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The Trinetra Ganesha Temple

Ranthambore Ganesh Temple is very old temple and located at Ranthambore fort. It is very heart touch place for devotee and visitors. Ranthambore Ganesh Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and around 12 kms from Sawai Madhopur.It is said that; in 1299 AD, there was a war between King Hammir and Alauddin Khilji. During the time of war they filled there godowns with foods and all the necessary things in Ranthambhore Fort, where King resides. Since the war lasted for several years, the stock in go downs were over.

One night when King Hammir; who was a great devotee to God Ganesh, was sleeping, he dreamed that Lord Ganesh came to him and said that by tomorrow morning all the problems and lacking would be over. In the morning an idol of Lord Ganesh with three eyes (Trinetra), embossed from one of the fort’s wall. As a miracle the war was over and the godowns were full. In 1300 AD King Hammer built a temple of Lord Ganesh and placed Riddhi Siddhi, his wife and two sons Shub Labh along with the idol of Ganesh. His vehicle mushak (mouse) is also placed there.

Ganesh Chaturthi holds a special place in Ranthambore and is celebrated to commemorate the origin of Lord Ganesh, who is said to have been born on this day. On this day, thousands of devotees visit the temple. There are songs and 'bhajans' praising Lord Ganesha. The Ganesha temple in the fort of Ranthambore is one of the most eminent Ganesha temples of Rajasthan.

History
The temple not only has a fascinating way of praying to the lord but also has an enthralling history. According to the legends the temple was built around 1300 by king Hameer dev. When Hameer Dev was engaged in an on-going battle with AlauddinKhilji and was on the verge of being defeated he dreamt of Lord Ganesh that very night. In his dream the king witnessed lord Ganesh blessing him. The next day miraculously the war ended and a statue of lord Ganesh with three eyes (Trinetra) emerged.

Since then the temple stands strong as a symbol of lord Ganesh’s presence and power. The temple is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus from all over the world. The temple really comes to life during the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. During the time of the festival the temple it attracts and allures visitors from various lands into its propitious lap of nature. In conclusion the Trinetra Ganesh temple is an auspicious shrine with not only a unique history but also an extraordinary and rare way of praying o the god.

Architecture
Trinetra Ganesh temple is the oldest temple in Ranthambore, Rajasthan and it is also the only temple in which all of the lord Ganesh’s family members reside. The ancient and the marvellous temple of Trinetra is one of a kind. It is a unique masterpiece and has a different way of receiving prayers, requests and thanks from the devotees. The temple is situated in the gigantic and the majestic Ranthambore fort which is situated within the Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary a highly celebrated wildlife in the district of Rajasthan.