Galtaji, Jaipur (must see)

Galtaji is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord of the Sun. It is famous for being a pilgrimage site set between mountains, about 10 kilometers east from the city of Jaipur. It represents a temple complex, that contains holy buildings and pavilions. It also has various water springs that are considered sacred, where visitors can take baths. It is believed that a Saint named Galav lived here, practiced meditation, and did penance (tpasya).

Galtaji has been a retreat for Hindu ascetics belonging to vaishnavite Ramanandi sect, since the early 1500s; its present temple was built by Diwan Rao Kriparam, a courtier of Sawai Jai Singh II, in the 18th Century. The main temple is the Temple of Galtaji, built in pink stone. The temple features a number of pavilions with rounded roofs, carved pillars, and painted walls.