Introduction
Agra which has the famous Taj Mahal will also present few more Temples which are very important to to visit. For those who come to this ancient town, for those who choose to rent a hotel in Agra and spend a long time here or for those who prefer hourly hotels in Agra these temples will become the exploration of spiritual and cultural life of the region. This is therefore a brief list of some of the popular temple in this region.
The Shree Khatu Shyam Ji Temple
Sitting in Jeoni Mandi, Agra, The Shree Khatu Shyam Ji Temple is a major landmark for the city’s religious tourism.It was blessedly opened on 9th March 2023 and is the biggest Srikshetra Khatu Shyam Ji temple in Uttar Pradesh. Khatu Shyam Ji has a three-storied building and the principal deity image, which is established from some special type of stone emphasizes the intention of designers.The timings of the temple are from 5.30 A.M. to 9 P.M. thus, providing sufficient opportunities to the devotees to pay visit to the temple. Khatu Shyam Maharaj whom people of India believe to be the son of Ghatotkacha and the grandson of Bhima and Hidimbi is worshiped for wealth, power and spiritual help.
Shri Mankameshwar Mandir
Shri Mankameshwar Mandir in Agra amazingly is one of the oldest existing temples in the world that is more than 5000 years old. People about the place have it that the Pandavas built it while they were in exile as legends have presumed it. Its date is disputable but its historical value can be in no doubt and many kings have contributed to its maintenance during the centuries. Such a temple gets a large number of devotees during fairs and festivals like Mahashivratri, Navratri, Dussehra, and Deepavali, which become the main spiritual centre. For those coming in to visit, hotels in Agra for a long informed visit near this historical site are reasonably comfortable.
Dayalbagh Temple
The Dayalbagh Temple of Radhasoami is one of the most visited places in Agra, since it is piligrimage destination for all followers of Radhasoami. The construction of the structure was first started in 1904 and the construction was carried on till 1986; During the 1980s, the temple was opened for service. It contains lots of attractiveness in style of buildings and its surrounding area is also very calm. Material spiritualities available for the visitors include Soamiji Maharaj’s tomb, the founder of the Radha Soami faith; service-utilities such as hotel, restaurant, souvenir shop, reading room, and museum. It is also used by the travellers and tourists when coming from Delhi at an average fare of INR 5500 for taxi in a day.
Balkeshwar Mahadev Mandir
Balkeshwar Mahadev Mandir is also one of the ancient temples of Lord Shiva and beside the serene water site of the Yamuna River. Templo is more than seven hundred years old. Building on the earlier account, the locals were one day led to find a Shiv Ling by the mooing of a cow. This resulted to the construction of the temple commonly referred to as Balkeshwar Mahadev Mandir. It is still a place of worship and especially on Mondays, it is opened from 5 in the morning to 9 in the evening for people to come and pray.
Langde ki Chowki Hanuman temple
Beneficiaries of the grants The first one in row is the Langde ki Chowki Hanuman Mandir which is an old temple in Agra which might be as old as 400-500 years. This place is believed to have been constructed by a security guard who was suffering from polio and stated seeing Lord Hanuman and subsequently constructed this temple. As one of the temples constructed 450 years ago, this place appears to exemplify faith and dedication which tens of thousands of people travel from different and distant areas to embrace.
Prithvi Nath Temple
The Prithvi Nath Temple called after the name of the Hindu king Prithviraj Chauhan is a classical Shiva temple which belongs to 10th – 11th century. It was, and a part of the historic city Agra which came under the dynasty of Delhi. Temple was patronized by the Emperor Akbar while Swami Vivekananda also used to visit this temple. The temple is also the symbol of endless devotion and non changing traditions of Agra.
Conclusion
Agra, similar to all the other cities of India, is also blessed with some magnificent temples that actually give the onlooker a peek to her spiritual history. Starting from the Shree Khatu Shyam Ji Temple which is very big and famous to the Shri Mankameshwar Mandir which is very old, each place is unique. Despite one’s hotel of choice; be it hotels in Agra or the more flexible hourly hotels in Agra, anyone visiting the city should set aside time to visit these temples.