Objectives:

Objective 1: To understand the historical and cultural importance of the Jagat Shiromani Temple.

Objective 2: To learn about the architecture and design of the Jagat Shiromani Temple.

Objective 3: To discover the stories and legends associated with the Jagat Shiromani Temple.

Objective 1: To understand the historical and cultural importance of the Jagat Shiromani Temple.

Jagat Shiromani Temple of Amer near Jaipur is also known as Meera Bai Temple. It’s one of the most beautiful and ornate temples in Amer and a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the category of “Hill Forts of Rajasthan”.

Jagat Shiromani Temple dates back to 1599 AD and it took around 9 years to be built. The temple was built in memory of Maharajah Man Singh I ‘s eldest son Jagat Singh by his mother Rani Kanakwati.

History of Jagat Shiromani Temple
The temple is considered to be an important part of local history within Amer Town. The temple contains a deity of Krishna. According to religious doctrines the deity is the same statue that Meera Bai worshipped in the State of Mewar.

The statue was saved from rulers of Amer during the Mughal war with Mewar state who wanted to destroy the deity but it was brought safely to Amer. Even the statue of Meera Bai has been installed with Lord Krishna by witnessing her devotion

Meera Bai was a Rajput lady and further, she was married to Raja Bhoj, but she was more into her devotion and sacrificed her life in the name of Lord Krishna where she wrote many poems and bhajans.

The temple has two entrances. It can be reached from the fort road in Amer town, its main entrance. The other one is through the flight of steps from Amer Fort. Here is a picture of the steps leading to the temple.

Way to Jagat Shiromani temple Amer

Objective 2: To learn about the architecture and design of the Jagat Shiromani Temple.

Architecture & Design

The most striking features of this temple are the marble Torans (pylon). The Torans are the ornamental arch of the gateway. It is said that these Torans are made from a single piece of marble. That’s commendable! Torans are usually found in Jain Temples.
Toran adorning the entrance of
Jagat Shiromani Temple, Amer.

Another striking architectural element of Jagat Shiromani Temple is the amalgamation of different architectural styles – Jain, Hindu, Mughal, and South Indian. All these styles have been beautifully incorporated and blended together in this temple. This architecture style bears some resemblance to the Albert Hall Museum of Jaipur, where many architectural styles have been fused together, to create a stunning masterpiece.

Beautiful carvings adorn the outer surface
of Jagat Shiromani Temple, Amer, Jaipur

Sculptures portraying a woman carrying a load,
a musician with a veena, and people riding a camel.
Outer view of the Jagat Shiromani Temple

Objective 3 : To discover the stories and legends associated with the Jagat Shiromani Temple.

Stories & legends Of Jagat Shiromani Temple

The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple also has an deity of Lord Krishna along with Meera Bai who was the wife of the Mewar king. She was a devout follower of Lord Krishna. It is believed that the deity of Lord Krishna housing this temple is the same deity that Meera Bai used to worship in the state of Mewar, 600 years ago! This deity was saved from being destroyed during the Mughal attack on Mewar by Amer rulers & was brought to Amer

Beautiful deitys at Jagat Shiromani Temple, Jaipur

Deity. At Jagat Shiromani Temple, Amer. Jaipur

Beautiful Carvings in the Canopy at
Jagat Shiromani Temple, Amer

In a canopy adjoining the temple, is the deity of Garuda, who is a carrier of Lord Vishnu.

Picture of a Canopy, adjoining the
Jagat Shiromani Temple entrance

Beautiful carvings adorn the temple walls, especially the pedestal section and the canopy housing Garuda. The Army of elephants, horses, and tiger faces is depicted in the below

Details at Jagat Shiromani Temple

White, red, and black color stones come together to create a visual treat at Jagat Shiromani Temple, Jaipur

Another view of Jagat Shiromani Temple.

Jagat Shiromani Temple is an interesting temple from the heritage, architectural, and religious perspectives. It’s being claimed that this is the only temple having a deity of Meera Bai. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) maintains the Jagat Shiromani Temple.

Amer Elephant Stand