Shree Devnarayan mandir, Jodhpuriya, Hindu temple dedicated to Devnarayan in Jodhpuriya, Niwai, India.
The temple features traditional Rajput architecture with intricately carved stonework, colorful frescoes depicting scenes from Devnarayan's life, and numerous sculptures representing episodes from his legends as a folk deity incarnation of Vishnu.
Built at a site associated with Devnarayan, who according to inscriptions was born in Vikram Samvat 968 corresponding to 911 AD to Sri Savai Bhoj and Sadu Mata Gurjari on the seventh day of the bright half of Maagh in the Hindu Calendar.
The temple serves as a cultural hub hosting traditional Rajasthani music and dance events, with bhopas creating ceremonial statues during festivals and preserving Gurjar community traditions through storytelling and religious narratives passed down through generations.
Open daily from 4:30 AM to 8:30 PM with three daily Aarati ceremonies at 4 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM, the temple welcomes visitors throughout the week with special night vigils on Fridays and facilities for ritual offerings.
Features statues depicting Devnarayan's family including Sawai Bhoj Gurjar from the 24 Bagaravat brothers, his cousins Bhuna and Mehandu, and half-sister Taradey Panwar, making it one of Rajasthan's most comprehensive narrative temple complexes.
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