. The construction of the present temple was started by Maharaja Baldev Singh and was completed by his son, Maharaja Balwant Singh around 1870.
Statues of Bharat and Shatrughan along with their wives Mandvi and Shrutakirti are present in the temple along with God Hanuman. However, God Ram and Goddess Seeta are not present in the temple.
Temple is not a huge structure, but a place to experience peace in middle of a bustling city. Constructed out of Sandstone and white marble, temple features intricately carved doorways, ceilings, pillars, walls, and arches which exemplifies Rajasthani architectural grandeur.
Walls and pillars inside the main sanctum are carved with images of Sheshnaag showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Bustling market area alongside the temple provides number of options to satiate your taste buds with local delicacies like flavour packed Pyaz Kachori, sweet Imarti and spicy Samosas. While strolling through the lively lanes do stop at any of the stalls to enjoy Adrak wali Chai (Ginger Tea) and hear tales of bravery of Raja Suraj Mal from the stall owner as well as locales. Lakshman Mandir is not just a place of worship but a testament to the rich cultural heritage and architectural brilliance of Rajasthan. While visiting Agra or Mathura, keep some time for Bharatpur, else a same day return from Bharatpur can be also planned provided you do not visit Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary.
Major temples in Bharatpur including Lakshman Temple remains closed from 11 AM to 5 PM, so please plan your trip accordingly. Deeg Palace, which is 35 km. from here is a stunning Jal Mahal located inside a lake: can fill up the afternoon sightseeing. If you are driving, park your vehicle in the Ganga Mandir parking lot and enjoy a pleasant walk to the temple premises.
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