Ganga Temple

A masterpiece of architecture, Ganga Temple in Bharatpur is truly the most beautiful among all the temples in the city. The temple is conveniently situated in the heart of Bharatpur city and is home to a striking idol of goddess Ganga. A large number of devotees from all over the country visit the Ganga Temple in Bharatpur with an unwavering faith that all their unmet desires would be fulfilled. The temple also attracts visitors to its splendid architecture that is sure to leave you awestruck.
Ganga Temple in Bharatpur was built by Maharaja Balwant Singh, the ruler of Bharatpur. It is said that the king who had no child for several years pleaded to goddess Ganga to fulfill his desire and even promised to get a temple constructed in her name if he was blessed with a son. As the legend goes, the goddess granted his wish and the king ordered the construction of the temple in 1845 that took nearly 91 years to complete! History suggests that the idol of goddess Ganga was finally placed in the temple, which was then named after her, by Brijendra Singh who was the fifth descendant of Balwant Singh.
Besides a striking idol of the goddess, Ganga Temple in Bharatpur also houses a huge dummy of a crocodile that is said to be the divine carrier of the goddess. The devotees at the temple are offered the holy water from River Ganga that is especially brought from Haridwar each year and kept in a huge silver pot near the feet of the goddess. It is believed that after the water receives the divine blessings of goddess Ganga, it is distributed to the visitors in the form of prasad. A perfect blend of Rajputana, Mughal and South Indian styles of architecture, Ganga Temple in Bharatpur displays exquisite carvings on its walls and pillars that are worth a sight.

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.