Sanwariaji Temple

The Sanwaliaji temple of the Dark Krishna is situated on the Chittorgarh - Udaipur Highway, at the town of bhadsora, about 40 kilometers from Chittorgarh. The deity also known as Shri Sanwaria Seth. The legends has it that in the year 1840, a milkman named Bholaram Gurjar dreamt of three divine statues buried under the ground in the Chapar village of Bhadsora-Bagund. When the villagers started digging the place, they found the three statues, exactly as Bholaram saw in his dream. They were the statues of LORD KRISHNA-all of them beautiful and mesmerizing. One of the statues was taken to Mandaphiya, one to Bhadsoda and the third remain at the very place where it was found. All three locations became temples. When it was brought to Mandaphiya, at that time shri Rodulalji jain(Village head of Mandaphiya) with the help of villagers built a small temple consisting of four walls and shade and placed the statue by performing all the necessary rituals.Later on, the three temples of Sanwaliya Ji became renowned and devotees visit them in large numbers every day.

The Significance and Importance of Sanwariya Seth Temple is that this temple is grand temple dedicated to black stone of Lord Krishna. Sanwariya Seth Temple is visited daily by thousands of devotees for holy darshan of Lord Krishna. The most important festival celebrated at Sanwariya Seth Temple are Janmashtami & other famous hindu festivals.

Temple History
Sanwaliya Seth temple is nearly 250 years old. Sanwaliya Seth is an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Sanwaliyaji is also known as Sanwariya Seth or Sanwara Seth or Setho Ke Seth. The shrine of Shri Sanwaliaji is considerably old and has a mythical mystery about its origin. The Sanwaliya Ji temple is recently renovated using the beautiful glasses. During Chauhan period, it became a popular center for art and architecture. A grand new temple is being put in place of the old structure. The new temple will also have restrooms for devotees who want to stay in the premises and do ‘Seva’.

Temple Legend
The legend has it that in 1840, a milkman named Bholaram Gurjar dreamt of three divine statues buried in the Chapar village of Bhadsoda-Bagund. He started digging the place, he recovered the three idols. All the three beautiful idols were of Lord Krishna. One of the idols was installed at Mandaphiya, the second idol was established at Bhadsoda and the third was installed at the very place where it was found. The temples were constructed at all the three locations. Later, the three temples were popularly known as Sanwaliya Ji temples. Devotees visit these temples in large numbers, especially during festivals. Mandaphiya is now known as Shri Sanwaliya Dham (The residence of Lord Krishna) and is second to Shri Nathdwara to the followers of the Vaishnav religion. People believe that all their wishes are fulfilled when they pray at Shri Sanwaliya Seth's Darbar.

Best Time To Visit:-
Sanwariaji Temple is a renowned shrine that draws a large number of tourists and devotees from different parts of the state. Although it can be visited throughout the year, there are certain occasions like Janmashtami, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, and Govardhan Pooja etc. when people visit this temple extensively.

Reaching There:-
Sanwariaji Temple is a famous Hindu shrine and has a well-established connectivity of the roadways and railways. It allows people to reach the shrine comfortably. The local buses and privately hired vehicles are considered as the apt choice for commuting to and from the temple.

Monuments in Chittorgarh

Monuments in Chittorgarh resonates with stories of Rajputana bravery, pride and passion. The bards of Rajasthan sing tales of courage and sacrifice recounting stories that are known to every child and adult in the city. Chittorgarh is named after its most imposing structure, the Chittorgarh Fort which stands atop a 180 metre high hill and is spread across 700 acres. Chittorgarh Fort has had a tumultuous past. This bastion of the Rajputs has faced violent attacks thrice in its entire history. The first was in 1303 when the Sultan of Delhi, Ala-ud-din Khilji, who was enamoured by Queen Padmini, launched an attack to abduct her. More than two centuries later, in 1533, it was Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, who caused immense destruction. Four decades later, in 1568, Mughal Emperor Akbar attacked and seized the fort. It was finally in 1616, under the rule of Mughal Emperor Jahangir that the fort was returned to the Rajputs.