Roop Chaturbhuj Temple is one of the least known heritage temples in Jaipur. Despite being located at a prominent spot in the walled city, it fails to attract many devotees and followers. It is located right next to Chaturbhuj Temple in Jaipur.
In case, you haven’t read the post on Chaturbhuj Temple, Jaipur read it here: Chatrurbhuj Temple, Jaipur – Astoundingly Beautiful!
Both temples share many common features – location, layout & frescoes.
I loved the floor pattern at Chaturbhuj temple, with a checkered chessboard design in white and black marble. The one at Roop Chaturbhuj Temple, on the other hand, was uninspiring. The current marble flooring seems to be a product of recent renovation even though everything else looks like the original.
Roop Chaturbhuj Temple and Chaturbhuj Temples are identical in many ways. Not much is known about the history of this temple. All I could find was that temple dates to the 18th century. Popular legend says that both these temples were built by two brothers. Going by the placement of both these temples at a prominent place, I assume these were commissioned by royalty or an influential person. Roop Chaturbhuj Temple is managed by Galta Peeth located at Galta temple, Jaipur also popular as Monkey Temple among foreign tourists.
It is strange that beautiful temples like Roop Chaturbhuj or Chaturbhuj Temple attract very few locals. The awareness about these temples is low. Both these temples are incredibly beautiful and it is worth visiting for heritage and art lovers.
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I never heard about this place. Definitely in my must-visit-place now. The pictures are beautiful.
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thanks Sakshi Raina!..the fact is its yet to be discovered by city folks too!
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I have visited Jaipur-such a pretty place; but this beautiful Roll Chaturbhuj temple was somehow unknown to me. This place seems to hold a lot of historical information and I’d love
to knowing more! Also, I think there is some story behind it’s name, isn’t there?
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This temple is not popular even among locals. Unfortunately, very little information is available today. Of course there has to be some story behind this temple.
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Another amazing blog from you. This place is a lovely find. Will love to visit on my next visit.
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Beautiful Jaipur 🙂 I´ve been there long time ago but I didn´t know about those places! Amazing pictures
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Ohhh.. Sad to hear that the temple does not attract a lot of tourists or locals. It looks really interesting with the colorful walls. Sometimes the beautiful ones are indeed the best kept secret! 😉 Would definitely love to visit this!
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Seriously beautiful frescos on the walls and ceilings!
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I’m happy you liked it, Ritu 🙂
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😊
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I love all the detail and colors of the architecture…so pretty! I agree that it’s sad that not many locals know about or visit these temples. So often it seems that we fail to notice the beauty in our own back yards.
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Given the sheer number of such temples, it is likely to happen. Yes, we take things in our backyard for granted! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Love the tile work. I sometimes think we have lost that art.
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More than tile work…frescoes and paintings on the wall! We don’t have skilled people who understand and execute this art, anymore!
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Great pics and write up….really need to visit this place…..
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Thanks, Anindya! You must..if are around! 🙂
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Such beautiful colors! The only other building that knew beforehand was the palace built on the water. The city is obviously filled with remarkable architecture.
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Thank you. Looks like you have visited Jaipur. Was that recently, Trudy? 🙂
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I haven’t visited unfortunately. I was doing some research on the internet for places that I’d like to go on my, “dream travel” list.
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Happy to hear that Jaipur features high on your list of places to visit. 🙂
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The details of the interior are so gorgeious it looks like something from my favorite movie The Aladdin. Goping to visit India soon! So much color and culture.
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Happy to hear that you liked the interiors of Roop Chaturbhuj Temple. Yes, there’s lots of color and culture to discover in India. 🙂
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Very beautiful. I always love the time and work put in to smaller temples 👍 I would love to visit places like this
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Temple like these have unique things to offer. Any plans to visit India, anytime soon?
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Not soon but it’s high on our list. Some of our Insta-friends have invited us
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Beautiful. Frescoes amaze me. The talent.
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It is certainly beautiful, Orla. Happy to hear that you liked it 😃
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Thanks for sharing about this lesser known temple. …I’ve always wanted to visit Jaipur as well!
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I’m happy you liked it.
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Where are you based, Sheryl?
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