Laxman Temple

The Laxman temple in Bharatpur is known to be one of the most prominent temples in the city. Situated right in the heart of the city, the temple makes for a major attraction in the city.In fact the center of the city has two temples of Laxman. The temple that is the most ancient one is the one located in the main market area and is around 400 years old. Naaga Baba, a sage who worked for the upliftment of the mankind, established this temple. A large number of devotees from all across the world come to this temple and pay homage to the deity. The temple, although not in a very good condition is looked after a descendent of Naaga Baba who chants devotional songs for the lord during the aarti that is attended by a huge gathering of followers.
Neighboring this temple is another Laxman temple that was set up by the founder of the city of Bharatpur, Maharaja Baldev Singh. It is believed that the temple is as old as the city itself. Maharaja Baldev Singh wanted to emerge victorious in all the battles that he fought. To fulfill this desire, he constructed the Laxman temple in Bharatpur and prayed there on a regular basis. This temple is said to be around three hundred years old and is a beautiful piece of architecture. Made of sandstone and white marble this temple makes for a beautiful site in the center of Bharatpur city.