Sawariya Seth Temple

Sanwaliya Ji Temple, Mandfiya
Sanwaliya Seth
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChittorgarh
DeityKrishna
Governing bodyGovernment of Rajasthan
Location
LocationSanwaliya Ji – Mandfiya
StateRajasthan
CountryIndia
Location in Rajasthan
Sawariya Seth Temple (India)
Coordinates24°40′N 74°24′E / 24.66°N 74.40°E / 24.66; 74.40
Website
shrisanwariyaseth.org

Sawariya Seth temple or Sanwaliya Ji Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan state of India dedicated to Krishna. The temple is also known as Shri Sanwaliya Seth.[1][2][3][4]

Legend

According to legend, in 1840, a cowherd named Bholaram dreamed of three divine idols buried beneath the ground in the Chhapar area of Bagund village. When the site was excavated, three exquisite idols of Lord Krishna were discovered, just as depicted in the dream. One idol was enshrined in Mandfiya, another in Bhadsoda, and the third remained at the original discovery site in Chhapar, Bagund. Temples were subsequently constructed at all three locations, which lie within approximately 5 kilometers of each others.[5]

Main Temple

Among the three temples, the one at Mandfiya is designated as the main shrine, also known as Sanwaliya Ji Dham (the residence of Sanwaliya). It is a major pilgrimage site for devotees coming from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.[6]

Location

Sanwaliya Ji Temple is located 41 km from Chittorgarh Railway Station and 65 km from Dabok Airport. After Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara, this is considered the second most important pilgrimage site for followers of the Vaishnav tradition.[7][2]

References

  1. ^ "Sanwaliya) Seth Temple of Rajasthan: Here, God is a business partner. Learn the complete history". News18 Hindi (in Hindi). 7 May 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Sanwaliya) Seth Temple, Chittorgarh: An incredible story". Herzindagi (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  3. ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (4 December 2024). "Donation To Rajasthan's Sanwaliaji Temple Crosses Rs 19 Crore During Monthly Fair". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  4. ^ "DNA: Here God is also a business partner!". Zee News. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  5. ^ "Sanwaliya) Seth Temple of Rajasthan: Every devotee becomes wealthy here". Patrika News (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Here), God is made a business partner: An interesting reason". News18 Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  7. ^ dinesh (21 February 2018). "An) incredible temple of Rajasthan where devotees receive manifold returns of their offerings". Patrika News (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 November 2021.